STA Engineer - Warwick - Job Car + Attractive Benefits Package (LO-97502)

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STA Engineer
Warwickshire, Coventry, Solihull, Midlands, Oxfordshire, Leicestershire, Midlands
Job Car + Attractive Benefits Package

Jaguar Land Rover is a business built around two great British car brands that design, engineer and manufacture in the UK. With a world-renowned reputation for the development and marketing of a world-class range of the most desirable and exhilarating vehicles money can buy, Jaguar Land Rover sells its products in over 150 markets worldwide and they are going from strength to strength. As part of its expanding and dynamic Purchasing function, you will be joining a truly global business with a rich heritage and exciting growth plans for the future.
The STA function is responsible for the capacity and quality performance of all new product and current vehicle suppliers and performs an important role within the Purchasing Department.

The STA function is responsible for planning, monitoring and controlling supplier manufacturing processes and activities to enable high quality and on time execution of product programmes effectively and efficiently whilst maintaining and improving current car performance.
Skills, experience and qualifications required:
Qualified to degree level within an engineering or business discipline
Experienced within a Vehicle Engineering/Quality function and familiar with the Global Product Development System
Knowledge and experience of APQP/PPAP/8D
Able to facilitate resolution of complex cross-functional issues
Good leadership/negotiation/communication and interpersonal skills
Able to operate effectively at all levels of the organisation
Self-motivated and able to work on their own initiative
Computer literate

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.

Buyer - Technical - Silverstone (PBA-104154)

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Buyer - Technical
banbury, brackley, silverstone

An excellent opportunity for a Technical Buyer to join a leading motorsport team.

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager the Technical Buyer will be responsible for managing the procurement of parts, materials and services related to the build of formula one cars.

The Technical Buyer responsibilities will include:

Procuring parts from preferred suppliers, within budget, and adhering to the relevant purchasing and finance procedures;

Working with project leaders to ensure parts are delivered in line with the requirements of the project plan and to the correct quality standard;

Supporting cost reduction and supplier rating system;

Managing the logistical requirements of all finishing and further processing requirements;

Expediting all open purchase orders and update SAP and the project leaders as necessary;

Ensuring all procurement data in SAP is maintained to a high standard ensuring accuracy and attention to detail at all times;

Developing supplier capability knowledge through supplier visits with Quality Assurance Manager;

Completing daily tasks/workload set by the Purchasing Team Leader and/or Purchasing Manager;

Working with design and manufacturing to reduce procurement lead-times whenever possible;

Attending and actively contribute to regular team meetings with the Purchasing team Leader.

The ideal candidate will possess a degree, preferably procurement related, together with a background in a similar role.

An appreciation of modern MRP/ERP software and associated logistical tools, the successful candidate will be able to understand and interpret technical drawings and/or composite lay-up manuals.

A strong proven competence of modern composites, machining and fabrication manufacturing processes are beneficial. Flexibility in hours and approach is required, along with the ability to work under minimum supervision.

A proven competence of a racing environment would be 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.

Production Planner - Silverstone (PBA-104049)

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Production Planner
banbury, brackley, silverstone

A major motorsport team requires a Production Planner to support the aero production function with daily activities to ensure the delivery of aerodynamic and project parts to plan.

The role will include internal and external procurement, supplier management and cost reporting.

The Production Planner will also have responsibility for:

Agreeing operational timelines from CAD release to wind tunnel;

Sourcing all parts (internal/external) for model development and special projects and progressing them through the business;

Providing daily feedback on progress and escalate any project risk with possible resolutions;

Attend relevant project, production and aero meetings providing input and feedback;

Maintain department data, logs and produce weekly metric information;

Manage the delivery of full scale components for both mock-up and track requirements ensuring system/process compliance;

Manage engineering and customer projects from inception through to delivery;

Ensure aero ER and SAP is updated to reflect current status;

Help develop current aero planning and production processes and procedures;

Implement continuous improvement initiatives to establish best practice, improve delivery whilst maintaining quality.

The successful candidate will have time served in a fast moving engineering production control environment with specific skills and knowledge of production control and purchasing.

Experience of working with SAP, Catia, MS Office including Project, would be an advantage.

A good understanding of car or model assembly/structures would also be useful.

Flexibility in hours and approach is required as is the ability to work under minimal supervision, to strict deadlines.

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.

STA Programme & Resident Manager - Warwick - Car + Excellent Benefits Package (LO-97503)

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STA Programme & Resident Manager
Warwick, Warwickshire, England
Car + Excellent Benefits Package

Jaguar Land Rover is a business built around two great British car brands that design, engineer and manufacture in the UK. With a world-renowned reputation for the development and marketing of a world-class range of the most desirable and exhilarating vehicles money can buy, Jaguar Land Rover sells its products in over 150 markets worldwide and they are going from strength to strength. As part of its expanding and dynamic Purchasing function, you will be joining a truly global business with a rich heritage and exciting growth plans for the future.
As STA Programme and Resident Manager at Jaguar Land Rover you will be an integral part of the STA function that is responsible for the capacity and quality performance of all new product and current vehicle suppliers and performs an important role within the Purchasing Department.

STA Programme and Resident Manager supports new programmes under development, including planning, reporting and efficient utilization of programme resources. An integrated part of the role is communicating strategy for implementation of supplier quality methods such as APQP, PSW Planning and Flawless Launch to the Programme Teams and supply base. Provide support to plant for resolution of critical current vehicle concerns or supplier performance issues.

The Programme and Resident STA Manager works in the Purchasing department and is mainly involved in new programme initiatives.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
The STA Programme and Resident Manager`s main tasks include:

- Sourcing, High Impact, JLRQ
- Communicating Programme Requirements
- APQP Status Review, Program Team Support, PPAP Disposition/Status
- Changes in Program Deliverables
- Quality Resolution, Flawless Launch, Assembly Plant Launch Support, Lessons Learned Best Practices
- Lead/Co-ordinate Programme and Resident STA Engineers

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 Operations Leader - Hampshire - £48k - 60k per year + �excellent package + flexible benefits package. (RB-104569)

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Engineering Operations Leader
Hampshire, England
£48k - 60k per year + ?excellent package + flexible benefits package.

Our client designs and manufactures aerostructures for both the civil and military aerospace markets. They are currently seeking an Engineering Operations Leader to be based out of there southern office but working closely with a number of overseas locations.
Role Summary/Purpose :
The Aerostructures Engineering Operations Leader will take responsibility for leading a variety of strategic initiatives and operational tasks across the business. . The business primarily focuses on nacelles, thrust reversers, and wing trailing edge products for commercial and military platforms and is enjoying significant growth. The Engineering Opeartions Leader will provide engineering leadership across the business and ensure delivery to plan.
Responsibilities:
Compile and report on all engineering metrics for the aerostructures business .
Support the establishment of design boards and the development of design practices across the aerostructures group.
Monitor and track headcount, supply and demand, cost, productivity, and adherence to schedule across the aerostructures group.
Identify and drive business improvement initiatives.

Support and drive the development of planning tools to allow the business to have greater visibility of future need.
Qualifications/Requirements :
Bachelor`s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related discipline or Demonstrable experience leading multi-disciplined Engineering teams

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.

Controls Engineer (Contract) - Oxford - £25 - 32 per hour (KYU-104501)

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Controls Engineer (Contract)
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
£25 - 32 per hour

Our client is a leading prestige automotive manufacturer based in Oxfordshire who are looking to recruit a Controls Engineer familiar with PLC installation, robotics and automation. The Facility Planner is responsible for the project planning, installation and optimisation of assembly hardware and related logistics hardware systems to agreed cost and deadline targets. This covers the feasibility, specification, supplier selection, cost, quality, ergonomics, environment and availability of the technical solutions. The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for maintaining and optimising the facility when in operation; and supporting the planner in specification development and installation of new facilities. All activities must be carried out using core VPS principles.
This role will involve working with a key supplier to ensure a smooth installation of PLC`s, robotics and automation and minimal downtime on start-up.

You will have knowledge including machine control, automation, robotics and control engineering. Advance problem resolution techniques and good preventative maintenance techniques.
Educational requirements: For the Planner Degree/Masters with 3-5 years experience. For the Maintenance engineer a HND with 3-5 years relevant experience.
Relevant Knowledge including machine control, automation, robotics and control engineering, building services, hydraulics, pneumatics, project management, IT networks, technical drawing skills, software design skills, machine operator protection and health and safety.
Advanced problem resolution techniques and good preventative maintenance techniques.
Good leadership and project planning skills are required.
Must be able to communicate with internal and external International partners and have the ability to sell concepts and communicate technical solution effectively.
Must be flexible in time and work place (inc. temporary international assignments)
Good knowledge of VPS principles.
Good office IT 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.

Structures Planner - Oxford - £25 per hour (KYU-104503)

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Structures Planner
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
£25 per hour

Our client is a leading prestige automotive manufacturer based in Oxfordshire who are looking to recruit a Structures Planner to handle building and layout projects in Assembly In Plant in Oxford.

Core Responsibilities:-
- Concept Evaluation and Feasibility investigations
- Development of detailed Structure and Vehicle Assembly plans to VPS principles.
- Ensure plans are compatible with the overall Central Site and Assembly strategy.
- The job requires development of Vehicle Assembly and Structure layout options within the parameters of the appropriate reference scenarios, site strategies and vehicle build requirements, including LPD (Long term Plant Development.
- A broad view of possibilities and options are needed to be generated in the creation of an efficient plan.
- An understanding of the cost and change management system is required with an ability to negotiate with process partners essential.

Skills & Experiences:-

- Degree/Masters with 3-5 years related experience
- Project management skills
- Knowledge of manufacturing including assembly techniques, problem solving skills and project planning.
- Ability to lead a project
- Layout drawing skills with Microstation or similar.
- Excellent written and oral skills
- Good office IT skills
- Must be able to communicate with internal and external International partners and have the ability to sell concepts and communicate technical solution effectively.
- Must be flexible in time and work place (inc. temporary international assignments).

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 Design Engineer - Worcester (STR-104559)

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Principal Design Engineer
Worcester, Worcestershire, England

An opportunity for a Principal Design Engineer has arisen with an automotive business involved in the manufacture of aluminium based components and assemblies. The main objective of the role as Principal Design Engineer is to provide Technical, Design and Manufacturing Engineering support for all aspects within the business.

As Principal Design Engineer, you will be responsible for technical support on the following: Aluminium (extrusions, castings, sheet), composites, bonding, welding, pretreatments, corrosion, material properties etc. Manufacturing engineering technical support on the following: Parts fabrication (CNC, pressing, folding), assembly, mechanical fixings, joining processes, welding, fixturing etc. Locator strategy and dimensional tolerancing (GPS) of parts and assemblies. Measurement plans for parts and assemblies. Fabrication and assembly fixture specification and design. Design reviews and specification creation / management. Maintenance of engineering data. Product design support to projects - DFM / DFA. Release and control of engineering data within business. Change management.

You will have a degree in a relevant discipline, ideally automotive or mechanical engineering, combined with a minimum of 5 years working in a similar environment. Any experience or knowledge of aluminium/bonding applications would be 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.

Hybrid Calibration Engineer - Gaydon - £28.30 - 28.30 per hour (JAS-102183)

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Hybrid Calibration Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£28.30 - 28.30 per hour

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

Description
Position Description:
Reporting to Hybrid Calibration Lead, contributing to the development task planning and execution for delivering a hybrid powertrain capable of meeting engine out (and observing tailpipe) emissions engineering targets whilst meeting FE and NVH requirements.

Job Requirements
Skills Required:
ETAS Inca Mathworks Model-based Calibration Toolbox. Strong understanding of Gasoline engine out emissions control. Appreciation of Designed Experiments and multi-parameter optimisation.

Experience Required:
Proven delivery experience in dyno and vehicle driveability development. Proven delivery experience in dyno and vehicle emissions development.

Details
Experience Preferred:
Experience of Bosch engine control strategy. Experience of Simulink and Control systems. Proficient in use of Excel. Presentation skills.

Education Required:
Engineering Degree or equivalent experience.

Additional Information:
Time split between Gaydon and Whitley sites. (Dynos based at Whitley)

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.

Base Engine System Leader - Coventry - £25.70 - 25.70 per hour (JAS-103264)

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Base Engine System Leader
Coventry, West Midlands, England
£25.70 - 25.70 per hour

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

Description
Position Description:
The role is to be a key system leader within the base engine department with technical leadership expertise in at least one area of base engine engineering. Candidates must be technical leaders capable of managing a small team and providing technical guidance and decision making in at least one key area of engine engineering.

Job Requirements
Skills Required:
The base engine advanced concept design team are undergoing growth and need specialist engineers with a deep working knowledge of at least one specialised area of engine system design (petrol or diesel) with concept to delivery experience and technology strategy development. Essential skills include and in-depth knowledge of base engine systems engineering in a design, development and test environment. High level of communication and organisational skills In depth knowledge of quality tools application and supplier management.

Skills Preferred:
Additional skills preferred would be in the application of engineering systems on high performance diesel and/or petrol engines, combined with concept to launch experience. Knowledge of engine test methods on dyno and in vehicle. Knowledge of analytical test methods. Experience of managing advanced engine technology concept development projects.

Details
Experience Required:
Candidates must have gained experience within an automotive OEM and have worked on base engine system design for a prolonged period.

Education Required:
Degree preferred.

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.

Safety Engineer - Gaydon - £43.10 - 43.10 per hour (JAS-103854)

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Safety Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£43.10 - 43.10 per hour

The safety engineer shall be responsible for the following: Production of the system safety case. System Hazard analysis and risk estimation. Production of safety documentation. Production of safety test plan. Liaison with system supplier to ensure safety requirements are met and documented. Liaison with any 3rd party safety assessors to ensure 3rd part sign-off. Liaison with the System team to translate safety requirements into system requirements. Support of system safety reviews. Support/training of System team to carry out safety related tasks.
Skills Required:

The safety engineer should meet the IEE guidelines for competency with respect to safety related systems. This should include the following: Strong experience with safety related systems, particularly complex electronic systems. Actual involvement in safety case production and 3rd party assessment. Safety critical software techniques and methods. Design for safety related systems. Safety system analysis. Experience with the various safety standards (IEC91508, ISO26262, Def-Stan etc).

Skills Preferred:

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

The safety engineer should meet the IEE guidelines for competency with respect to safety related systems. This should include the following: Strong experience with safety related systems, particularly complex electronic systems. Actual involvement in safety case production and 3rd party assessment. Safety critical software techniques and methods. Design for safety related systems. Safety system analysis. Experience with the various safety standards (IEC91508, ISO26262, Def-Stan etc).



Education Required:

Degree level qualification 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.

Equipment Specialist - Pharmaceutical - Hertfordshire (JWT-104406)

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Equipment Specialist - Pharmaceutical
Hertfordshire, England

Equipment Specialist

Description
Our client are looking for an equipment expert to oversee & supervise the implementation of their equipment.

Essential experience/areas of competence required:
-Knowledge of dry-form manufacturing process
-Containment
-Compression & tablet-coating

Job Requirements
Description of expected activities:

Design
Develop & update specifications for the following equipment:
•V-blender
•CIP ancillary equipment NEP
•Bag-loading station
•Improve blender-unloading process by introducing containment
•New purified water tank

Improvement studies:
•Replacement of handling equipment & müller drums with container & new lifting equipment
•LPA: new manufacturing tank 3000 l
•LPA: modification of ointment-manufacturing equipment

Procurement
•Review supplier tenders
•Facilitation of negotiation meetings
•Make technical/commercial recommendations
•Update contract documents
•Supervise ordering process

Factory Implementation
•Proofread/document review of studies developed by the suppliers (functional analysis, plans and diagrams, data sheets, calculations)
•Factory Inspections
•Management of interface between suppliers (equipment and infrastructure)
•Preparation of FAT

Details
Installation/hook-up/commissioning
•Supervise unloading, installation and hook-up of the equipment
•Monitor static compliance of equipment before testing (with assistance by third party for all controls re electrical work)
•Monitor compliance with "quality" and "security" standards of supplier's technicians during work on site

SAT/IQ/OQ
•Proofread IQ / OQ protocols. Collate comments sent to suppliers
•Manage SAT tests and IQ / OQ (protocols processed by equipment suppliers working with GSK BOU team)
•Manage the supply of materials and packaging items for testing
•Assist in critical testing with suppliers
•Write a SAT report
•Review technical documentation from supplier(s)
•Finalise equipment handover report & obtain approval (project to production)
•Control shipping & receipt of machine spare parts for maintenance
•Assist maintenance team to establish maintenance schedule

Please note this position requires frequent travel to Algeria.

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.

Quality Inspector - Bradford - including shift allowance (paid weekly) (DPA-103779)

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Quality Inspector
Bradford, West Yorkshire, England
including shift allowance (paid weekly)

A customer focussed machining and sub-assembly partner at the forefront of component supplies to the automotive, agricultural, mining, electrical and construction industries.
An opportunity has arisen for a Quality Inspector.

To guarantee the quality and the conformity of the products in line with customer requirements.
To achieve quality targets set in the quality policy and progress towards zero defects
To enhance the knowledge of quality tools used by employees.

You will support production in first off/last off and in process inspection
Develop and create CMM programmesto measure components against customer/internal drawings
Resolve technaical issues affecting the quality of parts
You will come froma machining background, working to precision tolerances
CMM programming, preferably Mitutoyo COSMOS 3.2 software
Use/programming of Form Tracer, preferably Mitutoyo FormTrace software
Use of wide range of measuring equipment, eg roundness tester, surface finish tester, shadow graph and manual equipment
Knowledge of GDT

Worked to ISO 9001/TS16949

You will be required to be a member of project teams as and when necessary
Will represent the quality function on the project and the project in the quality function

Role is commutable from Huddersfield, Bradford, Halifax, Leeds, Sheffield.

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.

PT NVH Engineer - Gaydon - £25.70 - 25.70 per hour (JAS-104166)

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PT NVH Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£25.70 - 25.70 per hour

A PT NVH Engineer is required to work on contract for our large automotive client based in Gaydon, Warwickshire.

Description
PT NVH engineer. Responsible for measurement & Data analysis of PT components, Transmissions & Driveline, Engine, Exhaust & Air induction.

Job Requirements
Skills Required:
The successful candidate will have an a working knowledge of NVH measurement & a proven track record in NVH delivery & problem solving.

Skills Preferred:
LMS knowledge Any knowledge of Powertrain Components, Transmissions & Driveline, Engine, Exhaust or Air induction.

Details
Experience Required:
1 year experience of NVH measurement minimum.

Education Required:
Degree/National Higher Diploma, in Engineering/Automotive/Acoustics or other related field/subject.

Additional Information:
One role at Whitley - will most likely move to Gaydon during contract. One role at Gaydon - may have to work occasionally at Whitley.

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.

Performance, Economy & Driveability Engineer - Coventry - £23.80 - 23.80 per hour (JAS-104148)

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Performance, Economy & Driveability Engineer
Coventry, West Midlands, England
£23.80 - 23.80 per hour

A Performance, Economy and Driveability Engineer is required to work on contract for our large automotive client based in the West Midlands.

Description
As a vehicle attribute team Performance, Economy and Driveability (PED) support the annual task of futuring competitor PED attributes in support of technology strategy and target setting. Furthermore the PED team own the cross car-line FE & CO2 database. The key tasks of the position will be to develop and maintain various databases containing information on Competitor current and futured FE/CO2/performance and information on key CO2 technologies. An additional task will be to support specific departmental FE/CO2 delivery process improvement projects.

Job Requirements
Skills Required:
Good data analysis and processing skills. Excel and Virtual Basic programming skills and an interest in database management. Knowledge and understanding of current and future Fuel Economy/CO2 technologies including our client’s Competitors. Being able to contribute as part of a team. Written and verbal communication skills including good knowledge of MS PowerPoint.

Skills Preferred:
Oracle or Access database programming skills may be of benefit. Flexibility to work on many varied tasks, covering both brands and on either Gaydon or Whitley sites.

Details
Experience Required:
A background, track record and interest in engine and or vehicle FE/CO2 development - experience in developing and maintaining a large data sets and manipulating/processing data.

Experience Preferred:
Vehicle PED attribute testing and measurement.

Education Required:
An Higher National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.

Education Preferred:
Candidates from other industries may be considered depending on knowledge and experience.

Additional Information:
Work will be required at both Whitley and Gaydon sites.

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.

Proposals & Customer Liaison Manager - Comm 214 - West Midlands - 40,000 - 55,000 (SMIC-104319)

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Proposals & Customer Liaison Manager - Comm 214
West Midlands, England
40,000 - 55,000

Our client is one of the world`s leading automotive engineering consultancies.

As Proposals and Customer Liaison Manager you will have responsibility for delivering customer proposals, interfacing with all layers of customers, developing good will and good relationships and will support the Lead Engineer/Manager with customer interface at all levels. You will interface with Group Chief/Chief/Lead and all engineers and with customers to develop and deliver proposals to the right standard and according to agreed timescales. You will also be responsible for using quotation planning and estimating tools (MSP, Excel based) effectively to develop proposals and quotations, maintaining good records or workload and status of achievements vs plan. You will support senior management with metrics and reporting and also support other functions of the Commercial Office as required.

You must be degree qualified or have a similar qualification and have strong numeracy, literacy, editing and project planning skills. You must also have a minimum of five years automotive or related industry experience, good logical reasoning, communication and interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate good knowledge of automotive engineering and depth of knowledge of customer requirements and technical proposals. You will preferably be a Chartered Engineer or working towards chartered status, a good team worker but enthusiastic and self-motivating with the ability to handle pressure and to work to tight deadlines. You will need good knowledge and experience of global delivery and off-shoring practices and at least one project planning/estimating tool.

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.

SQA Engineer - Warwick - £30k - 40k per year + Benefits (PBU-104545)

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SQA Engineer
Warwick, Warwickshire, England
£30k - 40k per year + Benefits

Our client is a leading technical supplier to the automotive industry, and due to exceptional growth plans and current business requirements, they are looking to appoint a SQA Engineeras such we welcome applicant who meet the criteria below:

• You will be responsible for planning and coordinating Quality activities, SQA and New Part Introduction Programmes
• Responsible for key elements of supplier development as required throughout the manufacture/supply of parts, from areas identified as shortfalls during the supplier audits.
• Responsible for close liaison with Purchasing and Suppliers in the prevention and resolution of non-conforming product.
• Responsible for the control of the PSW process for the chosen suppliers and work with Project Management on areas relating to PPAP. This process will vary dependant on the importance of the product or service they supply.
• Responsible for establishing, maintaining and reporting on quality records both internally and externally.
• Be responsible for close liaison with Engineering, supporting them on project delivery and control in line with the existing Business Operating Procedures
• HNC or Equivalent in an Engineering discipline.
• Experience with APQP / NPI Process.
• Knowledge and experience in applying TS16949 (QS9000) tools and techniques.
• Experience with in SQA roles and activities within the automotive sectors.
• Computer literate with use of the MS Office suite of programmes.
• Knowledge of inspection instruments and techniques.
• Extensive understanding of engineering drawings and geometric tolerancing.
• Whilst not essential, certification such as Six Sigma, Auditor/Lead Auditor would be an advantage.
• Auditor experience to IS9001, TS16949 and environmental standards.

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.

Workshop Technician-CNC Programmming Background - Hertfordshire (GSI-104531)

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Workshop Technician-CNC Programmming Background
Hertfordshire, England

A specialist market leader in their field with offices in the UK and France; they design, manufacture and produce specialist medical equipment.

Much of the work they do is bespoke having worked in unison with medical professionals, however they also have "off the shelf" type products which are made to mass volumes.

The CNC Workshop Technician role comprises of working on the shopfloor with various machinery, mainly CNC to include manual lathes also. This role involves a large amount of programming so you must have proven experience in programming, setting and operating; any experience working on plastic (Delrin, Perplas or Peek) would be very useful.


You`ll be liaising with the design team advising on production issues and offering advice to them. You experience on the CNC side must be from an environment with challenging deadlines as this firm are often working to very unforgiving timelines. Some of the work with be prototype work which will allow you to have input at the design phase to maximise the product; experience of both lathes and mills would be perfect.

This is a permanent role with an immediate start; salary is dependent on experience and to be discussed at submission stage. The range of benefits include 26 days holiday and pension once probationary period is completed.

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.

Workshop Technician - Hertfordshire (GSI-104486)

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Workshop Technician
Hertfordshire, England

A specialist market leader in their field with offices in the UK and France; they design, manufacture and produce specialist medical equipment.

Much of the work they do is bespoke having worked in unison with medical professionals, however they also have "off the shelf" type products which are made to mass volumes.
The Workshop Technician role comprises of working on the shopfloor with various machinery, mainly CNC to include manual lathes also.

This varied role will include the measurement of the products (using hand tools and potentially CMM) to micron level tolerances. You`ll be liaising with the design team advising on production issues and offering advice to them.

You must be an experienced CNC machinist (either lathes or mills) and be a competent operator; you don`t need to be able to program for this role.

Any experience using verniers, micrometers or shadow graphs would be advantageous as well as having worked to very strict deadlines.
This is a permanent role with an immediate start; salary is dependent on experience and to be discussed at submission stage. The range of benefits include 26 days holiday and pension once probationary period is completed.

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 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

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.

Commercial Engineer - Leighton Buzzard - Attractive Salary+benefits (RB-104535)

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Commercial Engineer
Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, England
Attractive Salary+benefits

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.
To cost purchased and manufactured parts for customer quotations / business requirements, in an accurate and timely manner; whilst maintaining the integrity of the Engineering Databases (Agile and Teamcenter)to enable item / assembly production through JD Edwards ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system.
The suitable candidate will have a good engineering / purchasing administration background gained in a low to medium volume manufacturing environment. This will include;
Create new items / assemblies / routings / BoMs within JDE / Agile / Team Centre databases from data supplied by Design Engineering incorporating the latest knowledge of current machines, technology, set-up and run processes and timings
Maintain databases by implementing changes supported by recognized documentation control systems.
Estimate parts with appropriate challenge and feedback to internal stakeholders in a timely manner to meet end customer requirements
Work in conjunction with Sales, Customer Services, Program Management, Purchasing and Finance to support customer order / quotation requests to tight and aggressive deadlines in a dynamic cost estimating environment.
Understand Engineering Design procedures to support Product Data Management
Identify and execute continuous improvements in the commercial engineering processes.

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.

Metallurgist - South Yorkshire - £30k - 40k per year (JDW-103092)

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Metallurgist
South Yorkshire, England
£30k - 40k per year

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.

Test & Validation Engineer - Leicestershire - £23.5k - 32k per year + £23,500 to £32,000 + benefits (GCK-104532)

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Test & Validation Engineer
Leicestershire, England
£23.5k - 32k per year + £23,500 to £32,000 + benefits

My client is a leading clean power systems company. Their proprietary clean fuel and clean power technologies provide solutions to the difficult environmental and energy supply challenges being faced by governments and industry.

They are looking to appoint Test and Validation Engineer who will be responsible for the design and development of control systems for modular stacks and systems.

As a Test and Validation Engineer you will contribute to the development of world class hydrogen fuel cell systems from early concept through to product release into motive, aerospace network and off-grid power applications.
The role covers a large range of work: analysis of designs to identify areas of risk and how to assess them; creating and running project test plans; conducting tests and reporting conclusions/recommended actions; integration and commissioning of systems; contributing to project design reviews and informing relevant business areas of the status of product validation. To be successful in this role you will require the following:
Broad knowledge of mechanics, electrical and electronic engineering.
A degree in a relevant Engineering or Science subject.
Aptitude for hands-on working in piping, electronics or instrumentation.
A systematic, logical approach with great planning and problem-solving skills.
Good communication skills- especially planning, analysis and reporting.
Ability to react to a dynamic environment and respond to challenging deadlines.
Be prepared to work off-site in UK and international customer sites for short periods of time.
Conscious of health and safety requirements and good working practices.

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, Health & Safety Manager - West Midlands (SR-104530)

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Quality, Health & Safety Manager
West Midlands, England

This is a well known and respected manufacturer of precision high added value products that supplies many prestigeous Automotive OEM brands


As an established and highly profitable independent business part of a much larger group they are now looking to recruit a forward thinking and highly motivated Quality, Health and Safety professional. In this capacity you will be part of a small executive team and be expected to:


take overall responsibility for the company`s QA function,

continually develop, implement and update the quality improvement plan

be fully conversant with the requirements of TS16949 with automotive Tier 1 experience

maintain all necessary customer quality accreditations


The main responsibilities and duties of the role will be:


the management of a busy Quality and Metrology Department.


working closely with sales, engineering and supply chain functions to develop and undertake APQP procedures appropriate to customer requirements

conduct appropriate audits to TS and ISO9001

liaise with customers as required to provide support for product quality issues in the field

have demonstrable experience in leading the application of quality management systems in a high variety low volume assembly and test environment

combine determination and resolve with diplomacy and tact in order to influence peers and non-reports to achieve desired outcomes

use tactical and strategic abilities to resolve daily operational issues as well as develop a departmental strategy in support of the overall business plan

demonstrate presentations skills sufficient to lead supplier forums and reviews

keeping abreast of Health, Safety and Environmental legislative changes

reporting HSE information into the parent company

manage the requirements for HandS policy, procedures and health surveillance.
Experience and qualifications:

educated to degree level in either Engineering, Manufacturing or Quality disciplines

management experience ideally in an automotive tier 1 environment with responsibility for QSHE

previous experience with precision machined components would be beneficial, or low volume/high value batch assembly

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 - Wolverhampton (GNI-104269)

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Six Sigma Black Belt
Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England

Midlands based Manufacturer concentrating primarily on the production of transmissions for backhoe loaders, telescopic material handlers and a large portfolio of supporting equipment. Planned improvement projects have created the need for a qualified 6 Sigma Black Belt.

Primarily you will be tasked with managing a project team to ensure the successful implementation of improvement projects to enhance company performance, sales revenue growth, improved quality, increased profits, reduced costs and cycle times. You will lead the project teams to improve critical business processes and metrics measurements, including; people, quality, velocity and cost performance indicators - measuring real time results to enable fact based decision making.

Experience and Qualification
- Successful delivery of projects / tasks
- Team Leadership and communication skills
- General business knowledge
- Numerical aptitude with the ability to learn and carry out statistical analysis
- PC skills with specific knowledge of spreadsheets, presentation packages and word processing
The ability to work to specified deadlines
- Creative problem solving experience
- Prior supervisory experience is desirable
- Ideally a graduate qualification with 3-5 years work experience as black belt or significant levels of additional relevant work experience
- Certified / qualified 6 Sigma Black Belt

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 Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

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.

Test Technician - Birmingham (KYU-100599)

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Test Technician
Birmingham, West Midlands, England

Job Profile:
This position is responsible for providing support to the engineering team. It is a hands-on job that will include performance checking of samples, testing Electric Power Steering systems using mechanical and electrical test rigs and conducting follow-up evaluation work. The job demands sufficient computer literacy for logging / analysing test results, and the verification and reporting of results.
Principal Accountabilities:
To provide technical support in validating the product and it s subcomponents throughout all stages of its development.
Perform assigned tests on existing test equipment, including mechanical and electronic set-up of test samples, in line with the requirements of the Quality Manual, Customer Specifications and Test Equipment Work Instructions
Be familiar with and supportive of test documentation such as timing plans, progress records, run sheets and fault reports.
Be familiar and supportive of the Test Department quality procedures.
Be familiar with and maintain equipment stores, including rig spares, test fixtures and test equipment.
Support and familiarity with department sample handling systems, including sample identification and calibration control.
Key Skills/Personal Characteristics: -
Ideally time serviced apprentice with a background in testing high accuracy sub-assemblies.
Practical person with a flexible and willing approach
Understanding of basic electro-mechanical and test principles.
Good organisational skills
PC literate and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Familiar with working within a quality system such as ISO 17025 or 16949.
A good communicator who is comfortable at all levels and with customers
A teamplayer who is willing to travel abroad occasionally, work shifts and overtime, sometimes at short notice
Experience of hydraulic equipment and control systems is 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 Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

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

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 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

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 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)

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 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.

Project Engineer -Installation & Commissioning - Oxford - £35k - 38k per year + Car, Pension, Bonus (KYU-103331)

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Project Engineer -Installation & Commissioning
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
£35k - 38k per year + Car, Pension, Bonus

Our client is a leading prestige automotive manufacturer and is looking for a Lead Engineer.
The Project Engineer is responsible for the project planning, installation and optimisation of assembly hardware and related logistics hardware systems to agreed cost and deadline targets. This covers the feasibility, specification, supplier selection, cost, quality, ergonomics, environment and availability of the technical solutions. The Project Engineer is responsible for maintaining and optimising the facility when in operation; and supporting the planner in specification development and installation of new facilities.

Responsibilities:
*Project Manage
*Compare feasibility studies
*Create, develop and approve specifications
* Analyse and decide supplier selection
*Create Timing plans
*Create and manage costs
*Manage implementation and installation of machines and equipment
*Problem resolution
*Create documentation
8Carry out and initiate measure to prevent failure techniques
Educational requirements: For the Planner Degree/Masters with 5-10 years experience. For the Maintenance engineer a HND with 5-10 years relevant experience.
Relevant Knowledge including machine control, automation, robotics and control engineering, building services, hydraulics, pneumatics, project management, IT networks, machine operator protection and health and safety.
Advanced problem resolution techniques and good preventative maintenance techniques.
Good leadership and project planning skills are required.
Must be able to communicate with internal and external International partners and have the ability to sell concepts and communicate technical solution effectively.
Must be flexible in time and work place (inc. temporary international assignments)
Good knowledge of VPS principles.
Good office IT 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.

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.

Program Manager - Halifax - £38k - 48k per year + Benefits (PBU-104514)

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Program Manager
Halifax, West Yorkshire, England
£38k - 48k per year + Benefits

Our client is a leader in design, manufacture and support of world leading turbo chargers and associated equipment.

Due to growth plans a position of Program Manager has become available, and as such we welcome applicants who want a fresh challenge, and meet the requirements below

To manage NPI projects
Critique and recommend improvements to NPI and APQP process.
Share best practices with other programme managers and leaders.
To do this will require the leading of a cross-functional and sometimes international team with a minimum of direct management. Team will normally be made up of non-direct reports.
Emphasis is on the management of internal processes and direct linkages with Customer Program timing issues.

• Manage entire programme review process hold team accountable to the review/APQP process and ensure projects fall within scope of product plan guidelines
• Eliminate barriers to team progress within/outside team
• Head the decision making process - set pace, encourage input, deal with conflict and ambiguity
• Work with product/account team leaders, to ensure right processes are in place to meet customer needs fully and quickly
• Remove barriers to integration across functional perspectives
• Develop understanding of key customers overall NPI programmes and ensure consistency with NPI projects
• Develop meaningful measures and report progress against them

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 Engineer-Weld Engineering - Warwickshire - possible contract (RHN/241011)

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Project Engineer-Weld Engineering
possible contract
possible contract

This is a 6 month contract position reporting to the Engineering Manager.  As Project Engineer-Weld Engineering you will be responsible for co-ordinating cradle to grave engineering activity within an automotive welding environment.  You will be expected to co-ordinate internal and external resource to achieve all project objectives and to manage/report status of cost, quality and timing for assigned projects.  You must understand modern safety standards and ensure that contractors are designing new equipment in line with this and also that contractors are operating safely whilst on company premises.

Experience of writing software from base is essential and experience of Mitsubishi A&Q Series controllers is desirable (demonstration of capability via alternative PLCs (Omron, Siemens etc) is acceptable.  It is also essential you have experience of interfacing with industry standard devices (ie Robots, Safety Systems) and the ability to program robots is desirable as is a previous track record of successful major project delivery and understanding modern automotive joning techniques and interface screens.  It is also essential you are able to set direction for achieving project objectives.

You must be able to work in a fast paced, team environment with a strong commitment to resolve problems and must have a flexible approach in terms of hours of work (almost all installation/commissioning work will occur outside of normal working hours).  Standard company day shift hours apply but you must be willing to remain flexible to suit an ever changing environement and an integral requirement of this position is a willingness to work overtime when needed, sometimes at short notice, in order to support department objectives, responsibilities and workloads.

 

 

 

 

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.

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

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 Test Bed / Dyno - Electrical Design Project Engineer - Kidderminster (RGR-104513)

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Engine Test Bed / Dyno - Electrical Design Project Engineer
Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England

Here is a great opportunity for an experienced Electrical Design Project Engineer to join one of the world`s most successful privately owned powertrain engineering specialists. As the 1st choice supplier of engine test equipment to Automotive and Motorsport industries its products are in high demand ensuring a bright, rewarding and secure future. Based near to Kidderminster, this position is commutable from Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Worcester, Evesham, Malvern, Redditch, Warwick. Relocation assistance is available for candidates living outside daily commuting distance.

As an Electrical Design Project Engineer you will be responsible for the electrical design of engine test bed solutions for major car manufacturers and tier one suppliers into the Automotive industry. Key duties will include:

• Meetings with customers and suppliers to define the design requirements.
• Electrical design of the system schematic diagrams in ePLAN P8 (or similar).
• Electrical design of control panel layouts in AutoCad LT2011 (or similar).
• Production of Engineering Parts Lists.
• Production of IO Configuration Sheets.
• Production of specifications for electrical sub-contractors / control panel manufacturers.
• To deliver a quality on-time and within budget design.
  Candidate requirements:
• Degree, HND or HNC qualification.
• Good working knowledge of ePLAN P8, ideally Vrr2.
• Knowledge of AutoCad LT2011.
• Knowledge of Office 2010 with good IT skills.
• Knowledge of BS EN 60204-1.
• Experience in the integration of the new machinery directive EN ISO 13849-1.
• Knowledge of AC Vector Drive Systems.
• Experience in the design of Form 2 Motor Control Centres together with a background knowledge of integrating automation systems into facility PLC / BMS systems would be an advantage.
• Experience in working with IEE Requirements for Electrical Installations: BS 7671 : 2008 - 17th Edition would also be an advantage.

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 & Environment Manager - London (JWT-104499)

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Quality & Environment Manager
London, Greater London, England

Quality & Environment Manager required to work for a food processing company based in East London.

Description
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.

Job Requirements
The aim of the role is to initiate improvements in quality, hygiene and environmental performance at our client's sites and align with other parts of the group where appropriate. To ensure consistent compliance to all legislative requirements, using experience gained in the food industry to define and implement best practice. This role has strong links to all functional areas and the jobholder will be expected to work closely with personnel from a wide range of disciplines both within the company and other parts of the group as well as representatives of our customers and regulatory authorities.

Main Accountabilities
•Manage the QA relationship with customers, and enforcement agencies and develop consistency across sites and the group.
•Work with the operations teams to improve quality, hygiene and environmental performance.
•Implement quality and environmental management systems that deliver reductions in complaint levels and reduce our impact on the environment.
•Manage regulatory affairs to ensure 100% compliance with all food safety and environmental legislation.

Details
Skills & Knowledge
•A thorough understanding of capabilities & objectives in the areas of quality and environment.
•An ability to adapt strategies to satisfy the needs of different cultures and operations.
•Detailed knowledge of food industry best practice and the ability to communicate this to a wide audience.
•Deep knowledge of quality & environmental management systems, and their implementation.
•Commitment to achieving the highest possible quality, environmental and hygiene standards by encouraging the involvement of all employees.
•Excellent communication skills with all stakeholders and audiences, and an strong ability to represent business interests to 3rd parties.
•Proactive and motivated by change.
•Ability to manage financial costs within agreed budgets.

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 - Farnham (RB-104497)

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Quality Manager
Farnham, Surrey, England

Our client has been one of the United Kingdom s leading plastic coating specialist trade applicators for more than fifty years. They apply a wide variety of Thermoplastic and Thermoset Polymers, PTFE dispersions and EP Paint. Experienced in high performance coatings and supported by leading technical edge research and development resources. They are currently seeking a Quality Manager committed to maintaining total quality control.
An experienced Quality Manager to lead this exciting company in its continued expansion. Looking at CIP and new product introduction in ever expanding markets.
Quality Manager with experience of working in the Automotive or Process/Oil/Gas/Water markets. Knowledge of APQP, CIP, Six Sigma and Audit.

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 Engineer or Development Engineers - Birmingham (JPR-104457)

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Project Engineer or Development Engineers
Birmingham, West Midlands, England

An opportunity has arisen for a number of Project Engineers with this major Aerospace company manufacturing complex engineered products. These roles could also be called Development Engineer. They are commutable of Coventry , Birmingham, Redditch and Warwick.
You will carry our development and project engineering duties working in a multi-disciplined engineering team. This will involve production of qualification and test reports and plans and interface with external suppliers and customers.
You will have at least an HNC, preferably a degree, and have relevant development, test or projects experience in a precision mechanical or fluids engineering field. Experience from aerospace , automotive or other sectors will be considered. You will be an EU citizen as some defence work may be involved.

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.

Stress Engineer - West Midlands (JPR-103052)

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Stress Engineer
West Midlands, England

Our client is a world leader in the design and manufacture of complex mechanical systems for aerospace applications. 2 new opportunities exist for permanent Stress Engineers to be based in the West Midlands. These roles are commutable of Birmingham, Telford, Birmingham and Stafford.
You will carry out hand calculations and also FE analysis of precision mechanical components such as shafts, gears and bearings. You will contribute to the compilation of test schedules.
You will have FE and hand calculations experience, preferably but not essentially in aerospace. It is desirable but not essential that you have Ansys, Mathcad, Solidworks or NX. A knowledge of aerospace materials and their static and fatigue properties is desirable. You will be degree qualified and be fully entitled to work in the UK.

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Powertrain Diagnostics Engineer - Nottingham - £35k - 40k per year + Competitive market salary, pension, private health cover, income protection (RGR-104389)

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Powertrain Diagnostics Engineer
Nottingham, Highland, Scotland
£35k - 40k per year + Competitive market salary, pension, private health cover, income protection

A world class Powertrain Development Centre has been established and continues to be developed in a very attractive location in the East Midlands. Dedicated to powertrain design and development for the next generation of vehicles, the UK RandD centre is a vital part of the Company`s future strategy to become the world`s leading automotive company. It is now seeking an experienced Diagnostics Engineer.
Main activities and tasks of the job:

• Be the technical lead for Diagnostic systems on specific projects.
• Define technical requirements for Diagnostics systems on supported projects.
• Play a key role in the development of company Powertrain Diagnostics strategy.
• This is a UK based role with occasional overseas travel to vehicle manufacturing sites and suppliers.
  Candidate qualifications and experience:
• Degree or similar qualification.
• Minimum of 4 years Automotive industry experience.
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills.
• Able to demonstrate a depth of knowledge in automotive diagnostics.
• Ideally working towards Chartered Engineer status.
• Delivery focused with the drive to strive for improvements and high customer service.
• Evidence of achieving results through effective time management.
• Able to overcome cultural barriers.

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 Engineer/PMST Leader for Glasshouse and Lids - Gaydon - £25.60 - 25.60 per hour (KDN-104405)

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Project Engineer/PMST Leader for Glasshouse and Lids
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£25.60 - 25.60 per hour

A Project Engineer / PMST Leader is required to work on contract for our large automotive client based in Gaydon, Warwickshire.

Description
Position Description:
Project Engineer / PMST Leader for Glasshouse and Lids for forward model programmes.

Job Requirements
Skills Required:
Proven Project management capability demonstrated by recent delivery on time & budget. Engineering knowledge of Glasshouse and Lids systems component design, function, performance, production & manufacturing requirements. Knowledge of Electrical Systems. Excellent communications skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate at all levels. PC Literacy: Microsoft Project, Power Point, Excel, Word etc. Significant experience in use of engineering tools- FMEA, Six Sigma, problem resolution etc.

Skills Preferred:
CAD literacy, ability to manipulate and interrogate CAD data and use associated visualisation tools. Ability to generate CAD data in Catia v5 would be an advantage. 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 of project management delivery ideally within the automotive sector.

Education Required:
Ideally degree educated

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

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