Jonathan Lee Recruitment Automotive Jobs

Tuesday, 1 May 2012

Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental Manager - Surrey (PBA-887368)

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Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental Manager
Surrey, England

Respirex International Ltd, headquartered in Redhill, Surrey, are the leading manufacturer of Personal and Respiratory Protective Equipment. They are a uniquely qualified, highly specialised chemical and respiratory protective clothing manufacturer employing state of the art technology in garment material and suit design. All of their protective garments are fully engineered to global safety standards and available in reusable, limited life or disposable materials.
The Respirex range of Personal and Respiratory Protective Equipment is the result of over 30 years in the industry with extensive research, development and expertise gained since the Company was formed in 1968.
A Quality, Health and Safety and Environmental Manager is required to ensure the company's compliance to ISO 9001 / 14001. The role will support the production team to reduce waste and cost of quality, applying improvement techniques, strategies, audits etc. Development and maintenance of systems to measure performance such as Corrective Action Register (CAR) and to take or recommend action as appropriate to improve performance. Represent the Company to customers as a Quality ambassador and liaise with customers and suppliers as required.
Ideally degree qualified, candidates will have a demonstrable record of success as a Quality Manager within a SME manufacturing environment. NEBOSH qualification is advantageous. A good knowledge of process control tools and training techniques (Lean/Six Sigma) is 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.

Electrical & Electronics Engineer - Basildon (887340)

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Electrical & Electronics Engineer
Basildon, Essex, England

Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) was established in 2007 to acquire and take to market a family of CO2 reducing automotive Powertrain products developed by a global tier 1 supplier. Following market success this leading edge engineering Company based in Basildon and Coventry is now strengthening its experienced team to continue to build on the growing success of CPT, particularly with the preparation of its modular hybrid products for a number of customer applications in Europe and US through to production launch.

The role of the Electrical & Electronic Engineer will be to provide support for Advanced and Core Technology across all relevant company activities on a daily basis. Contributing to the design of Control and Power Electronics for Switched Reluctance Machines and commissioning of test equipment. The role will also contribute to the Integration of new machines into vehicle builds with regard to control and communication systems.

Candidates will preferably be degree qualified or have equivalent experience in Electrical/Electronic Engineering. Candidates will ideally have experience of:
- Vehicle electrical and communication architectures
- Engine and Powertrain systems development
- Design, development and integration of Switched Reluctance electric machines
- Hybrid Systems, Integration, Calibration and Development
Familiarity with the use of PSpice, Matlab, Labview, Microsoft core products is required.

Development and Application Engineer - Speedstart - Basildon (PBA-887338)

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Development and Application Engineer - Speedstart
Basildon, Essex, England

Following market success this leading edge engineering Company based in Basildon and Coventry is now strengthening its experienced team to continue to build on the growing success particularly with the preparation of its modular hybrid products for a number of customer applications in Europe and US through to production launch.

They are now looking for Development and Applications Engineer to support the TIGERS (Turbogenerator Integrated Gas Energy Recovery System) Product teams in the development of the company’s products from Concept through Application Ready gateways to final Customer Product Program implementation.

Product Development, application, Testing and Validation of a specific product for many customers to Global Automotive and related standards in conjunction with the following areas of Engineering Teams, Technology partners, including licensors, Supply Chain, including suppliers and sub-contract assemblers and Sales and Finance.

Ideally degree qualified, candidates will have demonstrable experience of the support and customer application of Mechanical, Electromagnetic and/or Electronic products.

Candidates will have previous experience developing plans in support of customer and/or internal development objectives and have ensured that key deliverables are completed on time and within budget.

They are now looking for a Product Development and Application Engineer to support the Speedstart® Product teams in the development of the company’s products from Concept through Application Ready gateways to final Customer Product Program implementation.

The role also requires the support of the Mechanical, Electromagnetic and Electronic development and validation of specific products through best testing practices conducted with the highest professional standards. Product Development, application, Testing and Validation of a specific product for many customers to Global Automotive and related standards in conjunction with the following areas Engineering Teams, Technology partners, including licensors, Supply Chain, including suppliers and sub-contract assemblers and Sales and Finance.

Ideally degree qualified, candidates will have demonstrable experience of the support and customer application of Mechanical, Electromagnetic and/or Electronic products.

Candidates will have previous experience developing plans in support of customer and/or internal development objectives and have ensured that key deliverables are completed on time and within budget.

Product Development & Application Engineer - TIGERS - Coventry (887337)

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Product Development & Application Engineer - TIGERS
Coventry, West Midlands, England

Ideally degree qualified, candidates will have demonstrable experience of the support and customer application of Mechanical, Electromagnetic and/or Electronic products.

Candidates will have previous experience developing plans in support of customer and/or internal development objectives and have ensured that key deliverables are completed on time and within budget.

Lead Mechanical Engineer - Basildon (PBA-887330)

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Lead Mechanical Engineer
Basildon, Essex, England

They are now seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to take responsibility for the design, integration and testing of all the companys’ technologies and products for many global customers.

The successful applicant will be required to support the development of Switched Reluctance (SR) motor structural design and NVH development along with system thermals and vehicle integration techniques in co-operation with hardware, software and system/calibration co-workers and external development partners.

Candidates should be degree qualified or equivalent experience plus other qualifications in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering (Mechanical bias).

As the Lead Mechanical Engineer you will be a team orientated individual with confidence to demonstrate leadership in the design of complex mechanical assemblies working with a team of highly motivated and skilled engineers interfacing with customers, partners and suppliers.

Experience of engine and Powertrain systems design & development is essential.

Previous experience of Hybrid Systems, Integration, Calibration and Development together with the design, development and manufacture of electric machines is desirable.

A demonstrated strength in use of process improvement techniques and tools (eg DFMEA, 8D, 6 Sigma).

Hybrid Manager - Basildon (PBA-887329)

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Hybrid Manager
Basildon, Essex, England

They are now looking for a Hybrid Manager to be based in Basildon, Essex. This is a key role in the small, experienced, professional and highly motivated management team driving the activity of this high technology automotive supplier.

To be successful in this dynamic environment you must be confident and ready to be hands on in all aspects of Product Development and comfortable interfacing with customers at all levels.

Initially focusing on product validation, launch readiness and customer support, the Hybrid Manager will continue to build the capability of the established SpeedStart engineering team and work with other internal and external resources to achieve market success for the SpeedStart product. The scale of the role is expected to increase significantly with increasing market activity during the next 1-2 years.

Candidates should possess a good degree in a relevant discipline (mechanical or electrical engineering, etc.) and preferably a masters degree, combined with practical application experience of engine and/or hybrid driveline systems and/or relevant electric machines is essential, potentially with a tier 1 supplier or premium powertrain consultancy.

Total fluency in written and spoken English is also essential, with capabilities in additional languages an advantage.

In depth experience of Automotive standards of project management and quality systems, including production launch, is highly desirable, as is a minimum of 2 years of staff management and budgetary responsibility.

Strong communication skills are essential and you should be comfortable at all levels with customers and partners.

Project Engineer - Thatcham (PBA-887107)

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Project Engineer
Thatcham, Berkshire, England

A world leading supplier of high performance transmissions, require a Project Engineer to manage designated Automotive and Engineering customer orders and projects. 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.

As the Project Engineer duties will include:
Establish, maintain and manage a strong working relationship with new and existing customers, at all levels.

Manage inventory for project, to ensure customer requirements and commercial needs.

Provide to the customer technical documentation to include parts lists, manuals, technical bulletins and assembly drawings, where appropriate.

Manage customer projects throughout the business in a co-ordinated, focused, structured and well controlled manner. Build and develop relationships internally with other members of the Project Team, in particular Manufacturing Project Managers and Design and Engineering

Liaise with the Stores Department to despatch assemblies and components, to include the method of despatch.

Liaise with the Accounts Department and the Customer to ensure that the account is kept up to date, and within agreed credit limits

The successful applicant will be a student of Aeronautical, Automotive, Mechanical Engineering or similar degree, currently in their final year of study or recently graduated.

Ideally with experience of customer management, commercial and project management you must have excellent organisational skills, able to work to tight deadlines and be able to build strong working relationships with a flexible approach to work.

Lean Change Facilitator - Surrey (PBA-886989)

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Lean Change Facilitator
Surrey, England

A leading manufacturer of Personal and Respiratory Protective Equipment are now looking for a Lean Change Facilitator to assist the Head of Operations in a lean manufacturing transformation.

Main duties and responsibilities:
- Develop and implement the lean transformation process.
- Manage and facilitate continuous improvement activities.
- Help develop the performance measurement system.
- Support the Operations Manager in all aspects of the operation functions.

Qualifications and experience:
- Ideally an Automotive background and preferably degree qualified.
- Hands on experience leading at least two lean transformations in a batch production plant or department, including:
- Determining the future work flow using value stream mapping or process mapping.
- Developing and implementing work cells.
- Managing Kaizen events.

Personal attributes:
- Analytical with good attention to detail
- Systematic (process driven)
- Strong communication skills.
- Able to work with little supervision (self-driven).

Design Engineer - Thatcham (PBA-105008A)

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Design Engineer
Thatcham, Berkshire, England

The Design Engineer will be responsible for CAD modelling and drafting on Unigraphics, creating and issuing of Engineering Drawings.

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

Work as part of the core Engineering team - utilising the skills and experiences of Gear Technology, Production Engineering and key shop floor personnel.

Liaise with and provide guidance to the Commercial Function and Manufacture Project Managers.

Maintain suitable issue control and Bill of Materials for the parts and projects and in a timely fashion.

Advise corrective action to shop floor queries and non-conformance.

Carry out any reasonable additional duties as requested by management.

Xtrac Ltd is a world leading supplier of high performance transmissions, they are now looking for a Design Engineer to be responsible for the design and detail of engineering components and complete systems, using the companies 3D CAD system to defined standards.

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.

Candidates will be degree qualified, ideally with experience of gears, gearbox, transmission / driveline / powertrain systems or similar high-precision rotating components.

Use of Unigraphics NX.

Programme Manager - IMM (Inventory Materials Management) - Leighton Buzzard (106496)

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Programme Manager - IMM (Inventory Materials Management)
Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, England

Our client is a world leading manufacturer of aerospace equipment. A new opportunity has arisen for a Programme Manager to manage all aspects of the supply of products, spares and an aftermarket service to customers. The role is based in Bedfordshire and is commutable of Milton Keynes, Dunstable or Aylesbury. The role could also be called Materials Manager or Project Manager.REQUIREMENTS: To project manage all aspects of the programme from initial programme inception to delivery, ensuring customer needs are met within the programme commercial parameters and business goals. You will develop strong customer relationships and track programme, change and financial performance.
VAC REQ :You will be qualified to at least an HNC and have programme management as well as commercial/financial experience. Aerospace experience is helpful but not essential. Experience of logistics and materials management will be useful. You will understand cost pricing, gross margins, and managing key customers.

Software Quality Assurance - Rotherham - £28k - 35k per year + benefits (887727)

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Software Quality Assurance
Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England
£28k - 35k per year + benefits

Client Information
Our Yorkshire-based client is a global Tier 2 designer and manufacturer of advanced electronic and electromechanical products for the automotive industry including control units, sensors, monitors and motors

Main Duties

The main responsibilities of the role are to ensure that the quality of software developed within the Company fulfils customer expectations and the requirements of relevant internal and external Standards
The job requires team working with many other departments within the company, locally and internationally, and with various departments at customers. There will be some international travel involved in the role

Job description
-Ensure that the Company's software development process is followed, and the work products are of high quality by:
-Promotion of the Company's software development process and of 'best practice'.
-Planning and execution of internal and external audits of the development process.
-Planning of, and acting as moderator of, walkthroughs and reviews of software project work products.
-Providing assistance to design engineers in the software project set-up and planning.
-Monitoring the progress of software projects to ensure that the work products are delivered in the correct sequence.
-Escalation to higher management where necessary of failures to comply with the process or failure to produce work of high quality.
-To assist in the validation of software by: writing comprehensive software test plans and performing thorough software testing.

Key skills and experience
-Candidates should be educated to Degree level or above in Software Engineer, or relevant experience
-Experience of writing software in 'C'. Knowledge of good practice in the use of 'C'.
-Knowledge of best-practice software development process methods and standards (e.g. Spice/ISO15504).
-Knowledge of CASE tools.
-Software review techniques.
-Experience of electronics design work using microcontrollers.

Quality Assurance Engineer - Leeds - £26k - 30k per year (887387)

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Quality Assurance Engineer
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
£26k - 30k per year

Main Duties
Will be responsible for ensuring NPI is performed in accordance with ISO9001 and ISO13485 requirements.
Implementing and sustaining control and repeatability to internal processes and maximising efficiencies within the manufacturing process.
Providing technical engineering support for bespoke manufactured products.
Encouraging and motivating people to continually improve the business.

Job description
The role will include dealing with internal / external quality issues, introducing corrective/preventive actions to stop recurrence.
Monitoring of current manufacturing processes via auditing, highlighting issues and introducing change as part of continuous improvement activities.
Controlling NPI and technical files for electronic and mechanical components and devices including SQA.
Ensuring product is manufactured to the required quality standards and correcting any issues.
Trend analysis and data recording to identify and resolve quality issues.
Manage the corrective and preventive action process, co-ordinating root causes and corrective actions for both in-house and customer returns and complaints.
Be a key supplier point of contact for developing and introducing new products and components within the company
Working with senior management and operators for day to day issues and reporting of KPI's looking to improve the efficiencies within the business

Key skills and experience
Minimum HNC qualification within electronics or mechanical design.
Proven experience as a Quality / Process Engineer within the Aerospace, Automotive, Medical or Electronics industry.
Evidence of working in a fast moving high volume manufacturing environment.
Versatility and enthusiasm for Quality, should have previous experience of ISO9001 and ideally ISO13485.
Proven experience in lean manufacturing, design and process FMEA / Risk assessments, supply chain development, Kaizen and 5s programs.

Applications Engineer / Technical Support Engineer - Durham - £32k - 40k per year + benefits (887562)

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Applications Engineer / Technical Support Engineer
Durham, County Durham, England
£32k - 40k per year + benefits

My client a specialised in flow measurement, established for over 30 years developing expertise in flow measurement for the oil and gas industry. Require an experienced Applications Engineer / Technical Support Engineer to join their established team

REQUIREMENTS:
Evaluation/interpretation of customer data /requirements
Developing effective solutions based on customer needs
Generating bid proposals from conceptual studies through to formal tenders
Order conversion either with customers or in conjunction with regional sales managers
Contract review process
Knowledge of Contract terms and conditions, contract negotiation
Commercial knowledge i.e costing, margins
Experience in the generation of detail technical proposals process preferably within the Oil and Gas

VAC REQ :
Recognised Engineering qualification -- ideally educated to degree level in an Engineering Degree or relevant experience will be considered
Technical experience in a related role/field
Knowledge and ability to interpret detailed technical specifications
Ability to work in a team environment, including close liaison with sales engineers, product managers and Sales Managers

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Sheffield - £30k - 35k per year + pension and healthcare (887402)

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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England
£30k - 35k per year + pension and healthcare

Client Information
My client a global market leading manufacturing company based in South Yorkshire require a Mechanical Maintenance team to join their established team.

Main Duties

The main responsibilities of the position are to ensure high mechanical engineering availability throughout the department. This includes responsibilities for Health, Safety and Environment, maintaining engineering standards, development of equipment and monitoring of plant reliability and costs

Job description
-Ensure the manufacturing plant has the highest possible level of engineering availability at all times with respect to both planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance for any breakdowns.
-To fully understand engineering requirements and liaise with both internal colleagues and external contract engineers, ensuring repairs are promptly completed and machine availability is maximised to ensure profitable production.
-Will be working as part of multi skilled team
-Monitor plant delays and budgets so to identify potential plant improvements and cost reductions.
-Develop plant and equipment to increase machine availability, reduce cost to the business and improve H,S and E.
-Investigate plant breakdowns and conduct root cause analysis and implement findings to prevent re-occurrence in line with company procedures.
-Develop Preventative Maintenance schedules for all areas of plant to maximise availability.
-Negotiate and manage contracts relating to engineering supplies.
-Manage engineering activities to comply with Health, Safety and Environment requirements.
-Implement and control engineering safe working practices, to prevent accidents, plant failure and loss of production.

Key skills and experience

-Candidates should ideally be educated to HNC / HND or higher with experience of a range of heavy engineering and manufacturing industry experienced with a strong mechanical engineering background.
-Preferably an established background in a metal manufacturing operation with both hot and cold metal forming
-Knowledge of stainless steel processing plant and engineering requirements.
-Will be working within a global multisite company so candidates require a strong understanding of internal company policies and external regulations and legislation, including health and Safety among others.
-Proven ability to solve problems through investigation and application of sound solutions.

Project Engineer - West Midlands - £30k - 37k per year + benefits (887356)

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Project Engineer
West Midlands, England
£30k - 37k per year + benefits

Client Information
A leading manufacturer of fasteners for a wide range of applications including automotive, bus, rail, truck and trailer, construction and general manufacturing. Much of the product range is bespoke and designed/developed within the company.

Main Duties
The main areas of responsibilities of the role are to provide technical project management support for the engineering department - planning, organising, controlling, integrating and completing engineering projects, whilst also working alongside the sales team to ensure customer requirements are understood and met.

Job description
-Prioritise and effectively manage incoming enquiries from the customer base working closely with the design and production teams to evaluate efficient manufacturing methods to meet customer requirement
-Work as a point of contact between the customer, engineering department in aspects of design, tooling qualification and production capability
-Responds to technical product information demands from sales team, marketing department and customers
-Analyse customer requirements in terms of material characteristics, dimensional tolerances, production capability and tooling costs to determine feasibility
-Develop and conduct trials to evaluate product performance in pre production before full production begins
-Ensure compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements and related specifications and drawings
-Co-ordination with the sales and marketing team to develop and implement methods for accurately assessing customer satisfaction levels..
-Visit strategic customers, establish and increase our position in correlation with their projects and goals. Help external sales with engineering information in preparing their customer visits and attend if requested.
-Use academic links to universities, institutes and organisations to promote the copanies technology and gain knowledge for our projects about trends in technique and applications
-Maintain and develop links with Technical Service function across the group of businesses
-Maintain and operate in compliance with current Quality and EHS procedures

Key skills and experience
-Candidates should ideally be educated to degree level in an Engineering discipline, although relevant work experience of qualified to HND would be accepted
-Should have industry based engineering experience with experience of managing complex projects in a manufacturing environment
- Knowledge and experience of Multi-disciplined Engineering activities, i.e. Systems , Manufacturing, Product and Automation

Mechanical Project Engineer - South Yorkshire - £30k - 40k per year (103288)

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Mechanical Project Engineer
South Yorkshire, England
£30k - 40k per year

DESCRIPTION: 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 variety 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

Machine Tool Sales Manager - South Yorkshire - Bonus + Pension (105062)

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Machine Tool Sales Manager
South Yorkshire, England
Bonus + Pension

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.

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

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.
DESCRIPTION: Regional Sales Manager - Midlands and North of England

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.

Design Engineer - Rotherham - £26k - 32k per year (887257)

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Design Engineer
Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England
£26k - 32k per year

Client Information
My client an international market leading manufacturing company within the Automotive sector. The company are experiencing a continual growth over the last few years and have a very strong order book and customer base. My client based in South Yorkshire offer a full manufacturing service including design and development work on site through manufacturing and final part assembly.

Main Duties
The main duties of the role will focus on the design and development and a range electro- mechanical switchgear. The post holder will be responsible for working with the Pre production development team to take projects through to delivery stage by working with internal and external teams to ensure customers requirements are met in full and on time and within budget

Job description
- Develop and present technical presentations to the customers and others on new or current projects.
- Design and development of new Products in line with customer specifications and in line with company procedures
- Produce thorough and accurate design project documentation to gain approval of customer and Design manager
- Implement design changes to improve manufacturing efficiency
- Support quality and pre production departments with APQP, PPAP and FMEA documentation
- Working with internal departments along with external customers and suppliers to ensure design meets customers expectations and I ensure efficient production processes
- Provide technical support to sales and marketing to obtain new business
- Compliance on detail design with related company and TS16949 Standards.

Key skills and experience

- Candidates should be educated to Degree level in a Mechanical Engineering discipline, or relevant industry experience. Candidates can be accepted with related disciplines but they should have an electro - mechanical background, ideally with an Automotive Engineering background.
- Automotive experience is preferred but candidates should have a background in applications engineering in particular project management and NPI activities.
- Good 3D/2D Design experience, preferably in the use of CATIA V5 or Solidworks.

Design Engineer - Bradford - £25k - 35k per year + benefits (887122)

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Design Engineer
Bradford, West Yorkshire, England
£25k - 35k per year + benefits

Client Information
My client a global market leading manufacturing company within the Automotive sector. The company are experiencing a continual growth over the last few years and have a very strong order book and customer base. My client based in West Yorkshire offer a full manufacturing service including design and development work on site through manufacturing and final part assembly.

Main Duties
The main duties of the role will focus on the design and development and a range of cooling systems primarily for the companies range of electric power generation cooling systems. The post holder will be responsible for allowing technical progress to take place and bring projects through to delivery stage by working with internal and external teams to ensure customers requirements are met in full and on time and within budget

Job description
- Delivering designs and in line with customer requirements following company procedures and within production capabilities.
- Initiating technical gap analysis for new project/new customer request from design through to proto type manufacture and through to full production.
- Guide customers through requirements at design stage by providing information on company guidelines / thermodynamic and fluid transfer theory calculations / product issues.
- Carry out comprehensive project evaluations using theoretical tools, CAD designs, calculations, prototype and validation tests combined with customer liaison to ensure a best fit to product requirements.
- Developing solutions with the various teams co-ordinating design, development, validation, and manufacturing engineering activities facilitating two-way communication between internal departments and the customer.
- Participate in cross functional proactive and corrective action groups to ensure successful new product introduction to on-site manufacturing facility.
- Develop and present technical presentations to the customers and others on new or current projects.
- Compliance on detail design with related company and TS16949 Standards.

Key skills and experience

- Candidates should be educated to Degree level in a Mechanical Engineering discipline, or relevant industry experience. Candidates can be accepted with related disciplines but they should have a heavy mechanical engineering bias, ideally with an Automotive Engineering background.
- Automotive experience is preferred especially from a Tier 1 or 2 supplier but candidates should have a background in applications engineering in particular project management and NPI activities.
- Good 3D/2D Design experience, preferably in the use of Pro Engineer, including workings Geometric Dimensioning, and Thermodynamics.

Monday, 30 April 2012

Sales & Marketing Manager - Wolverhampton - £30k - 40k per year + Car (887826)

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Sales & Marketing Manager
Birmingham, wolverhampton, walsall, dudley, west bromwich
£30k - 40k per year + Car

Description

An opportunity has arisen for a Sales & Marketing Manager to work with a privately owned forward thinking engineering company with facilities based in theWolverhamptonarea.

Job Requirements

As Sales & Marketing Manager you will be responsible for business development, sales and commercial functions within the company. Sales aspects will include dealing with existing customers and managing existing accounts, as well as generating, developing and supporting new customers. The company has already started diversifying into new markets, and as Sales & Marketing Manager you will be responsible for prospecting and developing clients in new market sectors. As well as having strong business development skills you will have a strong commercial acumen, with an understanding of the manufacturing processes and an appreciation for the need for low volumes when working with niche products.

Details

The ideal candidate will be from an engineering background, with a successful track record in a commercial / business development / sales type role. The Sales & Marketing Manager will report directly into the Managing Director and will be targeted with the growth and diversification of the company. This is a very exciting time to join a company who are currently experiencing growth and have exciting plans for the future of the company

Senior Interior Designer-High End Design Studio - West Midlands - Great market salary (887824)

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Senior Interior Designer-High End Design Studio
West Midlands, England
Great market salary

We are seeking to appoint a high end Snr Interior Designer who has a proven track record with the management and design of schemes. The role will be working almost exclusively on new build offices with some refurb schemes too, typically the refurb roles will be shell and core schemes. The company hold a very strong reputation in the marketplace and enjoy repeat business from several major clients.

This position is an important acquisition for the firm, a position that will be at front end of the design process gaining briefs from the clients and then moving forward to Stage D. The firm are around 12 strong and a mix of Interior Designers, Technicians and Directors, a bubbly place with good people and a lovely studio.

As a firm, they are very proud, proactive, keen and hardworking.

We would be keen to hear from people that have a very high design ability (particularly at feasibility stage) and have their roots in high end commercial design. It"s a permanent role with an immediate start, a very good opportunity with a very good firm.

Base Engine Key System Development Leader - Coventry - £21.10 - 21.10 per hour (106397)

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Base Engine Key System Development Leader
Coventry, West Midlands, England
£21.10 - 21.10 per hour

The role is for key system development leader within the base engine department. This technical leadership role requires expertise in engine testing, data analysis, report writing, issue resolution and fault diagnosis. Candidates must be technical leaders capable of managing a small team, and providing technical guidance and decision making.

Skills Required:
The base engine development department is undergoing growth and needs specialist engineers with delivery experience in areas of petrol/diesel system engineering. Essential skills include: indepth knowledge of base engine systems engineering in a development/test environment. High level of communication and organisational skills. An in depth knowledge of engine test methods on dyno. A deep working knowledge of at least one specialised area of the engine attribute department, combustion, performance, economy or emissions development on either petrol or diesel engines.

Skills Preferred:
Development experience on Euro6 Diesel and or Petrol engine projects. A DOE approach to engine testing and optimisation. Use of Concerto data analysis software. Fault diagnosis/development aid experience with INCA. Experience with 8D problem solving technique.

Experience Required:
Candidates must have gained experience within an automotive OEM or engineering consultancy and have worked on base engine development projects for more that 3 years.

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

Test Automation Systems Project Engineer - Coventry - £22.40 - 22.40 per hour (887687)

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Test Automation Systems Project Engineer
Coventry, West Midlands, England
£22.40 - 22.40 per hour

Support the day-to-day operation and development of the test automation systems in the engine test areas. This includes automation systems, combustion analysis, INCA etc.

Skills Required:
Experience of an engine test automation system, preferably one of the following automation systems - Adapt, Xone, Puma, but not essential. Working knowledge of additional systems including Cameo, INCA, CAS, Indimaster etc or similar tools would be useful. To support and resolve daily issues, develop new feature, roll out new feature, support quality and process improvement actions etc (software and hardware).

Skills Preferred:
Programming knowledge in e.g. Microsoft office VBA, etc. Matlab/Simulink knowledge advantageous.

Experience Required:
Prior experience in an engine test facility or similar test environment.

Education Required:
Educated to degree level, in a relevant field or subject, is preferred but not essential.

Additional Information:
Will be based at primarily at Gaydon, but may be required to work with engineers at Whitley as well.

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

Vehicle Test Support Engineer - Coventry - £21.10 - 21.10 per hour (887396)

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Vehicle Test Support Engineer
Coventry, West Midlands, England
£21.10 - 21.10 per hour

Support PMST with development activity on Parts Procurement; Rig Test prep etc; Test Bed Support; Build Support and Vehicle Sign off prior to test. Conduct vehicle tests in-House, eFDVS loading & updates. Complete ESO documentation and write in-House reports. Issue & archive supplier reports.

Skills Required:

Must be able to interpret technical results
Analyse & write reports.
Good Interpersonal skills
Proven record of 'getting things done'
Driving Licence

Experience Required:

Proven delivery of exhaust systems.
Experience of supplier test management
Experience of Exhaust Development processes
Proven report writing skills

Education Required:

Engineering Degree

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

Senior Buyer - 20542 - Warwick - £20.16/hr Ltd Co. rate (101120)

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Senior Buyer - 20542
Warwick, Warwickshire, England
£20.16/hr Ltd Co. rate

Our automotive client require a Sales & Marketing Buyer on a 12 month contract based in Warwick.

Buyers interface regularly between the Marketing Department and Marketing Agencies and are responsible for ensuring that the company is getting value for money and is spending its Fixed Marketing budget as effectively as possible.

The role will involve the following:-
* Negotiations on fees and production services.
*Negotiations on various key projects including agreeing KPIs, costs and project delivery requirements; creating contracts and agreeing Service Level Agreements with agencies.
* Finding potential new agencies and ensuring that they can provide good quality service.
* Measuring Agency performance - driving stakeholder engagement.

Skills Preferred: Project Management Experience Required:
* It is essential that the applicant has previous experience of procuring sales and marketing services.
* Knowledge of agency remuneration and cost structures would be an advantage.
* It is important that the applicant has exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills and can communicate clearly and work as a team with fellow buyers, marketing colleagues and agencies.
* It is essential that the applicant has the gravitas and marketing expertise to deal with and influence key stakeholders with the Marketing Department and is seen as an expert on all procurement matters.
* Marketing commodity expertise in areas such as digital (incl, social media), events and exhibitions and customer relationship marketing would be an advantage.

The applicant needs to be degree and/or CIPS qualified

Transmission Rig Test Engineer - Gaydon - £21.10 - 21.10 per hour (887384)

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Transmission Rig Test Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£21.10 - 21.10 per hour

Transmission Rig Test Engineer.
Working in a small team to provide robust and effective test environment for delivery of Powertrain transmission test requirements. Role will include design of test installations, set up of control hardware and software and review of test data to monitor and report test progress. Use of post test analysis tools to provide test history, trace and data files.

Skills Required:
- Understanding of the concepts of Powertrain and transmission testing.
- Thorough knowledge of test rig installations and support systems and ability to configure test rig facilities for a variety of transmission test requirements.
- Thorough knowledge of both diesel and petrol engine test rig facilities / equipment and ability to set up as required.
- Experience of CAD design and ability to produce basic 2D drgs for test rig components. Understanding and knowledge of Powertrain test control systems.
- Ability to translate vehicle test procedures into rig test sequences.

Skills Preferred:
Knowledge and understanding of dynomometers, motors and control systems (inc CP Cadet test sequences) Working knowledge of control programming. Understanding of robot systems and robot control software. Understanding of plant and machinery system control.

Experience Required:
Experience of engine test in a Product Development environment, knowledge of transmission test and experience of Microsoft Office packages.

Experience Preferred:
Experience of Transmission and / or drive line testing. Experience of Visual Basic for applications.

Education Required:
Engineering Degree

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

Engine Component Engineer - Coventry - £20.60 - 20.60 per hour (887342)

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Engine Component Engineer
Coventry, West Midlands, England
£20.60 - 20.60 per hour

As part of an established, motivated and fast moving team, the successful candidate would work for an experienced team leader to help deliver engine commodities across several applications. Delivery scale would be from Concept to post Launch and subsequent in field warranty support. Keys areas of responsibility, Design, development and package analysis (working with Design and CAD engineers), Virtual build support (working with Design and CAD engineers), Project management to GPDS milestones, Supplier liaison, Issue resolution, Change management via WERs releasing system (BOM updates), Quality Process (DFMEA and EFDVS), Launch preparation via APQP and PSW deliverables.

Skills Required:
Automotive engineering experience, preferably in engines. PC literate, particularly in the use of Excel and Word.

Experience Required:
Experience of component delivery to meet cost, performance and attribute targets. Good understanding of engine components and requirements. Excellent communication skills. Excellent PC skills including Microsoft Office and MSProject. Strong understanding and application of design quality tools such as DFMEA, Robustness Studies etc. Awareness of manufacturing processes associated with engine components and engine assembly. Working knowledge of product delivery system (AIMs, GPDS and EFDVS systems) would be an advantage.

Education Required:
Degree, in a relevant field or subject, is preferred.

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

Commodity Manager / Procurement / Buyer - Bournemouth (887791)

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Commodity Manager / Procurement / Buyer
Bournemouth, Dorset, England

Our client is a leading electronics and communications and due to expansion are keen to receive applications from experienced Commodity Managers / Purchasing
The Commodity Manager covers component requirements, elements of site Indirect Procurement and raises Intercompany Orders.

Procure against MRP directed requirements. Provide drawing packages for Suppliers
Investigate obsolescence issues working with the materials engineer
Report on Project shortages to support Production Control
Request Quotations to support Bids and Estimates
Year on year savings through a strategy on how this can be achieved.
Manage OTIF delivery requirements and report on Suppliers
Carry out Strategic Business Reviews as necessary

Procurement experience (5 years +) within the defence or electronics industry, Experience of ERP systems

Due to the clients nature of business, all applicants must have the ability to pass Basic UK defence secuirty clearance

Cost Engineer - Basildon (887150)

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Cost Engineer
Basildon, Essex, England

Due to the clients nature of business, all applicants must have the ability to pass Basic UK defence secuirty clearance

Our client is one of the most diverse international electrical engineering groups in the world. As a group they are members of the Fortune 500 with an annual turnover of over $500 and operations in over 40 countries. They continue to expand their global operation both organically and through acquisition.

Through a European acquisition, the head office of this oil and gas control systems business is expanding their operation and are recruiting for a number of key new positions.

Applications are now being invited for the post of Proposals / Applications Engineer who will assume responsibility for systems quotations working directly with the worlds oil majors and their EPC(M) partners, which could involve both UK and overseas travel.

The successful engineer will have a proven background in providing cost effective solutions in this field and would be able to work across all functions within the company including global sales and engineering, together with expertise in the petrochemical/oil and gas sectors.

Excellent communication and presentation skills are required with sales experience and a related qualification.

Business Analyst - Basildon (887782)

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Business Analyst
Basildon, Essex, England

Our client is a leading technology provider to private and public sector. Due to growth reasons they are looking for an experienced bBusiness Analyst/b to join their team

Due to the clients nature of business, all applicants must have the ability to pass Basic UK defence secuirty clearance

Provide expertise on the use, and expansion of the company's business systems to meet the business
requirements for recording and reporting Operations' information (eg: Planning, Procurement, Production,
Manufacturing, Stores etc)

Liaising extensively with internal clients
Analysing existing systems and translating client requirements into highly specified project briefs
Identifying options for potential solutions and assessing them for both technical and business suitability
Working closely with developers and a variety of end users to ensure technical compatibility and user satisfaction
Drawing up a testing schedule for the complete system
Project planning and working flexibly to a deadline
Writing documentation, user manuals and delivering training
Ensure the resulting impact of any system changes, on other modules and connected systems, are fully considered and users engaged

Knowledge / Experience in:
ERP and/or MRP experiencebr
MS SQL selects, updatesbr
MS Reporting Servicesbr
ERP and/or MRP experiencebr
MS SQL selects, updatesbr
MS Reporting Servicesbr

Technical Analyst - 22717 - Warwick - £18.14/hr Ltd Co. rate (887819)

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Technical Analyst - 22717
Warwick, Warwickshire, England
£18.14/hr Ltd Co. rate

We are recruiting for a Technical Analyst on a 9-month contract based in Warwick.

As Technical Analyst, this key role within Product Design (PD) Operations enabling PD to deliver its extraordinary growth over the next couple of years. This position is the key resource planning interface into the departmental Engineering Functions, Finance and HR. Involves managing actual headcount by category and CoC totals, developing budget numbers for the following year and long term planning.

Reporting to the PD Resource Planning Manager responsibilities include:-
* Track monthly resource Actuals and Forecasts versus Budget and liaise with key customers in order to highlight and resolve containability and availability issues
* Produce monthly metrics including headcount report, resource status, completion status
* Provide interface to Finance, HR, Purchasing and B2B regarding departmental headcount issues
* Liaise with B2B to ensure correct support provided for PD, authorise and process all contractor orders for PD
* Support outsource reviews
* Maintain Resource Allocation Database (RAD"s)
* Develop long term resource profile for PD from the Cycle Plan
* Develop long term resource profiles with PD departments to support the Cycle Plan and Resource Flexibility targets
* Complete scenario planning and synthetic profiles to support Product Strategy and programme teams as required
* With departmental Factory Managers develop Non-Programme head numbers to support budget development.

Applicants must haveP:
* Excellent knowledge of Excel with the ability to develop and maintain complex spreadsheets including graphs and pivot tables.
* Competent in Powerpoint (Medium) and Google
* The role will require regular inter-site travel therefore it is essential that candidates hold a valid UK driving license
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to work effectively and accurately to tight deadlines with minimum supervision
* Ability to handle and resolve conflict with a win : win approach
* Ability to critically appraise resource plans
* Ability to focus process improvement activity to deliver hard financial benefits

Senior Buyer - 20542 - Warwick - £20.61/hr Ltd Co. rate (101120)

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Senior Buyer - 20542
Warwick, Warwickshire, England
£20.61/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 on a 12-month contract based in Warwickshire.

As Senior Buyer, we are currently looking for a non-production Buyer with experience in Non Production Purchasing buying Manufacturing Tooling Capital Equipment or Engineering Services.

Applicants must be:
* Degree qualified, with CIPS
* Commercial Negotiation skills
* Full driving licence required
* Strong communication skills
* Ability to influence key stakeholders.

Assembly Maintenance Technician - Castle Bromwich (887817)

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Assembly Maintenance Technician
Castle Bromwich, West Midlands, England

Our client is the main stamping site for this multi-site manufacturer of automotive body panels for many of the world`s leading vehicle producers.

They currently have temporary requirements for 2 Assembly Maintenance Technicians, 1 will be for around 20 weeks on a 3 shift rotation. The second individual is required to provide additional shift support and will be until the end of June 2012.

Hours on Shift:

Assembly Technician
Mon - Thurs 6.00-14.00, 14.00-22.00, 22.00-06.00, Fri 06.00-11.00, 11.00-16.00, 16.00-21.00 (one week change about)

Additional Cover: (approx to end of June)
Fri 21.00 - 07.00, Sat 18.00 - 06.00, Sun 18.00 - 06.00

As part of the Assembly Maintenance Team, the Technician is responsible for ensuring facilities are maintained in line with business requirements, and within budgeted targets. The technician will be part of a flexible Operations team and perform other tasks when required to ensure effective business performance.

Reporting to the Assembly Maintenance Supervisor, the Technician will have the following key duties:

* Ensure safe operation of the assembly cells, by ensuring safety systems are functioning correctly and operators, contractors and visitors are compliant.
* Ensure facilities are running efficiently.
* Ensure parts produced meet the quality requirements, without process deviation.
* Participate and support all corrective, preventative and predictive maintenance initiatives.
* Responsible training production operators to carry out autonomous TPM activities.
* Collect and record process data and down time information in a professional manner.
* Assist in training operators to run the cell in a productive manner.
* Ensure hazardous waste is disposed of in the manner defined in the companies environmental procedures.
* Support and assist all members of the team.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

* Experience of maintenance within a high volume environment is essential, preferably with experience of automated Body assembly processes.
* Qualified to at least ONC level in Mechanical and Electrical studies is desirable.
* Experience of PLC logic and robotics essential.
* Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics is essential.
* Ability to work the required shift patterns including weekends to meet the business needs.
* PC skills are desirable for this position.
* Good verbal and written communication skills are essential.
* Be able to work as part of a multi functional team.
* The possession of a clean driving licence would be an advantage.
* To attend off site training as required.

Engineer / Senior Engineer Electrical Vehicles (EV\HEV) - Warwickshire - £35 per hour (887648)

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Engineer / Senior Engineer Electrical Vehicles (EV\HEV)
Warwickshire, England
£35 per hour

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.

They currently have an ongoing contract opportunity for an Engineer, to support the growth of the Electrical Vehicles (EV\HEV) department.

The role will be split between sites in Warwickshire and Basildon, so regular travel will be necessary.

Reporting to the Principal Engineer, the individual will be responsible for:

* Providing technical and engineering know how, to successfully deliver projects on behalf of the department.
* Providing engineering support to EV and battery test department at site in Basildon
* Contributing to new project proposals
* Providing technical support to other team members
* Supporting project review meetings with customers
* Ensuring projects are delivered on time and on budget

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

* Electrical / Electronic Degree (may accept Mechatronics or Automotive or Aerospace degree dependant on experience)
* Electrical or Hybrid Vehicle (EV\HEV) experience
* Technical background (biased towards electrical and electronics engineering)
* Experience working in in the Automotive industry for at least 3 years.
* Well organised with good communications skills.
* Experience of delivering complex electrical / electronic projects.
* Experience in writing technical specifications at a component and system level.
* Experience in Automotive Electrical product or system design
* Experience in Automotive Electrical testing.
* Experience in writing and presenting test reports
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications. i.e they must be able to create and maintain records in Microsoft Excel and proficient in producing tracking charts and presenting data in PowerPoint presentations

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:

* MEng /MSc Electronics
* Have a broad understanding of Electronics and Controls
* Knowledge of ISO 26262
* Able to produce timing plans in Microsoft project
* Experience of improving processes and have a record of delivering improvements in a customer focused role.
* Able to bring a technical specialism to the team

Applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work full time in the UK.

Manufacturing Engineer - Warwickshire - £31.30 - 31.30 per hour (106660)

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Manufacturing Engineer
Warwickshire, England
£31.30 - 31.30 per hour

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

They currently have a 12 month contract requirement for a Manufacturing Engineer. The individual will have basic PC skills, along with experience in automotive, project management, automation and body in white. An Engineering Degree is also required for this role.

Applicants must have proof of immediate and eligible availability to work full time in the UK

Assembly Maintenance Technician - Castle Bromwich (887817)

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Assembly Maintenance Technician
Castle Bromwich, West Midlands, England

Facilities Installation Engineer - Dunton Wayletts - £23.30 - 23.30 per hour (887814)

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Facilities Installation Engineer
Dunton Wayletts, Essex, England
£23.30 - 23.30 per hour

This position is within a Manufacturing Engineering group that designs, develops and installs facilities to manufacture and assemble Powertrain to Global sites. Within the role, key responsibilities will include: Determine optimum methods and facilities for the manufacture of engine components for engine plants worldwide in line with program cost and quality objectives, Support simultaneous engineering teams to drive cost reductions and continuous improvement and flexibility in manufacturing tools and processes, Support installation, commissioning and production launch at customer plants, Support cross-functional teams toward the improvement of equipment reliability and maintainability based on historical data, Support introduction of new technologies into our manufacturing processes.

Skills Required:
An understanding of any of the following: Component Assembly Processes, Component Testing and Diagnostics, Machinery/Robotic Controls, Instrumentation and Controls, A high level of motivation, initiative and creativity, Ability to work with a diverse team of Engineers, Vendors and Contractors, A flexible approach to cope with frequent change, Knowledge of engine design fundamentals, Cross-functional team orientated problem solving. Consideration will be given to recently graduated applicants that can demonstrate an understanding of the above but have not yet been able to gain commercial experience.

Skills Preferred:
Candidates should be able to demonstrate effective leadership skills. A knowledge of/passion for the automotive industry. Knowledge of engine design fundamentals, including fuel, coolant, electrical systems.

Experience Required:
Experience of working within any of the following will be an advantage. Automotive or other high-volume manufacturing environment. Product or process planning, Quality Planning etc. Product Design within the automotive sector.

Experience Preferred:
Experience of functional testing of engines and/or components. Experience of Data acquisition systems knowledge. Experience of Instrumentation and Signal Processing. Basic working knowledge of AutoCAD

Education Required:
An Engineering related first degree with a minimum pass grade or 2.2.

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

Facilities Installation Engineer - Dunton Wayletts - £23.30 - 23.30 per hour (887816)

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Facilities Installation Engineer
Dunton Wayletts, Essex, England
£23.30 - 23.30 per hour

Facilities Installation Engineer - Dunton Wayletts - £23.30 - 23.30 per hour (887815)

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Facilities Installation Engineer
Dunton Wayletts, Essex, England
£23.30 - 23.30 per hour

Facilities Installation Engineer - Dunton Wayletts - £23.30 - 23.30 per year (887816)

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Facilities Installation Engineer
Dunton Wayletts, Essex, England
£23.30 - 23.30 per year

Systems Engineer - West Midlands (KYU-106155)

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Systems Engineer
West Midlands, England

The Role
Recent business wins have generated a requirement for a systems engineer to support the systems engineering activities in core development, as well as global application projects. This is a relatively new discipline , so you will have opportunities to contribute to the development of systems engineering processes. You will work at different levels in the development cycle from capturing customer manufacturing, safety, and legislative requirements; performing system design and managing system testing activities to ensure compliance with requirements.
What you ll do

Assist with the elicitation of customer requirements documents including appropriate reviews, linking to TRW documents and identifying appropriate sub-system teams for dissemination
Support the generation of system design documents and requirements, including supporting reviews with appropriate sub-system teams
Assist with the generation of test procedures and review test results and test activities as required to ensure requirements at all levels are verified
Develop compliance matrices for application projects
Support Systems Engineering leads on application and core projects as required
Support and lead issue resolution activities as necessary
Support dFMEA and other safety analyses at a system level and ensuring continuity at a sub-system level
Evaluate product change requests from internal and external sources
What we are looking for

Essential:
2.1 or better degree in a relevant engineering discipline
Rigorous and positive approach to issue resolution
Demonstrated ability to work proactively
Knowledge of a range of engineering disciplines

Desirable:
Knowledge of design for safety critical systems
Knowledge of requirements management tools such as DOORS
Six-Sigma Green Belt certified

Electrical Development Engineer - West Sussex (KYU-106085)

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Electrical Development Engineer
West Sussex, England

Our client is a leading prestigious automotive manufacturer based in the South and they are looking to recruit a Electrical Development Engineer to support the current engineering of production vehicles new vehicle feature/system development.
Primary responsibilities:
*Lead the electrical design/development process
*Knowledge of automotive bus communication systems (i.e. CAN, MOST)
*Troubleshooting problems
*Verification and steering of engineering change
* Line trial support
*Re-work co-ordination
* Interface with process partners
Qualifications and Skills
*Minimum of HND/Degree in an Electrical/Electronic discipline
*Automotive engineering experience
*Harness design and development knowledge a benefit
*IT competence essential* Good communication skills
*German language (verbal and written) would be useful but not essential
*Foreign travel would be required.

Contract Automotive Electrical Engineer - Swindon - £30 - 35 per hour + Competitive market rate (KYU-105891)

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Contract Automotive Electrical Engineer
Swindon, Wiltshire, England
£30 - 35 per hour + Competitive market rate

Our client, one of the most successful vehicle manufacturers in the UK and is looking for 2 electrical engineers to provide technical capability for development, production and quality of automotive parts/systems.
* Design and development of electrical parts including electrical distribution, lighting, ICE, Navigation, Security systems, safety systems
*Cost, weight and technical feasibility analysis
*Drawing creation, modification, check and release
*Localised parts development and maturation
*Competitor parts analysis
*Confirmation of SPEC test reports and analysis of internal test results
*Market quality concern investigation and countermeasure instigation
*Monitor and research, industry trends of new electrical and IT technology
Ability to direct and oversee electrical system and part development
Research skills with ability to report information relating to electrical
Knowledge of telematics and connectivity useful
CAD experience (CATIA V5 usage) preferable
previous automotive OEM or Tier-1 experience is desirable
Competence in Japanese or a European language is desirable but not essential
Occasional overseas travel will be required

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

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

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

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