Jonathan Lee Recruitment Automotive Jobs

Wednesday, 10 August 2011

Graduate Programme - United Kingdom (KSA-102269)

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Graduate Programme
United Kingdom

Our client is a leading prestige automotive manufacturer with a global workforce of approximately 98,000 employees and turnover of 3.3 billion. They operate 24 production facilities, 3 of which are in the UK and have production spread across 13 countries, with a global sales network in more than 140 countries.

They are looking to recruit graduates onto a 21 month graduate training programme. Your career within the company will be designed to meet your aspirations and the business needs of an internationally recognised company with a world renowned brand. You will undergo a number of business assignments, both within the UK and overseas, as you prepare for your first appointment in a key business function. The company are looking for graduates that aspire towards a fast track career in the fields of HR, Logistics, Quality, Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing and Environmental Management.

The successful graduates will join a highly successful team to carry out their 21 month graduate training, where they will receive world class training including the following:-
Tailored personal development leading to a relevant professional qualification.
Internal training courses specifically focused on key company strategies and processes.
Several months at the companies headquarters in Munich, where you will meet and work with graduates from across the companies global network.

You must be enthusiastic, disciplined and inquisitive. An individual who exhibits flair and initiative, whilst simultaneously remaining a strong team player.
Applicants should have a minimum 2:1 honours degree in a relevant discipline and a full UK driving licence.
Whilst your home location will be either Oxford or Hams Hall near Coleshill, you will be expected to undertake placements at other sites across the UK and some International travel.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Change Management Co-ordinator - Sutton Coldfield (GNI-102298)

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Change Management Co-ordinator
Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England

Vibrant Automotive Tier 1 Manufacturer, been established in the UK for almost 30 years and now looking to bolster its position with a number of key appointments. Working in a challenging but collaborative environment with a complex, technically innovative product for some of the largest and most successful automotive OEMs in the world.

Through communication with the project teams, as Change Management Coodinator you will be responsible for delivering and organising changes within projects and current production into the companies MRP system. You will be responsible for ensuring that the changes are completed within a set timeline and to the agreed standard.

You will be responsible for the structuring and setting up and management of a pre-PDM change management system for current production and post-FDJ project changes. This will include worklists to ensure changes are implemented robustly and that standard documents and actions for each department have been completed.

This will also include all Windchill management and changes cascaded to SAP, updating them with, bill of materials from the early stages of the design through to the successful introduction into production as well as supporting the project managers to implement changes within the projects.

This will involve close liaison with the project managers, local process leader, sister companies, and the global project team.
Ideal candidates would have
- Knowledge of change management within project lifecycle and current production.
- Some experience of project management and engineering improvements would be advantageous.
- Experience of process flows and streamlining
- Experience of SAP-PD
- Experience of Windchill would be advantageous
- Familiarity with budgeting and project planning.
- GPDS experience/exposure would be beneficial

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading construction, engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Quality Inspector - Coventry (DC-100680)

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Quality Inspector
Coventry, West Midlands, England

Client is one of the largest thermosetting moulding companies in Europe. They manufacture an extensive range of products in engineering thermoset and composite materials for a wide variety of customers, in the aerospace, electrical, automotive, defence and textile industries.

They currently have an urgent 3-6 month contract opportunity for a Quality Technician for their busy Spares Department.

The individual will be responsible for the following:

- Conduct sample inspection of product, packaging, labelling and traceability as part of a dynamic supply chain management and logistics operation.
- Conduct assessments against engineering standards and resolve issues relating to quality, configuration and traceability.
- Work as part of a quality team, responsible for developing and maintaining inspection records and supporting the development of the quality management system.
- Measuring of small and medium sized components using first principles.
- Generation and upkeep of documentation.

Role Requirements:

- Ability to read drawings.
- Able to understand geometric and general tolerances applied to drawings.
- Ability to generate inspection reports and communicate them to supervision.
- An understanding of quality management processes would be advantageous.
- Basic understanding of statistical process control would be advantageous.
- Basic understanding of measurement system analysis would be advantageous.
- Working knowledge of ISO9001:2008, (ISO17025:2005 and ISO14001:2004) standards.
- Internal audit trained to ISO 9001:2008.
- Must be self motivated and capably of working on own initiative and/or within a team.

Tuesday, 9 August 2011

Project Engineer-Automotive - Oxfordshire - £30,000 - £35,000 (GSI-102288)

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Project Engineer-Automotive
Oxfordshire, England
£30,000 - £35,000

This firm is a market leader in the automotive sector and provide specialist trim solutions across the world working with major automotive clients.

Their offices cover the UK and Europe and operate on projects from prototype, test, design, manufacture and production.
The are located in rural Oxfordshire and accessible from many different locations.
This role would suit a person from the Automotive sector who has worked in a Project Engineer or Quality capacity. You`ll need to be able to work in a Quality led way (PPAP, FMEA, APQP, TS16949) whilst being a customer focussed individual working within a small team.

The role will incorporate CAD based design from initial brief given by the client; any 3D CAD capability using Inventor would be advantageous. It`s very much a design and lifecycle role (bills of materials) as you`ll be working with the supplier teams from inception, through to manufacture incorporating an outside view on the process used; you are welcomed to offer advice how the process can be changed to make it more streamlined. Right first time knowledge would be very useful and would any first article pervious experience also.

You must have similar experience from a Tier 1 supplier or from a component background and be able to chair various design meetings which clearly demonstrates the timelines proposed and the action to achieve the desired results.

The make up of the team is largely based around NPI and you would be reporting to the Engineering Manager; an organised personality is a must.
This is a permanent role paying a good salary plus benefits; it`s a structured interview process also.

Release and Follow Up Analyst - 20680 - 16.85 Ltd Co - Solihull - £16.80 - 16.90 per hour + �16.85 Ltd Co Rate (ECL-101650)

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Release and Follow Up Analyst - 20680 - 16.85 Ltd Co
Solihull, West Midlands, England
£16.80 - 16.90 per hour + ?16.85 Ltd Co Rate

Position Description:

Release and Follow Up Analyst

Skills Required:

Tune base scheduling data to effectively support current Business requirements, and resulting schedules are issued to Suppliers on a timely basis. Optimisation of scheduling parameters within Material Planning Systems. Validation of schedules at key milestones on New Model Programs. Drive 100% delivery to MRD on New Model Programs through Supply Base. Responsibility for procurement of pre and volume requirements and run-out parts, including management of New Parts for New Model Programs, Model Year and Running Change requirements. Monitor / Control and Reporting of parts delivery in line with Schedule parameters - Time /Qty. CONT...
...Agree / Monitor and Control target stockholding levels. Generate and issue Supply Performance Metrics and interface with Suppliers to facilitate performance improvement and support of Purchasing in Supplier Nomination. Liaise with Supply Base to maintain supply in line with schedule requirements. Where necessary carry out / request stock checks to validate stock accuracy and make inventory adjustments to support results. Highlight issues with B.O.M. accuracy and raise AIMS with relevant department for resolution. Where issues identified with Inventory or BOM manually adjust schedule demand and request full Inventory reconciliation via the Inventory Team to ensure that Business is protected until issue is resolved. Responsible for management and disposal of obsolete material through web based stock management systems. Support and manage premium freight process and spend within budget. Support and manage processes for LLP. Liaise as required with Suppliers and all other functions (STA, Purchase etc) effectively to resolve issues effectively and efficiently.
Experience Required:

Knowledge of Supply Chain Management / Development. Management of Supply Chain Solutions. Good working knowledge of Material Planning and Logistics, preferably from within Motor Manufacturing or Supply Base Industry. Understanding of Motor Manufacturing production methods.

Education Required:

Must be PC Literate with a good working knowledge of all MS Office applications. Educated to Degree standard desirable, or equivalent business related experience.

Applicants MUST have proof of immediate and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK.

Technical Analyst - 20658 - 16.85 Ltd Co - Gaydon - £16.60 - 16.70 per hour + �16.85 Ltd Co Rate (JWT-101591)

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Technical Analyst - 20658 - 16.85 Ltd Co
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£16.60 - 16.70 per hour + ?16.85 Ltd Co Rate

Position Description:

Creating and validating the product cycle plan proposals through the Annual Process to a programme concept gateway for a new Vehicle Program. Developing the concept proposals to a programme technical description from to. Develop and validate the technical concept proposal to a programme through co-coordinating all Engineering areas, Quality, Purchase, Marketing, Vehicle Engineering, Product Strategy, Manufacturing and Finance. Develop and maintain a robust set of component assumptions, costs and weight data to develop the requirements and features chosen for future products. Resolve the technical conflicts to achieve the overall product assumptions and attributes in line with the target costs, weight, commonality and variety.
Skills Required:

Good PC skills. Awareness of project time line management. An ability to work with financial information and combine business skills with technical decision-making. Ability to organise events and collate information post these events for processing. Ability to understand and record processes.

Skills Preferred:

Working in an engineering environment.
Experience Required:

Data collection and processing. Working with diverse groups of people. Processing of data. Meeting and event organising and setting up.

Experience Preferred:

Resolution of technical conflicts to achieve the overall product assumptions and attributes in line with the target costs, weight, commonality and variety. Process development for Architecture Team.

Education Required:

A Levels, or equivalent higher level education.

Education Preferred:

Engineering Degree

Applicants MUST have proof of immediate and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK.

Senior Manufacturing Manager - Gloucester - 50K to 60K Plus benefits (GW-102278)

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Senior Manufacturing Manager
Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England
50K to 60K Plus benefits

The company currently supplies electronic systems to the aerospace industry for both civil and defence applications. Their major area of business at Cheltenham is avionics systems. There is scope for working on a variety of projects and products and the constantly changing approach to systems and procedures in house means that engineers have a real opportunity to help shape the organisation.

Working directly for the Operations Director, the Cell Manager role will demonstrate leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes for an area or business segment. You will utilise your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and effect short-term and some long-term business goals. This is a opportunity for an ambitious individual who might wish to expand their experience into an Operational Environment

The key elements required:
- Proven front line leadership of an operations organisation of at least 100 heads
- Experience in a relevant large, complex blue chip manufacturing organisation
- Significant experience of defining processes and implementing these

Technical Support for Architecture Leader - 20661 - 16.85 Ltd Co - Gaydon - £16.80 - 16.90 per hour + �16.85 Ltd Co Rate (ecl-101590)

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Technical Support for Architecture Leader - 20661 - 16.85 Ltd Co
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£16.80 - 16.90 per hour + ?16.85 Ltd Co Rate

Position Description:

Technical Support for Architecture Leader
Skills Required:

Good PC skills. Awareness of project time line management. An ability to work with financial information and combine business skills with technical decision-making. Ability to organise events and collate information post these events for processing. Ability to understand and record processes.

Skills Preferred:

Working in an engineering environment.
Experience Required:

Data collection and processing. Working with diverse groups of people. Processing of data. Meeting and event organising and setting up.

Experience Preferred:

Resolution of technical conflicts to achieve the overall product assumptions and attributes in line with the target costs, weight, commonality and variety. Process development for Architecture Team.

Education Required:

A Levels, or equivalent higher level education.

Education Preferred:

Engineering Degree

Applicants MUST have proof of immediate and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK.

Scheduling Planner - 20723 - 14.68 Ltd Co - Gaydon - £14.70 - 14.70 per hour + �14.68 Ltd Co Rate (ECL-102002)

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Scheduling Planner - 20723 - 14.68 Ltd Co
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£14.70 - 14.70 per hour + ?14.68 Ltd Co Rate

Position Description:

VP Scheduling - Scheduling Planner

Role Purpose-

To ensure the success of VP prototype schedule planning key activities related to Schedule Creation and Maintenance to support VP Build. Content Scope will cover all VP prototype scheduling activities including liaising with Program Teams.
Responsible for communication to / from the project team. Seek guidance with peers or management on issues that they cannot confidently answer. Provide a daily status for the programme team / schedule coordinators. Define specific delivery milestones for VP build phase and obtain concurrence from Programme team. Use current Prototype Scheduling Program (currently GPIRS). Plan and lead and drive VP BOM and Spec Validation. Ensure that Releases are made for VP effective point. Ensure minimal Manual BOM Intervention is carried out (should be the exception). Use Web Based Investigation / Data Down load tools to aid Engineers with resolving issues. Use Excel Spreadsheets to record status of BOM. Use V-Look Up tools within Excel. Create and develop Master Pro Forma`s / look up sheet masters. Download latest BOM daily and save to relevant shared. Effectively plan resource and facilities for scheduling activities. Maintain / provide inputs to Workload Plan / VP Schedule Status.
Skills Required:

Programme management skill set. OEM working methodologies understanding, timing, release, launch and build activities.

Skills Preferred:

Good working knowledge of OEM systems and processes - with specific reference to GPIRS, WERS, and Release.

Experience Required:

Automotive

Experience Preferred:

Previous programme management / planning / excellent Excel Spreadsheet and Data mangement skills.

Education Preferred:

Degree

Applicants MUST have proof of immediate and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK.

Campaign Analyst - 34370 - 14.57 Ltd Co - Basildon - £14.60 - 14.60 per hour + �14.57 Ltd Co Rate (ECL-93528)

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Campaign Analyst - 34370 - 14.57 Ltd Co
Basildon, Essex, England
£14.60 - 14.60 per hour + ?14.57 Ltd Co Rate

Position Description:

CAMPAIGN ANALYST

Responsible for delivering Marketing Campaign central execution in line with our client s programme requirements. Reviewing and completing template Marketing Campaign Briefs. Execution of campaigns using the Unica Campaign Management Tool. Coordination of end to end campaign execution across Agency CRM. Reviewing/producing standard performance metrics through the campaign. Working within the campaign team to establish campaign plans, resourcing, and scheduling. Additionally the role will require pre/Post campaign tasks to enable new campaign types and improve processes...
...Resolution of campaign related issues and campaign data Analysis concerns - other CRM team activities as required. As the role develops opportunities will arise to be more involved in - data analysis for the campaign brief - full creation and execution of campaign briefs end-to-end. Interaction with channels e.g. Direct Marketing, Web, Call Centre, Events etc. Developing new Campaign types and Campaign Brief templates. Liaise with market contacts on campaign response handling, cold list/data loading. Requirements planning - end-end flow to Lead Management and dealer fulfillment. Piloting new campaign types and CRM processes. Design and development of Campaign reporting and monitoring. Liaison with our clienbt s Markets and agencies to develop campaign schedules. Campaign Specialist e.g. new vehicle launches, handraisers, commercial vehicles etc. Support new markets by providing training to run local campaigns - training and report presentation and analysis.
Primary Skills Required:

European central campaign services team rapidly growing. Requires a flexible team player, ability to work with business and technical colleagues, time management, attention to detail, communication skills, user IT skills. Marketing background, Unica campaign management tool experience, and data analysis skills. Automotive and/or large company experience.

Experience Required:

SQL experience essential.

Experience Preferred:

Marketing would be an advantage.

Applicants MUST have proof of immediate and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK.

I.T/Data Facilities Technician - 37377 - 12.92 Ltd Co - Brentwood - £12.90 - 12.90 per hour + �12.92 Ltd Co Rate (JWT-102290)

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I.T/Data Facilities Technician - 37377 - 12.92 Ltd Co
Brentwood, Essex, England
£12.90 - 12.90 per hour + ?12.92 Ltd Co Rate

Position Description:

To work as a member of ITO Data Centre Facilities Team providing DCC co-ordination and project support. To work with internal and external dependent project teams, developing relationships, monitoring migrations and decommissioning schedules, risks and impact analysis, issues management to enable the consolidation project to move forward. Assist in the removal of Data Centre IT Infrastructure, controlling methods of work, considering risks to ensure business operations are not disrupted. Assist in decommissioning of IT Servers, cabinets, cabling and associated devices to prepare for building closure....
...Assist in IT disposal, organisation of decommissioned server storage area in preparation for disposal, cataloguing IT services and devices, taking equipment through disposal process adhering to IT Policy and WEEE Directive. Create and maintain equipment decommission forecast reports. Track decommissioning activity to ensure equipment has been removed in a timely manner. Day to day planning and completion and control documentation. Assist in weekly status reports, project schedules and reports. Day to day organising meetings, producing agenda, taking minutes etc.

Skills Required:

Good IT knowledge of server equipment, cabinets and cabling with support skills and experience to identify opportunities and risks. Ability to work through influencing the work of others not in directing responsibility. Good knowledge of IT services and products. Good communication skills. Team player. Ability to manage and map interdependencies among facility services, compute platforms, finance, and service delivery. Good working knowledge of MS office applications including in-depth excel skills. An understanding of project management principles.
Skills Preferred:

Desirable to have IT Data Centre support experience with all aspects of Data Centre facility operations; facility design, space management, space provisioning, compute platforms, networking, power and cooling, service delivery. IT infrastructure (servers, cabling - power and communications) knowledge is desirable. Understanding of Risk Assessments and Method Statements.

Experience Required:

Good IT experience of server equipment, cabinets and cabling with support skills. Experience of IT services and products.

Education Required:

GCSE or equivalent.

Applicants MUST have proof of immediate and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK.

Support European Business and Process Services Manager - 37149 - 14.03 Ltd Co - Basildon - £14 per hour + �14.03 Ltd Co Rate (ECL-101951)

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Support European Business and Process Services Manager - 37149 - 14.03 Ltd Co
Basildon, Essex, England
£14 per hour + ?14.03 Ltd Co Rate

Position Description:

Support European Business and Process Services Manager, covering 19 markets and 4 FoE Central functions, on all business, budgetary and process issues. All roles below are pan-European. Coordinate the day-to-day relationship between Central Operations and pan-European markets on all business related topics. Provide timely and accurate feedback to the relevant function to resolve queries. Undertake individual projects on behalf of Business and Process Manager. Includes consolidation, analysis of key data, status reporting, recommended corrective actions to ensure audit/S-Ox compliance. Provide monthly, ad hoc and accurate analysis of all categories of budget. Fixed Marketing, Administrative, Vehicle Inventory, and Headcount. CONT...
...Includes identification of issues and proposed corrective actions, with full follow up with affected areas to ensure matter is closed. Maintenance of Budget Control System (BCS). Provide timely and accurate reports and detailed analysis of areas of concern. Present and review with Business and Process Manager and provide analytical support for monthly status meetings. Reconciliation of accounting ledger/BCS issues. Consolidate functional business plan proposals, capital investment projects, contribution and membership requests, company service vehicle data and various ad hoc operating projects. Act as Internal Control Coordinator to ensure operational compliance with GAO audit and Internal Control requirements, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Modular Control Review Program. Includes evaluation of adequacy of departmental controls, processes and procedures, self-assessment routines, special studies, audit reviews, evaluation of external service providers, training programmes and cascading of relevant corrective action information.
Skills Required:

Well developed IT skills. Strong analytical and project management. Including preparation and presentation of consolidated reports. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Demonstrate strong business acumen and customer focus and integrity in handling secret and confidential information. Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team and effectively under time pressure. Organise and manage a diverse workload effectively. Strong self starter and ability to work on own initiative. Occasional travel to European markets may be required.

Experience Required:

Working knowledge of key OEM systems Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations. Previous Project Management, Admin and support skills. Microsoft Packages including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint. Internal Control and Auditing Budget administration and analysis.

Applicants MUST have proof of immediate and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK.

Project Engineer - 37302 - 16.20 Ltd Co - Basildon - £16.20 - 16.20 per hour + �16.20 Ltd Co Rate (JWT-101993)

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Project Engineer - 37302 - 16.20 Ltd Co
Basildon, Essex, England
£16.20 - 16.20 per hour + ?16.20 Ltd Co Rate

Position Description:

Working in the Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) division of Global Purchasing, the Project Engineer will provide launch support for selected new programs. The successful candidate will support the coordination of Sourcing for Quality processes, be responsible for reviewing Program parts lists and Compiling High Impact criteria, confirming Program need dates and expectations with team and preparing Program Information to support the launch.
Skills Required:

The ability to work accurately and efficiently under time pressure. The ability to prioritise workload peaks efficiently to achieve results. Willingness to take an active and flexible role within the team. Confident manner, supported by excellent interpersonal skills. Good written and verbal communications skills. Candidates should demonstrate strong business acumen and consumer focus.

Skills Preferred:

Integrity, self-motivation and the ability to facilitate meetings as required.
Experience Required:

Knowledge of APQP and PPAP processes and procedures.

Experience Preferred:

Knowledge of OEM systems such as GPDS or previous purchasing experience.

Education Preferred:

Degree preferred but not essential.

Applicants MUST have proof of immediate and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK.

Emissions Problem Review Committee Secretary - 17453 - 19.80 Ltd Co - Basildon - £19.80 - 19.80 per hour + �19.80 Ltd Co Rate (JWT-102164)

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Emissions Problem Review Committee Secretary - 17453 - 19.80 Ltd Co
Basildon, Essex, England
£19.80 - 19.80 per hour + ?19.80 Ltd Co Rate

Position Description:

Emissions Problem Review Committee (EPRC) Secretary
Record/ publish official meeting minutes. Liaise with responsible parties for V184, V185 and V227 concerns to ensure that EPRC actions are completed within the agreed timing. Initiate and coordinate completion of cross-carline 14D evaluation papers for concern resolution and presentation at Technical Review Group (TRG) forums and Field Review Committee (FRC) meetings. Correlation Design/ conduct Inter-Facility Correlation program for gasoline and diesel emission laboratories. Support correlation of Governmental and non-Governmental test facilities. Use statistical analysis to assess emissions/ fuel economy data, identify any significant facility issues and publish quarterly reports based on laboratory control charts. Design, implement and manage new correlation test methodologies. Design/conduct studies to assess the potential impact of new regulations and standards. Development of test programs to sign-off of new emission test facilities. Coordinate and monitor testing at each laboratory. Maintain correlation fleet. Maintain correlation data base. CONT...
...Design, develop and conduct vehicle cross check programs to support imports/ exports to emerging markets. Support development of Alternative Fuel Vehicle programmes In-put into GRID on Correlation requirements/regulations COP emissions Track V184, V185 and V227 end-of-line COP testing and compliance; support VOQ COP test requirements. Maintain/ implement vehicle selection procedure for pre-production vehicle emissions and CO2 testing (FEU/1PP/4PP units). Support/ monitor V347, V348 and V227 pre production emissions and CO2 testing requirements. Review Powertrain Homologation Review Meeting minutes to ensure pre-production testing alignment. Review Global Programme Letter Uniform System notices to ensure pre-production testing alignment. Represent our client at legally mandated Governmental Agency and associated Conformity of Production audits. Review Homologation Transmittals and establish emissions related engineering changes for publication amongst the VOQ community. Alternative Fuel Vehicle Programmes (AFVs) Key environmental interface with UK Department for Transport, Energy Saving Trust and Transport for London with regard to incentivised emissions programmes.

PTO Prototype Budget Analyst - 37379 - 13.65 Ltd Co - Basildon - £13.60 - 13.70 per hour + �13.65 Ltd Co Rate (JWT-102265)

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PTO Prototype Budget Analyst - 37379 - 13.65 Ltd Co
Basildon, Essex, England
£13.60 - 13.70 per hour + ?13.65 Ltd Co Rate

Position Description:

PTO Prototype Budget Analyst
Establish Full Year Prototype Budget by Program/WTN for European gas and diesel engine programs. Preparation of monthly actual/commitment file for Material and Tooling to support monthly financial forecast. Review actual/bnudget status with Engineers/Functions weekly/monthly for all European gas and diesel engine programs. Review RPS/schedule requests (GPIRS) with Engineers /Functions and prepare for approval. Follow up schedule database including support of monthly reserving process for Tooling and CORA PNs. Review, track and verify billings from other brands (e.g. Volvo); other areas and companies. Support Vehicle/PTO alignment meetings. Review monthly error report and correct actual status accordingly.

Skills Required:

Excel and Access

Skills Preferred:

GPIRS/WIPS/BOPS/EWOS/ERES
Experience Required:

Budget/ Engineering/ Purchasing Financial analytical skills.

Experience Preferred:

Prior Finance experience preferred, but not essential.

Education Required:

Degree

Applicants MUST have proof of immediate and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK.

Administrator - 36732 - 12.92 Ltd Co - Dagenham - £12.90 - 12.90 per hour + �12.92 Ltd Co Rate (JWT-100352)

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Administrator - 36732 - 12.92 Ltd Co
Dagenham, Greater London, England
£12.90 - 12.90 per hour + ?12.92 Ltd Co Rate

Position Description:

Admin support
Skills Required:

Computer literate

Experience with diary management

Travel organisation

Good communication skills

Skills Preferred:

Shorthand
Experience Required:

Previous secretarial/PA experience

Experience Preferred:

Experience working at director level

Education Required:

Relevant education

Applicants MUST have proof of immediate and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK.

Project Engineer - 37303 - 16.20 Ltd Co - Dagenham - £16.20 - 16.20 per hour + �16.20 Ltd Co Rate (JWT-101995)

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Project Engineer - 37303 - 16.20 Ltd Co
Dagenham, Greater London, England
£16.20 - 16.20 per hour + ?16.20 Ltd Co Rate

Project Engineer - 37303 - 16.20 Ltd Co - Dagenham - £16.20 - 16.20 per hour + �16.20 Ltd Co Rate (ECL-101995)

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Project Engineer - 37303 - 16.20 Ltd Co
Dagenham, Greater London, England
£16.20 - 16.20 per hour + ?16.20 Ltd Co Rate

Occupational Health Specalist - Oxford - £0 per hour + Competitive market rate (KYU-102129)

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Occupational Health Specalist
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
£0 per hour + Competitive market rate

Our client is a leading prestige automotive manufacturer and is looking to recruit an Occupational Health Specialist to their facility in Oxford to provide guidance and advice on Occupational Health strategy and direction across the site.
Key Skills:
The proposed role would not only require some level of occupational health knowledge, ideally within a manufacturing environment but also include;

1. Project management skills.
Must be able to demonstrate a proven track record of successful project implementation in an occupational health and or business environment.

2. A good working knowledge of both current employment law, and health and safety legislation (ISO 18001).
Should be able to manage and create internal processes including the development of new and existing service lines, review content specification for all clinical literature. Development of clinical policies as a framework for the treatment and first aid teams to work within.
Liaison with the lead OHA and physician (if necessary) regarding clinical development strategy of the First aid policy.

3. Administration Skills
Key Attributes:
Have strong organisational, and communication skills
Be able to work and compile data and reports
Have focus and resilience
Be able to make capable and effective decisions
Be able to prioritise, and manage tasks
Be pleasant, professional and proficient
Computer literate (Microsoft packages)
Presentation skills
Time management

Global Capacity Planner - Testing & Validation - West Midlands - £0 per year + Competitive market rate (KYU-102095)

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Global Capacity Planner - Testing & Validation
West Midlands, England
£0 per year + Competitive market rate

Due to the increase in Global EPS Steering programs, there is an increased requirement to plan and schedule validation activities on a global basis. The Test and Validation Department verifies and validates steering products from initial concept designs through to product launch often under rapidly changing priorities with multiple synchronous activities.
What you ll do

Lead the introduction of a Global Capacity planning process (using MS Project) and coordinate it s use when established
Create a global overview of test resource requirements (manpower and equipment) for planning and forecasting purposes
Work closely with regional laboratories to schedule the required tests in order to meet required timescales
Work closely with the Global Chief Engineer to forecast future resource needs (manpower and equipment) and support formulation of resource and CAPEX plans
Work with business win teams and resource planning group to plan and forecast future test and validation resource requirements for submission to CQA and the budget process
What we are looking for

Essential:
Logical and methodical approach, with good leadership, planning and communication skills
Degree qualified in an appropriate engineering or mathematical discipline
Able to work with large data sets and information from multiple sources
Able to adapt to rapidly varying work requirements
Experience in, or an appreciation of, an operational test laboratory
Able to produce clear and accurate technical reports
Conscientious self-starter with attention to detail, accuracy and record-keeping
Fully conversant with standard PC applications, such as Word, Excel, Project, etc.

Desirable:
Practical experience in a controlled Test, Validation or Prototype Production environment.
Six Sigma experience

NVH/CAE Senior Engineer - West Midlands - £0 per hour + Competitive market rate (KYU-102098)

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NVH/CAE Senior Engineer
West Midlands, England
£0 per hour + Competitive market rate

This position is responsible for conducting CAE simulation tasks, in particular towards NVH related attributes, specifically focusing on electric steering products. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate competence in the use of the appropriate CAE and NVH tools and techniques, with a focus on correlation between simulation and physical parts.
The role may also involve a wide range of NVH related tasks; ranging from liaising with external customers and suppliers as well as internal ones, to simple FRF test work for identifying first bending modes, to complete sub system NVH in the vehicle environment. You will be involved in the continuous development and updating of NVH test methodologies, and the expectation is that the candidate will contribute new ideas and proposals.
What you ll do

Lead combined CAE/NVH tasks for the CAE/NVH team within EPS Column Drive business
Investigate, measure, analyse and report on CAE/NVH issues at any level using structured test methodologies
Develop NVH specifications for the system and cascade them from vehicle to component level
Develop new component level specifications using your results
Carry out administration tasks, such as time booking, report preparation, etc. in a timely manner
Essential:
Extensive experience in practical NVH measurements and correlation studies
Degree level qualified in a related subject area or proven practical experience
Fundamental (2+ years) knowledge of the following FEA software packages:
-Abaqus, MSC/Nastran, HyperWorks and LMS (Test.Lab/Virtual.Lab).
Experience with steering and steering products relating to aspects such as bearing and motor noise would be advantageous
Experience with industry standard NVH equipment, LMS, PAK, Head Acoustics etc.

Desirable:
Leadership of projects or program would be advantageous
Experiment design experience using DOE, Shainin and / or Six Sigma methodologies would be advantageous
Basic knowledge of system level dynamic modelling would be advantageous:
- Multi Body Dynamics (MSC/ADAMS, Altair MotionSolve, Recurdyn)
- Matlab/Simulink
German language skills advantageous

Project Engineers (Electrical/ Mechanical - Facilities) - Oxford - £0 per hour + Competitive market rate (KYU-102096)

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Project Engineers (Electrical/ Mechanical - Facilities)
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
£0 per hour + Competitive market rate

Our client is a leading prestige automotive manufacturer and is recruiting several Project Engineers to perform all Project Management activities in (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Controls) disciplines on Facilities buildings, infrastructure, systems, plant, equipment and assets.Projects ranging from small works to complex comprehensive installations.
*Deliver `projects` within Quality (specification), time and cost targets
*Ensure Legislation and Regulation requirements are adhered to in all Project Management activities
*Options identification, evaluation and proposal justification on all Project requirements
*Coordination of Project Management activities to ensure no disruption to customer processes
*Thorough communication and documentation.
*Knowledge of Technical, HandS and Environmental Legislation
*Overview knowledge of the process at applicable BMW site(s)
*Competence in the process of options identification, evaluation and proposal justification.
*Experience with performance measures and audits.
*Experience and ability to communicate with customers (residents at applicable sites).
*Experience and ability to negotiate with internal and external bodies.
*Experience and ability to prioritise and manage own time
*Recognised engineering apprenticeship, HNC or equivalent, or ability to demonstrate good knowledge and experience
*Recognised training accreditation for (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Controls) systems
*Self motivated and autonomus

Electro-magnetic Design Engineer - West Midlands - £0 per year + Competitive market rate (KYU-102088)

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Electro-magnetic Design Engineer
West Midlands, England
£0 per year + Competitive market rate

An exciting opportunity to join a world-class team responsible for the design and delivery of 10 million high-performance brushless motor-drive units per year for automotive electric steering.

This client leads the field in many areas of design and research, and employs cutting-edge technologies such as sensorless control and advanced acoustic-noise reduction algorithms developed in-house.

This is a very fast-paced sector requiring advanced product-design and problem-solving skills. The role covers the entire product cycle from concept to post production with short design cycle times and high production volumes. You will also have opportunity to travel to many customers and suppliers around the world.
What you ll do

Electro-magnetic design, analysis and optimisation of motors and sensors, including use of
finite element based simulation
Customisation and development of design and optimization tools, whilst developing programming
skills in e.g. Matlab and C
Develop software for test automation, data processing and analysis
Support business win activities for high volume automotive applications
Support magnetic material analysis and testing
Support TRW and supplier motor manufacturing
What we are looking for

Essential:
Physics or Electrical Engineering degree, preferably including electro-magnetics or electrical
machine design and analysis
A level (or equivalent) maths and physics, plus GCSE (or equivalent) grade C or above in
English and Maths
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Enthusiasm, self motivation, and efficient organizational skills

Desirable:
Experience of writing computer programs - particularly Matlab/Simulink, C or LabView
Effective communication skills
Willingness to travel to customers, suppliers and conferences, occasionally abroad
Flexibility to adapt in an exciting, fast paced working environment

PMST Leader - Glazing - West Midlands - £0 per hour + Market rate (KYU-101874)

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PMST Leader - Glazing
West Midlands, England
£0 per hour + Market rate

Our client is one of the world`s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. Established for more than 60 years its product line-up has, more recently, moved into the design and manufacture of passenger cars, including electric vehicles.
Drive exterior trim glazing deliverables and lead solutions*
Support the development and engineering of exterior trim glazing*
Drive closure of issues and establish cost/timing impact*
Drive engineering releases through customer system*
Support the engineering deliverables through to engineering signoff of the vehicle*
Manage ETRS and engineering change tracker*
Degree qualified or similar qualification
*Strong numeracy and literacy
*Minimum of 5 years automotive experience is essential
*Good logical reasoning
*Capable of leading a project element
*Demonstrates depth of knowledge in a relevant technical speciality
*Chartered or working towards chartered status

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Shirley (KYU-101896)

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Senior Mechanical Engineer
Shirley, Derbyshire, England

The company is a major automotive component supplier which manufactures high integrity, engineered, electro-mechanical systems. With strong vision and investment plans, and an excellent order book, they now seek a Senior Mechanical Engineer.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to perform the role of Senior Development / Component Engineer for the Gearbox Team for all customer projects. You will work with suppliers, SDE, Quality, Production and project teams to deliver components to meet customer requirements. You will hold full responsibility for the technical content of the project, including design, specification and adherence to timing to achieve performance criteria.

Develop the component specification and flow down
Communicate any risks or issues back to the Gearbox Team Leader and EPS Core Engineering Team
Apply sound engineering approach to the sub system development
Responsible for design and associated documents e.g.. DFMEA, DVP,DFM
Negotiate with component suppliers to achieve specification requirements
Develop and manage timing and deliverables for the sub-system
Manage DVP, submit test plan, manage component control plans
Supervise junior engineers and students within the team
Control and progress engineering changes and resolve issues (Engineering Issue Resolver)
The role is ideally suited to an engineer with previous experience of product design, development and if possible, knowledge of bearings.

Essential:
Degree level qualified in a relevant engineering discipline with practical engineering experience
Excellent understanding of mechanical component design and development
Rigorous and positive approach to issue resolution and problem solving, e.g. 8D
Demonstrated ability to work proactively
Knowledge of a range of engineering disciplines
Experience with steering and steering products such as bearings and friction

Desirable:
Leadership of projects or programmes
Experiment design experience using DOE or Six Sigma methodologies
Experience of NVH

Manufacturing Project Specialist (Machine Shop) - Stafford (KYU-101884)

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Manufacturing Project Specialist (Machine Shop)
Stafford, Staffordshire, England

Recognised as a leading manufacturer of industrial diesel engines. OEM Manufacturers and users on every continent have, for generations, trusted this company

Role
Ownership and Project management of a key value stream in the set up a new manufacturing facility defining and delivering the Machine Shop
Providing project Leadership to a cross functional team (Internal and External)
Governance of capital expenditure again the assigned value stream
Supplier Management including system selection, Supplier selection, specification through to production
Work closely with local production team to ensure seamless transfer of technical knowledge though into production and to coordinating training and ramp up activities
Liaison with Global Purchasing teams to ensure Best Practice are applied at each stage of the project
Work closely facilities site team regarding the building design and land suitability to ensure smooth
Installation of equipment

Experience
Essential characteristics for success will be a strong attention to detail and quality coupled with a deep understanding of their technical subject.
Previous experience in Cast Iron and Steel Machining:
Understanding of the market place for portal machining size components
Knowledge of Siemens Control Systems
Knowledge of metal cutting tooling market
Highly computer literate Microsoft office and Microsoft Project

Desirable:

Previous Capital Project delivery
Experience of working with multicultural teams
Chartered Engineer with Full IMechE membership
M Eng Qualification in relevant discipline

Launch Engineer - Exterior Trim - West Midlands (KYU-101855)

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Launch Engineer - Exterior Trim
West Midlands, England

Our client is one of the world`s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. Established for more than 60 years its product line-up has, more recently, moved into the design and manufacture of passenger cars, including electric vehicles.
You will provide launch engineering support for exterior trim components and systems and have responsibility for attending support and feedback up reviews at the customer build facilities. The Launch Engineer will be the 1st point of contact for all exterior trim problems and lead the development of containment solutions and method of supply for exterior trim problems.
Degree qualified or similar qualification
Strong numeracy and literacy
Minimum of 5 years automotive experience is essential
Demonstrates depth of knowledge in a relevant technical speciality
Chartered or working towards chartered status

Principal Software Systems Engineer - West Midlands (KYU-101805)

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Principal Software Systems Engineer
West Midlands, England

The Role:
You will lead this development, striving for customer delight with timely deliveries, novel system functions and high quality software. You will lead a team in the generation of software design documents to appropriate software quality and safety standards, review of software implementation and perform system level testing and issue resolution. As the post covers the interaction between software and hardware a broad understanding of a range of engineering disciplines, such as electronic hardware and control and software development for embedded systems, will be an advantage.
What you ll do

Plan, coordinate and report the function development, testing and release for a specific application throughout the product lifecycle both internally and with customers and suppliers. (Overseas travel will be required from time to time)
Provide leadership to function development teams both internally and off-shore
Translate customer specifications into software requirements documents for implementation by the software team
Work with the software suppliers to ensure that all software deliverables meet requirements and standards
Lead system integration and testing requiring development work on bench rigs and in vehicle.
Contribute in the relevant areas of ECU and software safety analysis (eg. dFMEA, FTA)
What we are looking for

Essential:
Experience of team leadership and delivery in a technically and commercially challenging environment
Able to work motivate and work effectively within a team with a strong positive attitude
2.1 or better degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or a related discipline
Understanding of software/systems design and tools and methods
Knowledge of using real-time embedded software (C language) to support algorithm development activities
Experience of writing formal software requirements specifications

Desirable:
An understanding of analogue and digital electronic hardware
Matlab and/or Simulink experience preferably with automatic target code generation
Familiarity with SPICE or equivalent
Understanding of CAN-bus communications and diagnostics over CAN
Knowledge design for safety-critical applications and/or automotive component development and industrialization
Six-Sigma Green Belt certified

Senior Software Systems Engineer - West Midlands (KYU-101807)

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Senior Software Systems Engineer
West Midlands, England

The Role
You will support this development, striving for customer delight with timely deliveries, novel system functions and high quality software. You will support the generation of software design document to appropriate software quality and safety standards, review software implementation and perform system level testing and issue resolution. As the post covers the interaction between software and hardware a broad understanding of a range of engineering disciplines, such as electronic hardware and control and software development for embedded systems, will be an advantage.
What you ll do

Assist with all aspects of the function development, testing and release for a specific application throughout the product lifecycle both internally and with customers and suppliers. (Overseas travel will be required from time to time)
Translation of customer specifications into software requirements documents for implementation by the software team
Working with the Control Team to develop, simulate, prototype and evaluate new algorithms
Working with the software implementers to ensure that all software deliverables meet requirements and standards
Provide support for system integration and testing, requiring development work on bench rigs and in vehicle
To contribute in the relevant areas of ECU and software safety analysis (e.g. dFMEA, FTA)
What we are looking for

Essential:
Able to work effectively within a team and with a strong positive attitude
2.1 or better degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or a related discipline
Understanding of software/systems design and experience of tools/methods
Knowledge of real-time embedded software (C language)

Desirable:
Self motivated and able to work without direct supervision
An understanding of analogue and digital electronic hardware
Matlab and/or Simulink experience, preferably with automatic target code generation
Knowledge of safety-critical applications and/or automotive component development and industrialization
Familiarity with SPICE or equivalent
Understanding of CAN-bus communications and diagnostics over CAN
Six-Sigma Green Belt certified

Lean Manufacturing Engineer - West Midlands (KYU-101283)

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Lean Manufacturing Engineer
West Midlands, England

We are recruitng a Lean Manufacturing Engineer for a leading automotive 1st Tier Supplier based in Coventry.

The Lean Manufacturing Engineer will lead continuous improvements projects across the facility and have proven experience in making significant cost savings, eliminating waste from processes and display a sound knowledge in lean tools, ideally applied within an Automotive manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:

Knowledge, Implementation and Training of the following tools/measures
5S, TPM, SMED, JIT, SPC, OEE, Value Stream Mapping, Six Sigma
Management of site CI metrics with road map to show implementation plan
Support non-production areas of the business with CI tools
Six Sigma Black Belt - Desirable
Degree in Industrial Engineering/Manufacturing or equivalent
Manufacturing engineering experience
Engineering Apprenticeship useful
Project Management
Computer Literate (Excel, Power point, Word, Project and Outlook)
MINITAB
SAP
Good communicator
Flexibility to operate in a dynamic environment.
Ability to operate in an effective manner and work within a team environment
Be a leader and show initiative
Driving Licence
Full UK Passport
Reasonable travel requirements

Catia V5 Design Engineer - Interior Trim - Coventry (KYU-101002)

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Catia V5 Design Engineer - Interior Trim
Coventry, West Midlands, England

Our client is one of the world`s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. Established for more than 60 years its product line-up has, more recently, moved into the design and manufacture of passenger cars, including electric vehicles.

A new 6 month contract opportunity has arisen for a Principal CAD Engineer, specialising in Interior Lower Trim.

Based in Coventry, the individual will be responsible for the following:

- Design and development of Catia V5 models for the lower trim of a vehicle variant, including rear quarter trim, load floor and stowage bins.
- Store working models into structured database to support project reviews and DMU process.

Essential Requirements:

- Minimum of 5 years automotive experience is essential
- Degree qualified or similar qualification.
- Experience in the use of Teamcenter data management systems
- Able to demonstrate a depth of knowledge in a relevant technical speciality
- Effective team member contributing to improvements and high customer service.
- Good logical reasoning
- Strong numeracy and literacy

Driveline & Industrial Test Engineer - Belper - £25k - 40k per year + to 40K + excellent benefits (JSK-94881)

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Driveline & Industrial Test Engineer
Belper, Derbyshire, England
£25k - 40k per year + to 40K + excellent benefits

The Company is a world leader in fluid technologies that improve the quality and performance of their customers` products in the global transportation, industrial and consumer markets. Based at their European Technical centre, they are looking to appoint a Driveline and Industrial Test Engineer responsible for the test generation, planning and scheduling of key Driveline and Industrial testing within the Mechanical Testing Department.

Key Accountabilities:

To plan and schedule testing within the department ensuring most efficient use of time and resource.
To provide timely results and reports to the requirements of the customer.
To understand the needs of the customer and develop new tests to improve test efficiency and differentiation.
To represent the company and / or the Mechanical Testing department at key industry or internal project meetings.
To ensure compliance with current legislation and ISO standards with respect to Mechanical Testing
To interact appropriately with the work group, Engineers and Customers.

Job Specific Competencies:
Focus on Customer Needs
Influence
Problem Solving and Decision Making
Results Orientation
Adaptability
Business Acumen
Communication
Establish Trust
Required Skills / Knowledge / Expertise:
Minimum Degree Qualified in a relevant technical discipline.
Working towards Chartered status.
Circa 2 - 5 years post graduate professional experience.
Understanding of automotive driveline technology and / or industrial hydraulic technology is desirable. Understanding of rotating and or reciprocating enines is highly desirable.
Computer literate - able to use software packages for documentation such as Microsoft Office.
An awareness of safety legislation, procedures and quality systems.
Ability to work both in a team and independently under general supervision.

Indirect Buyer - Structures - Bedfordshire (RB-102285)

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Indirect Buyer - Structures
Bedfordshire, England

Our client is a world leading manufacturer of cabin interior products for commercial passenger aircraft and business jets, as well as, a wide range of cabin interior design, reconfiguration and certification services, including the conversion of passenger aircraft to freighter use. They are currently recruiting a Buyer for the Structures Division of the company.
The buyer will manage and implement sourcing strategies / tactical buying methods for indirect goods and services to deliver quality, cost and delivery optimizations, creating value to the business with the right suppliers.
Knowledge / Experience:
Proven experience in a Materials Management or similar environment
Proven track record of achievement in a relevant position

Technical Skills / Competencies:
Enthusiasm and will to win
Flexible and willing to work as part of a team
Excellent written and oral communication skills
MS Office skills.

Educational Requirements:
CIPS, Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent

Manufacturing & Process Engineer - Oxfordshire - £35k - 40k per year + to �40,000 basic + bonus, pension and healthcare (RB-102286)

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Manufacturing & Process Engineer
Oxfordshire, England
£35k - 40k per year + to ?40,000 basic + bonus, pension and healthcare

Our client specialises in the precision fabrication and welding of high performance vessels and structures for use in demanding industrial applications, from cryogenic pressure vessels to high tech industrial furnaces, and nuclear waste containers. They are currently seeking a Manufacturing and Process Engineer.
Reporting to the Engineering Manager the successful applicant will support ongoing growth and development. The Manufacturing and Process Engineer will provide expert technical support in defining, developing and implementing robust engineering processes and systems as the business expands into new markets.
Defining and developing manufacturing processes to achieve maximum output and efficiency.
Generating and implementing engineering solutions to take products from development to full production.
Maintaining abreast of technical developments to ensure continuous improvement of our processes and systems.
Leading the application of detailed process understanding so as to design, develop and optimise manufacturing processes
Organised and structured
Good mix of practical and analytical skills
Quality-focussed
Problem solver / drive for solutions

Monday, 8 August 2011

Change Management Co-ordinator - Warwickshire (SMA-102011)

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Change Management Co-ordinator
Warwickshire, England

Our client is one of the world`s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. Established for more than 60 years its product line-up has, more recently, moved into the design and manufacture of passenger cars, including electric vehicles. They are looking to recruit a Change Management Co-ordinator to support them on a confidential basis.
Key Responsibilities:-
- Manage the AIMS and release status on a vehicle programme
- Manage the AIMS status on the project
- Hold daily reviews
- Manage change management meetings
- Ensure a clear daily status is provided for all releases
- Assist in other general project requirements
Key skills:-
- Experience of microsoft office and project is essential
- Recently degree qualified or similar qualification
- Demonstrates depth of knowledge in a relevant technical
speciality
- Strong numeracy and literacy

Contract Rates Apply

Senior Catia Design Engineer - Sub-Frame - Gaydon - £34 - 37 per hour (KH-100741)

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Senior Catia Design Engineer - Sub-Frame
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£34 - 37 per hour

A successful and expanding automotive tier 1 supplier of suspension and steering components is growing its technical capability and winning major new business.

A new ongoing contract opportunity has arisen for a Senior Catia Design Engineer, specialising in sub-frame activity.

The individual will require experience in the automotive industry, along with experience of designing large sheet metal welding components, preferably sub-frames.

The Engineer should understand the pressing and welding processes as well as tolerance issues which usually come along with these parts

A good level of Catia V5 is required, as well as an understanding of the function of the subframe within the suspension (NVH and vehicle crash questions, static and dynamic stiffness requirements, definition of what is needed and why)

The individual should be willing and be able to balance out cost, weight, timing, function and quality targets.

Graduate Programme - United Kingdom (KSA-102269)

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Graduate Programme
United Kingdom

Gradate Account Manager-Sales & Marketing - Gloucestershire - £21k - 23k per year (SMA-102267)

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Gradate Account Manager-Sales & Marketing
Gloucestershire, England
£21k - 23k per year

This company is a world leader in the field of advanced fuel injection systems to the car, truck and industrial sectors.

The Junior Account Manager is a key role within the Sales and Marketing department, providing support to the Account Managers on specific accounts and general support to the Sales Team. This position is a great opportunity to gain experience within a challenging sales environment, with ample opportunity for career progression for the right candidate.

Reporting to the Sales Manager, the Junior Account Manager will interface with internal departments within the Heavy Duty Business, Delphi Powertrain Europe and Delphi on a global basis as well as working closely with a range of OE customers.
Manage the samples order process from receiving customer orders; managing the samples order book and updating on a regular basis; attending regular internal samples meetings and liaising with Account Managers and customer contacts to ensure customer satisfaction, managing the resolution of customer overdue payment issues, including identifying and resolving root cause issues with customer contacts, maintaining appropriate customer filing system in conjunction with Account Management team and working with Account Managers to track and report on sales performance versus forecast and revisions to customer forecasts. In addition you will provide direct support to Account Managers and also provide the Sales and Marketing team with direct support and take ownership of Sales and Marketing presentation material. You will also prepare, plan and implement customer and media demonstrations and general exhibitions programme, monitor filing and housekeeping of the quality system within the department and manage your own workload and priorities within a demanding working environment.
You must have a degree in Business Studies, Marketing, Engineering or similar discipline, a flexible, energetic and proactive approach, excellent organisation, communication, influencing and team working skills and the ability to assimilate information, plan ahead and communicate in a professional and effective manner.

Contract Manufacturing Engineer - Sutton Coldfield - Negotiable (GWOC-101476)

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Contract Manufacturing Engineer
Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England
Negotiable

Client has been established in the UK for almost 30 years. Working in a challenging but collaborative environment with a complex, technically innovative product for some of the largest and most successful automotive OEMs in the world.

They currently have a 6 month contract requirement for a Manufacturing Engineer, responsible for 2 key objectives:

1) Implementation of plant, equipment, processes, systems and procedures required to hand over a production line ready for use.
2) To ensure that during product life the manufacturing processes are monitored in order to identify opportunities for continuous improvements in line productivity, working practices, machines and equipment and quality.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the individual will be responsible for:

1) Product and Development
2) Production Set Up and Pre-Series
3) Serial Production

Duties will include, but not be limited to the following:

- Support equipment and tool specifications with Project team when required
- Investigate and select tool and machine suppliers
- Trial checklists for tools and/or machines to be completed and follow up on any outstanding issues before transfer to the plant.
- Record problems identified during the trials at the suppliers premises and ensure an action plan document is created and closed before the next trial or at an agreed time
- Create individual timing plans for tools and machines based on customer milestones.
- Review or create relevant PFMEA to support machine and tool specifications, product and process development.
- Ensure plant layout and MIFD are implemented.
- Provide all relevant information to ensure tools and equipment transfer.
- Ensure installation of equipment in plant.
- Plan contingency plan with the operation team for serial production.
- Perform production trial runs with the production team and ensure results are recorded on MPT trial documents.
- Establish forecasted work contents and line balance.
- Ensure that all documents are available prior to tool/machine transfers.
- Ensure that shop floor documentation is completed to enable personnel to carry out their roles effectively (standard operations, setting sheets, start up doc).
- Support training of the relevant personnel on any new processes, which are being introduced to the plant.
- Liaise with the Purchase and Logistics Departments for ensuring material and purchased parts are available to run MPT.
- Optimise production process in order to achieve Production Volumes during ramp up.
- Ensure Preventive Maintenance Plan is available to the maintenance team and adequate training has been provided.
- Support the production team in regards to issues and to achieve business/company QCD.

Role Requirements:

- Degree Qualified within a Mechanical or Manufacturing discipline or HND with relevant experience.

Design Engineer - Leicester - £25 per hour (GWOC-101453)

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Design Engineer
Leicester, Leicestershire, England
£25 per hour

A new 12 month contract opportunity has arisen for a Design Engineer, responsible for working on the development of new products and upgrades for engine emission programs.

The Engineer will have a varied and exciting role creating new designs from concept through to detailed design ensuring the parts are validated and meet the functional requirements.

Based in Leicester, the individual will also be responsible for the following:

- Production release of the parts.
- Work closely with suppliers to ensure the parts can be manufactured and meet the cost and quality targets.
- Work on multiple areas of the machine i.e. structural fabrications, non-metallic components and cab interior.
- Regularly communicate with other design centres for worldwide design collaboration.

Role Requirements:

- Engineering / Science Degree or equivalent industry experience
- 2 to 4 years machine engineering design experience.
- Computer literate with Pro-E CAD engineering skills
- Experience in designing structural fabrications and non-metallic components.
- Teamcentre workflow is desirable.
- Knowledge and experience of problem solving analysis.
- Experience of Off highway equipment or other heavy machinery
- Ability to self direct but also work effectively in a diverse team environment.
- Ability to self direct but also work effectively in a diverse team environment
- Critical to the success of the role will be an enthusiastic attitude showing the initiative to solve engineering problems
- Ability to work to tight deadlines.

EDS CAD Engineer - Norwich (PKT-102209)

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EDS CAD Engineer
Norwich, Norfolk, England

Client has been established as a specialist in the global automotive industry, both as a successful manufacturer of sports cars and as a leading engineering consultancy for vehicle manufacturers and suppliers.
Now recruiting for a Senior/Principle and a Junior Electrical Engineer.
These roles are based in the Norfolk area, close to the M11/A11 and is commutable from Cambridge, Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich and Newmarket.

These roles as a Design Engineer will include:(Leading for the Principle Engineer)
- Providing design schemes for complete vehicle electrical systems on conventional vehicles, hybrid and electric drive train packages in 2D and 3D CAD systems.
- Providing supportive analysis for such schemes and approving/directing detail design.
- Liaising with all LE groups, suppliers and clients.
- For more senior roles, supervising design engineers in order to meet programme objectives.

Personal Requirements:
- HND qualified, but preferably a mechanical / electrical degree.
- Significant automotive experience (or aerospace if not).
- Knowledge of Catia V5 and MS Office Suite.

EDS Engineer - West Midlands (PKT-102089)

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EDS Engineer
West Midlands, England

Our client is one of the world`s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. Established for more than 60 years its product line-up has, more recently, moved into the design and manufacture of passenger cars, including electric vehicles

This role is based in the West Midlands, close to the M6 and is commutable from Birmingham, Rugby, Coventry and Nuneaton.

As an EDS Engineer, your role will include:
- Working as part of the EDS team for circuit design and simulation activities for projects.
- Defining technical requirements for all aspects of Electrical packaging.
- Defining technical requirements for all aspects of circuit design and simulation.
- Travelling to Pune, India. This will be no more than 25% of your time.

Personal requirements:
- Degree qualified or equivalent, matching the requirements of a chartered engineer.
- Significant experience in the automotive industry is essential.
- Capability of working on complex projects working within a team of EDS engineers.

Quality Engineer - West Midlands (RB-101869)

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Quality Engineer
West Midlands, England

The company specialise in the conversion of high performance engineering polymers into complicated products for the aerospace and defence sectors. Added value assembly and testing processes are firmly established in the company`s culture. They are currently seeking a Quality Engineer .
A Quality Engineer on a contract basis to undertake an audit of current supply chain processes and procedures.
You will need FMEA,PPAP and APQP experience gained either in an Aerospace or Automotive environment.
Quality engineer with SQA experience gained within an APQP,PPAP environment. Some Air bag technology knowledge would be an advantage.

Control Systems Electronics Engineer - Norfolk - Attractive Salary (MBI-102205)

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Control Systems Electronics Engineer
Norfolk, England
Attractive Salary

Client has been established as a specialist in the global automotive industry, both as a successful manufacturer of sports cars and as a leading engineering consultancy for vehicle manufacturers and suppliers.
Key responsibilities as Vehicle Controls and Integration Engineer:
- Team Lead in Electronic Control System deliverables and projects.
- Contributing and supporting technical input in proposals and planning through Production vehicles.
- Managing software development, implementation and integration/testing procedures.
- Providing technical leadership with testing, validation and commissioning.
- Problem solving and instigating direction and motivation.
- Providing technical input and knowledge for automotive control systems, architecture and integration.
Personal Requirements:
- A degree / HNC / HND in Control Systems / Computer Science / Electronics / Automotive / Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
- Team leader experience.
- Knowledge of simulation modelling, embedded controllers and automotive control systems.
- Knowledge of IEC61508 and ISO26262 is advantageous.
- Experience in software architecture, vehicle architecture and CAN based systems are also advantageous.
- Ability to use MS Office Suite, Simulink and Stateflow.
- Flexibility to travel overseas worldwide approximately 5 times per year.

Saturday, 6 August 2011

Programme Leader, Project Manager, Project Leader - Gaydon - Excellent salary and benefits (RGR-101928)

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Programme Leader, Project Manager, Project Leader
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
Excellent salary and benefits

Based at Gaydon in Warwickshire, commutable from Coventry, Leamington, Oxford, Birmingham; this car manufacturer has embraced change without compromising its worldwide reputation for understated style and elegance. Captivating design and unparalleled attention to detail are central to the company`s ethos of Power, Beauty and Soul, and all of its cars are hand-built and bespoke whilst using high technology processes in a very modern environment. Its cars are truly special - they always have been and always will be.
The development of a new range of vehicles has created a very exciting opportunity within the Programme Management Group for a Programme Leader. Key responsibilities of the role will include the following:

Leading and delivering robust definition, planning and delivery of vehicle programmes.
Assisting in target setting/balancing and management of cost, quality timing and function.
Manage concern resolution including administration of the change management system (regular reviews), concern metrics and reporting.
Working closely with and reporting back to the Programme Manager in relation to change management, and SEL and PDL responses.
Leading BOM to CAD alignment exercise and Virtual Series events as primary point of contact for Programme.
Working with PMT areas and the Programme Coordinator to develop commodity plans that deliver releases at the appropriate Data Judgement (DJ) point and correct pedigree parts for vehicle builds.
Personal Requirements:
Automotive or Mechanical Engineering Degree or equivalent.
Whole vehicle or complex system programme coordination / management.
Extensive knowledge of product development / creation systems.
Experience in component design, development and sign off.
Confident presentation skills.