PU Foam Engineer - Dudley (LHI-104865)

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PU Foam Engineer
Dudley, West Midlands, England

Polyurethane Foam (PU Foam) Engineer is required for an Automotive Tier 1, ISO/TS16949 accredited manufacturer. Our client is an interior component supplier working with some of the world's most prestigious automotive OEM's.

This company is based close to Dudley and are looking to recruit experienced, hands on PU Foam Process Engineer. You will be required to provide technical expertise to the seating business working closely with Programme Managers, Quality Manager and Production staff.
The role will include the following responsibilities:

Supports the root cause analysis to address product quality and scrap issues on all conventional foam and FIP product lines.
Re-visit PFMEA to address risks for each foam and FIP product on a regular basis with the Quality Engineers.
Support the Engineering Change Process as needed.
Develop special tooling costs for unique foaming applications.
Develop and maintain effective "company product-specific" outside fixture and tooling suppliers that will be utilised during the program launch process for all products that fall within your assigned realm of responsibility.
Develop formal relationships with other foam and FIP equipment manufacturers to be kept up to speed on new technology developments in the FIP equipment process.
Generate and champion implementation of multiple Continuous Improvement Ideas on existing conventional foam and FIP product lines.
Verifies polyurethane foam equipment is operating within design specifications.
Assist Maintenance in troubleshooting foam process equipment.
Already our client has quick change carousel systems capable of producing bespoke foams, complex profiles and multi-cavity processes. Their capability also includes MDI system and quick-change derivative swap.

Ideally you will be degree qualified in a related discipline with a proven manufacturing background in a PU Foam product development capacity, preferably from the automotive industry.

They will consider either Permanent or Contractor applications for this role.

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

Electrical Systems Engineering Manager-EMC/EMP/TEMPEST - Cambridgeshire - £50k - 60k per year + Circa £55k + car/car allowance and benefits (GSI-105058)

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Electrical Systems Engineering Manager-EMC/EMP/TEMPEST
Cambridgeshire, England
£50k - 60k per year + Circa £55k + car/car allowance and benefits

A market leader in the design, integration and supply of rapid deployment mobility systems and sub-systems, benefiting from extensive inter-group facilities, resources and technical skills, resulting in a broad range of capabilities.

They are currently seeking to appoint an Electrical Systems Engineering Manager, responsible for the technical authority for all electrical design within the company.

They would like to hear from proven managers from the building or industrial sectors as well as people with military vehicles experience
You`ll be responsible for the design and verification of electrical systems to ensure the safety, integrity and compliance to the 17th Ed Regs (BS7671). You must have this version of the IEE regs to be considered. Further knowledge must be demonstrated in EMC/EMP and TEMPEST calculations, with an understanding of power distribution.

This role will incorporate managing a small team of designers and overseeing the design phase, acting as point of contact for customers and offering advice to clients. You must have relevant academia and a degree in Electrical Engineering is essential; CEng status would be advantageous although not essential.

A very hands on and interesting role that will introduce you to a variety of complex schemes whilst leading an established team.
This role reports to the Chief Engineer which would be the next step up in your career with the firm.

This is a permanent role with an immediate start; on offer is a very high market salary with car or car allowance and other benefits.

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

CAD Designer - Electrical - Surrey (BST-105118-C)

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CAD Designer - Electrical
Surrey, England

Our client is looking for a either a permanent or contract CAD Designer to work on the packaging of electrical system components and wiring, including brackets and grommets as appropriate, within a CATIA V5 environment.



Role Dimensions:
Reporting to Principal EDS Engineer for day to day tasks.


Principal Accountabilities:
Packaging of control units, sensors, actuators and other electrical peripherals relating the following systems;


Body and door control
Active restraints
Infotainment system including sound amplifier, speaker system and antennae
Tyre pressure monitoring
Parking distance control
Interior controls
Bracket, grommet and fixing scheme designs
Harnessing signal, high current and ground cabling


Personal Attributes:

Flexible, enthusiastic individual who is self-motivated and able to work well under own initiative. Clear and concise communicator with excellent co-ordination, interpersonal and presentation skills. Eye for detail. At ease working with a cross-functional team of engineers and suppliers. Capable of representing a world class automotive brand at the highest levels.



Knowledge, Skills and Experience:


Demonstrable experience in a CATIA V5 16-19 is essential. Have excellent communication and co-ordination skills.


Experience of system/component delivery within a APQP, six sigma or similar framework (FMEA, quality planning, PPAP etc) would be beneficial but not essential. Knowledge of good EMC practice and electrical durability test methods.

Experience of working within a cross-functional team environment would also be beneficial but not 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.

CAD Designer - Electrical - Surrey (BST-105118)

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CAD Designer - Electrical
Surrey, England

Our client is looking for a either a permanent or contract CAD Designer to work on the packaging of electrical system components and wiring, including brackets and grommets as appropriate, within a CATIA V5 environment.



Role Dimensions:
Reporting to Principal EDS Engineer for day to day tasks.


Principal Accountabilities:
Packaging of control units, sensors, actuators and other electrical peripherals relating the following systems;


Body and door control
Active restraints
Infotainment system including sound amplifier, speaker system and antennae
Tyre pressure monitoring
Parking distance control
Interior controls
Bracket, grommet and fixing scheme designs
Harnessing signal, high current and ground cabling


Personal Attributes:

Flexible, enthusiastic individual who is self-motivated and able to work well under own initiative. Clear and concise communicator with excellent co-ordination, interpersonal and presentation skills. Eye for detail. At ease working with a cross-functional team of engineers and suppliers. Capable of representing a world class automotive brand at the highest levels.



Knowledge, Skills and Experience:


Demonstrable experience in a CATIA V5 16-19 is essential. Have excellent communication and co-ordination skills.


Experience of system/component delivery within a APQP, six sigma or similar framework (FMEA, quality planning, PPAP etc) would be beneficial but not essential. Knowledge of good EMC practice and electrical durability test methods.

Experience of working within a cross-functional team environment would also be beneficial but not 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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Production Engineer/Project Engineer - Banbury - Negotiable in the 30k to 40k band + benefits (JPR-104774)

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Production Engineer/Project Engineer
Banbury, Oxfordshire, England
Negotiable in the 30k to 40k band + benefits

This is a high performance engineering company, specialising in the development and production of Advanced Composite components for a range of high technology industries, including Motorsport, Medical and Aerospace. An ambitious company with big growth plans. An interesting opportunity has arisen for a Project Engineer. This role is commutable of Oxford, Warwick, Leamington, Birmingham and Daventry. It could also be called a Production Engineer, Concessions Engineer or possibly Configuration Engineer.
You will work in close knit engineering team on one composite product group. You will control internal or customer instigated changes and ensure these changes are captured on the drawings and in the configuration control system. You will own the concession process and Engineering Change Requests and ensure continued AS9100 compliance You will also enjoy liaison with customers relating to engineering issues.
Solid Edge CAD is utilised but this is not an essential part of the role.
You will be HNC qualified at least and have relevant mechanical engineering experience in production engineering, project engineering, configuration control or concessions.
CAD experience would be useful but is not essential.
Experience in transmissions or composites would be very useful.
Automotive or aerospace experience would be useful but is far from 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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Electrical Design Engineer - Preston - £40 - 45 per hour (jl8755)

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Electrical Design Engineer
Preston, Lancashire, England
£40 - 45 per hour

My client a market leading multi national utilities company require an experienced Electrical Design Engineer for a 3-6 month contract. The main function of the role is to devise, cost, quote and win single and multi-utility contestable connections and contracting projects within the companies chosen geographical area and markets.

The main requirements of the role are to: -

Prepare electrical designs and quotations for contestable utility and contracting projects.

Ensure that designs are fully compliant with host utility specifications

Incorporate customer requirements and advise on loading profiles, design layout and delivery lead times.

Contribute to zero accident culture by ensuring that designs comply with safety legislation, including CDM regulations.

To ensure provision of all necessary consents and associated drawings.

Ensure all quotations are submitted to customers agreed timescale and in strict compliance with the business’ scorecard related KPI

Carry out professional project handover to Project Manager or Construction Engineer

 

Skills Knowledge and Experience

Candidates should be able to demonstrate knowledge of market & pricing relating to electrical utility network

Supplier knowledge and understanding of procurement best practice and governance

Candidates should be educated to degree level in related Engineering / Design field

Technical/safety relating to electrical utility networks and construction generally

Experience of working on electrical utility networks. (33kV and above preferred).

Ensure fully costed and compliant designs are handed over in a timely way to the relevant Project Manager or Construction Engineer

 

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.

Continuous Improvement Engineer - West Yorkshire - £35k - 40k per year (JDW-104220)

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Continuous Improvement Engineer
West Yorkshire, England
£35k - 40k per year

My client a market leading company based in West Yorkshire are looking for an experienced CI Engineer. The products are used extensively in many areas of industry, in particular in the Oil and Gas, Automotive, Power Generation Industry


Main Duties
-Identify opportunities for improvement in quality, efficiencies, working practices across the business
-Lead Operational Problem Solving teams with the remit of solving problems, increasing efficiencies and developing new ideas into production methods
-Process quality issues and customer complaints in logical manor to ensure problems are remedies and improvements made
-Work with Quality Assurance and Quality Control personal and implement continuous Improvement and best practice across the manufacturing process
-Develop, manage and maintain information and models to increase performance across the business
-Lead implementation of large scale improvements projects

Skills and Experience
-Candidates should ideally be educated to degree level in engineering or Manufacturing discipline
-Previous experience of working with ISO9001 and TS16949 Quality Management Systems
-Should have strong operational plant experience, with experience of Project Management
-Knowledge of TQM tolls in a production environment such at Lean, 6 Sigma and Kaizen

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 - 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

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.

Regional Sales Manager - Sheffield - £30k - 35k per year + Bonus + Pension (JDW-105062)

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Regional Sales Manager
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England
£30k - 35k per year + Bonus + Pension

Regional Sales Manager - Midlands and North of England

My client one of the countries leading suppliers of CNC machine tools to a wide range of metal manufacturing companies across a variety of engineering sectors.

Customer contact development and sales management of our extensive range of high quality new, used and reconditioned CNC machine tools within the Yorkshire and Humberside area, also separate roles available in the North West, and the West Midlands.

Key responsibilities
-Applicants should have a proven track record in the generation, development and finalisation of sales leads and possess a good understanding of machining processes, CNC machine tool technology and commercial issues.
-Forge key relationships with existing clients and develop new business opportunities increasing customer awareness, sales and technical support
-Be able to communicate to all levels including board level as well as detailing product specifications. You will have a passion and hunger for developing new business via a project management approach.

Preferably, you will have had success in selling metal cutting tools.
-You should be comfortable reading Engineering drawings and ideally you will have a Mechanical Engineering qualification or will have served a technical apprenticeship.
-Alternatively, you could have experience in CNC machining or programming machines and sold a similar product into the Manufacturing, Automotive or Aerospace sectors

For the successful candidates there is an attractive employment package including good basic salary, incentive and reward scheme, group personal pension scheme, with additional company pension contributions, and private healthcare scheme is available for candidates with the required level of experience and capability.

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

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Quality Engineer
Lincolnshire, 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

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

Process 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

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.

Logistics Analyst - West Midlands (LO-105117)

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Logistics Analyst
West Midlands, England

A Logistics Analyst is required by leading Automotive Tier 1 based in the Midlands. As an established, successful organisation with a reputation for technically innovative products this organisation requires someone who can manage the logistics process from receipt of the Customer schedule to delivery to the Customer and act as the focal point for liaison with Customers on all aspects of Customer schedules and deliveries by Customer site.

You will create and manage supplier schedules to ensure all material is planned and delivered to achieve the production schedule and the required transactions are completed in SAP maintaining data integrity at all times, manage the performance of suppliers by commodity, eg glass, metalwork etc. including supplier liaison and expediting, ensure critical issues are escalated to the Material, Planning and Logistics Manager and work closely with the Operations Management team to agree a levelled production schedule including capacity planning to achieve the customer schedule including end of line safety stock if required. In addition, you will investigate potential stock inaccuracies and make adjustments when the reason for the inaccuracy is known. You will support the achievement of a minimum inventory accuracy of 95% including the use of perpetual inventory processes and monitor stock levels and place orders for all production consumable items.

You must have a good working knowledge of the appropriate SAP/MES screens/transactions, be flexible, self motivated and enthusiastic with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organisation. You must also be a highly motivated/flexible team player willing to go the extra mile to achieve the business needs, totally committed to exceeding the expectations of the customer with excellent planning and organising skills with a pragmatic approach and attention to detail. You will be able to analyse and solve problems logically, be assertive and able to manage change, be calm under pressure with a flexible approach, including time management, based on the business needs.

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/Electrical Test Engineer - Oxford (KYU-104671)

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Electronic/Electrical Test Engineer
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 Electronics/Electrical Test Engineer 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.

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

Assembly Fitters - Thatcham (JUM-105094)

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Assembly Fitters
Thatcham, Berkshire, England

For nearly two decades our client has ensured that customers from all sectors meet, or even exceed, their targets by drawing on their unique blend of design, engineering and manufacturing capabilities. Specialising in Transmission Technology, supplying the Aerospace, Automotive, Defence, Marine and Motor Sports Sectors.

They are currently seeking 2 experienced Mechanical Assembly Fitters for dayshift roles in their manufacturing facility.

The Mechanical Assembly Fitters primary responsibility will be to assemble gearboxes and transmissions utilising a variety of materials.

These are complex, precision made parts and it is vital that they are assembled correctly and efficiently.

The successful applicants will have a background in either mechanical assembly or vehicle repair/manufacturing and be capable of working to engineering drawings.

Applicants should be able to work with minimal supervision and be hardworking and punctual.

In return you will receive an excellent salary and benefits package, including yearly bonus, free company shares and private healthcare.

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

Manufacturing Engineer - Body - Warwickshire (GSI-105061)

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Manufacturing Engineer - Body
Warwickshire, England

World renowned manufacturer of luxury sports cars that have an excellent reputation of building desirable vehicles that have been used in films and TV for generations.

The company are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to report directly to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. A proactive and varied role, you`ll be involved in the continual improvement of the construction of the body of the vehicle. Experience must be proven in PFMEA and 8D techniques with good experience in the Automotive industry and, in particular, dimensional management (data and resolution).

Academic requirements to be considered are a minimum of ONC/HNC qualification; a degree is not essential.

A permanent opportunity with a start towards the end of January; a good market salary on offer with benefits to match.

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.

Head of Sales - Germany - To €100,000 OTE + bens (SMI-105102)

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Head of Sales
Germany
To ?100,000 OTE + bens

To strengthen its activity in Germany, our client is seeking a Head of Sales for Germany. Reporting to the VP Global Services Europe, its mission is to sell projects to companies in aerospace, automotive and heavy machinery sectors. The role will be mainly based in Germany and can be home based there or at the company`s offices in Stuttgart.

You will be required to detect needs very early in prospect / clients and develop the business strategy, identify and respond to bids based on a multidisciplinary and international team, undertake contract negotiation, follow-up offers and projects being carried out until customer reception, participate in trade fairs and ensure that annual sales plan targets are achieved.

Our client is looking ideally for engineers with experience of at least 10 years in sales, customer relations for complex services or technics. A plus would be experience in selling engineering services. The working languages are English and German, which must be mastered to a high level both written and oral.

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.

Key Account Manager - West Midlands - 30000-40000+Bens (RHN-105103)

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Key Account Manager
West Midlands, England
30000-40000+Bens

Our client is a leading manufacturer of rolling bearings and linear products as well as a renowned supplier to the automotive industry of high-precision products and systems for engines, transmissions and chassis applications. Ideally you will have bearings experience and will be responsible for promoting and selling the company`s products to the automotive industry. You will provide and maintain up to date product / engineering expertise on specifically defined application areas and provide support in these areas to other external sales and internal personnel.

You will work closely with customers` manufacturing sources and product design teams on specific projects, undertaking project engineering activities/responsibilities as required. You will provide commercial support to major accounts through regular visits and direct liaison with both engineering and commercial contacts, monitor progress of on-going projects and take relevant action to ensure deadlines are met, quality standards are maintained and a professional service is provided to the customer, explore and develop new opportunities, eg, through the on-going analysis of customer needs and monitoring of customer/competitor activities, negotiate commercial and contract terms, liaise with engineering departments within the company with regard to technical issues, problems and enquiries and produce regular sales reports and forecasts as required.

You will be educated to HNC Mechanical engineering or equivalent, must have 2 3 years experience in a technical sales or engineering role and be PC literate. Automotive technical sales experience desirable. In addition, you will be a team player, good communicator, self motivated, professional, passionate, committed, tenacious, have good presentation and negotiation skills.

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

Senior Project / Programme Manager - Leicestershire - £40k - 50k per year + benefits (GCK-104276)

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Senior Project / Programme Manager
Leicestershire, England
£40k - 50k per year + benefits

Our 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.

Due to growth plans a position of Senior Project / Programme Manager has become available, and as such we welcome applicants who want a fresh challenge, and meet the requirements below: My client has an on-going Joint Development Agreement with a leading Japanese Automotive OEM.
The programme manager will lead and inspire a programme team to deliver my clients commitments to the JDA programme of work.
Specifically, the purpose of the job will be to coordinate daily programme activities required to design, develop, test and validate fuel cell prototype systems for automotive applications.
First hand experience of working with Automotive OEM s and a willingness to travel to Japan in support of the programme of work are both required.
Accountable and responsible for programme delivery within time, budget and to specification.
Maintain programme plan and schedule.
Create and maintain programme work breakdown structure.
Allocation of budget and tasks.
Monitor programme performance.
Manage, focus and motivate programme team.
Manage programme change control.
Presentation of programme status to my client and OEM management staff.
To own the quality and integrity of the programme data.
Coordinate supporting research and technology tasks for programmes.
Implement automotive product development strategy where appropriate.
Manage programme in alignment with ISO 9001:2008 quality requirements.
Degree Sci / Eng
Automotive technical programme management preferably with an OEM or Tier 1 supplier
Organisational leadership of multi-disciplined commercially facing, engineering led and operationally supported programme 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.

Buyer - Purchasing Assistant - Didcot (PBA-105087)

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Buyer - Purchasing Assistant
Didcot, Oxfordshire, England

A leading motorsport team requires a Buyer / Purchasing Assistant to support the purchasing team with general procurement activities.

Liaising with suppliers, tracking orders and materials. Supporting the purchasing team with administrative duties such as order creation and processing.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of purchasing within an engineering / manufacturing environment. Candidates should be computer literate in 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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Instruments Engineer - Sheffield - £20k - 30k per year + + overtime (JDW-102934)

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Instruments Engineer
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England
£20k - 30k per year + + overtime

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


My client require an experienced Electrical Engineer due to continued growth of the company.
Candidates should have experience of working in a hot metal manufacturing environment ideally from a heavy engineering background.
Will be responsible for determining the nature of any faults, and dealing with breakdowns and problems.
Responsible for instrument calibration and repair
Will be involved in project work for any new equipment

Key skills and experience
Candidates should be qualified to NVQ 3 or HND in Electrical Engineering or related discpline or have relevant work experience

Candidates should have experience of working with furnaces and control instrumentation
Previous experience of working in a manufacturing environments with NADCAP specifications
Previous experience from Heavy engineering metal manufacturing environment prefered

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.

Maintenance Engineer - Paint - Birmingham - £25k - 35k per year + £28K - £33k (GW-105090)

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Maintenance Engineer - Paint
Birmingham, West Midlands, England
£25k - 35k per year + £28K - £33k

First tier automotive supplier of mainly plastic components with an excellent order and currently developing an additional manufacturing facility. Processes include plastic injection moulding, paint and assembly. They have an excellent reputation for quality, innovation and delivery.
Provide a rapid response to breakdowns, perform daily paint plant maintenance plan activities. Contribute to the TPM system and become involved in its further development. Ideal candidates should have experience of maintaining complex automotive painting facilities. Opportunities for personal development within this brand new facility are exceptional. Initially the position will be based on days and will develop into shift based.
Will start off as days, but will then be a shift base role - 6-2, 2-10, 10-6.

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.

Tooling Engineer / Tool Maker - Birmingham - 25K to 35K (GW-104793)

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Tooling Engineer / Tool Maker
Birmingham, West Midlands, England
25K to 35K

First tier automotive supplier of mainly plastic components with an excellent order and currently developing an additional manufacturing facility. Processes include plastic injection moulding, paint and assembly. They have an excellent reputation for quality, innovation and delivery.
To take responsibility for all the large plastic injection moulding tools, refurbishing, repairing and modifying. To liaise with engineering, production, toolmakers and suppliers. The position will involve some European travel. Candidates should be hands on with a background in the plastic injection sector with knowledge of modern techniques including hot runners. The position reports to the Manufacturing Manager.
Take responsibility for the plastic moulding tools including modifications, maintenance and development. Liaison with manufacturers and the business headquarters in France.

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

Manufacturing Engineer - Birmingham - £35K to 40K (GW-105089)

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Manufacturing Engineer
Birmingham, West Midlands, England
£35K to 40K

First tier automotive supplier of mainly plastic components with an excellent order and currently developing an additional manufacturing facility. Processes include plastic injection moulding, paint and assembly. They have an excellent reputation for quality, innovation and delivery.
Define plant specific equipment and organise pre-production and production runs while continually seeking cost reduction opportunities. Prepare CAPEX to a certain level and participate in validation and installation, prepare workstations and organise/write instructions. Work closely with engineering, production and quality teams.
Work closely with the manufacturing and engineering teams setting up and validating processes and instructions. Justify small projects and raise CAPEX and arrange installation.

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 Engineer - Birmingham - 30K to 35K + Pension (GW-104762)

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Quality Engineer
Birmingham, West Midlands, England
30K to 35K + Pension

First tier automotive supplier of mainly plastic components with an excellent order and currently developing an additional manufacturing facility. Processes include plastic injection moulding, paint and assembly. They have an excellent reputation for quality, innovation and delivery.
To work closely with the Manufacturing Manager ensuring all manufacturing processes are within control and spec. Deal directly with customers following procedures dealing with quality product issues. Good understanding of FMEA`s and the implementation of counter measures. Candidates should have a quality background gained within the automotive sector and keen to develop.
Work closely with the Manufacturing manager for a new start up operation supplying external trim. Opportunity to develop the quality procedures and systems. Work closely with customers and suppliers to develop the plant.

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Project Engineer - Basildon - £23.30 - 23.30 per hour (JWT-105088)

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Project Engineer
Basildon, Essex, England
£23.30 - 23.30 per hour

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

Description
Project Engineer: Develop, document, and execute facility & portable instrumentation calibration processes & procedures; maintain calibration records. Provide day-to-day technical support for facility & portable instrumentation set-up and problem resolution. Specify, develop, and implement, new or modified test equipment & measurement systems. Prepare instrumentation, equipment, and plant layout drawings on AutoCAD. Assist in resolution of day-to-day plant & equipment operational problems.

Job Requirements
Skills Required:
Knowledge of plant engineering/facility maintenance, process controls, and test measurement systems. Competent AutoCAD user. Good MS Office skills. Able to produce clear concise documentation.

Details
Experience Required:
Experience in plant engineering/facility maintenance, process control & test measurement systems.

Experience Preferred:
Experience in an automotive testing environment.

Education Required:
Degree in mechanical engineering; electrical/electronic or instrumentation degree considered. HNC/HND considered.

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.

Group Chief Engineer - Vehicle Integration - West Midlands (RGR-104985)

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Group Chief Engineer - Vehicle Integration
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 growth has created an opportunity for a Lead, Principal or Chief Engineer to make the next step up in their career to Group Chief Engineer of Vehicle Integration. This role based in Coventry commutable from Birmingham, Warwick, Leicester, Gaydon, Milton Keynes, Leamington, Northampton, may also interest candidates in the Crewe area.

Reporting into the CEO, this is a senior technical management role leading large teams covering several core group functions. Being one of the largest departments in the organisation in terms of permanent staff headcount it comprises of the following functions:

• Vehicle Refinement
• Aero-Thermal
• Safety, Integrity and Structural CAE
• Legal and Compliance
• Chassis
• There will be the need to travel on a regular basis overseas.
• A full job description is available on request.
  
  Degree qualified candidates with substantial experience of leading teams of engineers in any one or more of the above disciplines and seeking a new challenge are encouraged to apply.

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

Principal 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.

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.

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.

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

Mechanical Design Engineer - 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.

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

Lead 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.

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

Advanced 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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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 a Electrical and Electronics Systems Integration Engineer to work on new EV projects. This role based in Coventry commutable from Birmingham, Warwick, Leicester, Gaydon, Milton Keynes, Leamington, Northampton, may also interest candidates in the Crewe area.
Main Tasks of the Job

• 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.

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.

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.

Mechanical Package Principal Engineer - West Midlands (RGR-103729)

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Mechanical Package Principal Engineer
West Midlands, England

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

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

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

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

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Dimensional Management Principal Engineer
West Midlands, England

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

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

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

Quality Manager - Alfreton - £40k - 55k per year + Benefits (PBU-102343)

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Quality Manager
Alfreton, Derbyshire, England
£40k - 55k per year + Benefits

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

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

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

Model Designer - Oxfordshire (PBA-104978)

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Model Designer
Oxfordshire, England

An outstanding opportunity to join one of the world s most iconic brands within motorsport.

A Senior Model Designer is required to support their Aerodynamic development programme for the current racing car and future projects.

As the Senior Model Designer you will be responsible for the team`s design output, influencing the design process and direction from initial concept to release of model components, ensuring that projects are developed on schedule and to the highest quality.

The successful applicant will hold an appropriate degree and be able to demonstrate extensive experience of free form surface/solid modelling using CAD software (preferably NX).


Must have excellent personal organisational and communication skills with a proven ability to work under pressure and to the highest levels of accuracy.


Formula One/Motorsport design experience is 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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Automotive Programme Manager - West Midlands - £60 -£70k + bens (SR-104573)

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Automotive Programme Manager
West Midlands, England
£60 -£70k + bens

This is an opportunity to join a successful Tier 1 automotive group that continues to win new business with prestigious OEM`s on new vehicle programmes . Due to their success they are looking to strengthen the New Product Introduction team and now require an experience Programme Manager.
As Programme Manager you will be responsible for the introduction of a new chassis assembly product and associated production equipment, including two new fully automated assembly lines. These new facilities will be based in the UK and mainland Europe and will incorporate the latest technology for automated pressed and welded assemblies.


Working within a matrix organisation the successful candidate will have responsibility for a substantial capital budget. Regular travel to Europe, one day per week or fortnight will be required. In this position you will be expected to interface directly with the Groups Engineering function and the end client, experience of advanced technology and strong commercial skills will be required..
Candidates will need to have an excellent record of New Product Introduction working for a Tier 1 supplier of Chassis or Body sub-assemblies in a high volume manufacturing environment.


Personal attributes must include a positive but challenging, can-do attitude, prepared to challenge the status quo. Both communication and reporting skills will be required as will the ability to operate at all levels of the organisation.


The ability to speak a 2nd European language would be a distinct advantage but not 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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Metallurgist / Technical Manager - Barnsley - £30k - 40k per year (JDW-103092)

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Metallurgist / Technical Manager
Barnsley, 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.

Senior Buyer - 21420 - £20.16/hr Ltd Co. - Warwickshire - £20.16/hr Ltd Co. rate (GWOC-104700)

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Senior Buyer - 21420 - £20.16/hr Ltd Co.
Warwickshire, England
£20.16/hr Ltd Co. rate

Our automotive client is a market leader in luxury and high volume off-road vehicles, designing and manufacturing in the Midlands.

We are recruiting for a Senior Buyer (Engineering Services, Non-Production Purchasing) on a 6-month contract based in Warwickshire.

As Senior Buyer (Engineering Services, Non-Production Purchasing), you will require the following skills:
* Good Computer Skills (Word / Excel / Powerpoint / Google Mail), negotiation skills, ability to deal effectively with people at all levels, ability to work independently to set objectives and deadlines, project management capability
* Understanding of the Engineering Services commodity and the Delivery Based Contract approach
* Buyer positions held in any private / public company will be considered
* Non-Production Purchasing in a Engineering based company

Ideally educated to degree level or equivalent Post Secondary education

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.

APQP Engineer - Sutton Coldfield (GWOC-104595)

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APQP Engineer
Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England

Our client has been established in the UK for almost 30 years and is looking to maintain and bolster its position with a number of key appointments. Working in a challenging but collaborative environment with a complex, technically innovative product for some of the largest and most successful automotive OEMs in the world.

We are recruiting for a APQP Engineer based in Sutton Coldfield on a 3/6-month contract.

As APQP Engineer, you will support future projects in the UK Engineering Department. The main objectives are:
* Support of design and releasing activity to suppliers,
* Agreeing critical dimensions and part requirements including capability of parts,
* Upon completion, to ensure timely delivery of new parts from suppliers.
* Support project core team from concept design to full post PSW

Ideal applicants would come from Core Quality or APQP - Automotive First Tier

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 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

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

Catia V5 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.

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

Catia V5 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.

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

Senior 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.

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

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.

Cost Estimator/Cost Engineer - West Midlands - 40000 (SMIC-102672)

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Cost Estimator/Cost Engineer
West Midlands, England
40000

Our automotive client is a market leader in luxury and high volume off-road vehicles, designing and manufacturing in the Midlands. Working in a team with a global focus, you will develop valuable knowledge of automotive parts and processes.

Focussing on a specific vehicle commodity - from Exterior to Interior, through Power Train, Chassis, and Electrical you will be responsible for delivering should cost estimates for a specific sub-set of parts, supporting the Purchase team in their negotiations with suppliers, working closely with Design Engineers as a business advisor, identifying and supporting the implementation of opportunities to reduce costs, influencing relevant programmes and commodity directions and supporting cross-functional, cross-brand and supplier charge outs.

You will need to demonstrate a range of relevant manufacturing process knowledge, together with technical awareness at both the production process and cost driver level. You will have a degree, excellent communication skills are vital, together with a proven ability to think on your feet and make appropriate decisions. Ideally, you will also have some experience of project management.

Automotive experience is not essential but is preferred.

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.

Body-in-White Manufacturing Engineer - 21634 - £36.30/hr Ltd Co. - Solihull - £36.30/hr Ltd Co. rate (JCO-104699)

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Body-in-White Manufacturing Engineer - 21634 - £36.30/hr Ltd Co.
Solihull, West Midlands, England
£36.30/hr Ltd Co. rate

Our client is the market leader in high volume off-road vehicles, designing and manufacturing in the Midlands.

We are recruiting for a Body-in-White Manufacturing Engineer on a 9-month contract based in Solihull.

As Body-in-White Manufacturing Engineer, you will have the following skills:
* Develop Bodyshop Process concepts in line with Bill of Process for BIW
* Working with Product Development ensure feasible joining solutions for all joints.
* Support Module Meetings/PMST to ensure cross functional working with Stamping, DMBI.
* Maximise equipment usage to achieve project Capital Investment targets.
* Develop Process solutions to meet Hrs/car target
* Maximise operator efficiency by load window
*Develop process concept to meet Volume aspirations including buffer, technical availability overspeeds and Takt time to support financial planning volumes.
* Support Virtual series milestones to deliver feasible concepts by
* Use Aims and Production Snag Tracker to drive resolution of issues through to Performance buy-off - Drive Aims and Snag closure by phase
* Process Planner, RobCAD familiarisation and Catia V5

Experience of vehicle body assembly process development, joining technologies and body assembly equipment including tooling, automation and robotics is essential. You will also possess relevant project control skills with strong communication and negotiation skills. Evidence of an innovative approach to technical problem solving and process development. The ability to recognise the value of, and employ best-in-class processes wherever practicable. The ability to work with financial information with technical decision-making. The ability to work within a multi-disciplinary teams in the pursuit of complex technical solutions and commissioning issues.

Ideally educated to degree level or equivalent in an engineering discipline. However, consideration will be given to those who can demonstrate exceptional, relevant expertise and experience in a Manufacturing Body Construction environment in lieu of formal qualifications.

You may be expected to work for periods at our client locations.

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.