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Wednesday, 4 January 2012

Mechanical Engineer - London - Open for discussion (JWT-104186)

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Mechanical Engineer
London, Greater London, England
Open for discussion

A Mechanical Engineer is 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 offer technical solutions, consultancy services and speciality sugar related products throughout the world.

Job Requirements
Requirements:
Experience of original design of mechanical equipment and machines which include as part of their construction items:
•Rings
•Rotating Seals
•Bearings (various types)
•Geared and Chain drives
•Circlips

Used to working with limits and fits for various mechanical applications as above.

Knowledge of Strength of Materials and be able to calculate criteria such as component loadings, deflections under load, shaft stressing, moment arms etc.

Good knowledge of machine shop practice, the limitations of various machine shop processes with the ability to communicate ideas and requirements to artisan machine shop personnel.

Sound engineering base of knowledge, with ability to ‘think on your feet’ of a solution where the facilities found in the UK may not be available.

Details
Can work on their own both in the UK and around the world, competent and confident to work with suppliers and customers at all levels.

Willing to travel, sometimes at very short notice.

Sound understanding of materials and material selection with the limits of use.

Working knowledge of PD5500

Working knowledge of BSEN 9001

Able to use 2D and 3D design package of some variety.

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 Manager - London - Negotiable (JWT-104216)

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Project Manager
London, Greater London, England
Negotiable

A Project Manager is 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 offer technical solutions, consultancy services and speciality sugar related products throughout the world.

Job Requirements
Purpose of Job
Plan and manage a range of projects from feasibility to hand over, meeting project objectives for cost, schedule, quality and safety. Includes assignments to overseas clients to engineer, project manage and commission processes.

Main Accountabilities
Safety: Ensure safe design and operation of our client's projects by employing suitable systems such as HAZOP, standards and procedures.
Plan and manage a range of projects from feasibility to hand over, meeting project objectives for safety, cost, schedule and quality.
Manage project scope change, risk and variations as necessary.
Manage and carry out visits to clients’ premises to conduct technical discussions, plant surveys, and process commissioning.
Enhance relationships with clients and keep regular contact.
Manage a multi-disciplinary project team of engineers and support staff.
Plan and estimate costs for resource and equipment.
Assess suitability of technical content of proposals.
Manage and help prepare specifications to determine equipment capacities and sizes.
Manage and help prepare design documents and operating manuals.

Details
Skills & Knowledge
Educated to degree or equivalent in relevant discipline and have project engineering experience and previous management engineering functions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Highly skilled in planning and executing multiple activities.
Proven management skills involving medium to large teams.
Highly developed Health and Safety, planning and organisational skills.
Good knowledge of Engineering Project disciplines (e.g. HAZOP techniques).
Financial / Commercial awareness.

Principal Design Engineer - Rugby - £40 - 47k per year + Pen + Bonus (PBU-104973)

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Principal Design Engineer
Rugby, Warwickshire, England
£40 - 47k per year + Pen + Bonus

Based at our clients major manufacturing facility and the lead plant for worldwide sales of high horsepower engines, supplying international markets in the electricity generating, mining, marine and locomotive sectors.

Due to growth plans they are now looking for a Principal Design Engineerr and as such we welcome applications who meet the criteria below:

In this role you are responsible to provide design leadership for Warranty Reduction, Product Tailoring, Product Introduction/Improvement and Cost Reduction

Responsible for Layout and Design of new systems and components using Pro/Engineer CAD Software through to detail drawings to meet to Cummins` Practices and Procedures and to appropriate design standards within the Product Definition and Data Management environment.
Supporting Engineering Standard Work practices, Drawing Reviews, Classification of Characteristics, Testing, Production support, Field Test Support and Warranty Reduction.
Planning and leading projects, design responsibility on cross-functional teams (including Development, Analysis, Quality, Manufacturing, Purchase, Procurement etc.) responsible for design of engine sub-systems and components.
Leading Design Reviews, FMEAs, analysis of systems, supplier discussions, project planning, preparation of reports, presentation of work and leading of meetings using teleconference and web based conferencing facilities internally and externally.
Background Experience

Pro/Engineer CAD software expertise
Extensive knowledge and experience of compression and spark ignition engines, engine system and component level design
Ability to create design concepts from first principles / clean sheet, through to detail drawings with supporting documentation
Extensive machining / manufacturing process knowledge
Design Analysis, Load/stress calculation
Leadership of others and collaborative working within cross-functional teams to meet targets and deadlines
Technical responsibility and direction for engine or sub-system architecture

Business Development Manager - Aberdeen - £35 - 42 per year + Pen + Bonus (PBU-104969)

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Business Development Manager
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, Scotland
£35 - 42 per year + Pen + Bonus

Based at one of our clients distrubition and service centres we are looking to recruit a Business Development Manager and as such we welcome applications who meet the criteria below:

Reporting to the Sales and Marketing (UK and Eire) General Manager. Required to Identify and develop new sustainable business opportunities and develop new and existing aftermarket revenue and profitability through the management of customer relationships in the Onshore and Offshore Oil and Gas industry and its support infrastructure.

Participate in the business planning forecast process.
Meet / exceed Sales and Profit targets
Assist with the development and lead the implementation of initiatives to meet the busijness object
Provide monthly sales forecasts, activity reporting and market input.
Maximise sales revenue and profitability of our Aftermarket Parts, Service and Equipment offerings to ensure targets are met on a monthly basis.
Deliver customer satisfaction through effective running of accounts, communication and developing first class customer relationships.
Review existing customer base and seek new business for allocated region and proactively seek opportunities to develop business including introducing Customer Support Plans.
In conjunction with Service Centre Managers, develop account plans to ensure profitable business growth and deliver customer satisfaction including the delivery of planned service profitability and operational efficiency.
Plan and manage customer visits to maximize efficiency and results.
Introduce and co-ordinate promotional activities within given territory as required.
Direct sales experience including the management and development of long-term, repeat-spend customer relationships.
General business acumen and people management experience
Strong computer skills including the use of standard office software
Higher education in engineering discipline
Diesel engine technical background
Proven track record in sales and can demonstrate above average sales performance, commercial awareness and negotiation skills preferably within an engineering based industry.
Communication / People skills.
Working knowledge of diesel engines and their application into the relevant market place.
Formal sales training relating to account management
Full driving license

Senior Lab Engineer - Rugby - £30 - 43k per year + Bonus + Pen (PBU-104968)

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Senior Lab Engineer
Rugby, Warwickshire, England
£30 - 43k per year + Bonus + Pen

Based at our clients major manufacturing facility and the lead plant for worldwide sales of high horsepower engines, supplying international markets in the electricity generating, mining, marine and locomotive sectors.

Due to growth plans they are now looking for a Senior Lab Operations Engineer and as such we welcome applications who meet the criteria below:

In this role you are responsible for driving major test cell technology projects in the Lab Operations environment and provide effective support to minimise test cell downtime. Some level of instrumentation and controls support would also be part of the role

Support new projects and schemes in the test environment
Provide instrumentation and Controls support when required
Manage and drive implementation of related technology projects in the test cell environment
Manage new projects in the lab environment to improve capability, data quality and utilisation
Develop improved test cell processes and methods that improve data quality
Network with performance and mechanical development engineering to provide and receive feedback to advance the development cycle
Write and implement capable processes for the emissions and test cell environments to capture good working practice
Train others in the use of key test processes
Drive troubleshooting strategy through the appropriate use of analysis tools Require highly technical background in engine test facility environment
Experience in managing major test facility projects from concept to implementation
Well developed experience in implementing measurement instrumentation

Background experience:

Experience in working in a test cell environment essential
Controls experience an advantage
Experience working with emissions measurement equipment an advantage
Knowledge of emissions regulations an advantage
Experience in engine troubleshooting and data quality management
Previous experience in working with a test cell data acquisition system an advantage

Quality Systems Auditor (TS16949) - Chichester - £45k per year + Competitive market rate (KYU-104940)

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Quality Systems Auditor (TS16949)
Chichester, West Sussex, England
£45k per year + Competitive market rate

We are recruitng an excting role for a leading pretigious Automotive company based in Chichester.

As Process auditor you will complete an in depth risk analysis of all online assembly processes and provide training on quality and auditing tools and techniques.
Risk Analysis - conduct and record project team list of points for consideration or risk minimisation or removal
Establish consequence of failure and record
Proposed actions for risk removal
Experience:
Experienced auditor qualified to TS16949-2002
Extensive knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes
Knowledge of process FMEA
Able to teach quality tools and SPC
Good communication and presentation skills
Competent PC skills
Qualified to audit to ISO TS16949:2009

Tuesday, 3 January 2012

Quality Engineer - Scunthorpe - £27k - 30k per year (JDW-104223)

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Quality Engineer
Scunthorpe, England
£27k - 30k per year

A major supplier of automotive interior and exterior systems and components, requires an experienced Quality Engineer to join their expanding team due to a sustained growth in orders

Main Duties

-Quality engineer will be liaising with customers to ensure that their quality related needs are being met.
-To ensure that parts are approved through the official customer process, such as PPAP
-Ensure that approval documentation is stored and maintained and to work alongside the site to capture problems in house,
-To identify areas for improvement and to assist in lowering the sites Internal and External PPM s.
-Develop and update standard operating procedures in line with customer requirements for products
Ensure that any problems internal or external are tracked, recorded and communicated accurately
- Test, measure and analyse parts, samples and materials when required to do so.
-Assist the company and department in achieving and monitoring accreditation status.
-To undertake audits to validate internal and external processes.

Skills and Experience

- Candidates will be certified to HND level in engineering or manufacturing related discipline with previous experience of working within a high volume, automotive manufacturing environment,
- Should have the ability to work as an individual or as part of a team.
- Fully conversant with Quality systems including ISO9000 and TS16949
- Excellent organisational and communicational skills

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 industry preferred
-Candidates should have experience of putting together bills of materials

Project Manager - Sheffield - £30k - 35k per year (JDW-103288)

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Project Manager
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England
£30k - 35k per year

A leading mechanical handling systems company require an experienced Project Manager due to continued growth, the company has grown to become a leading designer and manufacturer of industrial lifting equipment systems and technology to a variety of industry sectors.

Main Duties

Candidates must have working knowledge of the lifting equipment industry in a similar role.

-Will be managing high value capital projects to time and cost, responsible for the management from award through to completion of all technical aspects of a project, ensuring the business requirements are fully understood and incorporated to an agreed brief
-Responsible for customer liaison from the beginning of project at the bidding stage through to completion of the project.
-Regular site visits to ensure project running to time and budget
-Should have background including fabrication work, structural, site installation work and machined components
Candidates should have previous experience working with a vareity of lifting equipment within a manufacturing environment

Experience required

Qualified ideally to at least HNC in mechanical engineering or with a recognised project management qualification.
Candidates must be self-motivated, enthusiastic whilst working to your own initiative.
You must also be IT literate using programmes such as Microsoft Excel, Access, Word and AutoCAD
-Candidates should be fully conversant with 3D design work, ideally using Solidworks

Project Development Engineer - Oxfordshire (PBA-104962)

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Project Development Engineer
Oxfordshire, England

Williams Hybrid Power are developing electric flywheel energy storage technology for mobile, hybrid and electric vehicle applications and are now looking for a full time Project Development Engineer to become an integral member of the team and be tasked with design and development of efficient and robust motors, motor drives, and control systems for customer programs.

The Project Development Engineer will be required to lead multiple customer-focused projects taking responsibility for ensuring validation of interface of energy storage device with customer systems.

Coordinating with design and engaging in development and ultimately ensuring that projects are delivered successfully.

Working closely with the Project Manager you will be actively engaged in engineering development work including the design of experiments to ensure the product is functioning to customer requirements.

The role may require travel to customer sites to ensure correct implementation of product to customer`s satisfaction.

As the Project Development Engineer you will possess an engineering degree (Electrical/Mechatronics) and have proven experience of engineering project delivery ideally within a high technology, engineering focused company.

Knowledge of Motor Drives and power electronics is advantageous.

Design of controls/supervisory systems such as MATLAB/Simulink and/or LabVIEW is desirable as is C++ computer programming capability.

Electronics Engineer - Oxfordshire (PBA-104961)

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Electronics Engineer
Oxfordshire, England

Williams Hybrid Power are developing electric flywheel energy storage technology for mobile, hybrid and electric vehicle applications and are now looking for a full time Electrical Engineers and Electronics Engineer to become an integral member of the team and be tasked with design and development of efficient and robust motors, motor drives, and control systems for customer programs.

As the Electronics Engineer and the Electrical Engineer the main functions include:

System and component definition based on customer requirements.

Simulation and analysis of new and existing designs

Design and release of new systems and components

Work with suppliers, inspection and build to deliver prototype parts for test and development.

Work with test and development to formulate validation plans and feed the results back into component FMEAs.

Resolve component concerns

The ideal candidate will be degree qualified in electrical/electronics/mechatronics engineering or equivalent.
In addition the following would ideally be amongst the candidates skills:

Matlab/Simulink and Labview experience

Simulation using Saber an advantage

C++ programming an advantage.

The following experience is desirable:

Design for a volume production OEM; Design of motor drives and power electronics for mobile applications

Motor design in the 100kW range for mobile applications

Knowledge of relevant production processes, materials and manufacturing techniques

Knowledge of relevant design standards, quality systems and tools such as DFA, DFM and Design for low cost production.

The candidate should be self-motivated, capable of working autonomously as well as working as part of a team and adaptable to the constantly changing priorities.

Assembly Manufacturing Engineer - Southampton (LHI-103096)

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Assembly Manufacturing Engineer
Southampton, Hampshire, England

**PLEASE NOTE: Successful applicants are required to apply and personally fund an online Disclosure Scotland Basic check and should successfully complete a baseline security clearance process prior to commencing the contract.

Our client designs and manufactures aerostructures for both the civil and military aerospace markets.

We are seeking to appoint 2x Assembly Manufacturing Engineers on a 6-month contract, based near to Southampton.
As Assembly Manufacturing Engineer, you will:
* Create, modify or improve engineering processes and create/modify Bill Of Material (BoM) as required.
* Create assembly manufacturing plans defining the method of manufacture.
* Analyse manufacturing processes using Lean manufacturing techniques and implement process improvements.
* Identify and justify new technologies as appropriate
* Support design for manufacture activities on New Product Introduction (NPI) programmes
* Assist with creating Process Qualification documents for new and existing customers.
* Investigate and resolve assembly shop queries.
* Embody customer modifications to existing processes.
* Perform COSHH assessments on new material introduction.
* Perform Risk Assessments within the manufacturing environment.
It is essential for applicants to have the following experience:
* Experience in using Catia to view models (not create)
* Experience in Assembly Manufacture and Engineering
* Capable of creating detailed Manufacturing Plans
* Experience of Lean Manufacture
* Knowledge of tooling Working with Tool Design and the Shop Fitters to develop and design a new lean and ergonomic set of assembly jigs.

In addition, you should be capable of implementing sound engineering solutions and have a good understanding and evidence of Continuous Improvement and Lean manufacturing implementation.

Self-motivated and prepared to go the extra mile when required.

Prepared to travel abroad and within the UK to meet with customers and/or suppliers.

Maintenance Technician - 2599 - Stafford (LHI-99406)

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Maintenance Technician - 2599
Stafford, Staffordshire, England

Our client requires 6x Maintenance Technician`s on an ongoing contract based in Stafford.
As Maintenance Technician, you are responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of machining centres, assembly lines, test cells and paint systems.

You will be Mechanical or Electrical apprentice trained preferably educated to HNC or HND. If you have post qualification experience in CNC machine manufacturing environment, or Servicing with knowledge of Heidenheim or Seimans S7 PLC fault finding an advantage.
Applicants must possess good team working aptitude, being willing to be totally flexible within the business environment and demonstrate strong proactive behaviour.
* Good maths and technical writing skills would be an advantage.
* Strong people and team working skills are essential, as is the willingness to learn.
* Must possess the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with the technical staff, customers and suppliers.
* This position requires the incumbent to be NVQ level three or apprenticed trained (or can demonstrate the ability to be trained to the required level).
* Green belt trained.
* Is able to operate and communicate using 8D / 6 Sigma methodology.

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

Technical Support Engineer - Derbyshire - £25k - 30k per year + Car, Pension (JDW-103594)

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Technical Support Engineer
Derbyshire, England
£25k - 30k per year + Car, Pension

My client part of a global group of companies, who are a market leading manufacturing company require an experience Technical Support Engineer to join the established team
The Technical Support Engineer will be responsible for the servicing; commissioning and calibration of the companies products, along with offsite technical support to customers

Main Duties
-Supporting the companies service contracts as required
-Commissioning and calibration of equipment on site at customer sites
-Develop existing customers and increase sales by developing relationships with customers and distributors
-Helping and supporting customers on site and from distance
-Will be providing technical support to both external customers and internal operations.
-Support the design and implementation of improved processes and policy
-Assisting with training for customers on new products

-Use of company vehicle
Key skills
-Candidates ideally educated to HND level in Electronics.
-The role includes both UK wide and international travel
-Training given but candidates should have a strong understanding of the companies product portfolio
-Must have strong IT skills and previous experience of Programming would be preferred

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

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Process 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
-Design and prepare production routes
-Enquiry and contract review to determine manufacturing processes and capabilities
-Work with production team to maximise efficiencies within the manufacturing process
-Prepare methods of manufacture
-Customer liaison to resolve any issues
-Investigation of non-conformancies
-Assist cusotmers with external audits of the company

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

Battery Technology Engineer - - Coventry (RGR-104649)

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Battery Technology Engineer -
Coventry, West Midlands, England

Based on a very attractive University campus, this Centre of Excellence is building on its growing reputation for Electric Vehicle (EV) 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 has created an opportunity for a Battery Technology Test Engineer to join the team. This role based in Coventry commutable from Birmingham, Warwick, Leicester, Gaydon, Milton Keynes, Leamington, Northampton.

A new battery development laboratory is being established at the Technical Centre. Part of the job will be to support bench work and conducting data analysis on the results of ageing, degradation, performance and thermal testing. Write reports detailing conclusions and recommendations. Another aspect of the role will be to assist in the development of a battery technology road map, contributing from a early stage offering the opportunity to influence the future direct of this technology. The job also offers the opportunity to work on collaborative projects with other enterprise, academic or research institutions, so any experience of making applications for grant aid from Government would be a particular advantage. This is a primarily Coventry based job with occasional overseas travel.

Candidates will need to have a first degree in Chemistry, Physics, Physical Sciences. A MSc or PhD would be preferred. One to 2 years industry experience would be ideal but recent graduates will also be considered. Must have some exposure to test or experimentation in Li-ion batteries or similar electro-chemical field with a good background in data analysis, development of theories and application of test data in new programmes.

Mechanical Design Engineer - Dundee (RGR-104775)

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Mechanical Design Engineer
Dundee, Dundee City, Scotland

Europe`s largest independent supplier of lithium-ion battery systems, delivering individual solutions for electric and hybrid vehicles. Demand from UK and Mainland European car manufacturers continues to grow and this has created an opportunity for an experienced and talented Design Engineer to join the team based in Dundee.

This role will appeal to a creative and inventive Design Engineer who is looking for a technical challenge. Working with Electronics, Electrical and Systems Engineers, the task will be to design complex battery and associated control systems, packaging them in a variety of vehicles ranging from passenger cars to high performance sports cars. Each design is bespoke, bringing with it different challenges and you may find yourself working on several projects at differing stages of development.

Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate an excellent background in electrical module design and have good knowledge of sheet metal and plastic injection mouldings design and have experience in new product development. This may have been gained the Automotive, Aerospace, Defence, Subsea or general electronics industries utilising ProEngineer CAD, with experience of Windchill PDMLink 9.1 being an advantage. It would also be useful for candidates to have Finite Element Analysis skills with an understanding of structural analysis. A Degree or similar qualification would be useful but relevant experience is most important.

Lead Systems Engineer Hybrid & Electric Vehicles - Coventry (RGR-104726)

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Lead Systems Engineer Hybrid & Electric Vehicles
Coventry, West Midlands, England

Here is a great chance for an ambitious Systems Engineer to join Europe s largest independent supplier of lithium-ion battery systems. The development of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles has created a tremendous demand for its products and expertise from UK and mainland Europe Car manufacturers. Based in Coventry, commutable from Birmingham, Leicester, Milton Keynes, Leamington Spa.

This role will appeal to an Engineer who is hands-on, practical and with a proven background within Systems Engineering with experience in requirements capture in the delivery of hybrid vehicle systems or electromagnetic products for automotive customers. The main tasks will include the delivery of lithium-ion battery technologies into electric and hybrid vehicles for OEMs.

The role has responsibility for the commissioning of complex electrical systems. Developing commissioning test documents and ensuring vehicles and rigs are delivered according to project timing. Support with fault finding electrical issues on fleet vehicles. Liaising with OEM customer Hybrid Controls Team to determine systems requirements. Producing systems architecture and functional specifications. Identifying performance targets. Liaising with OEM Electrical Distribution Systems Team in developing harness requirements. Liaising with OEM Hybrid Controls Team to determine controls interfaces and developing signal database files to support. Some travel in the UK and Mainland Europe will be necessary.

In terms of the person specification, personality attributes are very important. Clear thinking, inclusive and cohesive work style. Creative problem solver, customer focused and forward thinking. Technically, must have knowledge of engineering tools and systems engineering methodology. Capable of reading and administering CAN database files (Vector DBC format). Degree qualified with experience in vehicle integration with a knowledge of diagnostics standards and Software Down Load concept. Experience in developing electrical test plans to support commissioning of prototype vehicles and rigs, experience in fault finding electrical issues in an automotive environment.

Advanced Engineering - Senior Engineer - West Midlands - £20k - 35k per year + Dependent upon experience and qualifications (RGR-104756)

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Advanced Engineering - Senior Engineer
West Midlands, England
£20k - 35k per year + Dependent upon experience and qualifications

Based on a very attractive University campus, this Centre of Excellence is building on its growing reputation for Electric Vehicle (EV) 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 an Engineer to join its Advanced Engineering Group, probably taking on more responsibility at an early stage in their career. Based in Coventry, this location is commutable from Birmingham, Leicester, Leamington, Milton Keynes, Northampton.

In this role you will have the opportunity to work as a design / development Engineer on cutting edge hybrid and EV technologies including fuel cells and regenerative braking. You will develop technologies to the point of implementation readiness and then support commercial introduction. This will involve design studies, supporting test work, data acquisition and analysis. Good project planning and management skills will be needed together with the ability to research and understand any legislative issues. You will also be working with tier 1 suppliers for part supply and test services.

The role will be attractive to hands-on, practical Engineers, early in their career who are seeking more responsibility and technical challenge. Ideally Masters Degree qualified, candidates with a minimum of a 2.1 Honours Degree will also be considered. A background in Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, Electrical / Electronics or Physics will be most suited to this role. Proficiency in a CAD package such as Catia will be necessary. Candidates must be bright, energetic, enthusiastic, quick learners and keen to take on new challenges. Must be able to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Driveline NVH Engineer - Acoustics - Crewe (RGR-104476)

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Driveline NVH Engineer - Acoustics
Crewe, Cheshire, England

This is a great opportunity to work for a major manufacturer of prestigious vehicles committed to engineering excellence with strong investment backing from a major global automotive group. We are looking to recruit an NVH specialist from an automotive background with a thorough understanding of parts design, to influence and support our future cars and the product development process. Demonstrating real passion and enthusiasm for NVH and our cars, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading and delivering their area of specialism. Graduates with a relevant final year NVH / Acoustics project and 1 to 2 years industry experience will also be considered.

Responsible for Driveline NVH attribute development to deliver project whole vehicle acoustic attribute performance (Transmission, driveshafts, axles and their mountings)
Provide NVH knowledge and direction in the design and development of component, system and whole vehicle acoustic specifications to ensure achievement of product acoustic targets
Provide objective measurement/analysis and subjective assessment of whole vehicle performance
Provide technical leadership in acoustic concern investigation and resolution
Generation and implementation of development plans to deliver project requirements
Definition of whole vehicle acoustic attribute performance targets derived from subjective assessment and objective measurement
Concept guidance at design and package reviews
Defining, planning, organising, monitoring and managing own work to meet project objectives for approval by Senior Engineer / Functional Manager
Leadership and management of acoustic testing (internal and external) to deliver project and technical development requirements
Measurement and analysis of noise and vibration data to identify root cause
Candidate requirements
A Degree or equivalent qualification, in a relevant engineering or science discipline is preferred
Equivalent industry experience will be considered
Previous Automotive experience is highly preferred.
Previous experience in noise and vibration test, measurement and analysis techniques especially in driveline area.
Graduates with a relevant final year project and work experience.
German language capability would be advantageous to support test requirements at German proving grounds

Transmissions Design Chief Engineer - Nottingham (RGR-104597)

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Transmissions Design Chief Engineer
Nottingham or Warwick

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. This role can be based at either Nottingham or Warwick. Commutable from Birmingham, Coventry, Leamington, Milton Keynes, Oxford,

A recent promotion has resulted in an opportunity for an ambitious Transmission Design Principal Engineer to take the next step up in his / her career. This job will also appeal to a current Chief Engineer seeking a new challenge. The main activities of the job will be:

Lead and manage the design team
Manage and review general transmission layout design and DMU testing
Design and analysis of components
Conduct evaluation on existing designs
Provide technical support and advice on Transmission design projects
Supplier management and assessment
Lead DFMEA
Apply new Transmission and component technologies, techniques and advanced materials
Provide in-house training and mentoring to less experienced engineers
Responsible for team building and career development
Recruitment and appraising of staff
Problem resolution of 4WD, AT Hydraulic systems and AT control strategy development and calibration related issues
Candidate core requirements:
Degree or similar qualification and a minimum of 10 years Transmission design experience
Team leadership experience, good communicator and excellent interpersonal skills
Detailed knowledge of Transmission design, development, validation and test processes.
Ability to motivate, influence and lead teams of engineers
Experience of Transmission specific design / analysis software packages

Electric Vehicles Senior Systems Integration Engineer - Coventry - £40k - 50k per year + Excellent salary and benefits (RGR-104629)

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Electric Vehicles Senior Systems Integration Engineer
Coventry, West Midlands, England
£40k - 50k per year + Excellent salary and benefits

Derivation of vehicle system diagnostics strategies to implement the requirements from the system safety case as well as requirements from service and manufacturing.
Validation of vehicle and systems diagnostic functions.
Perform in-vehicle testing with respect to fault insertion and practical pin FMEA.
Interface with manufacturing for electrical build support issues. HV, LV and CAN.
Based in Coventry there will also be the opportunity to travel overseas to the parent company location on an occasional basis not exceeding 10% of working time.
Candidate requirements.
Degree or similar qualification and a minimum of 5 years Automotive industry experience.
Have an understanding and appreciation of vehicle networking, particularly CAN. Including CANAlyzer, CANoe, INCA and other standard tools.
Extensive experience of the development and validation of automotive ECU`s, Hybrid or EV experience would be an advantage.
Knowledge and experience in developing electric motors and their controllers.
Able to generate, manage and execute component delivery plans and be responsible for all aspects of documentation delivery.

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

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.

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

Principal Vehicle Exteriors Designer - West Midlands (RGR-104696)

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Principal Vehicle Exteriors Designer
West Midlands, England

A long established Indian passenger car and commercial vehicle manufacturer with ambitious plans to increase its penetration into European and ROW markets. Now embarked on the design of new vehicles at its Coventry Design Studio and offering an opportunity for an energetic and talented Principal Design Engineer to join the team for an initial 12 month contract.

In this role you will be working on new vehicle Exterior concept designs leading a small team of designers. Utilising ICEM, ALIAS, RHINOS or similar you will also need to have excellent 2D digital presentation skills. Highly creative and with a good eye for detail you will be guiding physical and 3D teams in the development of your projects, developing the Exteriors of the future. You will be presenting future design concepts to Senior Management using state of the art presentation techniques. You`ll be guiding the digital modelling team in the development of your design project in Clay and Hard models and working with the CAD based surface development team in the refinement of design themes. Leading show car development including model build and assembly you will be working cross functionally with Engineering and Programme Control groups to ensure approved design themes are maintained throughout the engineering development phases. There will also be the requirement to travel extensively to India and other overseas destinations.

Candidates will need to be Degree qualified in product, industrial or automotive design and have a proven track record, having worked for at least 5 years in Design Studio environments. Must be bright, enthusiastic, creative, self motivated with the ability to overcome cultural barriers and inspire a team.

Principal Product Engineer BIW Closures - West Midlands (KYU-100895)

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Principal Product Engineer BIW Closures
West Midlands, England

Our client is one of the world`s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. Established for more than 60 years its product line-up has, more recently, moved into the design and manufacture of passenger cars, including electric vehicles.
*Lead the development of B/W closures of a new vehicle variant from clay model feasibility to concept release. Including concept layout for bonnet, side doors and tailgate, material selection, packaging and exterior surface development, DFMEA, DVP.
*Manage cross functional design reviews to solve critical project issues
*Generate internal project timing and resource plans
*Interface with customer
*Degree qualified or similar qualification minimum
*Strong numeracy and literacy skills
*Manage team of engineers
*Minimum of 10 years automotive experience essential
*Understand roles and needs of different client groups
*Ensure procedures and quality standards are clearly communicated and implemented
*Capable of defining, developing and managing a project autonomously
*Like to be chartered engineer

Catia V5 Design Engineer (BIW Closures CAD) - Coventry - £25 - 29 per hour + Contract Rates apply (KYU-101022)

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Catia V5 Design Engineer (BIW Closures CAD)
Coventry, West Midlands, England
£25 - 29 per hour + Contract Rates apply

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

We are recruiting for a Principal Engineer (BIW Closures CAD) on a 6-month contract based in Coventry with some travel to Europe and possibly India.
As Principal Engineer (BIW Closures CAD) you will:
* Be responsible for feasibility and detail layout design (3D modelling) engineering of Closures BIW components.
* Maintain master section book
* Develop concepts to solve issues prior to engineering release.
* Perform DMU checks using Catia.
* Carry out all design work on Catia V5, release 19.
Applicants must be:
* Degree qualified or have a similar qualification.
* Strong numeracy and literacy skills
* Have experience of the automotive industry.
* Capable of leading a project element with support from more senior staff when necessary.
* Effective team member, contributing to improvements and high customer services.
* Demonstrate depth of knowledge in a relevant technical speciality.
* Chartered or working toward chartered status.

Catia V5 Design Engineer (Upper Structures CAD) - Coventry (KYU-101023)

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Catia V5 Design Engineer (Upper Structures CAD)
Coventry, West Midlands, England

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

We are recruiting for a Principal Engineer (Upper Structures CAD) on a 6-month contract based in Coventry with some travel to Europe and possibly India.
As Principal Engineer (Upper Structurs CAD), you will:
* Be responsible for feasibility and details layout design (3D Modelling) engineering of Body components.
* Maintain master section book
* Develop concepts to solve issues proir to engineering release.
* Perform DMU checks using Catia
* Carry out all design work on Catia V5, release 19.
Applicants must be:
* Degree qualified or have a similar qualification.
* Strong numeracy and literacy skills
* Have experience of the automotive industry.
* Capable of leading a project element with support from more senior staff when necessary.
* Effective team member, contributing to improvements and high customer services.
* Demonstrate depth of knowledge in a relevant technical speciality.
* Chartered or working toward chartered status.

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).

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

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

Software Engineer (Steering Systems ) - Cirencester - £0 per hour + Market Rate (KYU-102936)

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Software Engineer (Steering Systems )
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England
£0 per hour + Market Rate

Our client is a major supplier of advanced electronic controls, wiring and body electrical systems to the automotive industry. We are seeking to appoint a Software Engineer (Steering Systems) on a 6-month contract based in Cirencester.
As Software Engineer (Steering Systems), 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 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-off
Applicants are required to have the following experience:
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 hardware

Weld Integrity Technician - Coventry - £20k - 23k per year (SMA-102333)

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Weld Integrity Technician
Coventry, West Midlands, England
£20k - 23k per year

Our client is a leading automotive component manufacturer of BIW components and sunroof assemblies. As Weld Integrity Technician you must have experience in weld integrity in the automotive industry and in robot teaching / know how together with a minimum of 2 years experience working in the BIW quality environment and proven continuous process improvement/problem solving skills.
This is a shift based role to support production. Liaising directly with production associates, early and late shifts will entail general support, troubleshooting any welding related problems and counter measuring them, including equipment calibrations checks on robots and weld timers; implementing destruct test countermeasures; tip dresser improvements and robot re-teaching.

Good communication is required between shifts to enable accurate and smooth handovers. An ability to work with data and process information is essential. There will also be some involvement in New Model or Project work which will involve working out of core hours. It is expected that major improvement work will be planned during shutdowns periods.
You must have good communications skills (written and verbal), the ability to use your own initiative and meet specified deadlines and be computer literate (MS Office) with a very flexible approach to work.

Process Planner - Oxford (KYU-104671)

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Process Planner
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England

Our client is a leading global manufacturer of automobiles based in Oxford and they are looking to recruit a Process Planner to their facility. As Process Planer you will be responsible for the planning, implementation, and delivery of processes and equipment for the vehicles electrical/electronic systems within the Group.
Creating and managing E/E test-plan, in partnership with product developers, internal or external.
Communicating relevant information to colleagues.
System specialist for E/E production test software applications ( e.g. Ediabas, Carserver, NFS, FLS, and ABS).
Provide specialist technical support to all users of these systems (Analysis, Production, Maintenance).
Influencing product design through participant in relevant Engineering Module Meetings, identifying and communicating production-related issues within EE Planning network (cross-Plant).
Educational requirements : Hons Degree with 5 years Electrical/Electronic engineering related experience.
Advanced Test System knowledge (e.g.CASCADE)
3yrs experience of manufacturing including assembly techniques, problem solving skills and project planning
Good Project Management skills
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 solutions effectively.
Demonstrate Management House Leadership skills.

Controls Engineer - Oxfordshire (KYU-104501)

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Controls Engineer
Oxfordshire, England

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.

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

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

Senior Projects Buyer - Suffolk (LO-103813)

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Senior Projects Buyer
Suffolk, England

A Senior Projects Buyer is required by a major international manufacturing organization. At the company`s site in Suffolk a range of products for domestic and industrial utilization are designed, engineered and manufactured for distribution within the UK and overseas. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Projects Buyer to contribute to the financial success of this global player.
As Senior Projects Buyer you will be responsible for leading the Project Purchasing Team ensuring the purchasing interface for a portfolio of projects support, and facilitate, the current and future goals of this organisation. Managing the internal relationships appropriately, you will ensure that the goals of your portfolio of projects are met.

Person Specification

Good standard of education, ideally Degree level or equivalent experience.
Excellent negotiation skills
NPI/Project Purchasing experience
Mechanical/Electromechanical/Electronics
Experienced gained in a high volume manufacturing environment
German language skills desirable

Aftermarket Pricing Specialist - Gloucestershire - Depending on experience (LO-104266)

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Aftermarket Pricing Specialist
Gloucestershire, England
Depending on experience

Aftermarket Pricing Specialist required by global supplier of electronic systems to the aerospace industry for both civil and defence applications. As Aftermarket Pricing Specialist you will develop practical and innovative ways to identify and meet goals. You will be responsible for work that is less defined in scope and have the understanding and experience to execute business objections. This role has the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals and sits within the sales operations and support structure.
To identify scope and execute strategic price process improvement projects utilising Lean and other approaches to improve the business overall capability to measure and report price, scope the issue then define, build and implement solution to measure price effectively for OC project jobs, work with IT and other necessary cross functional teams to build an automated global solution for price visibility and integrate it into existing analytical tools IBW and Metreol, work with cross functional teams to define floor, target and ceiling pricing for project job components and utilise Lean Six Sigma to identify and optimise up-front needed process improvements for data capturing to facilitate price measurement process on project jobs then implement changes. You will also devise a process to see as ordered vs. as executed to better understand the types of projects, regions and customers that the most and least profitable and create region scorecard(s) / dashboard(s) by project type, customer and segment for project job pricing, for leadership, as necessary.
You will be from a commercial background, working to develop pricing strategy within an aftermarket (spares and repairs) role ideally aerospace.

You must have a Bachelor s degree from an accredited university or college or similar level of knowledge and experience, demonstrable experience in Pricing and proven experience in operations of ITO or OTR.

Project Manager - Coventry (KYU-100586)

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Project Manager
Coventry, West Midlands, England

Our client is one of the world`s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. Established for more than 60 years its product line-up has, more recently, moved into the design and manufacture of passenger cars, including electric vehicles. They are seeking an experienced project manager to support the development, roll out and implementation of a new project management process both in the UK and overseas.
*Initially report to and work with the advanced engineering project office manager.
*Ensure that stakeholders are aware of up-coming deliverable and getaway events
*Preparation and maintenance of portfolio summary information
*Organising and preparing for gateway reviews
* Degree qualified or similar
*Strong numeracy and literacy
*Minimum of 5 years automotive experience is essential
*Demonstrate depth of knowledge in a relevant technical speciality
*Evidence of achieving results
*Knowledge of product and technology development processes

Time will be split between the UK and India with a ratio of 1 week in four spent in India or longer periods in critical stages.

Product Buyer/Export Controls Officer - 2804 - Warwickshire (LO-104381)

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Product Buyer/Export Controls Officer - 2804
Warwickshire, England

A Buyer with experience of import/export controls is required by our client who is a leading independent provider of product engineering, research, testing information and certification to the worldwide automotive industry and is based in Warwickshire.
As Buyer / Export Control Officer you will source and evaluate suppliers, determine appropriate methods, best practice, processes and policies for product purchase to minimise transaction costs, optimise value and minimise risk, produce appropriate bid documentation e.g. ITT or RFQ and invite, evaluate and negotiate offers and rate and monitor suppliers` performance. For your export and import control activities you will implement, maintain and enforce an effective system of export control compliance for company products and technology, support communication of and training in export control regulations, determine requirements for export authorisations and apply for such authorisations/licences and implement internal processes to ensure compliance.
Essentially, you will be a part qualified Graduate Member of the CIPS or equivalent. Ideally, you will have experience of procurement or export control within an engineering environment with typically, 3/5 years post qualification experience. You will also have experience of large capital projects and indirect purchasing. Working knowledge of MRP and export compliance would be an advantage.

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.

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.

Contract Material Planner - Royal Leamington Spa (PBU-104936)

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Contract Material Planner
Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, England

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 Materials Planner (6 month contract)

As such, if you feel you have the presence, background, ambition to meet and surpass the requirements below, please send your CV for consideration: Perform the material planner role for production projects in the hydraulics project teams:
Progress chasing of key components
Update and maintain project documentation
Ensure project reports are accurate and up to date
Liaison between the various functions within the project team
The role will involve travel - supporting off-site teams and customers Ensure that visual management aids are functioning and up to date
Provide office support to the off-site teams and customers
Liaison with the production cell to overcome problems
Liaison with the other areas of the business unit
Prepare presentations, quotations, plans and reports
Carry our activities required to support the project
Experience of material planning and progress chasing
Ideally experience in working in an engineering / production environment
Excellent office skills
Excellent self-organisation skills
Self motivated
Good problem solving skills
Able to work in a team and individually
Good confident communicator
Strong computer skills
Results driven and keen to complete tasks