Electrical Features/Component Integration Engineer - Coventry - £30.20 - 30.20 per hour (TFI-103978)

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Electrical Features/Component Integration Engineer
Coventry, West Midlands, England
£30.20 - 30.20 per hour

A Electrical Features/Component Integration Engineer is required to work on contract for our large automotive client based in the West Midlands.

Description
The position the candidate is applying for is to support new electrical technology integration into OEM vehicle-lines. The electrical technologies will support a range of new and exciting features that the OEM will be integrating into its vehicle lines over the coming years. Primary responsibility is to support the electrical system integration work required in order to ensure the new technology will seamlessly integrate into the vehicle electrical architecture and function according to the customer requirements whilst maintaining the highest quality and safety standards. CONT...

Job Requirements
...The selected candidate will be responsible for electrical integration of features/components into vehicle electrical architecture in accordance with OEM processes and standards (CAN, power supply, electrical circuit, software etc.) Quality analysis and testing (Quality History, DFMEAs, Failure Mode Avoidance) Development of test plans according to requirements. Conduct and support vehicle/system/component testing and generating test reports. Issue identification, investigation and escalation.

Skills Required:
The successful applicant will need the following skills. System engineering skills of electrical architectures. Familiar with tools such as MatLab/Simulink, CANalyser and other test tools. Report writing. Candidates will need to demonstrate excellent open communication and organisational skills. Self-motivated with good interpersonal and team working skills. Full and clean driving licence.

Details
Experience Required:
Applicants will have significant experience in an engineering environment following company delivery processes. Electrical systems engineering experience and problem solving. Ideally, experience in electrical engineer integration role. Experience with vehicle test tools e.g. CANalyser, dSpace, Simulink.

Experience Preferred:
Knowledge of Driver Assistance features. Understanding of the Global Product Development System (GPDS)

Education Required:
Electrical engineering degree or equivalent.

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 Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Hybrid Electrical Battery Systems Engineer - Gaydon - £27.80 - 27.80 per hour (TFI-103958)

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Hybrid Electrical Battery Systems Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£27.80 - 27.80 per hour

A Hybrid Electrical Battery Systems Engineer is required to work on contract for our large automotive client based in Gaydon, Warwickshire.

Description
Support the Battery Hybrid PMST leader in programme delivery and supplier management. Requirements definition, including capturing and agreeing cascaded requirements from the industry, OEM vehicle attributes and systems teams. Work with the tier 1 supplier partner in the development of the PHEV and/or HEV battery system according to programme technical, cost and timing targets. Support a commodity development plan of the PHEV battery system. Complete the quality documentations, including boundary diagram, FMEA, quality history reviews, robustness checklist. Complete the hazard analysis and support the functional safety analysis. CONT...

Job Requirements
...Develop the battery package that balances the cost and vehicle attributes targets. Support the report out project status to project leaders and senior managements at key milestones.

Skills Required:
Strong appreciation of vehicle systems and architectures. Experience in component engineering for automotive application with electrical background. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to resolve technical and process issues within a Project Team environment. Experience in robust component engineering development essential. Problem investigation and problem solving. Confident communicator. Strong organisational skills.

Skills Preferred:
Strong communication skills. Strong organisational skills. A high level of diligence and personal integrity. Ability to work within a team. Sound judgement.

Details
Experience Required:
Proven track record of developing complex electrical/electronics systems.

Experience Preferred:
Experience in delivery to OEM GTDS and/or GPDS processes. Experience with OEM WERS process. HEV, EV component development experience.

Education Required:
Degree level qualified in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronic engineering or closely related subject.

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 Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Hybrid Electrical Component Engineer - Gaydon - £27.80 - 27.80 per hour (TFI-104089)

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Hybrid Electrical Component Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£27.80 - 27.80 per hour

A Hybrid Electrical Component Engineer is required to work on contract for our large automotive client based in Warwickshire.

Description
The successful candidate will work within the Hybrid Electrical Components Team within the Hybrid Shared Technology Department to lead the delivery of the HEV electrical components to meet programme timing and targets. This will include the following key responsibilities: - Working closely with target vehicle programmes to define and agree Timing, Commercial, Weight and Vehicle Attribute targets. Cascade vehicle programme targets to the SMG functional areas to ensure timely delivery of HEV function, components and systems. Report out status and champion issue resolution.

Job Requirements
Skills Required:
Proven track record of leading an engineering team and meet project milestones. Experience in component engineering for automotive application with electrical background. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to lead the resolution of technical and process issues within a Project Team environment. Experience in robust component engineering development essential. Proven project management track record Supplier Management experience - manage suppliers' delivery to meet technical, timing and cost targets. Problem investigation and problem solving. Confident communicator and leader. Strong organisational skills.

Details
Experience Required:
Proven track record of leading a team in development of complex electrical/electronics system from project initiation to project conclusion. Experience in delivery to GTDS and/or GPDS processes. HEV, EV component development experience.

Education Required:
Candidates must have a minimum of HNC/HND in electrical or electronic field, ideally educated to Degree level in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic engineering or closely related subject.

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 Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Catia V5 CAD Body Structures Engineer - Gaydon - £26.10 - 26.10 per hour (KDN-104112)

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Catia V5 CAD Body Structures Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£26.10 - 26.10 per hour

A Catia V5 CAD Body Structures Engineer is required to work on contract for our large automotive client based in Gaydon, Warwickshire.

Description
Position Description:
Catia V5 CAD Engineer Body Structures (BiW)

Creation of CAD geometry in support of issue resolution for Virtual Series and programme gateway events. Provide CAD support to lead and progress the design in line with the programme timescales and deliverable cadence ensuring data is up to date and reflects the required levels of maturity at any given point in time. Liaise with other areas within Body Engineering, other affected functional areas, the supply base and programme teams, to ensure system compatibility issues are resolved in a timely manner.

Job Requirements
Skills Required:
Catia V5 is a minimum requirement. Engineering knowledge of Body Structures/BiW design, function, performance, production & manufacturing requirements.

Skills Preferred:
AVA knowledge or potential for AVA Tce. Proven project time line management. Any person supplied should have a valid UK driving licence and meet the medical requirements of OEM facilities. Working knowledge of project delivery processes - GPDS / FPDS / PPAP. Working knowledge of change management processes - AIMS, WERS, PACN.

Details
Experience Required:
Successful history as a CAD Designer/Engineer in the automotive sector.

Education Required:
Ideally degree educated.

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 Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Sub System Engineer - Dunton Wayletts - £21.60 - 21.60 per hour (KDN-101685)

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Sub System Engineer
Dunton Wayletts, Essex, England
£21.60 - 21.60 per hour

A Sub System Engineer is required to work on contract for our large automotive client based in Dunton, Basildon, Essex.

Description
Position Description:
Responsible for component design and release within the following subsystem area: exhaust. Engineer within team that designs, develops, verifies, and releases these components. Provide leadership/direction to externally purchased engineering services and component suppliers. Ensure that all program, commodity and design objectives are fulfilled and that all design changes are reviewed, approved, and documented. Define requirements & targets with regard to quality, function, cost, timing, weight, and recycle ability. Ensure all requirements are met. Manage sub system sub system interfaces to ensure continued compatibility with other systems and overall system performance. Develop and execute Design Verification Plans (DVP). CONT...

Job Requirements
..Ensure timely validation and sign-off for subsystem content - ensuring adequate specifications are defined and verification is conducted to prevent product nonconformity. Support prototype build and support prototype sign-off. Manage product changes and containment during all build phases. Ensure that target agreements, TVM targets, SoW etc are delivered in time. Work with all departments to ensure optimum design and integration of the subsystem components into the vehicle and to ensure manufacturing and service requirements are met. Ensure the system complies with legal, safety, program, and design intent. Maintaining Quality Tools/Records for the subsystem components. Evaluate and implement TVM proposals with TVM team and supplier. Resolve OPD quality issues with PVT team- includes white alert investigations and QSFs. Establish, verify and implement corrective actions and progress actions to prevent the recurrence of these quality concerns. Support program drive events. Support low cost country sourcing. Support commodity business plans. Support pre-program investigations.

Details
Skills Required:
Proven track record of delivery in one of the sub system areas. Self motivated with excellent team and leadership skills. Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to deliver within program constraints.

Experience Required:
Experience in leading teams. Prior sub system design and release experience and familiarity with WERS, AIMS, eQOS, eFDVS, etc.

Education Required:
Science or Mechanical Engineering degree required.

Additional Information:
The successful candidate may be required to travel regularly to support product launches and liaise with suppliers.

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 Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Program Management Analyst - Dunton Wayletts - £19.80 - 19.80 per hour (NGO-102083)

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Program Management Analyst
Dunton Wayletts, Essex, England
£19.80 - 19.80 per hour

A Program Management Analyst is required to work on contract for our large automotive client based in Dunton, Basildon, Essex.

Description
Position Description:
Program Management Analyst

The Program/Project Management Analyst will work on a Commercial Vehicle development and localisation project with a Chinese vehicle partner. He or she will be based in our Technical centre in Essex as the Core engineering and Program teams are based in UK.

Job Requirements
Major Responsibilities: Program management support and assistance to deliver Commercial Vehicle (CV) products for China and Asia Pacific markets. Program tracking for timing and work plans (from individual functional teams) supporting total Program Vehicle Timing (VPP). Program content control, support PDL (Program Direction Letter) process. To maintain Program disciplines (Global Product Development Process GPDS) and Gateway deliverables through the use of Program Management Tools such as Integrator (Training provided). Support weekly Program Steering Team (PST) meetings. Assignment/issues follow-up and tracking. Coordinate deliverable inputs from teams in both China and UK and coordinate issue resolutions by leveraging cross functional teams. Support preparation of Management papers for Gateway reviews, status discussions etc. In addition, some China JV partner liaison and related administration work. Technical translations and JV liaisons between UK and China JV teams.

Details
Skills Required:
Prior Project Management skills and working experience in any industry advantageous. Highly disciplined and motivated person with good organisational skills. Energetic, focused and enthusiastic individual who drives for results and practices tenacity. Excellent communication skills both in written and oral English, good inter-personal skills - can interact with colleagues effectively in a large multi-national company. A team player. Microsoft office skills essential. Excellent presentation skills for management reporting.

Skills Preferred:
Chinese Mandarin language skills desirable.

Education Required:
Engineering or business degree essential - ideally with both.

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 Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

STA Engineer - Dunton Wayletts - £16.20 - 16.20 per hour (NGO-102291)

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STA Engineer
Dunton Wayletts, Essex, England
£16.20 - 16.20 per hour

A STA Engineer is required to work on contract for our large automotive client based in Brentwood, Essex.

Description
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.

Job Requirements
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.

Details
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.

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.

CAE Aero & Climatic Test Engineer - Gaydon - £29.90 - 29.90 per hour (KDN-104137)

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CAE Aero & Climatic Test Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£29.90 - 29.90 per hour

A CAE Aero & Climatic Test Engineer is required to work on contract for our large automotive client based in Gaydon, Warwickshire.

Description
TASE PAT Leader.

Job Requirements
Skills Required:
Proven integration abilities ref. the management of CoCs, attributes etc cross-disciplines to yield the desired Aero/Thermal outcome. T&D and in-market experience beneficial to role. Also a working knowledge of workshops, departments and process is advantageous to this role. Proven planning delivery with requirements & conflicts management vital to role. Technical ability with respect to cooling airflow, aerodynamics and heat management are important.

Skills Preferred:
The ability to present at all levels within the company without detailed mentoring along with a good team-working approach to tasks. Experience in aero & climatic wind tunnels and in-market (and track) test experience advantageous. The ability to analyse and condense large amounts of test data.

Details
Experience Required:
Experience in a role with proven Attribute delivery. T&D & CAE experience/interpretation important. Other Attribute delivery experience will be considered.

Experience Preferred:
Interpretation of CAE outputs to drive resolution.

Education Required:
Ideally degree qualified in a suitable discipline but previous experience is core to this role.

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 Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Applications Engineer - Coventry - £19.70 - 19.70 per hour (JWI-104134)

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Applications Engineer
Coventry, West Midlands, England
£19.70 - 19.70 per hour

An Applications Engineer is required to work on contract for our large automotive client based in Whitley, West Midlands.

Description
Applications & Outsource engineer. Our client has the capability to manufacture many of the prototype components used in the development of its new vehicles. However because of business growth in-house workshop prototyping capacity (Machining, Rapid Prototype, Model Making, Sheet Metalwork etc) is no longer sufficient and overload is being passed to other sub contract suppliers who have a similar prototyping capability. The person undertaking this role will assist with sending work to sub contract prototype suppliers to JLR. They will work as a member of a small team & be expected to request quotations, pass drawings and other data to suppliers, analyse quotations received and keep track of supplier delivery & performance.

Job Requirements
Skills Required:
This role requires excellent organisational skills, initiative & an ability to communicate clearly at all levels, knowledge of basic engineering principles (metalworking, model making, RP etc) would be an advantage as would experience in a purchasing role. The incumbent will be asked to assist with other tasks as required.

Skills Preferred:
Knowledge / experience of prototyping processes & basic engineering workshop practice (Metalwork, Model making, Rapid Prototyping etc) would be a distinct advantage, though is not essential if the candidate can demonstrate excellent organisational skills, apply initiative and be prepared gain an appreciation of prototyping techniques & principles. Similarly experience in a purchasing or engineering applications role may also be an advantage. A Driving Licence is required as travel to local suppliers may be necessary. It would be expected that candidates have good PC skills.

Details
Experience Required:
This role requires a person who is used to working in an organised fashion, capable of handling multiple requests for quotations with subcontract suppliers, able to find answers to technical queries and work to deadlines as a member of a small prototype outsourcing team. Experience in a purchasing type role is not essential though could be an advantage, similarly knowledge of engineering workshop processes would also be an advantage.

Experience Preferred:
Experience of engineering workshop processes would be an advantage as would experience of working in a role requiring multitasking and/or personal organisational discipline such as purchasing. Using initiative, being delivery focused and diligent in delivering high quality work to deadlines are essential attributes.

Additional Information:
Driving Licence required. This role is currently Whitley based.

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 Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Technical Analyst - Gaydon - £16.90 - 16.90 per hour (JWI-103701)

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Technical Analyst
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£16.90 - 16.90 per hour

A Technical Analyst is required to work on contract for our large automotive client based in Gaydon, Warwickshire.

Description
Core task is to provide support to enable the team to achieve its objectives. Single point of contact for all parts of Project Management of component support in Suspension System Tuning (SST). This may include Bill of Material (BoM) establishment with programme teams, agreement of rigs and spares requirements, organisation of all parts ordering and completion of processes required to get parts to development teams. Provides consistent process support for Programme Module Sub Team (PMST) leaders/department. Administration of all travel planning and arrangements for whole team, plus other key administrative tasks that would benefit the team from central organisation. Creation of weekly status metrics.

Job Requirements
Skills Required:
Must be a good team player with the ability to work with teams of staff at all levels. Must have good verbal and written communication skills to report issues across all levels. Must have the ability to manage complex issues is essential to balance the conflicting needs of the business within project timing constraints. Must demonstrate proactive, delivery and commitment to meeting deadlines. Must be confident in the use of Microsoft office including Excel.

Skills Preferred:
Knowledge of systems such as WERS/eFDVS/CORA /GPIRS is preferred but not essential.


Details
Experience Required:
A working knowledge of engineering disciplines, with a demonstrable knowledge of the relevant Chassis systems and components is desirable.

Experience Preferred:
Experience in Engineering release processes such as WERS would be useful.

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 Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

CAE Engine System Tribology Analyst - Coventry - £30.20 - 30.20 per hour (KDN-103947)

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CAE Engine System Tribology Analyst
Coventry, West Midlands, England
£30.20 - 30.20 per hour

A CAE Analyst is required to work on contract for our large automotive client based in the West Midlands.

Description
Position Description:
To provide CAE tribology analysis (friction, wear, lubrication) of automotive diesel and gasoline engine systems using OEM preferred software tools, including Matlab/Simulink.

Job Requirements
Skills Required:
Construction and execution of engine tribology models for friction, wear, and lubrication studies. Presentation skills. Report Writing.

Skills Preferred:
CAD proficient

Details
Experience Required:
Proven track record in engine system tribology analysis.

Experience Preferred:
Knowledge of GT-Suite, Flowmaster, and/or Amesim is desirable (applicants with experience in similar software and from other industries will be considered).

Education Required:
Degree / Doctorate in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

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 Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Chassis Design Verification Engineer - Dunton Wayletts - £24.10 - 24.10 per hour (JWI-103675)

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Chassis Design Verification Engineer
Dunton Wayletts, Essex, England
£24.10 - 24.10 per hour

A Chassis Design Verification Engineer is required to work on contract for our large automotive client based in Basildon, Essex.

Description
This engineering position is responsible for the Design Verification Process and vehicle Sign Off for new commercial vehicle Chassis systems. This process requires the use of the OEM corporate Design Verification System, and reports to the Sign Off Supervisor. The Sign off engineer must establish a good relationship with the Chassis design team to coordinate and report the Sign Off status and the preparation of "in-process" metric documents for Chief Engineer and Director level review.

Job Requirements
Skills Required:
Chassis Systems knowledge and attribute interaction knowledge must be demonstrable, including McPherson, Multilink, elastomers, etc. Knowledge of OEM Corporate eFDVS, GPDS, AIMS, Integrator project management processes are a requirement, (via training if required). Meeting management, note & minutes taking, organisational skills and ability to negotiate; issue resolution. Understanding of system interactions and failure modes due to fatigue, dynamic overloads, etc. PC literate, MS Office, etc. Full driving license.

Details
Experience Required:
Work with the relevant component / system engineers to manage the Sign Off process through the relevant GPDS (Global Product Development Process) gateways / Milestones using the eFDVS data base and reporting system. Establish and organise the weekly Sign off review meeting management level. Prepare "in process" Sign off document for Chief Engineer and Vehicle Director review. Management of Chassis and Vehicle Issues and resolution Tracking. Update of Integrator database and prepare the Sign-off documentation.

Education Required:
Higher level Engineering Qualification, degree preferred.

Additional Information:
• Quality and customer focus
• Clear communicator (both verbal & written)
• Meeting management skills.
• Focus on problem solving and solution driven.

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 Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Technical Analyst - Coventry - £16.90 - 16.90 per hour (JWI-104133)

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Technical Analyst
Coventry, West Midlands, England
£16.90 - 16.90 per hour

A Technical Analyst is required to work on contract for our large automotive client based in Whitley, West Midlands.

Description
Technical Analyst required to work with engineering teams to input cost data into a planning database. Will also analyse data, conduct competitor research and help plan future stages of the tools and process. It will be necessary to work at both Whitley and Gaydon sites so a current driver’s licence is required.

Job Requirements
Skills Required:
Must have automotive experience or an engineering degree. There will be extensive contact with engineering teams and the applicant must be confident in communicating with them. Excellent communications skills required and experience in giving presentations. Must be able to work with minimum supervision, with the enthusiasm and drive to follow through and complete delivery. Must have competent skills with Microsoft Excel.

Skills Preferred:
Advanced Excel skills.

Details
Experience Required:
Must have automotive experience or an engineering degree. There will be extensive contact with engineering teams and the applicant must be confident in communicating with them.

Experience Preferred:
Experience working at/with our client. Experience introducing change and/or new processes.

Education Required:
Must have automotive experience or an engineering degree. There will be extensive contact with engineering teams and the applicant must be confident in communicating with them.

Additional Information:
This role requires travel between Whitley and Gaydon.

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 Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Product Definition Modeller - Gaydon - £18.10 - 18.10 per hour (JWI-102717)

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Product Definition Modeller
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£18.10 - 18.10 per hour

A Product Definition Modeller is required to work on contract for our large automotive client based in Gaydon, Warwickshire.

Description
Product Definition Modeller

Support and work with programmes / brand to interpret intent into usable product specification. To be the custodian of the product information for the business.

Job Requirements
Skills Required:
•ProFET / ACM / EOC
•Product Modelling
•Strong interpersonal skills
•Organised, thorough and methodical ability to question the Status Quo

Skills Preferred:
Team worker

Details
Experience Required:
Product Definition creation & management. Working within a team, but able to set own priorities Engineering background.

Experience Preferred:
OEM system knowledge.

Education Required:
Degree preferred although not essential.

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 Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Automotive Development Engineers - Transmissions, Driveline or Air Induction - Dunton Wayletts - £0 per hour + Negotiable (NGO-99077)

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Automotive Development Engineers - Transmissions, Driveline or Air Induction
Dunton Wayletts, Essex, England
£0 per hour + Negotiable

Development Engineers are required to work on contract for our large automotive client based in Dunton, Basildon, Essex.

Description
As a Component / Sub System or Systems Engineer within the Pti team, the successful candidate will have responsibility for design and release of the relevant PTi commodities into the affected vehicle lines. Lead the integration of the PTi commodity into the vehicle to meet DCDQ requirements and brand specific DNA goals with responsibility for the design, development and releasing of the systems to meet cost, weight, reliability, NVH and durability objectives. Responsible for gathering and analysing powertrain and vehicle functional requirements and translating these into component & sub-system specifications.

Job Requirements
Skills Required: Experience in a related engineering activity with experience of definition and development of hardware functionality is desirable. Familiarity with overall powertrain function and knowledge of Powertrain attributes (NVH, Durability, Cost, Weight etc) would be desirable. Experience of work planning & project management techniques and the normal suite of engineering development tools (FMEA, DVP, 8D, etc.) are desirable.

Experience in either Manual Transmissions Driveline, Air Induction.
Education Preferred:
Beng or BSc in mechanical engineering or related discipline.

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 Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Metallurgist - Barnsley - £30k - 40k per year + 30K to 40K (JDW-103092)

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Metallurgist
Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England
£30k - 40k per year + 30K to 40K

My client a market leading manufacturing with a global customer base require an experienced Metallurgist to join their established team.

The post holder will become part of the senior management team will help make strategic decisions within the business

Job Description
-Will be responsible for all Metallurgical and technical matters within the company
-Work with production team to maximise efficiencies within the manufacturing process and also look at new processes to development product base.
-Prepare detailed technical reports
-Enquiry and contract review to determine manufacturing processes and capabilities
-Responsible for both quality and Health and Safety
-Customer liaison to resolve any issues, including visits to customer sites

Required Experience
-Candidates should be degree educated in Metallurgy or Materials Science, or relevant industry experience.
-Ideally background would include both weld procedures and machined components.
-Understanding of quality procedures in a manufacturing environment
-Candidates should have experience working with a variety of metals
-Candidates should have understanding of quality systems within a manufacturing environment
-Understanding of inspection procedures
-Be able to work as part of a team and also lead teams on technical projects

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.

Machine Shop Manager, Production Manager, Mannufacturing Manager - South Yorkshire - £30k - 35k per year (JDW-103736)

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Machine Shop Manager, Production Manager, Mannufacturing Manager
South Yorkshire, England
£30k - 35k per year

My client is a leading manufacturer of a specialised range of industrial materials. Are looking for a Machine Shop Manager to join their business based in South Yorkshire

The postholder will become part of the senior management team and be involved in the strategic development of the business.
The main duties include:
Responsible for both the day to day running of the Machine Shop and long term strategic development.
Manage and develop planning within the department to maximise efficiencies.
Provide ongoing training to members of the team
Use Lean Manufacturing principles to increase productivity of the department
To ensure all health and safety requirements are met in line with current company and legislative requirements.
General requirements:

Previous experience of running all aspects of a Machine Shop environment
Strong knowledge of Manual machining including, Turning, Milling and Boring
Candidates should ideally have previous experience or understanding of Welding and Fabrication techniques.
Must have excellent communication skills
Previous experience and knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement techniques.

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.

Engineering Procurement Lead - Gloucestershire - c.£30,000+Bens (SMA-104323)

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Engineering Procurement Lead
Gloucestershire, England
c.£30,000+Bens

Our client is part of a recognised centre of excellence in Human Machine Interface (HMI) solutions, electronics systems, lighting and high integrity harness systems. The company is looking for an Engineering Procurement Lead to support business growth. The role will sit within the company s Commercial Department and will support major projects, bids and supply chain management.

You will be responsible for supplier selection and management of sub-contracted work packages and the development of a competitive flexible supplier base, focussed on year on year cost reduction. You will also be responsible for understanding and interpreting engineering requirements, including quality, delivery, specifications and price and ensure that these requirements are understood and reflected throughout the procurement cycle. Additionally, you will be responsible for the procurement of all purchased parts at the lowest competitive cost with full regard to quality, risk and any other prevailing commercial or market conditions and will ensure that all enquiries are sent out in a professional and timely manner to establish the most competitive sources to support the bid management process.

Other duties will include the negotiation of contracts, prevention of critical supply issues through best practice supply chain management techniques and pursuing Lean, inventory and consignment initiatives within the supply chain.
You must have excellent communication skills verbal, written and presentational, be IT literate and financially / commercially astute. You will have a HND in business studies / engineering preferably and ideally supported by full or part CIPS qualifications together with solid experience of using ERP systems and be highly literate in the Microsoft suite of programs.

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Mechanical Test Technician - Milton Keynes (JPR-104287)

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Mechanical Test Technician
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England

Our client is a world leading manufacturer of cabin interior products for commercial passenger aircraft and business jets. A new opportunity has arisen for a permanent Mechanical Test Technician. This role is commutable from Milton Keynes, Northampton and Aylesbury.

You will organise and develop test for various aerospace products including seats and composite panels and galleys. You will prepare test fixtures, conduct tests and write test reports.

Qualified to at least an ONC in Engineering you will have relevant mechanical test experience or composite manufacturing experience. You will be fully entitled to work in the UK on a long term basis.

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Test and Measurement Engineer - Bromsgrove (JPR-104316)

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Test and Measurement Engineer
Bromsgrove, Birmingham,Warwick

A leading manufacture of electronic facia instruments for major automotive OEMs has a new opportunity for a Test and Measurement Engineer-Electronics. This position could also be called Test Engineer. This role is commutable of Bromsgrove, Birmingham and Redditch.

You will support development of all test and measurement activities and produce test specs. You will understand technical drawings and specs and translate these into test solutions.

You will have knowledge of PCB test techniques and preferably software techniques for automation and test. Ideally you will have experience of deploying automated test equipment in a volume production environment. PCB test techniques such as AOI (Automated Optical Inspection) or ICT(In-circuit test) would be useful.

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.

Interior Trim Logistics Manager - Oxfordshire - £35,000+Benefits (SMIC-104217)

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Interior Trim Logistics Manager
Oxfordshire, England
£35,000+Benefits

Our client is a leading automotive manufacturer. As Interior Trim Logistics Manager, you will be responsible for leading and steering the delivery of logistic activities and targets for the wood shop, assessing and responding to key issues in order to bring focus to their resolution or improvement. The role is 50% team leading and 50% doing and you must be able to undertake evaluation studies and take logistics responsibility for implementation of new models and model year enhancements.

To recruit, train and develop staff. To provide the department with a skilled and motivated workforce capable of adapting to meet the needs of the business. You will define, implement and review internal and external targets, measure the performance of processes and instigate improvements. You will also be responsible for order management - you will analyse and translate. You will undertake demand requirements (take rates, regulation programme, vehicle orders) and provide a production plan for the wood shop that will allow supply to meet vehicle build requirements. Additionally, you will be responsible for production control to create, schedule, communicate and expedite production orders and documentation (JIT Calls, route cards and bespoke details) and ensure on time and accurate scheduling of production in the wood shop and support production requirements of sub-suppliers and vehicle assembly.

You will have 5 years minimum experience of production control, material planning and inventory control in an automotive environment, knowledge of sub-assembly and major production area processes (lead-times, processes and capabilities), knowledge of order management systems, and order management systems and a high working knowledge of SAP you will be a key user for the department.

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 - Sheffield - £30k - 35k per year (JDW-103285)

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Design Engineer
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England
£30k - 35k per year

My client a market leading mechanical handling company.

They offer a full range of bespoke Mechanical Handling solutions for a variety of industry sectors. The company also offer a range of supporting service including, servicing and Electrical Control Systems

Main Responsibilities
-Working within the Projects Team working on a number of bespoke mechanical handling projects across a variety of industry sectors, including Nuclear and Power Generation.
-Will be involved in projects from initial meetings with client through to delivery
-Fully conversant with Solidworks.
-Will be producing calculations for structural work and motors.
-Working closely with both Sales and Projects team
-Ensure all documentation and correspondence relevant to the project design is up to date and stored within company standards.
-Work within the Health and Safety regulations and comply with CE and CDM

Skills and experience
-Candidates should ideally be educated to degree level or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related subject
- Previous experience and strong working knowledge of Solid Works (preferably) or other 3D modelling software
-Previous experience within the Nuclear indsutry preferred
-Candidates should have experience of putting together bills of materials

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.

Contract Quality Engineer - Oxfordshire - £25 - 30 per hour (KYU-104262)

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Contract Quality Engineer
Oxfordshire, England
£25 - 30 per hour

Our client is a leading prestige automotive manufacturer. A new exciting contract opportunity has arisen within the area of Quality Management exterior parts, based within the Parts Quality Management team.

This is an urgent requirement and may run up until the end of 2012.

The team is responsible for ensuring the quality of the components in the vehicle and you will have a detailed view of world leading suppliers in regards to product portfolio, manufacturing and quality processes and the supplier nomination process
Your activities will include influencing concepts in regards of efficient quality target achievement, production feasibility and fit and function on the vehicle.

As part of the parts maturation process you will ensure capable processes at the supplier and decide on the supply release.

Furthermore, you have in depth knowledge of the problem landscape at the supplier as well as in the field.

Capable of achieving Zero faults via preventative quality work.

As part of the problem resolution process you establish root causes of concerns and ensure a sustainable problem resolution at the supplier.

You are the competent contact in regards to your suppliers quality capabilities for partners in quality management within the commodity across all of Group s locations, as well as purchasing, development and logistics.

There will be opportunities for international deployment within the quality management network across all Group s locations.
Essential Role Requirements:

- Successfully completed Engineering Degree
- Relevant post graduate work experience
- Written and verbal German language skills are essential
- In depth knowledge of quality management and tools.
- Excellent technical aptitude to manage suppliers with a variety of manufacturing technologies (e.g. metal forming, plastic moulding, extrusion, assembly etc.)
- Excellent logical and structured approach.
- Professional and effective communication skills
- Assertive and confident
- Competent use of MS Office

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 Engineer - Worcestershire - Excellent Salary+Benefits. (RB-104312)

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Mechanical Design Engineer
Worcestershire, England
Excellent Salary+Benefits.

Our Client area a leading company in the manufacture of electronic facia instruments for major OEMs. They are currently seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support production on the site based in Worcestershire.
To specify and design product specific tooling for all aspects of production processes including; soldering pallets, conformal coating pallets, manual assembly fixtures, vibration welding tooling and punch tooling.
Skills and Experience:
Ability to work as part of a team
Able to understand technical requirements from engineers and translate into drawings and specifications for tool makers.
Ability to work in a 3D CAD environment to produce concept visualisations and CAD/CAM data and drawings for use by toolmakers.
In depth understanding of machining techniques and materials science to ensure solutions are economically producible and robust.
Good level of written and verbal communication and able to communicate at all levels in the organisation.
Education/Qualifications:
BTEC OND/HND in engineering / Time served apprenticeship
Engineering Degree,

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.

Quality Manager - Worcestershire - £35k - 50k per year + �Excellent Salary + Benefits. (RB-104315)

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Quality Manager
Worcestershire, England
£35k - 50k per year + ?Excellent Salary + Benefits.

A leading company in the manufacture of electronic facia instruments for major OEMs are currently seeking a Quality Manager.
The Role:
Provide day-to-day customer interface. Project manage, lead, and develop continuous improvement activities. Achieve quality standards in the manufacturing process. Establish and maintain key customer relationships, internal and external
Specific skills and experience to role:
Experience of interfacing with OEM customers, preferably with experience working for an automotive first tier supplier
Working knowledge and understanding of the application of Quality Engineering tools and methodologies
Technically orientated with the ability to understand quickly new product and process technologies.
Experience as customer quality interface with demanding customers
Flexible attitude and approach to problem resolution
Strong communication and presentation skills written and verbal
Excellent relationship building and team working skills internally and externally
Good organisational and planning skills
General managerial skills projects, problem resolution and people issues
Qualifications:
Electronics qualification degree or similar
Knowledge of QS9000/TS16949

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.

Production Engineer - Redditch (GW-104314)

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Production Engineer
Redditch, Worcestershire, England

Company manufacture electronic facia instruments for major OEMs. Employing over 300 people with an excellent reputation for delivery and quality.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager and be responsible for problem solving within assembly ensuring maximum production. To develop new and more efficient processes and to become involved with lean initiatives. Candidates should have an engineering qualification and be familiar with Automotive industry standard and procedures. Must be analytical with good communication skills.

Hands on approach to problem solving and familiar with assembly processes within the automotive first tier environment. Must be analytical and an excellent communicator.

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Technical Manager - Scunthorpe - £30k - 40k per year (JDW-103324)

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Technical Manager
Scunthorpe, England
£30k - 40k per year

My client a market leading company, specialises in medium to high volume manufacture across several industries. Due to a sustained increase in orders they require an experienced Technical Manager.

Main Duties
-Will be a member of the senior management team involved with strategic development of the company.
-Planning and organisational of the technical team to support both internal and external customers.
-Control the process of estimating, and costing of new products
-Take the lead on new Product Introduction programs
-Offer technical support to new and existing customers
-Resolve any Metallurgical and Quality issues
-Ensure technical processes meet and exceed customers requirements.

Skills and Experience
-Candidates should have a Metallurgy, Materials Science or similar technical background, ideally educated to degree level or equivalent industry experience
-Ideally have experience of working in a foundry / casting environment
-Fully conversant with computer software including Microsoft Office and Powerpoint

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Metallurgist - Sheffield - £28k - 33k per year (JDW-102898)

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Metallurgist
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England
£28k - 33k per year

My client a leading manufacturing company based in Sheffield. The company supplies precision components and assemblies to the aerospace, power generation, speciality automotive and oil and gas industries

Job Overview
-Prepare detailed technical reports
-Enquiry and contract review to determine manufacturing processes and capabilities
-Work with production team to maximise efficiencies within the manufacturing process
-Customer liaison to resolve any issues
-Review and approve receipt of raw material based on certification, testing and purchase order requirements, prior to issue

Skills and Experience Required
-Candidate should ideally be educated to degree level in Metallurgy or Materials Science or related discipline -- relevant work experience also acceptable
-Understanding of quality procedures in a manufacturing environment
-Candidates should have experience working with a variety of metals, including Steel and Nickel Alloys
-Understanding of inspection procedures
-Be able to work as part of a team and also lead teams on technical projects

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CAE Engineer - Birmingham (RB-104301)

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CAE Engineer
Birmingham, West Midlands, England

A global manufacturer of all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, motorcycles, and electric vehicles.
Actively participate in the design and development of world-class recreational vehicles using computer aided engineering (CAE); provide design insights and leadership to all Product Groups on a project basis.
1. Interact with and provide analysis support to projects across multiple product groups using commercial CAE software codes.
2. Methods development, implementation of best practices.
3. Develop templates for use by design engineers.
4. Lead other engineering design team members in the areas of structures, thermal and mechanical stresses, rotating and vibrating systems, non-linear analysis, bolted joint analysis, gear analysis, bearing analysis, fatigue analysis.
5. research, develop and implement new methods for CAE group
6. Planning of CAE tasks for new projects

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Mechanical Design Engineer - Leicester - £34k - 42k per year + Benefits (PBU-104307)

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Mechanical Design Engineer
Leicester, Leicestershire, England
£34k - 42k per year + Benefits

Our client is a leading in the field of creative packaging solutions, and due to exception sales and a strong desire to build on it`s successes they are now recruiting a Mechanical Design Engineer, therefore if you feel you meet and surpass the requirements below I look forward to hearing from you: Responsible for the Design and Development of new products using innovation and problem solving skills. In addition you will also be required to create marketing presentations and 3D renderings for sales pitches to customers for their approval using 3D CAD models (Pro-E) for tooling quotations and 2D engineering drawings.

You will also be required to liaise with internal and external suppliers for tooling and part quotations, SLA production etc.

• Design and Development of new products
• 3D CAD Modelling (preferably Pro-E)
• 2D Engineering Drawings
• Liaising with internal and external suppliers for tooling/part quotations

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.

Software Engineer - Birmingham (KYU-103904)

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Software Engineer
Birmingham, West Midlands, England

Our client are a major supplier of advanced electronic controls, wiring and body electrical systems to the automotive industry. Electric steering systems are allowing significant advances to be made in vehicle functionality and driver comfort. You will make a major contribution to the development of high quality, robust software solutions using state of the art techniques to meet the stringent safety and performance demands of this rapidly expanding market.

As part of this team, you will develop your expertise in:
Control software development: Real time control of vehicle steering controls
Software Architecture development: Design and development software architecture and components in an Autosar environment
System Application: Tailoring software components to meet the needs of a global customer base and to ensure that legal, customer and company performance and safety standards are achieved
Safety Systems: Design and implementation of software to meet all relevant safety standards, including ISO26262
Customer management: To ensure that the development process runs smoothly, regular direct contact with the customer is essential, from defining system requirements to final performance sign-of
Essential:
Degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline
Proven experience as a software design engineer
Real-time, embedded C skills with hands-on debugging experience
Good practical knowledge of embedded software development methods and tools
Understanding of the software development process for real-time, low cost, high volume systems

Desirable:
Automotive embedded software experience
UML Design experience
TargetLink experience
Experience of Autosar architectures
An appreciation of digital electronic hardwar

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Senior Software Engineer - Birmingham (KYU-103905)

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Senior Software Engineer
Birmingham, West Midlands, England

Our client is a major supplier of advanced electronic controls, wiring and body electrical systems to the automotive industry.
Electric steering systems are allowing significant advances to be made in vehicle functionality and driver comfort. You will make a major contribution to the development of high quality, robust software solutions using state of the art techniques to meet the stringent safety and performance demands of this rapidly expanding market.
As part of this team, you will develop your expertise in:

Control software development: Real time control of vehicle steering controls
Software Architecture development: Design and development software architecture and components in an Autosar environment
System Application: Tailoring software components to meet the needs of a global customer base and to ensure that legal, customer and company performance and safety standards are achieved
Safety Systems: Design and implementation of software to meet all relevant safety standards, including ISO26262
Customer management: To ensure that the development process runs smoothly, regular direct contact with the customer is essential, from defining system requirements to final performance sign-of
Essential:
Degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline
Proven experience as a software design engineer
Real-time, embedded C skills with hands-on debugging experience
Good practical knowledge of embedded software development methods and tools
Understanding of the software development process for real-time, low cost, high volume systems

Desirable:
Automotive embedded software experience
UML Design experience
TargetLink experience
Experience of Autosar architectures
An appreciation of digital electronic hardwar

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.

Quality & Product Support Engineer - Birmingham (KYU-103907)

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Quality & Product Support Engineer
Birmingham, West Midlands, England

Our client is a major supplier of advanced electronic controls, wiring and body electrical systems to the automotive industry, whose Electronics Engineering division designs and develops Electronic Control Units for many different applications including Electric Steering and Powertrain. We are looking for someone to take on a key position in our Electronic Engineering Quality and Product Support Group. You will be responsible for a range of safety critical, mass produced (in excess of 1 million units per year) applications from the post production launch phase onwards. The highly varied work will involve both the investigation of complex failures from field returns, together with the management of changes to the products. You will have the opportunity to travel globally to both production and supplier facilities.

What you ll do
Diagnose analogue and digital failures, including microprocessor failures
Write detailed diagnostic reports
Present findings to vehicle manufacturers
Liaise with Suppliers
Support Manufacturing issues: test yield, quality, change, etc
Project management and planning of validation and change programs
Provide technical support to the companies systems site

Essential:
Logical and robust approach to problem solving
Ability to work on own initiative
Ability to read and understand electronics at schematic level
Good working knowledge of standard electronic components
Good communication skills (both verbal and IS based)
Willing to travel (both UK and abroad)

Desirable:
Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline
Software skills and experience
Working knowledge of communication protocols in automotive
Micro-controller diagnostics / fault finding
Motor control and monitoring experience
Experience of a production environment
Six Sigma Green Belt, or other relevant experience in statistical analysis of data

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Electronic Applications Engineer - Birmingham (KYU-103913)

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Electronic Applications Engineer
Birmingham, West Midlands, England

Our client is a major supplier of advanced electronic controls, wiring and body electrical systems to the automotive industry.

Responsible to the Column Drive ECU Applications Team Leader, you will undertake EPS application design and development activities in a dynamic, multi-project environment focusing on the customer interface, manufacturing support and validation of market leading EPS solutions.
As part of this team, you will develop your expertise in:
* Interfacing with global customers in respect of specification capture and compliance analysis
* Developing customer specific design solutions within an overall, generic platform concept
* Ensuring all designs are validated in accordance with product requirements, including EMC
* Supporting building of development samples and undertaking of sample testing, including design and procurement of development test equipment
* Generating product, component and test specifications and supporting documentation
* Supporting the introduction of EPS ECUs into mass production in electronics plants worldwide
Essential:
* Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline
* Experience in control electronics design, EMC requirements and design, validation techniques and requirements
* A good understanding of electronics components and experience in the processes, assembly techniques and testing involved in the volume manufacture of automotive electronics
* Willingness to travel overseas to support customers globally when required

Desirable:
* Knowledge and some experience of typical electronic engineering tools (schematic capture, simulation, mathematical analysis)
* Ability in a foreign language, such as Mandarin, French, Italian or German
* Member of a relevant profession society/institution (e.g. IET)

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Senior Electronic Applications Engineer - Birmingham (KYU-103914)

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Senior Electronic Applications Engineer
Birmingham, West Midlands, England

Our client is a major supplier of advanced electronic controls, wiring and body electrical systems to the automotive industry.

Responsible to the Column Drive ECU Applications Team Leader, you will undertake EPS application design and development activities in a dynamic, multi-project environment focusing on the customer interface, manufacturing support and validation of market leading EPS solutions
As part of this team, you will develop your expertise in:
* Interfacing with global customers in respect of specification capture and compliance analysis
* Developing customer specific design solutions within an overall, generic platform concept
* Ensuring all designs are validated in accordance with product requirements, including EMC
* Supporting building of development samples and undertaking of sample testing, including design and procurement of development test equipment
* Generating product, component and test specifications and supporting documentation
* Supporting the introduction of EPS ECUs into mass production in electronics plants worldwide
Essential:
Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline
Experience in control electronics design, EMC requirements and design, validation techniques and requirements
A good understanding of electronics components and experience in the processes, assembly techniques and testing involved in the volume manufacture of automotive electronics
Willingness to travel overseas to support customers globally when required

Desirable:
* Knowledge and some experience of typical electronic engineering tools (schematic capture, simulation, mathematical analysis)
* Ability in a foreign language, such as Mandarin, French, Italian or German
* Member of a relevant profession society/institution (e.g. IET)

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.

Six Sigma Black Belt/ Bills of Materials Engineer - 3631 - Wolverhampton - £36,000 - £40,000 (KYU-103915)

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Six Sigma Black Belt/ Bills of Materials Engineer - 3631
Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England
£36,000 - £40,000

We are recruiting for a 6-Sigma Black Belt / Bill of Materials Engineer on a 24-month fixed term contract based in Wolverhampton.

This stand alone 6-Sigma Black Belt/ Bill of Materials Engineer position has no direct reports although will involve coordination / liaising with other internal departments.

Key role activities include:
* Create Purchase Bill of Material on AS400 from Engineering BOM
* Update and amend Bills of Materials in AS400
* Maintain create/change log for traceability
* Audit Purchase Bills of Materials
* Identity new parts, parts that are not currently purchased and liaise with Buyers to obtain current costs
* Administer drawing Changes through modification notes and record activities
* Support data in the DCC cost tracker model ensure false pull is generated to data for cost tracker
* Create Purchase Bill of Material in CBS from Engineering BOM
* Update and amend Bills of Materials in CBS
* Create Item master data for CBS
* Create extended view in CBS min, max, multiples
* Administer drawing changes in CBS through Engineering Change Notice
* Develop cost analysis data as required to support LCC and India sourcing

All applicants must have extensive experience from with supply chain in an engineering discipline. Technical knowledge (engineering drawings), IT, gears etc is also essential.

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.

Software Engineer - West Midlands (KYU-103357)

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Software Engineer
West Midlands, England

The Role

This vacancy exists due to growth in our clients portfolio of safety systems for some of the world s most exciting sports, luxury and low carbon production vehicles, mass production vehicle applications and demand for safety critical embedded software in many market sectors. As a member of a multidisciplinary team, you will apply cutting edge software engineering, customer liaison and technical support skills to product consultancy and applications projects from concept to production. Examples include driver assistance, braking, steering, sensing, actuation, vision and wireless communications systems in automotive, aerospace, defence, intelligent transport and other sectors.
What you ll do

Be a member of the Software Group reporting to the Group Leader
Work in project or work package teams
Produce system and software specifications, software designs, coding in embedded C and C++ using a range of software testing techniques
Contribute to project proposals and quote preparation
Contribute to the development of engineering processes and procedures
Liaise with external agencies, partners and institutions
What we are looking for

Essential:
First degree or higher in a related discipline including software and electronics aspects
Good communication and inter-personal skills for team working and customer liaison
Willing and able to occasionally visit customer facilities in UK, EU and USA
*2-3 years experience

Desirable:
Knowledge of structured system design, UML and/or model based development using Matlab/Simulink
Knowledge of control system design, modelling and simulation
Able to use initiative and be self motivated

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.

Quality Manager - Pinxton - £45k - 55k per year + ASAP (PBU-102343)

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Quality Manager
Pinxton, Derbyshire, England
£45k - 55k per year + ASAP

Our client is a world leader in the manufacture and repair of gas turbine components, and due to it`s on-going growth in the UK market is seeking to appoint an experienced Quality Manager. If you feel you meet the criteria below, please apply along with your CV for consideration

• As Quality Manager you`ll have full responsibility for the all quality activity established within the Company to include the development, update and maintenance of all documented systems and procedures, to include the Maintenance Organisation Exposition.
• Ensure that, at all times, the Quality requirements established in the Company meet defined customer approval and Airworthiness regulations are maintained and actively controlled.
• Overall authority to develop and introduce such systems and procedures necessary in order to maintain continued Airworthiness compliance, and shall be afforded the power to veto, as necessary.
• The Quality Manager will report on day to day activities to the Deputy Managing Director of the Company but as a tradition in the Company, will also continue to liaise with the Managing Director of the Company on all major quality issues and systems for final authorisation.
• Must be Degree Qualified
  
  Must have Aerospace background, Quality Experience, FAA / EASA / CAA

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.

PE Technical Engineer - Derbyshire - £25k - 35k per year + benefits (GCK-102900)

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PE Technical Engineer
Derbyshire, England
£25k - 35k per year + benefits

Our client is a Global supplier of safety critical sub-assemblies to the automotive sector.
The ideal candidate for this role will predominantly provide technical support to my clients Project Engineering department, support in winning new business, conducting capability studies on potential new suppliers as well as support in leading numerous internal projects such as parts tuning request, process improvement projects, facilitating the tooling process between headquarters and my clients suppliers.


Using computer-aided design software to redesign machine tools, equipment and processes to make new parts or improve operational efficiency.
Previous Auditing Experience.

A strong interest in engineering and design.

Degree in Mechanical/Electrical engineering or equivalent.

Proven previous experience in cell process design.

Able to read and make 2 and 3 D drawings.

A strong interest in continuous improvement.

Previous experience in managing projects.

Previous experience of using PLC programming.

CATIA and AUTOCAD.

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 & Development Manager - Auxiliary Drives - Shrewsbury (RGR-102984)

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Mechanical Design & Development Manager - Auxiliary Drives
Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England

A rapidly expanding company based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire is currently seeking to expand its Design and Development team. The company is involved in the design and manufacture of vehicle systems and interface components and currently exports globally to 22 countries with plans to open two new development centres in mainland Europe and the USA. This role will appeal to a suitably qualified mechanical or electrical engineer based in Shrewsbury, commutable from Telford, Bridgnorth, Wolverhampton, Stafford, Oswestry, Welshpool, Whitchurch, Market Drayton.

The successful candidate will lead a design and development team of engineers working on automotive drive train and Front End Auxiliary Drive (FEAD) systems for LCV, HGV and PSV applications. As a Senior Staff Member, the role will also have a focus on Project Management and team development.

Candidates must have depth of experience in Mechanical / Electrical design with a good understanding of a 3D design package such as Solidworks. An appreciation or understanding of vehicle electrics and mechanical assembly or repair of vehicles would be beneficial. Training in all aspects of Auxiliary drive design and development will be given

Candidates should possess several of the following:

• Degree or similar qualification in an Engineering subject
• Team management experience
• An appreciation of a 3D CAD system, ideally Solidworks
• An appreciation of FEA and CFD analysis techniques
• An understanding of FEAD
• A passion for new product development and manufacture
• Possess excellent communication skills, plus collaboration skills and able to develop excellent client working relations.

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.

Contract - Project Engineer - Royal Leamington Spa - £22 - 28 per hour + Hourly rate (37hrs week) Negotiable upon experience (PBU-104210)

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Contract - Project Engineer
Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, England
£22 - 28 per hour + Hourly rate (37hrs week) Negotiable upon experience

Our client is Global manufacturer and supplier of Pneumatic components, associated equipment and assemblies.

Due to rapid growth, they have an immediate requirement for a Contract - Project Engineer
The position is key within the Integrated Project Team, providing project control from initial concept, through the development and finally to the production of the equipment. The projects will be focused on hydraulic systems in defence applications for customers in the UK and overseas, ensuring budgets are managed and premier customer service is achieved.

As such, if you feel you have the presence, background, ambition to meet and surpass the requirements below, please send your CV for consideration:

• Provide Engineering Support with-in the project team.
• Contribute to the design and development of system equipment.
• Complete and generate engineering documentation required during the length of a project.
• Liaise with suppliers to determine the best commercial and engineering solutions.
• Work closely with customers to ensure their requirements are fully satisfied.
• Co-ordinate project work in a timely manner to ensure that projects run to the agreed timescales quality and cost.
• Degree level educated or equivalent in an engineering discipline
• Experience in project engineering activities.
• Knowledge of hydraulic or electrical engineering principles (beneficial / desirable)
• Excellent communication and team working skills.
• Excellent planning and time management skills.
• Ability to operate Inventor 3D design package and Autocad (beneficial / desirable)
• Computer literate in Microsoft office computer package and comfortable using e-mail and the internet
• Innovative and embrace lean enterprise.

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.

Colour and Materials Project Designer - West Midlands (RGR-103989)

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Colour and Materials Project Designer
West Midlands, England

A market leader in luxury and high volume off-road vehicles, designing and manufacturing in the Midlands. Highly profitable and continuing to invest in the development of exciting new vehicles and powertrains. Offering a bright and secure future with great opportunities for career development. Based in Coventry and Gaydon, commutable from Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester, Warwick, Leamington, Milton Keynes, Northampton.

Joining an industry leading, highly creative design team, you ll turn your 2D concepts into finished products that look and feel exceptional. To do so, you ll develop body and trim colours, select textures, and source decorative materials that reflect the latest design, fashion and social trends.

Automotive experience is not essential. Our client is far more interested in your creative flair, your problem-solving skills and your genuine passion for design. CAD, Photoshop and Illustrator skills are vital, as is sound aesthetic judgement and 3D spatial evaluation. Ideally, you ll have a basic understanding of practical engineering.

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 Package Principal Engineer - West Midlands (RGR-103729)

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Mechanical Package Principal Engineer
West Midlands, England

Based on a very attractive University campus, this Centre of Excellence is building on its growing reputation for vehicle and powertrain development. It has plans to expand its operation and increase the number of talented Engineers and Specialists it employs, working on new projects incorporating cutting edge technologies. This growth has created an opportunity for a Mechanical Package specialist to join the Vehicle Package and Concepts team. This role is based in Coventry and there may be some occasional overseas travel required. Location commutable from Birmingham, Warwick, Leicester, Gaydon, Milton Keynes, Northampton, may also interest candidates in the Crewe area.
This is a Principal Engineer graded management role, the main activities and tasks will include:

• Identification of under-bonnet and under-body mechanical package issues through physical vehicle and DMU review
• Development of initial proposals for part design changes, clipping enhancements, protection requirements to resolve issues identified
• Co-ordination and leadership of cross-functional teams to confirm optimal solutions for issues
• Production of CAD layouts showing proposed changes and successful integration into vehicle DMU
• Support the build of physical demonstrator vehicle based on existing cars to demonstrate proposed changes
• Specification and initiation of appropriate test and verification methods to achieve robust engineering sign off of changes
• Tracking of issues from identification through to implementation of solution and engineering sign off
• Reporting of issues status as required, including management reviews
  Candidate requirements and essential experience:
• Degree, HND or HNC qualified with a minimum of 5 years experience of under-bonnet package design
• A good awareness of key design factors in the development of robust flexible component routings
• Have an understanding of the development and usage of dynamic engine roll models
• A firm understanding of mechanical package integrity assurance; modelling, test, engineering sign off and product launch
• A firm understanding of design for serviceability and manufacture
• Proficiency in the use of Catia V5 or Pro-E
• working in and leading cross functional teams
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Vismockup or similar DMU package
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Experience in the use of Teamcentre would be useful

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.

Chassis Brakes - Principal Engineer - Coventry (RGR-103728)

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Chassis Brakes - Principal Engineer
Coventry, West Midlands, England

Based on a very attractive University campus, this Centre of Excellence is building on its growing reputation for vehicle and powertrain development. It has plans to expand it operation and increase the number of talented Engineers and Specialists it employs, working on new projects incorporating cutting edge technologies. This growth has created an opportunity for a Brakes specialist to join the Chassis and Concepts team. This role based in Coventry also offers the opportunity to spend time working with colleagues at the parent company based in India. There is also the opportunity to work as an expatriate in India if this appeals. Location commutable from Birmingham, Warwick, Leicester, Gaydon, Milton Keynes, Northampton, may also interest candidates in the Crewe area.
Main activities and tasks will include:

• Supporting chassis brakes projects from concept to production
• Support all aspects of design, test and development from planning and preparation through integration too vehicle, execution of test and production implementation
• Support the generation of system targets and the generation of test, development and design standards, guidelines and procedures
• Generation and maintenance of system and component level FMEA`s
• Support and liaise with suppliers and customers during project activities regardless of location
• Support the development of virtual testing, simulation and analysis
• Work on both passenger car (majority) and commercial vehicle systems
• Lead research into advanced braking systems and its integration with regenerative braking on electric and hybrid vehicles
• Define analysis tools and methods to be used in determining brake system requirements and performance
• Research opportunities and benefits of combining foundation and regenerative braking systems
  Candidate core requirements:
• Degree, HND, HNV qualified
• Ideally Chartered or working towards it
• A minimum of 5 years Automotive industry experience
• Capable of managing a group of engineers
• Able to demonstrate a depth of experience in vehicle braking systems
• Demonstrate experience in vehicle braking system performance specification, testing, simulation and analysis
• Experience in regenerative braking technologies would be an advantage
• A good general knowledge of chassis systems and vehicle dynamics would be an advantage
• General knowledge and understanding of control systems, vehicle electronics and vehicle networks / CAN systems would be an advantage
• Experience in brakes performance and thermal modelling / analysis is desirable
• Experience with MATLAB, Carmaker, ADAMS desirable

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.

Dimensional Management Principal Engineer - West Midlands (RGR-103727)

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Dimensional Management Principal Engineer
West Midlands, England

Based on a very attractive University campus, this Centre of Excellence is building on its growing reputation for vehicle and powertrain development. It has plans to expand it operation and increase the number of talented Engineers and Specialists it employs, working on new projects incorporating cutting edge technologies. This growth has created an opportunity for a Dimensional Management Principal Engineer to support its Craftsmanship function. This role based in Coventry also offers the opportunity to spend time working with colleagues at the parent company based in India. Location commutable from Birmingham, Warwick, Leicester, Gaydon, Milton Keynes, Northampton, may interest candidates from Oxford, Crewe areas.
Main tasks and activities will include the following:

• Carry out 3D tolerance analysis utilising Vis VSA
• Develop coordinated PLP, GDandT and process direction toward meeting the dimensional targets and functional objectives.
• Introduce best practice DM activities into new vehicle programmes
• Lead dimensional improvements on vehicle geometry through part, tooling or design actions in responsible systems
• Assure all PLP`s are coordinated between supplier, assembly equipment and gauging
• Establish measurement plans
• Maintain matrix of all dimensional issues in respective area and drive root cause and problem
• Perform data management, root cause analysis and comprehensive reporting
• Provide technical support for delivering and commissioning of checking fixtures (single parts and combined fixturing)
• Assist stamping and supplier engineering activities with Part buyoff and prioritization matrices for part improvements and final buyoff all subsystem parts on gauges through, Part Qualification and Blue Buck evaluations.
• Depending upon project demands, it may be necessary to spend up to one week in four in India.
  Candidate requirements:
• Ideally Degree qualified, will consider HND, HNC
• Vis VSA trained and proficient in GDandT
• Catia v5 CAD skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of statistics and SPC techniques
• Experience of BIW tooling and assembly
• Minimum of 3 years Automotive industry experience
• Must be willing to travel to travel to launch locations and review new model progress, providing leadership for team members where necessary
• Good knowledge of general engineering fundamentals
• Be familiar with the vehicle product development process, supplier quality management, manufacturing process and the Pilot process in a production environment
• Experience with sheet metal stamping / assembly quality, inspection and processing
• Familiar with appropriate metrology equipment for root cause diagnostics (Scanning, CMM, Leica, Perception, Blue Buck, component gauges)
• Dimensional control, manufacturing process engineering, plant quality control, body engineering, body shop production and sheet metal product launch
• Knowledge of gauges and inspection techniques
• Experience solving dimensional issues, wind noise, water leak, squeak and rattle

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.