Electronic Controls Engineer - Oxfordshire (PBA-105250)

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Electronic Controls Engineer
Oxfordshire, England

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

They are now looking for an engineer to be responsible for the control of systems and/or third party equipment.

Applications requiring control include, but are not limited to, gearbox, differential, and KERS. The test locations range from rig and dyno testing, either at Grove or external sites, to track operations.

As the Electronic Controls Engineer you will provide control system support for overseas dyno tests with gearbox, differential, or KERS units under test.

Provide control system support for rig tests.

Manage and maintain the plant and control elements of various real-time simulation systems.

As the Electronic Controls Engineer you will be qualified to degree level or equivalent (2:1 or better preferred) in control, electronic or systems engineering, or a related, appropriate discipline.



Must have proven experience in a similar role and a demonstrable understanding of control systems and their implementation on digital electronics.

The successful candidate must also have an understanding of electrical and electronic systems including sensors, wiring and serial communications

Experience with real-time HIL emulation tools.

A clear practical knowledge of the behaviour and limitations of mechanical systems.

A willingness to work flexibly within a small team.



This role requires travel therefore you must be able and willing to travel, mostly within Europe, as and when required.

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

Catia V5 CAD Cockpit Systems Engineer - Gaydon - £26.10 - 26.10 per hour (KDN-105218)

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Catia V5 CAD Cockpit Systems Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£26.10 - 26.10 per hour

Creation of CAD geometry to progress the design in line with the programme timescales. Ensure data is up to date and reflects the required levels of maturity at any given point in time. Liaise with other adjacent stakeholders and functions to ensure system compatibility issues are resolved in a timely manner.
Skills Required:

Catia v5 is a minimum requirement. Engineering knowledge of Cockpit System function, performance, production and manufacturing requirements.



Skills Preferred:

Parametric design knowledge such as Associative Vehicle Architecture. Proven project time line management. Any person supplied should have a valid UK driving licence and meet the medical requirements of our client s facilities. Working knowledge of project delivery processes.
Experience Required:

Successful history as a CAD Designer/Engineer.



Experience Preferred:

Ideally within the automotive sector or adjacent industries, e.g. rail, aerospace, defence, energy etc.



Education Required:

Ideally degree educated, in a relevant field or subject.



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

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

Exterior Systems Project Engineer - Gaydon - £25.60 - 25.60 per hour (KDN-105079)

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Exterior Systems Project Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£25.60 - 25.60 per hour

Project Engineer for Exterior Systems, Lighting for forward model programmes.
Skills Required:

Proven Project management capability, demonstrated by recent delivery on time and budget. Excellent communications skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate at all levels. PC Literacy, particularly in Microsoft Project, Power Point, Excel, Word etc.



Skills Preferred:

Engineering knowledge of Lighting system design, function, performance, production and manufacturing requirements. CAD Literacy; ability to manipulate and interrogate CAD data and use associated visualisation tools. Ability to generate CAD data in Catia v5 would be an advantage. Knowledge of Electrical Systems. Significant experience in use of engineering tools; FMEA, Six Sigma, problem resolution etc. Any person supplied should have a valid UK driving licence and meet the medical requirements of OEM facilities. Working knowledge of project delivery processes; GPDS/FPDS/PRINCE2 or similar. Working knowledge of change management processes.
Experience Required:

Successful history of project management delivery.



Experience Preferred:

Ideally within the automotive sector or adjacent industries, e.g. rail, aerospace, defence, energy etc.



Education Required:

Ideally degree educated.



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

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

Catia V5 CAD Cabin Systems Engineer - Gaydon - £26.10 - 26.10 per hour (KDN-105014)

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Catia V5 CAD Cabin Systems Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£26.10 - 26.10 per hour

Catia v5 CAD Engineer Cabin Systems (Body Engineering). Creation of CAD geometry to progress the design in line with the programme timescales. Ensure data is up to date and reflects the required levels of maturity at any given point in time. Liaise with other adjacent stakeholders and functions to ensure system compatibility issues are resolved in a timely manner.
Skills Required:

Catia V5 is a minimum requirement Engineering knowledge of Cabin System function, performance, production and manufacturing requirements.



Skills Preferred:

Parametric design knowledge such as Associative Vehicle Architecture. Proven project time line management. Any person supplied should have a valid UK driving licence and meet the medical requirements of OEM facilities. Working knowledge of project delivery processes.
Experience Required:

Successful history as a CAD Designer/Engineer.



Experience Preferred:

Ideally within the automotive sector or adjacent industries, e.g. rail, aerospace, defence, energy etc.



Education Required:

Ideally degree educated, in a relevant field or subject.



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

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

Body/Interior Catia V5 Packaging Engineer - Gaydon - £26.80 - 26.80 per hour (KDN-104945)

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Body/Interior Catia V5 Packaging Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£26.80 - 26.80 per hour

Vehicle Package Engineer reporting to Vehicle Package team leader. The role is responsible for the Creation, Development and Analysis of Vehicle and System level layouts, investigations and issue resolutions. Candidates must be used to working in dynamic cross functional teams, be skilled in Problem resolution and be highly motivated.
Skills Required:

Catia V5. Proven negotiation skills. Any person supplied should have a valid UK driving licence and meet the medical requirements of OEM facilities. Complex Cross function problem resolution.



Skills Preferred:

Working knowledge of project delivery process; GPDS. Working knowledge of Teamcentre.
Experience Required:

5 years Package experience. 5 years Mechanical or Body/Interior component design experience.



Experience Preferred:

Experience of managing own workload preferred.



Education Required:

HND, in a relevant field/subject, is a minimum requirement.



Education Preferred:

Educated to degree level, in a relevant field/subject, is preferable, but not essential.



Additional Information:

They will be located at either Gaydon or Whitley as part of a team of Vehicle Package Engineers.



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

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

Catia V5 Injection & Blow Moulding Air Intake Designer - Coventry - £24.60 - 24.60 per hour (KDN-104412)

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Catia V5 Injection & Blow Moulding Air Intake Designer
Coventry, West Midlands, England
£24.60 - 24.60 per hour

To support Powertrain Air Intake department with CAD modelling. Packaging and tool design feasibility, including releasing drawings in CATIA V5 and TCE. Applicant must have CAD (Catia V5).
Design and surfacing experience to allow moulding supplier to "make to print".
Applicant must have previous experience of injection and blow moulding component design and have the knowledge to design plastic parts with manufacturability and packaging in mind.
Skills Required:

CAD CATIA V5 / Team Centre Engineering.
Release of Engineering drawings to support "make to print" components.
History as a CAD designer/engineer for a major OEM or supplier. Applicant "MUST "provide formal CATIA V5 Training certification.



Skills Preferred:

Design of plastic components - injection and blow moulding. Tooling design in support of blow and injection moulded components.
Experience Required:

CAD CATIA V5/Team Centre Engineering.



Education Preferred:

Engineering Degree preferred.



Additional Information :
Expected to move to Gaydon Q4 2012.



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.

Engineering Automotive Door Specialist - Gaydon - Negotiable (KDN-104402)

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Engineering Automotive Door Specialist
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
Negotiable

Specialist Engineer for Door Systems (Handles, Locks and Mechanisms) for forward model programmes.
Skills Required:

Proven Project management capability; demonstrated by recent delivery on time and budget. Engineering knowledge of Doors systems and Mechanisms component design, function, performance, production and manufacturing requirements. Excellent communications skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate at all levels. PC Literacy; Microsoft Project, Power Point, Excel, Word etc. Significant experience in use of engineering tools; FMEA, Six Sigma, problem resolution etc.



Skills Preferred:

CAD Literacy; ability to manipulate and interrogate CAD data and use associated visualisation tools. Ability to generate CAD data in Catia v5 would be an advantage. Knowledge of Electrical Systems. Working knowledge of project delivery processes; GPDS/FPDS/PPAP. Working knowledge of change management processes; AIMS, WERS, PACN.
Experience Required:

Successful history of project management delivery ideally within the automotive sector.



Education Required:

Ideally degree educated.



Additional Information:

Any person supplied should have a valid UK driving licence and meet the medical requirements of our client s facilities.



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

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

Catia V5 CAD Body Structures Engineer - Gaydon - £26.10 - 26.10 per hour (KDN-104413)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Education Required:
Ideally degree educated.

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

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

SQA Engineer - Contract - Northamptonshire - £20 - 28 per hour (PBU-105270)

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SQA Engineer - Contract
Northamptonshire, England
£20 - 28 per hour

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

Due to growth plans they are now looking for a Contract - Supplier Quality Assurance Engineerand as such we welcome applications who meet the criteria below:

• Will manage the quality interaction with assigned suppliers, including the assessment of a given supplier s quality systems, supplier selection, and traditional quality assurance activities such as corrective action, containment, and process approval.
• Manages the successful re-sourcing of current product or process approval of new product utilizing the tools of APQP.
• Facilitates regular communications between manufacturing plants and suppliers to resolve supplier quality related issues as required.
• Ensures that appropriate actions are in place and corrective action plans are documented from suppliers to address discrepant materials when they occur.
• Measure supplier quality performance according to documented procedures and drive appropriate improvements to meet established targets.
• Provide input to Commodity Teams in the development of overall sourcing strategies.
• Oversees and performs audits of suppliers quality systems and manufacturing processes
• Bachelor s degree in Engineering or related curriculum required.
• Experience in a Quality/Supplier Quality function.
• Experience as a Six Sigma Belt a plus
• Working knowledge with overseas suppliers and subcontractors is a plus.
• Foreign language abilities are a plus
• Product and process knowledge of Machining, Castings, Electronics, Assembly, Stampings and Coatings are a plus.
• Working knowledge and auditing experience to ISO 9001:2000 / TS 16949 quality system standards.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Automotive background preferred, with working knowledge of PPAP, APQP and CP, SPC, GDandT, FMEA and GRandR.

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.

Pro E / Windchill Design - Contract - Oxfordshire - £15 - 35 per hour + Negotiable - Contract rates (PBUC-105258)

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Pro E / Windchill Design - Contract
Oxfordshire, England
£15 - 35 per hour + Negotiable - Contract rates

Our client is a leading technical supplier to the automotive industry, and due to exceptional growth plans and current business requirements, they are looking to urgently appoint a number of Contract - Design Engineer as such we welcome applicant who wish to be considered You will have a minumum of 1 years experience using Pro Engineer / Wildfire

You will have exposure to Windchill

Have some experience within Automotive or Motorsport environment

Be available at short ntoice or immediately

Contracts rates dependant on experience

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 Planning - Isle of Wight (STR-105233)

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Head of Planning
Isle of Wight, England

A leading global aerospace player has an opportunity for Head of Planning to work with the Manufacturing Engineering team, supporting the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. The main purpose of the role is the functional management of all Planning Engineers across the site ensuring that the deliverable output meets and includes all Quality, Cost and deliverable requirements.
The Head of Planning will be accountable for:
Supporting the Manufacturing Engineering Manager in ensuring that the Planning Engineering function remains compliant to all applicable Business Management Systems and their requirements
Lead, manage and develop the Planning Engineering team and act as the key customer, Internal and external, interface on nominated Programs
To apply a hands on approach to the role and will be required to construct and release relevant documentation.
Working with the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and his team along with other Engineering disciplines, this role ensures that the Manufacturing Planning Engineering solution is delivered to the agreed technical quality, commercial and schedule requirement
The role requires extensive expertise and experience in Design for Manufacture on both Composite and Metallic components.
The role requires the ability to offer technical solutions, compliant with requirements within agreed programs and timescales
Ideally an HND or equivalent in Engineering
Applicants should have expertise in the use of ERP systems
In depth knowledge and use of Microsoft Office software
An experienced Manufacturing Engineer who has worked extensively in an engineering team ideally within the aerospace sector.
Experience in working with Root cause analysis techniques would be a distinct advantage
Expertise in the understanding and interpretation of technical reports and specifications
Able to support to first article inspection requirements
Previous experience in acting as the Manufacturing Engineering interface with customers

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.

Press Tooling Engineer - Warwickshire - 33000 (RHN-102350)

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Press Tooling Engineer
Warwickshire, England
33000

Our client is a leading automotive component manufacturer of BIW components and sunroof assemblies. As Press Tooling Engineer you will be responsible for Tooling (Current and New Model introduction).

Reporting to the Engineering Manager - Stamping you will ensure smooth transition from Project stage to Mass Production and undertake control of new Press Tooling ensuring compliance within the company. You will provide additional support for a specific project, manage tooling and equipment suppliers to achieve delivery and installation requirements (QCD), plan and manage installation of tooling and equipment - this includes equipment moves; Die and Tooling accuracy improvements and build of event parts. In addition, you will support the company`s daily production activities.

Previous experience in a BIW Press Tooling environment is essential as is working knowledge of CATIA together with experience in Stamping Die / Tooling procurement and installation. You must also be capable of creating and documenting Situation and Decision Analysis reports. Additionally, you must be self-motivated with the willingness and ability to make decisions and implement change, be competent with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and be able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation from general associate to senior manager. Experience in risk assessment and control of contractors is desirable and you should be adaptable, flexible and possess the ability to work under pressure in order to meet deadlines and production targets with the determination and drive to ensure quality is maintained in all aspects of 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.

Structural Analyst - Nuneaton - £0 per hour + � Contract Rates Apply - please specify requirements on application (LHI-103025)

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Structural Analyst
Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England
£0 per hour + ? Contract Rates Apply - please specify requirements on application

Our client is a leading independent provider of product engineering, research, testing information and certification to the worldwide automotive industry and is based in Warwickshire.

Due to an increase in workload, a 6 month contract opportunity has arisen for a Structural Analyst, to undertake modelling and analysis activities, using FE methods to support component and vehicle design and development.

Reporting to the Senior Consultant for Design and Simulation, the individual will be responsible for the following:
- Build, analyse and correlate FE models, including design refinement and optimisation
- Undertake modal and durability assessment of a variety of structures, principally automotive
- Support FE contribution to vehicle design and development programmes
- Support ad-hoc analysis requests in support of design and vehicle dynamics/NVH colleagues
Essential Requirements:

- BSc or BEng or equivalent, in relevant subject
- Significant experience or formal training in FE tools including MSC.Nastran or ABAQUS, Altair/HyperWorks (especially Optistruct and HyperMesh)
- Use of MSC.Nastran or ABAQUS (stress, modal and vibration options) and associated modelling tools.
- Familiarity with automotive structures at component and vehicle level
- Significant experience of fatigue assessment using FE models


Desirable Attributes:

- Experience of MSC.Patran, MSC.Fatigue or DesignLife
- Knowledge of design optimisation tools (Optistruct)
- Knowledge of MSC.Fatigue or DesignLife
- Use of (or interaction with) ADAMS analysis tools

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.

ADAMS Analyst - Nuneaton (LHI-103024)

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ADAMS Analyst
Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England

Our client is a leading independent provider of product engineering, research, testing information and certification to the worldwide automotive industry and is based in Warwickshire.

A new contract opportunity has arisen for an ADAMS Analyst to undertake modelling and analysis activities, using ADAMS software to support component and vehicle design and development.

Reporting to the Senior Consultant, the individual will be responsible for the following:
- Building and analysing ADAMS models and test rigs
- Undertaking and reporting assessment of vehicle dynamics attributes
- Generating load data to support FE analysis in vehicle design and development programmes
- Supporting ad-hoc analysis requests in support of design and vehicle dynamics/NVH colleagues
Essential Requirements:

- BSc or BEng or equivalent, in relevant Engineering subject (Mechanical or Automotive Engineering).
- Significant experience or formal training in ADAMS software and associated pre- and post-processing tools
- Good familiarity with automotive structures at component and vehicle level

Desirable Attributes:

- Chartered Engineer
- Typically 5+ years experience with ADAMS Car/View/Chassis software environments, principally acquired in an automotive industry environment
- Good knowledge of Vehicle Dynamics concepts
- Familiarity with Matlab/Simulink software
- Participation in vehicle development programme(s)
- Experience with the design and analysis of HGV vehicles

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.

Production Planner - Warwickshire - 33000 (RHN-105030)

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Production Planner
Warwickshire, England
33000

Our client is a leading automotive component manufacturer of BIW components and sunroof assemblies. As Production Planner you will need to have worked with high volume Production / Material planning environment within BIW.

Reporting to the Inventory and Planning Manager, you will be responsible for formulating efficient work plans for press / weld department, using the IFS ERP system, Decade Machine monitoring system (crystal reporting) and Microsoft tools to monitor, direct and optimize manufacturing performance.
You must have experience of production planning in a first tier automotive environment, ideally in a low mix/ high volume environment, be customer orientated, a self-starter with extensive knowledge of modern lean manufacturing techniques and their application in the supply chain. You will also need experience of dealing with ERP system and must have an aptitude for figure work and be computer literate. Experience and capability to ensure accuracy and timely reporting of existing KPI s, and to further develop where required is necessary and you must also be able to demonstrate excellent inter-personal skills and have the confidence to establish good working relationships with both customers, suppliers and on site personnel. Additionally, you will need effective communication with the Production Manager and Material Services department on any deviations or delays to the plan is also a key part of the role and you must be conscientious, with excellent organizational and IT skills, with the ability to manage the workflow through the operation to ensure that the required level of service and delivery expectations are achieved.

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 / Senior Buyer - Merseyside (PBA-105239)

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Buyer / Senior Buyer
Merseyside, England

A major player in the automotive industry with 100 years of automotive experience are now looking for a Buyer / Senior Buyer to manage the external supplier relationship, whilst ensuring value for money in the procurement of bought out materials, for both current production and new model year development.



The Buyer will also be required to continuously investigate cost reduction opportunities, in support of the business objectives and whilst achieving a good standard of quality and service.

Responsibilities and duties:

Provide purchasing support to the plant

Negotiate cost reductions with non-customer directed suppliers and where applicable for Direct and Indirect materials and services.

Rationalise the supply base where possible, especially on MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) whilst considering low cost sourcing opportunities, quality and logistics requirements.

Contribute towards plant VA/VE initiatives, whilst ensuring support is given to the cross-functional plant teams.

Issuing RFQ s to current and potential suppliers, for new CTO initiatives and current programmes.

Support SQA with obtaining supplier charge back costs, for down time, customer stoppages and rejects.

Ensure all cost downs are activated and captured on the agreed date of commencement.

Supplier price maintenance, in line with PCR and authorization approval from Central purchasing.

Supporting PDT s (Product Dev Team) for programme and model year changes.

Liaise with Central Purchasing on better buying initiatives, leverage negotiations and support where applicable.
Support other UK plants as and when required, but primarily single plant responsibility.
The successful candidate will be educated to HNC/HND standard and preferably CIPS and VA/VE and VFM Knowledge.
Knowledge of working with mainframe systems such as SAP and BPIC`s.



Must be a strong negotiator with excellent cost reduction track record. Analytical, accurate, performance and results orientated.



Also the Buyer must have lateral thinking and pro-active approach to problem solving who is flexible and adaptable to change.

Must have the ability to work under pressure to expected deadlines with a good standard of integrity in all business relationships.

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 - Oxfordshire (PBA-104959)

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Mechanical Design Engineer
Oxfordshire, England

Williams Hybrid Power are developing electric flywheel energy storage technology for mobile, hybrid and electric vehicle applications and are now looking for a full time Mechanical Design Engineer to become an integral member of the team and be tasked with delivering efficient and robust components and systems for new customer programmes.
As the Mechanical Design Engineer functions include:


Component schemes and first level analysis

Component FMEA

Complete and release detailed drawings

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

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

The successful candidate will hold a relevant engineering degree or equivalent experience. Solid modelling and detail drafting capabilities are essential.

The following experience is desirable:
Experience of composites

ProE or NX

Design for a volume production OEM

Design of powertrain components for automotive or rail applications

Knowledge of relevant production processes, materials and assembly techniques

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



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

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

Control Systems Engineer - Transmissions - Berkshire (PBA-100242)

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Control Systems Engineer - Transmissions
Berkshire, England

Xtrac Ltd is a world leading supplier of high performance transmissions, they require a Control Systems Engineer for their advanced engineering group. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that for over two decades 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. The successful candidate will be responsible for the specification, installation, commissioning, calibration and support of transmission control systems in conventionally powered, hybrid and electric road and race vehicles.
The Control Systems Engineer will be required to provide day to day support for control systems and electronics for the engineering group.

To prepare project specifications, budgets and timescales to the Head of RandD.

To undertake research, tests, evaluations, and calibration to control systems and test instrumentation.

To create test procedures, analyse, calculate and interpret data and produce written reports for internal and external customers.

To work within the RandD team and advise project teams on requirements whilst providing technical support to multiple programmes.

To use control based languages and routines relevant for the operation and analysis of transmission systems.

Establish, maintain and manage a strong working relationship with new and existing customers and suppliers, at all levels.

To be part of the personal development process and attend reviews as required.
A degree in electrical, electronic, mechanical / mechatronics engineering, computing or applied physics (engineering subjects preferred). A higher degree is preferred. Working towards chartered status with a recognised institute.



Special Requirements of the role:

A knowledge of Automotive and Motorsport control and data acquisition systems such as Atlas, PI Toolbox and Motec.

A knowledge of analysis and simulation tools such as Matlab and Simulink.

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.

Methods Engineer - Birmingham - 35K to 40K (GW-105190)

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Methods 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.
Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager to develop balance workflows, eliminating waste and improving productivity. Assess and analyse machine performance and future requirement. Analyse machine capability and manage the organisation of level one preventative maintenance. Candidates should have automotive experience with an engineering qualification and an excellent understanding of engineering processes. Must be good communicators and be able to work well with others.
Develop the process equipment to maximise performance, lead the implementation of new technology. Work closely with maintenance and influence the preventative maintenance process.

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.

Continuous Improvement Manager - Birmingham - 30K to 40K (GW-105191)

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Continuous Improvement Manager
Birmingham, West Midlands, England
30K 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.
Work closely with the Operations Director to deploy proven operational and methodological standards and best practice. Develop an excellent relationship with plant management and staff to continuously improve the processes. Capitalise on best practices and participate actively on WCM networking. Must have a good grasp of 5S,SMED, Visual management etc. Ideally with good automotive experience with excellent communication and analytical skills.
Develop the manufacturing processes by working closely with plant management and staff. Develop the continuous improvement culture and encourage the use of 5S, SMED, scrap reduction initiatives etc

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

Design Engineer - Birmingham (RB-103252)

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Design Engineer
Birmingham, West Midlands, England

A global manufacturer of all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles, and electric vehicles our client is looking for a Design Engineer. To be based in the west midlands supporting programmes for Europe.
Responsible for leading the design process of components from concept to production in order to achieve the product objectives within a specified time.
You will have a Degree in Mechanical Engineering, with related design experience in an O.E. Environment along with having experience (5,000 hours minimum)on Pro-Engineer or similar 3D design tool.

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

Engineering Operations Leader - Hampshire - £excellent Package+flexible benefits. (RB-104569)

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Engineering Operations Leader
Hampshire, England
£excellent Package+flexible benefits.

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

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

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

Project Manager (Lifting /Mechanical Handling Equipment) - Sheffield - £30k - 40k per year (JDW-105188)

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Project Manager (Lifting /Mechanical Handling Equipment)
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England
£30k - 40k 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 or mechanical handling industries.

-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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Main Duties

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

Skills and Experience

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

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

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Electrical 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.

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 (multiple roles)

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.

Stress Engineer - Bristol (JPR-105232)

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Stress Engineer
Bristol, England

A leading global aerospace player has opportunities for permanent Stress Engineers to work on metallic and composite structures in Bristol. These roles are commutable from Cheltenham , Gloucester, S Wales, Bristol and Weston Super Mare. This role could also be called Fatigue Engineer.
You will carry out stress and fatigue analysis on composite and metallic components and structures. This will be by hand calcs and by Finite Element methods. You will also develop test plans.
You will be qualified to at least an HND and have good experience of stress and/or fatigue with aerospace structures.
This will be with both FE and hand calcs. Nastran, Patran and Mathcad experience would be ideal. Windchill, Catia v5, Hypermesh or Hyperworks would be good. You will be British or EU citizens.

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

Design Leader - Derbyshire (GNI-104833)

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Design Leader
Derbyshire, England

A leading injection moulding firm supplying the automotive OEM companies with exterior trim and part of a large global group.

As Design Leader, you will design parts and products with regard to project planning, customer and PO specifications and also to Quality, Cost, Lead time, Weight and recycling requirements imposed by the projects and the customer. You will manage functionally the CAD resources to fulfill the design.

You will obtain from customer, all technical elements necessary for the design (Gap and flushness requirements from the customer, surrounding parts, interfaces, ).

You will realise the design of parts and products and look for solutions and propose results or technical proposals to the Engineering Project Manager for project decision.

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

Supplier Quality Engineer - West Midlands (GNI-104850)

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Supplier Quality Engineer
West Midlands, England

The company is a leading worldwide automotive supplier of driveline and chassis technology and growth in the Midlands region has brough about the need for additional Quality focussed staff members to;
Ensure the relationship and communication between ZF and our Suppliers is developed and maintained.
Manage all Supplier continuous improvement and issue resolution activities.

You will;
Manage the successful process and product approval of new products utilizing the tools of APQP with increased focus on Capacity Analysis
Lead claim management and 8D process activities on both current and NPI business
Monitor and manage Supplier metrics on a monthly basis, developing appropriate reaction plans and escalating where necessary
Presentation of progress updates to NPI program teams and Management Review where necessary
Tracking and management of projects to ensure on time delivery of the product at the correct quality.
Measure supplier quality performance according to documented procedures and drive appropriate improvements to meet established targets.
Ownership and maintenance of key processes within Supplier Quality Management System

Desires:
HND in Mechanical Engineering / related subject or relevant experience
Previous Experience in a supply chain quality assurance role within Automotive sector is essential.
Machining and Assembly process knowledge essential
Six Sigma green belt is desired but not essential

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

Project Quality Engineer - West Midlands (GNI-104852)

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Project Quality Engineer
West Midlands, England

The company is a leading worldwide automotive supplier of driveline and chassis technology.

Expansion of the plant has genertated the need for additional support and the key duties for the Project Quality Engineer will be;
-Responsible for taking a lead on Project Quality for a number of New Product Introductions.
-Working closely with the project, process and manufacturing teams to ensure that future quality is planned effectively and meets the forward quality requirements of the customer, reacting to any customer queries and putting appropriate corrective actions in place to meet all project deadlines.
Desires:
-Six Sigma green belt is desired but not essential
-Qualified and experienced Internal Auditor to TS16949 is desired but not essential

Other responsibilities will be;
-To provide Quality Engineering support to new product introduction programmes and on going support through product life
-Compile all PPAP documents ultimately leading to PSW sign off
-To troubleshoot quality issues, carry out root cause analysis and help implement robust corrective measures
-Facilitation of project continuous improvement via application of lessons learned processes
-Participate in supplier pre production meetings in order to establish project Quality assurance
-Support for on site manufacturing activities for allocated projects
-Control of Supplier and internal non conformities
-Develop working procedures, FMEA and Control Plans to ensure they are fully compliant with all relevant customer and certification standard requirements
-Interface with the Customer quality function
-Compilation, analysis and reporting of key project metrics including quality performance and deliverable status
-To provide supplier quality assistance as necessary in support of the purchasing function
-To strive to deliver excellence in all areas of the business

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

Health and Safety Manager - Cheshire - c£60K (GW-103465)

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Health and Safety Manager
Cheshire, England
c£60K

Our client is a dedicated one stop shop for high quality component repairs and overhaul servicing the commercial and military aircraft market. In addition, the company has the capability to carry out repairs and overhauls of complete assemblies and electrical harnesses.
A Health and Safety Manager is required to provide a comprehensive proactive and responsive service in all aspects of health, safety and environment (HSandE) at work to ensure that the company complies with all current legislation, regulations and best practice. Experience of operating at a strategic level within Aerospace is a pre requisite.
NEBOSH certificate as a minimum although NEBOSH Diploma preferred. Ideally Member of Institute of Occupational Safety and Health or equivalent with manufacturing, aviation or similar environment experience preferred.

You will have a proven and demonstrable ability to read, analyse and interpret general business and professional periodicals, technical procedures/instructions and legislative documents.

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.

Diesel Engine Diagnostic Calibration Engineer - West Midlands - £25 - 30 per hour (SBR-105207)

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Diesel Engine Diagnostic Calibration Engineer
West Midlands, England
£25 - 30 per hour

Our client is a small but very well respected consultancy, specialising in the diagnostic calibration of diesel engines. They have a strong reputation for professionalism, competence and motivation and they consistently surpass their clients expectations. They are seeking to expand their team with like minded engineers.

• Previous diesel or petrol engine/ powertrain calibration experience required. Specific diagnostic calibration training can be provided to the right candidate, although experience of diagnostic requirements and engine controls systems would be an advantage.
• A good understanding of engine operation ( 4 cylinder, V6 and V8), including advanced turbo charging operation.
• A practical engineering approach.
• Previous Experience of either ATI or INCA calibration tools.
• Full Driving License. Advanced driver training an advantage.
• The role would involve environmental testing in Europe and the United States for approximately 4 weeks per year, therefore the candidate must have a passport that allows them to travel to these 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.

Contract Supplier Quality Engineer - Oxford - £30 - 33 per hour (KYU-104262)

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Contract Supplier Quality Engineer
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
£30 - 33 per hour

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

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

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

• As part of the parts maturation process you will ensure capable processes at the supplier and decide on the supply release.
• Furthermore, you have in depth knowledge of the problem landscape at the supplier as well as in the field.
• Capable of achieving Zero faults via preventative quality work.
• As part of the problem resolution process you establish root causes of concerns and ensure a sustainable problem resolution at the supplier.
• You are the competent contact in regards to your suppliers quality capabilities for partners in quality management within the commodity across all of Group s locations, as well as purchasing, development and logistics.

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

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

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

Manufacturing Assembler - Automotive - West Midlands (GSI-105182)

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Manufacturing Assembler - Automotive
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.

This is a hands on Assembler role that will be working on a new breed of electric vehicles that the firm is producing. You must have an automotive assembly background, competent with power and hand tools and be able to work from Engineers drawings.

An apprenticeship or NVQ background would be ideal although it`s not a pre requisite. A very exciting role that will get you exposed to the future of car technology with a very highly regarded firm.

A permanent role starting in February; a good market salary with additional benefits also which is to be discussed at submission stage. The role is based on a day shift pattern also with an early finish on Friday.

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.

Safety CAE Principal Engineer - Coventry (RGR-105180)

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Safety CAE Principal 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 growth has created an opportunity for a Safety CAE Principal Engineer to join the team. This role is based in Coventry commutable from Birmingham, Warwick, Leicester, Gaydon, Milton Keynes, Leamington, Northampton, may also interest candidates in the Crewe area. Ideally being offered as a permanent staff job, will also consider hourly contract.
As the Safety CAE Principal Engineer working on vehicle programmes within the structural and safety CAE team, the job will include the following responsibilities:

• Leadership of the safety CAE competency on vehicle projects
• Support all aspects of pre and post processing of LS-Dyna high speed load cases
• Project management of programmes, adopting a disciplined and methodical approach to their work
• Work across other CAE functions and code domains to gain a whole vehicle appreciation
• Primarily UK based, there will be the need to spend approximately one week in 12 overseas at the parent company
• Occasional travel to test facilities, suppliers and other world-wide locations will also be necessary on an adhoc basis
  Candidate requirements:
• Degree or similar qualification
• Strong numeracy and literacy
• A minimum of 5 years automotive industry experience
• Have evidence of achieving results through effective leadership of a team, being able to translate the business plan into individual objectives for staff
• A minimum of 5 years applied experience with LS-Dyna,, or similar, used for crash analysis
• Secondary competency in Durability and NVH analysis would be an advantage
• Have the ability 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.

Sales & Bid Engineer - Suffolk - £28k - 32k per year (SMA-104036)

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Sales & Bid Engineer
Suffolk, England
£28k - 32k per year

Our client provides a specialist approach to the design, supply and through life capability management of products in the military/non military sectors. The purpose of the role is to enhance the effectiveness of the sales team by providing support in the handling of enquiries and quotations throughout the sales process to achieve the timely development and delivery of winning bid solutions. You will also be an active member of the sales team, contributing to the promotion of
products and capabilities, supporting the lead generation process and marketing activities as required.
To assist the Business Development and Sales and/or Programme Managers in the company s proposal response from receipt of qualified leads and/or RFP s, ITT s etc. You will prepare Bid-Authorisation submission for bid/no-bid decisions, support bid teams as appropriate for specific bids/proposals, prepare and manage appropriate response action plans and schedules for each bid/proposal and pursue a policy of continual process improvement to enhance the speed of response completeness, accuracy and professionalism of the company`s bids and proposals. You will produce professional proposal documentation ranging from letters, technical and commercial documents, through to multi-volume tender responses, provide clear and effective handover to bid documentation to projects for mobilisation in the event of successful bids to the relevant project team, act as first point of contact for new telephone and internet enquiries, interpret customer requirements from a technical and commercial perspective and compile cost estimates as required in conjunction with the project managers and company`s finance staff.
You must have an engineering/technical background, good commercial awareness, the ability to communicate well at all levels both internally and in the customer and user communities, excellent interpersonal skills together with previous experience of writing technical reports and proposal documentation and the ability to present in a professional manner. You must also be computer literate in MS Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint, have in-depth experience in a sales/customer facing environment, have experience of UK Defence and procurement processes and be educated to degree/HNC/HND level or equivalent.

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 Inspector - Coventry (DC-100680)

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Quality Inspector
Coventry, West Midlands, England

Client is one of the largest thermosetting moulding companies in Europe. They manufacture an extensive range of products in engineering thermoset and composite materials for a wide variety of customers, in the aerospace, electrical, automotive, defence and textile industries.

They currently have an urgent 3-6 month contract opportunity for a Quality Technician for their busy Spares Department.

The individual will be responsible for the following:

- Conduct sample inspection of product, packaging, labelling and traceability as part of a dynamic supply chain management and logistics operation.
- Conduct assessments against engineering standards and resolve issues relating to quality, configuration and traceability.
- Work as part of a quality team, responsible for developing and maintaining inspection records and supporting the development of the quality management system.
- Measuring of small and medium sized components using first principles.
- Generation and upkeep of documentation.


Role Requirements:

- Ability to read drawings.
- Able to understand geometric and general tolerances applied to drawings.
- Ability to generate inspection reports and communicate them to supervision.
- An understanding of quality management processes would be advantageous.
- Basic understanding of statistical process control would be advantageous.
- Basic understanding of measurement system analysis would be advantageous.
- Working knowledge of ISO9001:2008, (ISO17025:2005 and ISO14001:2004) standards.
- Internal audit trained to ISO 9001:2008.
- Must be self motivated and capably of working on own initiative and/or within 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 Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

System Integration Engineer - eKERS (NL01E1) - Northampton (KH-102184)

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System Integration Engineer - eKERS (NL01E1)
Northampton, Northamptonshire, England

Our Client designs, develops, and manufactures powertrain components for use within the motorsport industry. They are currently seeking a contract or permanent System Integration Engineer

Reporting to the Team Leader, the Engineer will work on engine control integration and be responsible for the validation and test of control systems comprising uP, transducers, control algorithms, software. You will devise tests and problem solve issues with system functionality in a real time environment.

Key Responsibilities:

* Application of high performance hybrid systems, actuators and sensors (E-Motor, Power electronics, batteries)
* Electrical integration of F1 hybrid control systems into an F1 race car
* Key role in the design, development, validation and application of hybrid control units, power electronics, motors, battery disconnect systems, batteries, BMS systems, GFI systems, sensors and actuators
* Specify validation tests
* Provide rapid root cause failure analysis and solutions to the business
* Document specifications and procedures as required


Essential Requirements:

* Degree level or higher qualified in Engineering
* 3 years experience in automotive development environment
* System and component testing, fault finding and troubleshooting
* Experience of high voltage (1kv) and high power systems

Desirable Attributes:

* Awareness of automotive hardware and software design and validation processes
* Automotive sensors and actuators component development

Personal Competencies

* Pragmatic
* Excellent communication skills
* Good initiative
* Good Team Player
* Independence

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.

Design Programmer Manager - 21083 - 24.60/hr Ltd Co. rate - Warwickshire (KH-104477)

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Design Programmer Manager - 21083 - 24.60/hr Ltd Co. rate
Warwickshire, England

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 Design Programmer Manager based in Warwickshire on a 6-month contract.
As Design Programmer Manager, you must have the following skills:
*Attribute management and cascade PALS target setting
* Benchmarking coordination
* Develop and realign programme activities within cycle prinicples
* Resource managament
* Timing development/management
* PC Skills including MS Project/Excel?PowerPoint/Word Presentation skills for all levels"
Applicants must be educated to a minimum of degree level.

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.

Design Programme Manager - 20655 - 24.60/hr Ltd Co rate - Warwickshire (KH-101594)

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Design Programme Manager - 20655 - 24.60/hr Ltd Co rate
Warwickshire, England

Our automotive client is a market leader in luxury and high volume off-road vehicles, designing and manufacturing in the Midlands. We are seeking to appoint a Design Programme Manager on a 9-month contract based in Warwickshire.
Design Programme Manager - Advanced Design required

Skills required:
*Attribute management and cascade
* PALS target setting/benchmarking co-ordination
*Develop and realign programme activities within cycle plan principles
*PC skills including MS *Project/Excel/PowerPoint/Word/Presentation skills
Project management skills required
Educated to a minimum of degree level

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.

Data Modeller - 20544 - Warwickshire (KH-101395)

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Data Modeller - 20544
Warwickshire, England

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

A new contract opportunity has arisen for a Data Modeller in the Warwickshire area
The individual will use Catia V5 and Teamcenter and ideally have a vehicle engineering background in NC Programming as well as a knowledge of other CAD systems such as ALIAS and ICEM Surf.
The individual will require a broad knowledge of model manufacture and finish, including model making knowledge and composite tool design.

Experience with leading projects and liaising with various areas of model making specialism, e.g. Composites, Machining, Model Making and Rapid Prototype Tooling.

Previous experience of working on show cars and other design properties

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.

Creative Designer - 21003 - 26.08/hr Ltd Co. rate - Warwickshire (KH-104474)

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Creative Designer - 21003 - 26.08/hr Ltd Co. rate
Warwickshire, England

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 Creative Designer on a 6-month contract based in Warwickshire.
As Creative Designer, you have good 3D spatial evaluation experience and good aesthetic judgement. In addition, you need good colour vision/ expertise in developing innovative materials.


Skills Preferred:
Programme delivery Strategic and planning skills Alias 3D understanding
Applicants are required to have experience in a Automotive Design studio and preferably have worldwide design experience.

You must be have a Design Degree.

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

Creative Designer - 20999 - 24.08/hr Ltd Co rate - Warwickshire (KH-104475)

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Creative Designer - 20999 - 24.08/hr Ltd Co rate
Warwickshire, England

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 Creative Designer on a 6-month contract based in Warwickshire.
As Creative Designer, you have good 3D spatial evaluation experience and good aesthetic judgement. In addition, you need good colour vision/ expertise in developing innovative materials.


Skills Preferred:
Programme delivery Strategic and planning skills Alias 3D understanding
Applicants are required to have experience in a Automotive Design studio and preferably have worldwide design experience.

You must be have a Design Degree.

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

Maintenance Engineer - Redditch (GW-104311)

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Maintenance Engineer
Redditch, Worcestershire, England

Company manufacture electronic facia instruments for major OEM`s. They employ over 300 and have an excellent reputation for quality and delivery.
To be part of the team responsible for proactive and reactive maintenance of production equipment. Candidates should be apprentice trained either in mechanical or electrical and be well motivated and ideally from a lean environment. A good understanding of modern plc`s will be an advantage,
Part of a team maintaining production plant with a first tier automotive supplier.

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 Build Technician - Wantage (BST-104983)

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Battery Build Technician
Wantage, Oxfordshire, England

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

They are now looking for a Battery Build Technician to work within the electronics test and production department, as part of a small team responsible for the manufacture and test of Batteries for use on Formula One cars.

As the Battery Build Technician you will have proven experience of working with high voltage systems be PC literate with knowledge of autosport/MIL spec connectors and RAYCHEM type 25 harness systems would be an advantage.

Ideally you will hold either ONC/BTEC/NVQ Electrical qualification or similar.

Must be proactive and be able to work unsupervised using your own initiative and willing to work long hours and to tight deadlines.

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

Chief Metallurgist - United Kingdom - Negotiable + pension + benefits (JPR-105003)

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Chief Metallurgist
United Kingdom
Negotiable + pension + benefits

Part of a major global aerospace group engineering mechanical aerospace systems, there is an interesting new opportunity for a permanent Chief Metallurgist. This opportunity is in commutable range of Liverpool , Manchester, Warrington and Runcorn. The role could also be called Senior Materials Engineer or Senior Metallurgist. Business is both civil and defence. The role does not entail man management.
The Chief Metallurgist will carry out:
Materials Properties and Performance
Assessment and selection of materials from design perspective
Fatigue, stress loads, weight, cost analysis
Working with both Design and Analysis Engineers.
Climatic and hardness testing.
Metallurgical Investigation.
Control, operation and development of metallurgy lab and facilities
Accelerated life testing and warranty analysis
Metallurgical investigation for In-Service, Customer requests and OE/MRO support
You will have a degree in in Metallurgy or Materials Science and experience of full product life-cycles carrying out metallurgical functions and investigations. You will ideally have experience of fatigue and stress testing, materials(steel, aluminium,nickel,chrome), treatment processes, NDT and Inspection methods. Experience can be in aerospace or any sector.

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.

Field Sales Executive - West Midlands - £30k - 35k per year + Car (SMA-105185)

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Field Sales Executive
West Midlands, England
£30k - 35k per year + Car

Our client is a leading distributor of specialist industrial components into industry, with a nationwide network of branches. As Field Sales Executive the main purpose of the role is to maximise revenue and profitability within a defined geographical sales territory or with a defined customer segment with specific identified customers.

To identify and maintain good professional working relationships with the existing customer base and to develop new customers by close networking, to actively target all opportunities for new business once known, and to act as the interface between the company, its customers and the marketplace. You will develop a pro-active customer visit plan to ensure all customers are visited within 60 days, continually seek to increase and improve quotation/tender opportunities and conversion rates and must be capable of deciding their sales promotional strategy with regard to product, price and commercial viability to maximise the company`s added value and to increase success rate on securing orders. Company benchmark for quotation/tender success rate is 1:4. You will also introduce Sale Pipeline Forecast methodology to improve the quality of sales effort, identify and target projects earlier, forecast market trends and reduce the "cost of sale".

You will work both as an individual and active team member in pursuit of customer satisfaction to the company benchmark and be expected to embrace the one company culture and focus your attention on the company`s needs. Additionally, you will co-ordinate and present company presentations to customer groups using all marketing material and tools available and also assist in organising promotional events.

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.

CNC Turner - Nights - Thatcham (JUM-104803)

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CNC Turner - Nights
Thatcham, Berkshire, England

For nearly two decades our client Xtrac Ltd 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 now seeking an experienced CNC Turner for a Night shift role in their state of the art facility in Berkshire.

Reporting to the Turning and Milling Manager you will be responsible for programming, editing and operating a range of Okuma machines to produce transmission system parts to the company s quality standards.


As well as having sound knowledge of Manual Turning, you must be self sufficient enough to make fixtures and tooling, and have experience of working with small batches, sometimes of a complex nature.


You must be able to understand complex engineering drawings and instructions, be able to visualise finished products and have a good understanding of the properties of the materials we work with.
Ideally you will have completed a formal apprenticeship and have 3-5 years general engineering experience including turning and toolmaking, ideally in the automotive, aerospace or motorsport industries.
You should have at least proven programming experience, ideally being able to use and understand Okuma OSP - IGF Edgecam or similar off line programming system would be an advantage, as would experience of Mitutoyo CCM to self check work.

Dayshift core hours are Monday to Friday, 8.00am 5.00pm and Nightshift core hours are Monday to Thursday 7.00pm 6.00am. For both roles you should have a flexible attitude to overtime.

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 Test Engineer - Belper - £35k - 50k per year + Benefits (PBU-105115)

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Mechanical Test Engineer
Belper, Derbyshire, England
£35k - 50k per year + Benefits

The Company is a world leader in fluid technologies that improve the quality and performance of their customers` products in the global transportation, industrial and consumer markets.

Based at their European Technical centre, they are looking to appoint a Mechanical Test Engineerwho will be responsible for managing measurement and calibration processes using computer driven measurement systems.

• Provides project management and technical leadership for existing and new engine test installations.
• Develops testing solutions and opportunities where few precedents exist.
• Plans and implements task, projects, schedules and budgets; routinely acting as project leader.
• Flexible and pro-active support to maintain department throughput.
• Representative at external industry meetings and/or with customers and/or with suppliers; may author and present technical papers internally and externally.
• Responsibility for compliance with legislation and / or other protocols relevant to the role.
• Provides timely data, test reports and technical consulting services
• Interact appropriately with the work group, engineers and customers both internally and externally.
• Degree qualified in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering
• Relevant professional experience with a depth of understanding in automotive test engineering.

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

NPI Engineer - Worcestershire (RB-104874)

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NPI Engineer
Worcestershire, England

Company manufacture electronic facia instruments for major OEMs. Due to continued expansion they are seeking an experienced NPI Engineer to work out of the Worcestershire based factory.
Purpose
Reporting to the Projects Manager, the Engineer will have responsible for creating and monitoring project plans, progress chasing actions and controlling costs.
The role will include regular communication with design, multinational business and sales teams plus suppliers and occasionally customers.

The scope will include planning all Mechanical parts, including Moulding and Dial tool planning and working closely with Purchasing and Production departments.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS and ACCOUNTABILITIES
Support tool layout and costing of projects
Track tooling status to ensure design changes are incorporated and costs removed
Track parts orders to ensure correct level is received
Maintain product history for pre-production builds
Cost recovery of Design Change Notes (DCN)
Packaging specification, including validation and approval (internal and external)
Support in the validation of BOM (s)
Supporting the delivery of project milestones to achieve customers expectations
Support RFQ activities
Support Purchasing Team in tool general assembly reviews
Support cost down activities with other UK , European and Japanese 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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Production Engineer - Coventry - 28K to 35K (GW-105181)

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Production Engineer
Coventry, West Midlands, England
28K to 35K

Manufacture complex assemblies predominantly into the Yellow Goods market. They have an excellent reputation for engineering excellence and for product development and manufacture. Annual turnover will grow by 25% during 2012. Processes include machining, fabrication, assembly, soldering and brazing involving heavy plant
Represent manufacturing at customer and product development meetings ensuring effective implementation of engineered manufacturing solutions. Plan, specify and control manufacturing processes and development. Take the initiative and direct relevant procedures to increase manufacturing efficiency. Participate in APQP procedures. Candidates should be well qualifies engineers, ideally apprentice trained with drive and talent.
Responsible for improving the manufacturing processes and to implement change effectively. Work closely with the manufacturing team to improve productivity. Liaise with customers and participate in development and engineering meetings. Develop and control the process by determining procedures, tooling and equipment.

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.