Principal Engineer - Interior Trim Engineer - Warwick - £24 - 30 per hour + Contract Rates Apply (JCO-101857)

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Principal Engineer - Interior Trim Engineer
Warwick, Cumbria, England
£24 - 30 per hour + Contract Rates Apply

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.
- Lead engineering change activities on lower trim systems on P786 project.
- Completion of DFMEA, DVP and AQP plans for lower trim.
Engineering release of data (3D/2D).
- Support design/project/supplier reviews when necessary.
- Provide interior trim support during build phases and launch.
- Work with launch engineering developing containment fixes for issues found in build and managing the release of permanent fixes.
- Degree qualified or similar qualification.
- Strong numeracy and literacy.
- A minimum of 5 years automotive experience is essential.
- Good logical reasoning.
- Capable of leading a project element with support from more senior staff when necessary.
Effective team member contributing to improvements and high customer service.
- Demonstrate depth of knowledge in a relevant technical speciality.
- Some will already be chartered or working towards chartered status.

Main job location: Warwick University, travel to Browns Lane and Castle Bromwich.
37 hours per week.

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.

Principal Engineer - PMST Bumper System Leader - Coventry - £24 - 30 per hour + Contract Rates Apply (JCO-101854)

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Principal Engineer - PMST Bumper System Leader
Coventry, West Midlands, England
£24 - 30 per hour + Contract Rates Apply

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.
Report to the PMST Lead Engineer Exterior Trim.
- The main role is to drive bumper system deliverables and lead solutions to cross functional issues on P786 project.
- Support the development and engineering of the bumper system.
- 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.
- Support management of both prototypes and production parts during pre-build phases.
- Degree qualified or similar qualification.
- Strong numeracy and literacy.
- Good understanding and experience of the GPDS process.
- A minimum of 5 years automotive experience is essential.
- Good logical reasoning.
- Capable of leading a project element with support from more senior staff when necessary.
- Effective team member contributing to improvements and high customer service.
- Demonstrates depth of knowledge in a relevant technical speciality.
- Flexibility to adapt themselves to a wide variety of tasks as required.

Main job location: Warwick University.
37 hours per week.

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.

Project Engineer - Electronics - Stafford (GNI-101102)

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Project Engineer - Electronics
Stafford, Staffordshire, England

Market leading Manufacturer of plastic plumbing products for construction, industrial and public utilities applications.
You will provide project management and engineering skills in the development of new and existing electronic and induction products and processes.

You will lead 3rd party manufacturing of the companies electronic power products and the control of such products in the field.

You will provide technical and scientific solutions to power supply products.
- Experience of Induction Heating / welding equipment, with practical experience of solid state inverter circuitry, power electronics experience, Programmable Logic experience.
- Develop, design and procure power (upto 2kW) induction heating and welding units that are used to heat metal inserts for welding polymer pipework systems Personal characteristics
- Multi-disciplined with knowledge of Power Electronics, Electronics, induction heating theory EMC, Mechanical handling systems and manufacture of such systems
- Ability to analyse and communicate findings simplistically but technically complete.
- Ability to utilise test equipment and the application of such test data
- Exceptional investigative and analytical skills
- Methodical and diligent with a good attention to detail.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Good leadership skills and the ability to drive projects forward.

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.

Supplier Development Engineer - West Midlands (GNI-101232)

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Supplier Development Engineer
West Midlands, England

This major Aerospace company manufactures complex engineered products. Processes principally include machining, assembly and test. This is a forward thinking company, committed to modern manufacturing processes with a very strong order book.
As Supplier Development Engineer you main purpose will be to deliver and support the management of supply chains to consistently and accurately meet their current and future requirements in terms of business needs, specification and value for money. The aim is to support all areas of the business on delivering Supply Chain improvements through a highly skilled integrated Supply Chain Partnership Program.
Ideal candidates would be:
- Educated to a minimum level of HNC or equivalent
- Experience in Procurement/Supply Chain/Production Engineering/Design Engineering environment
- Experience of Aerospace industry or low volume/high technology industry is an asset
- Experience of change/improvement implementation programmes
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels internally and externally
- Analytical skills
- Facilitation skills
- Ability to think outside the box
- Focused and committed and Instinctive
- Capable of driving issues through to completion
- Competent in the use of Continuous Improvement techniques

The successful candidate will be required to travel and may have to work away from home on a regular basis

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.

Senior Principal Design Engineer - Diesel - Northamptonshire - £40k - 55k per year + excellent + benefits (JSK-98661)

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Senior Principal Design Engineer - Diesel
Northamptonshire, England
£40k - 55k per year + excellent + benefits

This company leads the world in integrated engine and powertrain solutions from clean sheet design concept through castings, manufacture and vehicle installation to calibration, onboard diagnostics and telemetry.

They are looking to appoint a Senior Principal Design Engineer - Diesel to coordinate and supervise projects undertaken by the company requiring the use of Diesel specific Design and Verification know-how.

• Technical responsibility for all Diesel projects with support from Diesel Department Head
• Internal RandD project management
• Planning and initiating RandD projects and proposals
• University liaison and supervision
• Technical paper coordination
• Prepare and approve technical presentations
• Support other team members
• Define, modify implement and authorise processes within the Group
• Support business development opportunities
  
  Candidates will:
• Possess at least a first degree in Engineering, and be of Chartered status
• Demonstrable capability of leading/managing a team involved in diesel engine research or development
• Have at least 10 years relevant Diesel engine experience in powertrain engineering
• Knowledge of Diesel Design and Verification and appropriate toolsets
• Confident communicator, both written and oral
• self motivated, both with attention to timescales and detail
• Appreciation of customer requirements
• Able to travel to external organisations and congresses as required

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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Engine Testing - Equipment Engineer (EMS) - Coventry - £30k - 35k per year (CMO-100891)

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Engine Testing - Equipment Engineer (EMS)
Coventry, Birmingham, Rugby, Solihull, Nuneaton, Warwick, Leamington Spa
£30k - 35k per year

Engine Testing - Equipment Engineer (EMS)

Ref: W/100891 | Coventry

Package: £30k to £35k per annum

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Description
A leading supplier of advanced automotive technology, systems and components for all of the world's major automotive companies requires an Engine Testing Engineer.

Job Requirements
You will be responsible for the day to day running of the Engine Test Facility managing the operation of Dynamometers for both Chassis and Engine tests. The test area includes a machine shop and vehicle workshop. You will supervise personnel, schedule workload and maintain all test equipment.

Details
The successful candidate will be qualified to HNC or degree level in an Engineering discipline with experience of performance testing and development on petrol engines. You will be familiar with EMS software, emissions measurement and test equipment maintenance.

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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Chichester (KYU-102474)

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Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Chichester, West Sussex, England

Our client is a leading prestige automotive manufacturer looking for a multi skilled maintenance engineer.
Working within a small team, to carry out planned, preventative maintenance and breakdown work of production related equipment in an automotive factory.
Must be able to work on your own or within a small team under pressure

45 hour weeks and shift hours 1 week early 6 a.m. - 3.30 p.m.
1 week late 2.00 p.m. - 11.30 p.m.
Experience on the following equipment would be a benefit:
CNC Milling machines, sewing machines, hydraulics and pneumatics, Siemens and AHU`s and various others

Time served apprenticeship with a good working knowledge of both electrical and mechanical with a bias towards electrical.
Experience within an assembly production environment is required

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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Packaging Technologist - Silvertown (BST-102404)

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Packaging Technologist
Silvertown, Greater London, England

Our client is a global sugar, cereal sweetener, starch and citric acid processing company and through their Technology Group they market sugar technology products throughout the world.



The client is looking for and experienced Packing Technologist to optimise all packing lines and support the Senior Packaging Technologist with respect to New Product Development
To assist in the planning, investigation and to action improvements of packaging material, sugar usage, packing plant and procedures in order to produce right first time production at lowest cost.

To provide day to day technical support as required including services to Sales and Marketing.

To assist in the development of Bills of Materials and artwork approval for new products

To ensure suppliers of packaging material and sugar are performing as required i.e. via audit, routine testing etc.

To assist in the evaluation of packaging materials and contract packing capabilities

To assist in the investigation and elimination of customer complaints.

To establish, produce and update standard operating procedures.

To train and educate the Operating teams.

To provide technical and commissioning support to projects.
Knowledge of packing plant/ packaging materials and TandL systems of work are desirable.

ISO9002 auditor status desirable, and/or familiar with BRC audit standards.

Technical writing, analytical and planning skills.

Competent trainer.

Project management and commissioning skills.

Knowledge of common software packages.

Self-motivated, flexible and questioning nature.

Excellent communication skills and good team working are essential.

Qualifications science / engineering degree or experience in relevant industry

Membership of Institute of Packaging by examination desirable.

Experience in NPD

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.

Electronics Hardware Engineer - Gillingham (BST-102450)

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Electronics Hardware Engineer
Gillingham, Kent, England

Our client is a world leader in the innovation, design and manufacture of Diesel Fuel Injection equipment. With many years of experience in the Fuel Injection Market.



They are looking to recruit an Electronics Hardware Engineer to facilitate in the development of electronics for real-time electronic engine controller systems used to control fuel injection equipment in light/medium duty diesel applications.
The roles main duties will be drawn from the following:

Part of a team responsible for development of customer specific ECU application(s).

Capture customer requirements and generate specifications to manage the ECU supplier.

Directly Support customer programme activities e.g. EMC conformance testing, FMEA, project reviews etc.

Test and debug ECU installations both at Client and customer sites

Bench testing of prototype ECUs as part of customer acceptance program including documenting test work.

Design and develop prototype circuits for future FIE systems
Self motivation, attention to detail and ability to work unsupervised
Educated to degree level (or higher) in Electronic or Electrical Engineering.

Proven experience of developing digital, analogue and PSU circuitry, also the fundamental elements of real time systems and an appreciation of the ECU`s role in the wider automotive system.

Familiarity of real world automotive interfaces e.g. solenoids, motors, pressure and temperature sensors would be an advantage as would an appreciation of automotive environments including transient electrical events.

A familiarity with diesel engine systems would be advantageous in this role.

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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Advanced Quality Engineer - Gillingham (BST-101326)

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Advanced Quality Engineer
Gillingham, West London

Delphi Diesel Systems are a World leader in the innovation, design and manufacture of Diesel Fuel Injection equipment. they are now looking for an Advanced Quality Engineer to be based in either their Kent or London site.

As the Quality Engineer you will support the quality aspects of all electronics activities, including systems, software, hardware and project management.
The Advanced Quality Engineer will work with Engineers and Managers to improve the development processes and the quality of products and act as a guide, coach and mentor, especially to new staff and contractors, encouraging process development and innovation by personal contribution, and by motivating others to do so.

You will assist with quotations and project planning to ensure that suitable processes and adequate resources are assigned.


Perform local site and project audits and help to collect, collate and analyse process/project measures of performance.
Ensure electronics activities on remote sites are compliant with the defined processes.
Liaise with customers and suppliers to Electronics, in conjunction with dedicated support staff.
The successful applicant will hold a degree in Software or Electronic Engineering with experience of the complete project lifecycle as a team member in a high volume electronics environment ideally within the automotive industry.

Proven experience of process improvement and QA experience, auditing to ISO9001, TickIT or CMM.

This role offers a competitive salary + excellent benefits along with a relocation package if required.

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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Process Improvement Engineer - Metallurgical/Automotive - Herefordshire - Attractive salary + Benefits (GSI-102379)

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Process Improvement Engineer - Metallurgical/Automotive
Herefordshire, England
Attractive salary + Benefits

Our client is the largest producer of Nickel based alloys in the UK supplying Aerospace, Petrochem and Automotive markets with highly specialised product. Most product is smelted then forged or extruded on site with some wire and sheet product processed off site. Highly reliant on metallurgical technical expertise this stable company is seeing good growth in customer requirements.

There are two positions available with the firm; one from a background in automotive process improvement and the other from a metallurgy background.
We are looking for 2 people with solid process improvement experience to work in a specialist worldwide firm. The positions are providing technical assistance to staff, customers and suppliers alike in relation to Quality and overall process. You`ll muse your experience to identify ways in which the process can be more productive (RCA) in accordance to SOP`s; the role will emphasise you offering solutions and identifying problems.

There will a certain amount of preventative measures taken with the role; this will include liaison with the designers to ensure best design practice. It will be a varied role and will allow you to utilise the skills you have gained. The difference between the roles is that one is a more general automotive based environment (supplying into OEM`s) and the other a specialist metallurgy based role. Ideally, you`ll be degree qualified in either area.

They are both permanent positions with benefits that include 25 days holiday, good company pension and the chance to buy stock in the company. The ranged salary on offer is very good and dependent on experience; it is to be discussed prior to submission.

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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Event Coordinator / Administrator - Warwickshire - £0 per hour + Market rate (KSA-102408)

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Event Coordinator / Administrator
Warwickshire, England
£0 per hour + Market rate

Our client is a leading independent provider of product engineering, research, testing information and certification to the worldwide automotive industry and is based in Warwickshire.
Secure and book events
Ensure insurance, legal, health and safety obligations are adhered to
Coordinating venue management, caterers, stand designers, contractors, equipment hire, car parking, traffic control, security, first aid as required
Identify and secure speakers or special guests
Coordinate staffing requirements and staff briefings
Sell sponsorship/stand/exhibition space to potential exhibitors/partners
Prepare delegate packs and papers
Liaise with marketing and PR colleagues to promote the event
Liaise with creatives to produce adverts, sales brochures and e-mail communications
Coordinate suppliers, handle client queries and troubleshoot on the day of the event to ensure that all runs smoothly
Provide support for business development and marketing teams for any overseas activity
First point of contact for international reps. Ensure that retainer fees, expenses and commissions are paid
Monitor the finances (expenses, commission and order intake) of all international offices and collaborations
Responsible for organizing all inward and outward international visits
Manage VISA process
Provide cover for PA when absent
Event management including trade shows
Liaison with suppliers
Experience of liaison with overseas offices and suppliers
Working in a technical or commercial consultancy environment
Working in a sales environment

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.

Principal Safety CAE Engineer - Warwickshire (RB-102454)

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Principal Safety CAE Engineer
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 currently seeking a Safety CAE Engineer.
The Safety Engineer CAE will be working on vehicle programs within the structural and safety CAE team. Ideally you will be an experienced Safety Analyst with LS-Dyna, Optistruct, Nastran and Abaqus knowledge.
You will support all aspects of pre and post processing LS-Dyna load cases and have 5 years plus experience on this package.
CAE Safety Engineer with 5 years experience of LS-Dyna, knowledge of NPI principles and a good working knowledge of Optistruct, Nastran and Abaqus.

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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Electronics Hardware Engineer - Gillingham (BST-102450)

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Electronics Hardware Engineer
Gillingham, Kent, England

Our client is a world leader in the innovation, design and manufacture of Diesel Fuel Injection equipment. With many years of experience in the Fuel Injection Market.



They are looking to recruit an Electronics Hardware Engineer to facilitate in the development of electronics for real-time electronic engine controller systems used to control fuel injection equipment in light/medium duty diesel applications.
The roles main duties will be drawn from the following:

Part of a team responsible for development of customer specific ECU application(s).

Capture customer requirements and generate specifications to manage the ECU supplier.

Directly Support customer programme activities e.g. EMC conformance testing, FMEA, project reviews etc.

Test and debug ECU installations both at Client and customer sites

Bench testing of prototype ECUs as part of customer acceptance program including documenting test work.

Design and develop prototype circuits for future FIE systems
Self motivation, attention to detail and ability to work unsupervised
Educated to degree level (or higher) in Electronic or Electrical Engineering.

Proven experience of developing digital, analogue and PSU circuitry, also the fundamental elements of real time systems and an appreciation of the ECU`s role in the wider automotive system.

Familiarity of real world automotive interfaces e.g. solenoids, motors, pressure and temperature sensors would be an advantage as would an appreciation of automotive environments including transient electrical events.

A familiarity with diesel engine systems would be advantageous in this role.

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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Electrical Infotainment and Driver Information Engineer - Oxfordshire (JWT-102430)

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Electrical Infotainment and Driver Information Engineer
Oxfordshire, England

Our client is looking to recruit a Electrical Infotainment and Driver Information Engineer.



Department

Electrical Engineering is responsible for the design and development of vehicle electrical systems. Within the Electrical department the driver information and infotainment teams are responsible for delivering all aspects of vehicle instrument clusters, infotainment, and clocks.
Driving the delivery process in the design, development and implementation of instrument cluster, and infotainment systems.

Working with design and HMI to ensure the driver experience is feasible and deliverable within the programme cost and timing requirements whist still delivering an exciting, intuitive and high precision driver environment.

Design, development and delivery of a bespoke infotainment and driver information architecture.

Working with the component owners and electrical integrator to ensure specifications meet all requirements this involves close liaison with other engineers and departments to understand and develop system interfaces, performance requirements, legal aspects, styling, ergonomics and night time illumination.

Manage the delivery of all style guides, illumination and HMI specifications into the department to support commodity timing requirements.

Acting as an interface to suppliers, from initial RFQ to full production and coach any suppliers new to automotive to ensure products meet all automotive standards.

Develop and document processes to support new technology deployment, where they do not already exist.
Knowledge and understanding of vehicle infotainment systems

Knowledge and understanding of instrument clusters

Ability to work at the forefront of technology and find robust implementation solutions

Understanding of whole vehicle electrical systems with a broad appreciation of the vehicle systems that interface to the instrument cluster, such as Chassis, Brakes and Powertrain
Ability to work at the forefront of technology and find robust implementation solutions

Understanding of whole vehicle electrical systems with a broad appreciation of the vehicle systems that interface to the instrument cluster, such as Chassis, Brakes and Powertrain

Ability to lead the resolution of business, technical and process issues within a Project Team environment

Flexibility to work across multiple project sites as required

Able to demonstrate good project management experience and a track record of successful project delivery.

Educated to degree level.

Excellent communication skills, PC literate, especially MS office

Excellent presentation skills

Full driving Licence

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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Senior HR Officer - Royston (BST-102428)

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Senior HR Officer
Royston, Hertfordshire, England

Responsibility for providing an effective and HR service to the business, in terms of recruitment and selection, employment relations and training and development. Experience of handling projects within a HR setting at a fairly senior level but can also help out on the generalist side of things at a senior level. On occasions will deputise for the HR Manager when required. A good all rounder that can work at a senior level and hit the ground running. This is a small dynamic team and they work at a very fast pace so experience of working within a fast paced environment and that can easily slot in with the rest of the team.
Act as a resource to managers to identify key training initiatives in order to deliver key people related objectives. Provide a dispute resolution service to the business including participation in counselling, discipline and grievance, and severance matters. Develop, maintain and review systems of control in relation to audit requirements and risk management. Be an integral member of the HR team, contributing actively to the design and delivery of the HR plans required ensuring best practice. To promote and advise on Group and Regional policies, assisting with the update and implementation of new policies, procedures and guidance notes when required. To undertake or contribute to ad hoc HR project activities and initiatives as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:-

CIPD level qualification or equivalent.

Preferably post-graduate level relevant qualification.

Experience in a unionised manufacturing environment would be advantageous.

Good working knowledge of employment law and workplace discipline.

Good understanding of Job grading andevaluation systems.

Good understanding of performance management systems.

Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships and to influence at all levels.

Attention to details, with excellent organisational skills.

Flexible and pro-active approach, with the drive to deliver results in a fast paced environment

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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Business Development & Marketing Clerical & Event Support - Warwickshire - £0 per hour + Market rate (KSA-102408)

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Business Development & Marketing Clerical & Event Support
Warwickshire, England
£0 per hour + Market rate

Our client is a leading independent provider of product engineering, research, testing information and certification to the worldwide automotive industry and is based in Warwickshire.
Secure and book events
Ensure insurance, legal, health and safety obligations are adhered to
Coordinating venue management, caterers, stand designers, contractors, equipment hire, car parking, traffic control, security, first aid as required
Identify and secure speakers or special guests
Coordinate staffing requirements and staff briefings
Sell sponsorship/stand/exhibition space to potential exhibitors/partners
Prepare delegate packs and papers
Liaise with marketing and PR colleagues to promote the event
Liaise with creatives to produce adverts, sales brochures and e-mail communications
Coordinate suppliers, handle client queries and troubleshoot on the day of the event to ensure that all runs smoothly
Provide support for business development and marketing teams for any overseas activity
First point of contact for international reps. Ensure that retainer fees, expenses and commissions are paid
Monitor the finances (expenses, commission and order intake) of all international offices and collaborations
Responsible for organizing all inward and outward international visits
Manage VISA process
Provide cover for PA when absent
Event management including trade shows
Liaison with suppliers
Experience of liaison with overseas offices and suppliers
Working in a technical or commercial consultancy environment
Working in a sales environment

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.

CNC Miller-Aerospace - Lincoln (GSI-102397)

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CNC Miller-Aerospace
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England

Our client acquires, develops and applies new ideas and improved components to support their customer s products. They also offer design, development, manufacture and software services and products to the aerospace, space, energy and transport industries.

They are looking for a competent CNC Miller who can work with 3 axis machinery. If you can use a 5 axis machine, that would be very desirable too; they use Siemens and Heidenhein controls.

You must have experience of working in the aerospace sector in a programming, setting and operating role.

The firm make small aerospace components so and experience working to tight tolerances would be perfect.

This is a 6 month contract to start immediately; rates to be discussed at the submission stage.

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.

Mechanical Design Contractor - West Midlands - £0 per hour + Competitive market rate (KYU-102137)

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Mechanical Design Contractor
West Midlands, England
£0 per hour + Competitive market rate

This is an exciting opportunity to join a world-class team responsible for bespoke product design, development and manufacture. The New Products and Applications team is core to the unique offering of a complete engineering service and involved through concept design and development, prototype and validation testing and low volume manufacture and systems integration. Steering and braking systems are supplied to a range of niche automotive Customers .
The role involves the opportunity for involvement in the mechanical design of a wide range of mechanical products within the automotive and aerospace business. It will involve working closely with customers and suppliers offering plenty of variety in a customer-orientated environment.
What you ll do
*2D and 3D CAD for current projects
*Perform finite element analysis on design concepts
*Ensure all design documents conform to ISO standards
*Provide mechanical engineering support to business projects
*Ensure that all designs conform to customer requirements
*Manage suppliers and obtain quotations to project specifications
*Produce clear and professional design reports
*Support prototype build and testing
What we are looking for
Essential:
Educated to Mechanical Engineering degree standard or equivalent qualification
Demonstrable mechanical design experience of automotive systems with a good knowledge of manufacturing technologies
Experience of Catia V5 and Ansys
Good Personal management and communication skills

Desirable:
Knowledge/experience in automotive system design and manufacture
Knowledge/experience in mechatronic design
Experience with Solid Edge and Pro Engineer
Knowledge of BS8888 and GDandT is a distinct advantage
Ability to communicate clearly
Ability to learn quickly and adapted to varying work requirements
Working knowledge of PDM systems

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.

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

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.

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

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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Mechanical Design Engineer Body - Swindon - £30 - 34 per hour + �30-�34 p/h (depending on experience) (KYU-101879)

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Mechanical Design Engineer Body
Swindon, Staffordshire, England
£30 - 34 per hour + ?30-?34 p/h (depending on experience)

A major automotive company focused on providing high quality products, at their state of the art production facility.

Honda Engineering Europe (EGE) provides engineering support and manufacturing solutions for the Honda car plants in both the UK and Turkey. In addition to this we also support Honda s tier one suppliers within the UK.
Body Dept within EGE is responsible for dealing with Weld, Paint and Final Assembly lines.
Temporary Catia V5 contractor required for machine design and to produce detail and assembly drawings.
Essential Experience.
Design of fabricated and machined components for manufacture.
Draughting of components for manufacture.
Proficient in CATIA V5.

Desirable Experience.
Machine and/or tooling design experience.

Additional Requirements.
Flexible approach to work with a willingness to work weekends if required.

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.

Senior Order Analyst - Wolverhampton (RST-101882)

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Senior Order Analyst
Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England

To receive OEM Customer demand for Aftermarket Sales and supply product to order. This position manages the parts administration function end to end from receiving customer demand through to co-ordinating dispatching of parts.
Receive, input and update customer schedules, including the running of the weekly aftermarket production planning meeting
Liaise with customers and internal process partners and suppliers to ensure customer needs are met according to production schedule.
Create and maintain customer price lists annually.
Co-ordinate dispatching of parts through daily control of Parts Picking, packing and dispatch
Graduate with 24 months Sales / Procurement / Material Planning / experience.
Advanced Microsoft excel skills.
Proven track record understand customer schedules and update production planning systems accordingly. Experience at leading a small team in achievement of objectives manage people.

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.

KERS Coordinator - Northamptonshire - £25k per year + pro rata (DC-102023)

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KERS Coordinator
Northamptonshire, England
£25k per year + pro rata

Our Client designs, develops, and manufactures powertrain components for use within the motorsport industry. They are currently seeking to recruit a KERS Coordinator on a 2 year fixed term contract basis.

The individual will be responsible for creating and maintaining the KERS specification documents for Long Run, Track Test and Race, ensuring hardware is built to the correct specification, available for use when required and updates/changes are accurately controlled.


Role Responsibilities to include:

1) Maintenance of the Specification Meeting Documents:
a) Add/remove KERS hardware from the document as appropriate according to the TLKP
b) Add relevant information from DPS/HPS/PRS ECN releases
c) Distribute agenda and minutes for the meeting
d) Lead the Specification Meeting and chase any actions resulting from it (i.e. outstanding ECNs)

2) Create Engine Requests derived from the Specification Meeting minutes.

3) Ensure the parts are available to support the desired engine specification and build schedule or adjust the specification if required
a) Liaise with Planning in the case of new parts and kit alignment
b) Liaise with the Re-use group within build in the case of second hand parts
c) Feedback to Engineering where appropriate when parts are not available to meet the desired build schedule
d) Ensure that the ER and kit documents are kept in line with any changes
e) Chase Concessions through Engineering sign off
f) Coordinate the specification of Red Dot items

4) Act as point of contact between Assembly and Engineering to resolve build quality, schedule and specification issues.

5) Provide relevant engine specification data to Trackside for each event


Qualifications, Experience Required:

* Build specification management
* Motorsport Powertrain Build/Strip experience (engines, HV electronic systems)
* Engine/KERS use and logistics in testing and racing (Rig, Dyno, Trackside etc)
* Working with Engineers and Engineering Drawings as required to ensure spec requirements are satisfied
* Computer literate (preferred F1 database experience, SAP knowledge, competent in Excel)

Personal Competencies

* Clear Communicator
* Good attention to detail
* Creative, lateral thinking
* Decision maker
* Common sense, good negotiation skills

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.

Civil and Infrastructure Project Engineer - West Sussex (KYU-102387)

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Civil and Infrastructure Project Engineer
West Sussex, England

Operating for over 100 years now, this global operation and leading prestige automotive manufacture requires a civil and infrastructure project engineer to design, specify and manage the delivery of changes to the civil and mechanical infrastructure. Provision of technical support to the technologies and other business functions for planning and development.
Responsible for the strategic planning of future requirements to meet business needs.
Develop and write civil and infrastructure specifications for projects
Liaise with maintenance teams and other departments for approval of specifications.
Liaise with Purchase department on supplier selection.
Issue enquiries through approved tender process .
Project manage civil / multi discipline content of site projects with a team of engineers / contractors / consultants as required.
Approve design work by consultants .
Control installation and commissioning of projects / contracts.
Ensure that projects are constructed / installed
Ensure projects comply with all legislation
Monitor the construction / installation on a daily basis and carry out end of project analysis.
Involve maintenance team in snagging process and ensure all snags are complete prior to handover.
Prepare budgets and timings for new projects.
Provide technical support for technologies and other business functions .
Project planning and cost estimating ability.
Technical knowledge for investigations and specifications.
Competence in Civil works (e.g. groundwork s, building technology, fit out, underground services etc.)
Competence in Infrastructure mechanical services.
Understanding of electrical infrastructure services.
Proven ability for Contractor control and management for installation.
Familiar with Local Authorities Planning and Building Control approval requirements
Competence in basic IT tools e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, e-mail.
Competence in the use of BMW financial control tools (SAP and ABO)
Competence in basic drawing CAD drawing skills (Microstation)
Understanding of HandS, CDM, Environmental and other related legal and statuary issues

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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Technical Support Engineer - Sittingbourne (JWT-101916)

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Technical Support Engineer
Sittingbourne, Kent, England

Our client is looking for an experienced Technical Support Engineer to support internal and external customers.

To support and participate actively in the development of new products and systems.
Respond promptly and professionally to all product and systems enquiries.

To provide phone based technical support to internal and external customers in relation to plasterboard and plaster systems, non.-wallboard product ranges and Exterior Wall Systems.

Respond to requests by phone, fax or mail in order that enquiries can be dealt with promptly and efficiently and problems brought to a satisfactory conclusion without delay.

Provide advice and technical and engineering calculation input such as drawings and design data so that the most suitable solution may be found to design problems and correct products recommended for use.

Respond to requests from other departments for input onto projects requiring technical information such as RandD or Marketing for literature production.
Ideally B (ENG) educated in a building or engineering related field.

Computer literate with working knowledge of CAD preferably AutoCAD, Microsoft Word , PowerPoint and Excel .

Working knowledge of the internet.

Structured problem evaluation and problem solving skills.

Ability to work well as part of a team or own initiative.

Ability to carry out structural engineering queries using calculation and design.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Customer focused.

Level headed under pressure.

Knowledge of plasterboard systems installation and plaster systems advantageous.

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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Senior Engineer - Interior Trim PMST Leader - Coventry - Contract Rates Apply (KH-98728)

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Senior Engineer - Interior Trim PMST Leader
Coventry, West Midlands, England
Contract Rates Apply

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 currently have an ongoing contract opportunity for a Senior Engineer for Interior Trim. The role is based in Coventry and the individual will report to the Interior Trim Lead Engineer.

Duties to include:

- Leading and supporting the Interior CAD Team taking direction from the individual Trim PE.
- Responsibility for feasibility and detail design of Interior Trim.
- Development of concepts to solve issues prior to engineering release.
- Ensuring the CAD Team meet the project release dates.
- All work will be carried out on Catia V5 release 17.


Role Requirements:

- Degree qualified or similar qualification.
- A minimum of five years automotive experience is essential.
- Strong numeracy and literacy.
- Good logical reasoning.
- Capable of leading a project element with support from more senior staff when necessary.
- Effective team member contributing to improvements and high customer service.
- Demonstrates depth of knowledge in a relevant technical speciality. Some will already be chartered or working towards
chartered status.

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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Principal Engineer - Interior Manual - Coventry - £0 per hour + Contract Rates (KH-98648)

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Principal Engineer - Interior Manual
Coventry, West Midlands, England
£0 per hour + Contract Rates

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 ongoing contract opportunity has arisen for a Principal Engineer (Interior Manual)

This role is primarily based in the Coventry area, although travel overseas will be required to support the project.

Reporting to the Lead Engineer (Interior Trim - Interior Trim Manual), the individual will be responsible for creating a Design Manual for Interior Trim that details the best practices from leading OEM`s to support the development of future vehicles.


Role Requirements:

- Degree qualified or similar qualification.
- A minimum of five years automotive experience is essential.
- Good understanding of materials, manufacturing techniques and design.
- Writing reports and creating presentations to support research work.
- Strong numeracy and literacy.
- Good logical reasoning.
- Capable of leading a project element with support from more senior staff when necessary.
- Effective team member contributing to improvements and high customer service.
- Demonstrates depth of knowledge in a relevant technical speciality. Some will already be chartered or working towards
chartered status.

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.

Material Development Engineer - Macclesfield - £28k - 30k per year + c�30,000 + benefits (IHU-102383)

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Material Development Engineer
Macclesfield, Cheshire, England
£28k - 30k per year + c?30,000 + benefits

Part of an International group of Manufacturing Companies operating in 11 countries. The company produces products for the Aerospace industry from a purpose built facility in Macclesfield, Cheshire employing over 400 staff.
Reporting to the Technical Manager, The MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER will be the centre of knowledge within the business. Providing testing and verification of products and materials in support of the design and development activities jointly performed by the company and it`s customers. Ideally educated to degree level (or possessing experience) and from an engineering background with experience of Materials Technology or similar. You will have the ability to organise and carry out tests, research and development to comply with customers and regulatory authorities. In addition you will need good IT skills and be able to visit Customers and Suppliers both in the UK and overseas. The site is commutable from Manchester, Crewe, Stockport, Warrington and Stoke.

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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

FEA Engineer - Oxfordshire (KH-101201)

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FEA Engineer
Oxfordshire, England

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

An urgent ongoing contract requirement has arisen for an FEA Engineer to be based in the Oxfordshire area.

The individual will be responsible for undertaking static analysis on stress and strain of mechanical parts, using FEA techniques


Role Requirements:

- Minimum BSc (Hons); MSc or PhD preferred
- Abaqus or Nastran experience essential
- Experience of analysis of suspension parts in steel/aluminium

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.

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.

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.

Project Managers / PMST - Chassis Systems - Gaydon - £0 per year + to 33/hr or 45K (KH-99345)

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Project Managers / PMST - Chassis Systems
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£0 per year + to 33/hr or 45K

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

It is seeking several PMST leaders with experience of delivering automotive projects ideally within chassis. Perm or contract to work on a perm or contract basis for a minimum of 12 months. Rates are up to 33 per hour or to 45K perm depending on experience. Less experienced candidates are encouraged to apply too.  Location is Gaydon and Banbury.

- HNC/HND /Degree
- Good drive and communication/focused
- Experience of managing component project management and supplier management
- Knowledge of GPDS very much preferred
- Not necessarily from Chassis background (but must be from a mechanical background)
- Very computer literate (Excel, Powerpoint and Word)
- Commercially aware.

Happy to consider good project engineers from the tier 1 or tier 2 industry if they have the right drive and knowledge

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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Finance Business Analyst - Royston (BST-102384)

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Finance Business Analyst
Royston, Hertfordshire, England

Our client is a world leader in the development and manufacture of Autocatalyst technology and operates to the automotive industry.



They have a vacancy within their IT Department for a Finance Business Analyst to support and maintain the Financial and Metal modules in the JD Edwards ERP system.
The successful candidate will be required to ensure that processes are aligned with the business requirements and identify opportunities to implement improvements, while gaining business sponsorship for new systems and providing end-to-end project management for changes and new implementations.

Your skills will also play a key role in the aspect of the Division s ERP strategy, which may involve implementing or migrating ERP systems to SAP from JDE, over a period of time.
Your knowledge of the fundamentals of IT, combined with proven experience of working with JDE OneWorld, preferably within the financial modules, will contribute to the requirements of the role.

Configuration experience within JDE OneWorld would be also advantageous. In addition, you will have a good understanding of day-to-day Finance operations and ideally be familiar with aspects of precious metal accounting.

Previous experience in a role of focussed on business analysis would be advantageous. In return, this challenging role will provide opportunities to apply your excellent influencing, leadership and communication skills.



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

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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

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

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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

IT Manager - Implementation Lead - Wales - Negotiable (GW-102014)

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IT Manager - Implementation Lead
Wales, United Kingdom
Negotiable

Our client is a major UK manufacturer of industrial instrumentation and the group of companies represent the finest industrial instrumentation to be found anywhere. Following a number of acquisitions they need to completely upgrade their It systems to be able to cope with moving from 20m to 100m turnover.
To implement a new IT system for a rapidly growing manufacturing organisation. This position is seen as interim or on a contract bases for 12 months. Candidates must be proven project managers with the presence to implement changes and to develop the business from an SME to much larger organisation.
Implement a new IT system and to project manage the changes and the culture. A fixed term 12 month contract or an interim role.

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.

Assembly Maintenance Supervisor - Liverpool - 30K to 35K (GW-101614)

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Assembly Maintenance Supervisor
Liverpool, Merseyside, England
30K to 35K

A supplier of exterior vehicle appearance systems to some of the world`s leading car and vehicle manufacturers are currently seeking a Assembly Maintenance Supervisor
To carry out and supervise planned , unplanned and predictive maintenance to support the operational requirements of the business. Candidates must be able to manage people , plan maintenance procedures and be conversant with modern plc equipment including Siemens and ABB. Ideal candidates would have worked in a lean environment.
Manage a team of maintenance craftsmen and be able to develop skills and introduce better maintenance systems. Ideally conversant with modern plc`s including Siemens and ABB.

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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Manufacturing Change Engineer - Shrewsbury - 30K to 35K plus benefits (GW-101380)

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Manufacturing Change Engineer
Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
30K to 35K plus benefits

Our client is the main stamping site for this multi-site manufacturer of automotive body panels for many of the world`s leading vehicle producers.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing Change Engineer to manage and lead our engineering change process. Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the successful applicant will be responsible for driving forward continuous improvement initiatives, identifying improvement opportunities, reducing operational costs whilst increasing productivity, quality and efficiency via Lean Manufacturing principles. With experience of managing or coordinating business improvement projects and acting as a change agent using technical and lean tools.
The successful candidate will manage and lead the Engineering Change Process ie.
Assess customer drawings for feasibility / changes
Est viable concepts to bring about these changes
Develop quotations and lead times which need to be agreed with customers
Manage the change into the production process within budget and maximise profit for the Plant
Manage / lead the internal changes generated


They will need to be from a technical engineering background, understand our processes (pressing and robot/ped welding), be commercially aware and have experience of engineering change / lean / 6-sigma (methodology if not an accredited belt) / project management.

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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

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.

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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Systems Engineer - Brakes - Nuneaton (KYU-102327)

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Systems Engineer - Brakes
Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England

An exciting opportunity to join a world-class team, responsible for delivering Electric Park Brake (EPB) Systems for a prestigious volume vehicle manufacturer.
One of the world s largest producers of Braking systems and products supplying a wide range of vehicle manufacturers including VW, Toyota, Ford, GM, Mercedes, Peugeot, Renault, Fiat and more locally Jaguar/ LandRover, Honda and Nissan.
What you ll do
Plan vehicle test work to meet customer and internal timing milestones and cost
Planning and organising vehicle build including both brake/instrumentation requirement from overall project plan initially and throughout DVP.
Develop Foundation braking systems and the effect on dynamic vehicle performance both on road and test track conditions both in UK, Europe and Far East
Measurement and assessment of brake performance against internal and customer standards
Interpret and analyse results, recommending system improvements where necessary or possible within timeframe and cost
Presentation of results in both written and verbal format internally and to customer project team if and when required
What we are looking for
Essential:
Educated to engineering degree standard
3 years minimum experience in vehicle test/ brake testing and/ or dynamics
Behavioural and personality characteristics consistent with significant customer exposure
Excellent and proven project planning, management and communication skills
Experience of vehicle hydraulic systems with excellent problem solving ability
Willingness to travel
Desirable:
Flexibility in managing work tasks in a fast paced role
Ability to work with most MS Office applications but especially Excel, Project
Ability to learn internal software tools
Knowledge of electro-hydraulic systems

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.

Reliability Engineer - Oxford (KYU-102312)

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Reliability Engineer
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England

We are looking for an Reliability Engineer to provide leadership, processes, and technical support to manufacturing operations facilitating assets to operate in a safe, effective and efficient manner. Steer the management of optimum asset life from concept to disposal through effective maintenance management. Lead operational and business asset risk identification, management and improvement
Continuously develop maintenance processes and strategies including the associated SAP PM module.
Implement product and process changes to improve facility maintainability and reduce downtime.
Utilise all available tools, including Machine Management System (MMS) and SAP PM etc to generate maintenance reports for the plants first line management.
Develop strategies for, and procure all machine spares, ensuring compliance to common engineering strategy to ensure minimum machine downtime.
Ensure that maintenance activities are considered during the facility planning phase and become the maintenance interface between the process technical support teams, planning department and machine builder.
Be COSHH champion, be point of contact for all COSHH issues and carry out assessment for the maintenance materials.
Skills and Attributes:
Ability to effectively represent the interests of the client to internal / external customers and suppliers.
Thorough understanding of maintenance process and predictive techniques with the ability to manage major projects.
A good understanding of general machining technologies, machine architecture and basic functionality of machine control systems.
An understanding of PC architecture, with high levels of PC literacy.
Able to support IT systems.
Supervisory skills, demonstrating a competence for managing and maintaining continuous processes.

Experience:
Relevant knowledge of the latest maintenance techniques used in the manufacturing industry.
Operational experience in reactive and planned maintenance and to have carried out conditioned based monitoring programmes.
A minimum of 5 years practical experience in engineering.
Proven project management capability (timing, project control, cost, team leading)

Education and Qualifications:
An engineering apprenticeship and technical ONC, although HNC level is desirable.
Candidates that can demonstrate that they are working towards relevant qualifications will be considered.

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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Lead Engineer/Technologist - Gloucestershire (RB-102376)

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Lead Engineer/Technologist
Gloucestershire, England

Our client designs and manufactures aerostructures for both the civil and military aerospace markets. They are currently seeking a Lead Engineer/ Technologist
Essential Responsibilities :
The role is to support the research, development and application of decision support technologies including reasoning, anomaly modelling, prediction, optimisation and virtual sensing. The role involves joining an expanding team of technologists, whose aim is to use these techniques, combining them with expert domain knowledge, to extract value from large and complex data sets from around the GE businesses, majoring on aircraft data.
Qualifications/Requirements :
Advanced data-analysis for decision support
Algorithm design, prototyping and validation System architecting.
Research, design and development of in-house analysis tools.
Interdisciplinary communication to forge connections with diverse domain specialists.
Desired Characteristics :
MSc or PhD in science, computing, engineering or equivalent level of knowledge or experience.
Experience of artificial intelligence, Bayesian models, neural networks, graphical models, statistics.
Software experience including OO (e.g. MATLAB, C, C++, Java, .NET)

Interest in developing leadership skills

Database skills

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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Design Engineer - Gloucestershire (RB-102375)

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Design Engineer
Gloucestershire, England

A world leader in complete, advanced technology propeller systems, our clients all composite bladed, electronically controlled propeller systems have been selected for over 80% of the major turboprop aircraft in the last 10 years, and they are working with internationally renowned aircraft manufacturers on many key programmes. They are currently seeking a design engineer
Essential skills are Catia V5/QSL and DSE and a working knowledge of Pro Eng.
Must be able to be pro active and work on their own initiative.
Working as part of a team, often deployed to multidisciplinary projects, ensuring product integrity as the highest priority.
Prepare design schemes and detail drawings through the Design Review process, working in conjunction with other technical departments, manufacturing, suppliers and, the customer.
Design estimates and bid preparation.
Technically liaise with current and new project participants, supply base and other sub-contract organisations and individuals.
Design support to Manufacturing addressing day to day problems

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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Data Base Administrator - Technical - Bedfordshire (PKT-102368)

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Data Base Administrator - Technical
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 now looking for a Data Base Administrator to support the Product Data Management Engineers.

This role is based in Bedfordshire, close to the M1and is commutable from Dunstable, Milton Keynes, Bedford, Luton and Aylesbury.
The Role, Administrative Support of the Product Data Management (PDM) Engineering team, whose function within product life cycle management, that is responsible for the creation, management and publication of product data.

Your key responsibilities will be:

...Instigate new items / assemblies / routings within JDE / Agile / Team Centre databases from data supplied by Design Engineering
...Maintain database by implementing changes supported by recognized documentation control systems
...Work in conjunction with Customer Services, Purchasing and Finance to support customer order requests
...Have an understanding of Engineering Design procedures to support Product Data Management
...Work with accuracy in various Branch Plants within JD Edward s database
...Represent the PDM group in liaison with other areas within B/E Aerospace
...Support the PDM role with general administrative duties as necessary
...Any other reasonable duties
Working a flexible hours to suit over 39 hours per week.

Require:
...Education to a level to include 4 GCSE s relevant to the role
...Good / Accurate PC knowledge with accurate keyboard entry skills
...Have a working knowledge of Engineering Drawings and Documents
...Previous experience working with Windows based systems (word, excel etc)
...Previous work within a technical office environment
...Enthusiasm to learn and develop new skills
...Using Integrated systems and MRP/ERPs
...Strong Excel and Database desired
...Communication skills ability to communicate at all levels from Operations to Management
...Ability to question, challenge and make decisions based on data and facts
...A positive can do attitude
...Working within a team to achieve departmental and business objectives

Nice to have:
...Knowledge of manufacturing, preferably within Aerospace
...Engineering background desirable
...Experience within a continuous improvement/lean culture

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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Customer Services/Planning Manager - Dudley - £25k - 30k per year (SMA-102367)

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Customer Services/Planning Manager
Dudley, West Midlands, England
£25k - 30k per year

Our Client is a successful, expanding and ambitious industrial group with activities in steel, engineering, automotive manufacturing and other diverse business interests.

The office located in Dudley is one of three sites within the business group which forms the materials engineering sector. This is working at head office to support sales through out Europe and help strive for further growth.

Effectively planning production of the Dudley forge to enable the company to meet its objectives.

To support the production manager at weekly planning meetings and in all areas of production control.


To receive all customer schedules/orders and tale responsibility for delivered promises.

Developing customer relationships.
Previous experience of a similar role in an engineering background.

Good presentation and communication skills.

Technical competence in an engineering discipline (an advantage but not a pre-requisite)

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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Project Design Manager - West Midlands (RB-102366)

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Project Design Manager
West Midlands, England

Our Client is a diversified global association of businesses with over a 1.5bn Euro turnover. With interests predominantly in the design, manufacture and marketing of value added steel and niche engineering products. Also new product development, materials testing services, interior design, financial services, energy, medical products and private equity investment. They are currently seeking a Project Design Manager to work out of the West Midlands facility.
New product development incorporating component and tool design, project management and sales.
Responsibilities:
Determine tooling set up of new components.
Obtaining quotations.
Controlling customer drawings and CAD.
Liaising with customers.
Liaising with machinists and toolmakers.
Design Tooling from customer drawings and/or CAD models, determine component tooling design.
Liaise with sub-contractors for tooling, machining, prototypes of new products.
Order new tooling and liaise with toolmakers regarding design and timing up to delivery.
Lead NPI meetings and maintain minutes.
Checking revised customer drawings and obtain quotations for modifications.
Liaise with customers regarding new projects (design, timing, modifications).
Lead Problem Solving teams using Magma simulation.
Support sales function where appropriate.

Essential Skills:
Full working knowledge of Solid Works CAD (3D), (2D). Magma Simulation Software desireable.

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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Electronic Systems Engineer - West Midlands - £35k per year + Competitive Negotiable Salary + Benefits Package (PKT-96015)

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Electronic Systems Engineer
West Midlands, England
£35k per year + Competitive Negotiable Salary + Benefits Package

An excellent opportunity for a Electronics Systems Engineer, working in the West Midlands area for a leading aerospace supplier of electronic fuel control systems.

This role is based in the West Midlands, close to the M5/M54 and is commutable from Birmingham, Walsall, Telford, Cannock, Dudley and Bridgenorth.

You will hold responsibility for the design of aeronautical actuation systems and interface with the customer on all aspects of the system design and verification. You will apply Electronic systems engineering expertise to develop optimum design solutions that satisfy the customer whilst retaining commercial viability.

You will generate Electronic sub system and unit level specifications from the requirements derived from the system design activity and will generate Electronic system design definition documentation to describe the design solution and the rationale behind it.

Engineering degree qualified (ideally aeronautical) or equivalent, you have a proven experience within engineering.

You will have gained some experience of Electronic systems engineering experience within transport, nuclear, military, automotive or other safety related industries.

Ideally, you will have experience in the application of electrical interface devices to control systems as well as experience of actuation control systems.

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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Senior Specialist Engineer Power Electronics Design - Buckinghamshire - £35k - 50k per year + £35k - £43k (PKT-99234)

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Senior Specialist Engineer Power Electronics Design
Buckinghamshire, England
£35k - 50k per year + £35k - £43k

A leading supplier to the global aerospace industry. Its products and services support every major civil and military aerospace programme in the western world, from helicopters to the latest generation of commercial and military jets.

The main aspect to this role is the design (circuitry) and development of electric motor drive products and systems for power/distribution projects.
The designs will be created from concept, tested, analysed and then data collated for presentation to the firm. The products will then be tested again to verify circuit performance using RSS, Monte Carlo among others. There will be a certain amount of bespoke component design also.

The background of the person must be from Aerospace or Automotive, experience of DC-DC conversion, EMC and knowledge of CAD (DX, DOORS, Saber).

Additionally this role requires and element of solving clients problems and offering alternatives in relation to work schedules, cost and design.
This is a permanent role and an immediate start paying a salary of up to 43,000 per annum plus benefits.

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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Change Management Co-ordinator - Oxford (RST-102011)

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Change Management Co-ordinator
Oxford, Oxfordshire, 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

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.

Process & Performance Leader-Trainer/CI Background - West Midlands (GSI-100887)

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Process & Performance Leader-Trainer/CI Background
West Midlands, England

They have been established in the UK for almost 30 years and are looking to maintain and 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.

This role is a first for the company so it will give you the chance to develop it how you see fit and to implement ideology that will be best suited to the firm and the environment. There is a strong possibility that a career can be defined as the company are looking to implement other people in a similar role at a later date.

This role is a unique one in that it is a first for the company; the role comprises of the formulation and delivery of a training programme for their machine operators with an emphasis on also educating them on continuous improvement techniques.

It`s a role that will liaise closely with the management team and create standards and protocols for the firm to adhere to; these will largely be Kaizen and Quality driven so you must have a proven track record in implementing continuous improvement techniques as well as training staff.

This position would suit a person with a training background (train the trainer would be great) who has production skills in an automotive environment as you will then be training people within the organisation to put in place your training standards. A person who has design bespoke training in the Automotive industry would be very relevant as long at you can show examples of working with operator level staff.

This permanent role is an immediate start on a competitive salary which is to be discussed at submission stage.

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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Global Competitiveness - Manufacturing Specialists - Birmingham (MPR-101282 A)

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Global Competitiveness - Manufacturing Specialists
UK base, Birmingham, Manchester, London, Liverpool, Bristol, Newcastle, Sheffield, Glasgow, Leeds,

We are looking for Manufacturing Engineers, Manufacturing Leaders and Lean Specialists/Engineers to join a process improvement consultancy servicing a diverse range of business sectors both in the UK and worldwide

Achieve your potential through a stretching and structured development plan, whilst developing repeatable, reliable and robust processes for a diverse range of industries and market sectors.

Whether you are from a manufacturing or process industry background with existing Lean and TPM experience or at a developmental stage in your career and looking for structured personal development and training, we will be happy to speak with you.

We are looking to recruit engineers and leaders with graduate level intellect and who have had some experience of manufacturing and possess the resilience, communication skills and adaptability to work with companies of all sizes, from SME to multi-national OEMs.

You must be passionate about improving an organisation's competitiveness through developing their capabilities and providing them with the tools, techniques and practical experience to reduce waste and achieve their business objectives.

An excellent salary and benefits (with car allowance) and extensive development and training is available for the right individuals that achieve the stringent role requirements. Flexibility for global travel is essential hence any UK base accepted.

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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.