Senior Design Engineer - Sheffield - £32k - 40k per year (888599)

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Senior Design Engineer
Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, Barnsley, Chesterfield
£32k - 40k per year

Client Information
My client a leading manufacturing company within the mechanical handling and heavy engineering sector, based in South Yorkshire. 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 Sheffield offer a full manufacturing service including design and development work on site through to final manufacture and installation.


Main Duties
The main duties of the role will focus on the design and development of a range of Mechanical Handling systems and Heavy Engineering project. The post holder will be responsible for working with the sales 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 solutions to the customers and in house teams 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
- Produce accurate project documents including manufacturing methods, bills of materials and stress analysis
- 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.


Key skills and experience

- Candidates should be educated to Degree level in a Mechanical Engineering discipline, or relevant industry experience..
- Heavy Engineering experience required and ideally previous experience of working on large scale bespoke Mechanical Engineering projects.
- Good 3D Design experience, preferably using Solidworks software.
-Candidates should be able to produce stress analysis reports using IT software

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 Engineer - Rotherham - £30k - 35k per year + package (887956)

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Sales Engineer
Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England
£30k - 35k per year + package

Client Information
My client a leading manufacturing company specialising in machined components to a wide range of metal manufacturing companies across a variety of engineering sectors, including Oil and Gas, Power Generation and Aerospace.




Job description
-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
-Capture new business in strategically agreed market sectors.
-Manage the preparation of successful high-value proposals and estimates for customers
-Develop relationships with decision-makers in customer and target organisations ensuring strong partnerships are achieved
-Be able to communicate to all levels including board level as well as detailing product specifications


Key skills and experience

-Candidates should be comfortable reading Engineering drawings and will have a Mechanical Engineering qualification or will have served a technical apprenticeship.
-Should have experience in CNC machining or programming across a variety of industry sectors
-Experience of Technical Sales, creating technical solutions to a 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.

Engineering Project Manager - Sheffield - £25k - 30k per year + benefits (888752)

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Engineering Project Manager
Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, Chesterifeld, Barnsley
£25k - 30k per year + benefits

Main Duties
A new role providing support to the Commercial and Technical teams, overseeing sale projects and liaising between internal departments and both the customers and suppliers


Job description
-Liaison with overseas suppliers to organise delivery and shipment information and coordinating for project time scales
-Close liaison with sales, accounts and engineering departments
-Developing internal processes and procedures for order tracking and project co ordination
-Working with customers to arrange installation and training
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Key skills and experience
-Candidates should have strong knowledge of Machine Tools and metal cutting tools
-Mechanical Engineering background
-Previous experience from a commercial or sales role
-Candidates should ideally have experience of import and export in an engineering environment
-Strong IT skills

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

Project Manager / Design Engineer - Barnsley - £30k - 35k per year (105259)

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Project Manager / Design Engineer
Barnsley, Rotherham, Sheffield, Doncaster, Wakefield, Leeds
£30k - 35k per year

Client Information
My client part of an International Group, with a very strong engineering reputation globally, they have achieved a record order book in the previous year, and projections for the same and higher for 2012. As a company my client can offer a comprehensive design and manufacturing facilities. They specialise in the bespoke project and manufacture of large heavy plant for various industry sectors, including Power Generation, Nuclear and Utilities


Job description
-Will be working on a range of Projects across a variety of industry sectors, primarily with medium to heavy engineering projects
-The successful candidate will be primarily working on large scale bespoke Engineering projects
-Responsible for running projects from concept and design through to final commissioning and installation
-Involvement in the contract tendering and bid process working with the sales team and the external client
-Responsible for working with the design engineers to ensure all design work meets criteria from the client
-Building and developing strong relationships with external customers
-Ensuring all Projects all progressed in accordance with company standards
-Working to complete projects to both financial deadlines and financial controls


Key skills and experience
-Educated to HNC level in Mechanical Engineering or relevant experience
-Strong knowledge and levels of ability on Solidworks design package
-Previous experience of Mechanical Handling equipment, lifting equipment, conveyor systems or bespoke engineering project work
-Knowledge of MathCAD would be an advantage but not essential

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

Industrialisation Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer - Scarborough - £25k - 27k per year + pension, healthcare (888396)

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Industrialisation Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer
scarborough, pickering, bridlington
£25k - 27k per year + pension, healthcare

Client Information
Our client, with a 30 year history and today one of the major players in the UK market, they supply complete electrical solutions for residential, commercial and industrial applications.
Having a strong presence in the UK, they have manufacturing sites in Midlands and the North of England

Relocation assistance available for succesful candidate
 
Job description
- Provide assistance in the Industrialization of new products and special products, along with working to increase efficiencies across the business.
- Product creation and setup on the company
- Standard work packs and document creation for new and current production processes.
- BOM and routing validation / audit.
- Responsible for the manufacturing process, documentation and data issue and Control.
- Provide technical support to manufacturing department.
- Liaise with suppliers and customers.
- Provide data for costing purposes when required.
- Participate in Kaizen and other Continuous Improvement events when requested.


Key skills and experience
- Candidates should be educated to Degree level or similar in an Engineering discipline or have relevant industry experience
- Strong knowledge of sheet steel manufacturing processes and technology.
- Working knowledge of cable management systems.
- Competent in the use of CADCAM systems (e.g. Autocad).
- Have good IT skills
- Be able to communicate well at all levels inside and outside the company, including strong presentation skills .
- Be able to travel within and outside the UK, and work away from base location as necessary

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 - Scarborough - £25k - 27k per year (888395)

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Quality Engineer
Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England
£25k - 27k per year

Client Information
Our client, with a 30 year history and today one of the major players in the UK market, they supply complete electrical solutions for residential, commercial and industrial applications.
Having a strong presence in the UK, they have manufacturing sites in Midlands and the North of England

Main Duties
The post holder will be responsible for the quality of the materials used in manufacturing and to manage quality related issues with suppliers. Also to provide a Quality Control support service to internal Manufacturing departments and to apply the Company's quality system to reduce supplier quality issues, reduce manufacturing quality costs and customer defects

Job description
-Responsible for quality requirements for internally and externally manufactured items.
-Working in conjunction with engineering and manufacturing departments, design and implement effective process inspection procedures.
-Work on specific projects as allocated by the department manager, including the facilitation of Kaizen events.
-Manage and maintain the calibration system in accordance with ISO9001.
-Management of non-conforming materials.
-Develop and deploy Quality Control systems within the company policy.
-Participate in the investigation of Customer complaints.
-Produce Certificates of Conformity as required.


Key skills and experience
-Strong thorough understanding of Quality Control systems, with manufacturing industry experience
-An understanding of the processes involved in sheet metal fabrication and hot dip galvanisation would be an advantage.
-Previous experience of Metal Manufacturing industry
-Excellent analytical skills.
-A practical hands-on approach to problem solving.
-A working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word packages

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

Sales Engineer - Rotherham - £30k - 35k per year (888090)

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Sales Engineer
Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England
£30k - 35k per year

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

Main Duties
Ensure that all customer enquiries and any open issues are handled quickly and efficiently. Clear communication both with the external customer, as well as within the organisation will be the key aspect of this role.


Job description
-Develop working relationships across the defined customer contacts team with particular emphasis in the Engineering areas
-Provide customer information and answers to questions by obtaining the necessary cross functional information from within the company
-Responsible for using all Sales and Marketing procedures and documentation approved by the company to meet customers' needs
-Maintain all commercial project files and documentation in line with the company Integrated Management System to a TS16949 auditable standard -
-Participate in customer visits, meetings and phone conferences in agreement with the relevant international sales centres and the Sales Account Manager



Key skills and experience 
-Candidates should be qualified to degree level or equivalent in an Engineering or Business discipline
-Working Knowledge of electronic and/or mechanical product design and plastic moulding technology.
-Working knowledge of personal computers and use of Microsoft Office and of SAP
-Previous experience from the automotive industry, with broad knowledge of automotive sector or similar fast paced manufacturing industry
-Ability to work as part of a team and work with minimum supervision whilst meeting deadline commitments

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.

2nd Line IT Support Analyst - Warwickshire (887567)

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2nd Line IT Support Analyst
Warwickshire, England

Our client is a high precision, low volume, machining company with links to motor racing powertrain.

They currently have an immediate requirement for a 2nd Line IT Support Analyst within their Business Systems department.

The contract is ongoing and would suit someone seeking long term work.

Reporting to the IT Operations Manager, the individual will be responsible for providing day to day support to the business and assist in building solid IT operations and services, within an ISO environment.

Duties to include:

* All IT requests/faults must be recorded and regularly/accurately updated on the central call management system to assist in providing the highest levels of customer service.
* Ability to deliver operational requests against agreed deadlines and SLA"s.
* Work with all members of the IT team and 3rd parties/suppliers is also important in this role as some solutions will require external input and co-ordination.
* Provide monitoring and tracking for those requests that are unable to be completed at first point of contact.
* Liaise with 2nd/3rd line support teams and external suppliers to reach a timely resolution of requests/incidents.
* Identify enhancements to current processes and procedures to meet/exceed customer expectations.
* Ensure all regulatory requirements and controls are adhered.
* Drive forward the continuous improvement of the department by championing change and driving service improvements.
* Contribute towards and drive an increase in the quality of requests provisioned by sharing information, updating existing knowledge and writing new knowledge documentation

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

* Experience in 1st/2nd line service desk / operations support role
* Comptia A+ or equivalent
* Technical understanding of Windows 7, XP, MS Office 2010, 2003, Windows Server 2008, 2003, Active Directory.
* Excellent customer service skills
* Dedication and a willingness to learn new skills are essential along with excellent communication and organisational skills
* Assist in delivering the Infrastructure group's day to day operations
* Strong troubleshooting skills
* Professional experience working to ITIL Best Practices
* Professional experience working with an ITIL certified Call Management System
* Team integration and working with the other IT functions and business departments

DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES:

* MCITP or higher
* ITIL Foundation V3
* Degree in relevent technology / science subject
* Knowledge of Microsoft Exchange Server
* Knowledge of other "Edge" systems such as Webroot
* Knowledge of SAN, NAS technologies
* Knowledge of Network principles

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES:

* Analytical ability
* Numerate/literate
* Good problem solving skills
* Ability to interpret data and actions
* Team Player
* Ability to deliver against high personal/ professional standards
* Assertiveness
* Self motivated
* Able to use own initiative
* Proactive thinking
* Ability to work under pressure
* Good attention to detail
* Co-operative
* Flexible working attitude
* Active Team player
* Tact and diplomacy
* Ability to communicate and take initiative at all levels
* Can do attitude
* Ability to deliver on tight deadlines
* Personal drive
* Interest in Motorsport desirable

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

Programme Manager - Northamptonshire - £350 - 400 per day (888710)

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Programme Manager
Northamptonshire, England
£350 - 400 per day

Our client is a precision low volume high performance vehicle manufacturer. They are currently seeking to recruit a Programme Manager initially on a contract basis with a view to the role becoming permanent in the future.

The position itself is mainly working and leading on a KERS project. A lot of the programmes are driven by a launch however this is mainly delivering the programme and making sure the processes is followed in line with timescales.

Although the position is working the core hours there may be occasions that due to the nature of the business trackside support via the telephone would be required.

GENERAL DUTIES:

* Programme setup and launch, create and control scope document with cross-functional buy-in and sign-off
* Manage and lead a formal disciplined gateway review process
* Drive alignment of all key stakeholders across the value chain
* Identify and mitigate risks and barriers to progress
* Facilitate achievement of Engineering objectives, be creative to maximise the rate of learning
* Track and report on status vs. key plan dates and technical targets
* Process ECNs ensuring the requirements are clearly communicated and aligned with the Programme needs

Idea to Stores Phase:

* Detailed project planning and implementation of this plan
* Identify resource required to achieve Programme targets and drive the relevant functions to provide this resource
* Lead Supplier Design Agreements to engage the supplier early in the design process and minimise time from idea to stores
* Ensure Supply Chain, Build and Test alignment to maximise the rate of learning
* Provide direction and insight for Materials Planners to ensure clear communication of requirements and priorities to the Supply Chain
* Work closely with the Supply Chain to expedite delivery where necessary to achieve Programme objectives

Specification to Strip Phase:

* Maintain and release Top Level Plan to provide "big picture" volume requirements
* Ensure Stores, Build and Test alignment with Programme requirements
* Release test requests, adding to dev. spec activity as required
* Provide direction and insight for Hardware Coordinators to ensure clear communication of requirements and priorities to Stores, Build and Test
* Work closely with the Trackside teams to ensure timely provision of information and hardware

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

* Engineering or Science based Degree (minimum 2:1) and/or sufficient experience in a relevant industry to have a wealth of knowledge to draw upon when managing fast paced, Engineering-led Programmes
* Experience of SAP and Microsoft Project
* Attention to detail and creative problem solving skills are essential
* Ability to lead a project and be responsive
* Professional, positive attitude with excellent written and oral communication skills
* Able to motivate teams in highly pressurised situations
* Tenacious, ambitious and creative with a very good attention to detail
* Capability to work both tactically and strategically as required by the Programme needs
* Self-motivated with excellent time management
* Ability to manage complex scenarios in a constantly changing environment with deadlines that do not move

DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES:

* Post graduate qualifications relating to the demonstration of professional development such as CEng or MBA
* Beneficial to have some trackside experience, a small degree of engineering knowledge as well as supply chain knowledge

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

CAD Designer - Warwick - £35 per hour (888864)

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CAD Designer
Warwick, Warwickshire, England
£35 per hour

Our client is the most diversified automotive supplier in the world, responsible for the design, development and manufacture of automotive systems, assemblies, modules and components.

They are currently seeking to appoint a CAD Designer on a contract basis.

Reporting to the Design Project Leader, the individual will be responsible for the following:

* Interfacing with project engineers, styling and suppliers
* Delivering design solutions to program targets and company standards
* Supporting a cross functional team of Designers, Buyers and internal / external Engineers and Specialists.
* Delivering full component designs to required technical performance, weight, cost price, investment, quality and timing targets.
* Supporting internal and external styling and design reviews
* Supporting prototype and production build activities
* Releasing designs and drawings for prototype and production phases

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

* Qualification in Design Engineering
* Previous experience of interior or exterior design, materials and processes
* Strong CATIA V5 CAD skills and associated systems
* Knowledge of GD+T definition and application
* Experience in customer engineering specifications for interior and exterior commodities

***This role will be based primarily in Warwick but travel is a necessity and thus the requirement for a valid UK driving license***

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 Project Leader - Warwick - £35 per hour (888863)

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Design Project Leader
Warwick, Warwickshire, England
£35 per hour

Our client is the most diversified automotive supplier in the world, responsible for the design, development and manufacture of automotive systems, assemblies, modules and components.

They are currently seeking to recruit a Design Project Leader on a contract basis. Reporting to the Design Manager, the individual will be responsible for the following:

* Key interface with the customers engineering and design department.
* Discussing early design concepts and developing these into designs for manufactured products
* Ensuring the product meets customer aspirations as well as compliment capability and process
* Managing a team of Design Engineers and Interfacing with other disciplines within the company (e.g., manufacturing, validation and purchasing)
* Reviewing design concepts to ensure full feasibility and sign off
* Organising and running Design Reviews with a cross functional team and maintain the project open issues list
* Creating supporting documentation for all concepts to enable calculated cost and approval
* Maintaining records of design change requests and internal changes for cost improvement
* Creating, managing and controlling design and testing budgets
* Leading the transition from concept to series design within the manufacturers programme management team.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

* Qualifications in Design Engineering
* Experience in working at OEM or Tier 1 level in a lead design capacity with a proven record for delivering successfully to targets
* Knowledge of multiple manufacturing processes and procedures
* Ability to display that they are an organised and diligent record keeper
* Have design and product evaluation experience, on functionality, quality and cost basis (DFMEA, DVP, programme gateway management)
* Hold experience in customer engineering specifications for interior and exterior commodities
* CATIA V5 skills would be desirable but not essential for the right candidate

***This role is based primarily in Warwick but travel is a necessity and thus the requirement for a valid UK driving license***

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 Project Leader - Warwick - £35 per hour (888863)

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Design Project Leader
Warwick, Warwickshire, England
£35 per hour

Our client is the most diversified automotive supplier in the world, responsible for the design, development and manufacture of automotive systems, assemblies, modules and components.

They are currently seeking to recruit a Design Project Leader on a contract basis. Reporting to the Design Manager, the individual will be responsible for the following:

* Key interface with the customers engineering and design department.
* Discussing early design concepts and developing these into designs for manufactured products
* Ensuring the product meets customer aspirations as well as compliment capability and process
* Managing a team of Design Engineers and Interfacing with other disciplines within the company (e.g., manufacturing, validation and purchasing)
* Reviewing design concepts to ensure full feasibility and sign off
* Organising and running Design Reviews with a cross functional team and maintain the project open issues list
* Creating supporting documentation for all concepts to enable calculated cost and approval
* Maintaining records of design change requests and internal changes for cost improvement
* Creating, managing and controlling design and testing budgets
* Leading the transition from concept to series design within the manufacturers programme management team.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

* Qualifications in Design Engineering
* Experience in working at OEM or Tier 1 level in a lead design capacity with a proven record for delivering successfully to targets
* Knowledge of multiple manufacturing processes and procedures
* Ability to display that they are an organised and diligent record keeper
* Have design and product evaluation experience, on functionality, quality and cost basis (DFMEA, DVP, programme gateway management)
* Hold experience in customer engineering specifications for interior and exterior commodities
* CATIA V5 skills would be desirable but not essential for the right candidate

***This role is based primarily in Warwick but travel is a necessity and thus the requirement for a valid UK driving license***

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.

NVH Production Plant Engineer - Southampton - £20.80 - 20.80 per hour (887972)

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NVH Production Plant Engineer
Southampton, Hampshire, England
£20.80 - 20.80 per hour

NVH Production Plant Engineer is responsible for the development of NVH attributes of all passenger cars and commercial vehicles in Europe. Vehicle interior noise is an important part of driving comfort. Understanding Vehicle NVH requires a high degree of standard regarding automotive knowledge and technical acoustics. The main demands on qualification are given in the profile below

Skills Required:
- Production monitoring to ensure proper installation of sound package and other NVH related components
- Vehicle evaluation to ensure continuously high level of interior noise regarding Squeak and Rattle and Wind Noise aspects
- Definition of NVH problems of vehicle systems and components
- Development of cost-efficient alternatives under consideration of timing aspects and technical feasibility
- Presentation of findings and proposals to management and other departments
- Creation of reports for documentation and proposals for countermeasures
- Support to other development areas.
- Flexibility for working overtime and willingness to travel
- Good communication skills and good language skills (English)

Experience Required:
Experience in vehicle technology and in the field of sound and vibration

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.

Diesel EMS Calibration Engineer - Coventry - £29.80 - 29.80 per hour (888781)

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Diesel EMS Calibration Engineer
Coventry, West Midlands, England
£29.80 - 29.80 per hour

Specification of Diesel EMS software functionality. Validation and calibration of Diesel EMS software functionality. Prototype build and plant support to resolve build and manufacturing issues.

Skills Required:
SW specification and testing in automotive environments, ideally EMS related. Proven record of project leadership and delivery of SW functionality to meet cost and Performance/attribute targets. Electronic systems engineering. Calibration tool experience. Canalyser/INCA experience. Excellent Supplier Liaison, communication and Management skills. Strong understanding and application of Design quality tools (DFMEA, Robustness, etc.). Self-motivated, enthusiastic and a good team player. Good analytical skills and PC literate.

Skills Preferred:
Green Belt trained. Experience with EMS software specifications/mechanisations. Matlab/Simulink data measurement and analysis. Working knowledge of project delivery processes, GPDS, eFDVS. Working knowledge of OEM change management processes including AIMS, WERS.

Experience Required:
Two years or greater experience with automotive Power Train/EMS gasoline/diesel projects.

Education Required:
Educated to degree level, 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.

Durability and Reliability Project Engineer - Gaydon - £25.70 - 25.70 per hour (888674)

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Durability and Reliability Project Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£25.70 - 25.70 per hour

The position is to support the Vehicle Durability and Test (VDT) manager who has the responsibility for the planning and delivery of the Durability and Reliability driven testing. Specifically:
- Test and workload planning including liaising with workshop to ensure allocated resource meets demand.
- Overseas test team leadership.
- Ownership of VDT test procedures, authoring and update.
- Durability testing.

Skills Required:
Good knowledge of Automotive Technologies and vehicle testing including the principles of Verification and Validation. Understanding Automotive Vehicle systems and a practical knowledge of motor vehicles. Project management skills including the ability to effectively run meeting and keep plans to agreed timing. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Experience in proving ground testing.

Skills Preferred:
Knowledge of test laboratory structural rig testing.

Experience Required:
Vehicle Program test planning and delivery from a Vehicle Engineering perspective. Knowledge of Automotive Technologies, whole vehicle testing methodology at a virtual, rig and vehicle level. Ability to write and follow a wide range of driven durability test procedure. Practical experience within the Vehicle Engineering function with good knowledge of whole vehicle testing including proving ground and overseas.

Education Required:
Minimum HNC/HND in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.

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.

Diesel Emissions Aftertreatment Team Leader - Gaydon - £19.80 - 19.80 per hour (888646)

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Diesel Emissions Aftertreatment Team Leader
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£19.80 - 19.80 per hour

The Diesel Emissions After treatment team is responsible for the specification, development and delivery of cost effective emissions after treatment systems enabling diesel engines to meet the ever tightening legislative tailpipe emissions standards. The role will require the successful candidate to lead the development of after treatment systems and as such entails close co-operation with the engine calibration, exhaust development teams and with suppliers. Key responsibilities will include:
- Creation of project plans from the After treatment Generic, reflecting scope and ensure integration with Calibration, Exhaust and Certification plans.
- Development of targets documentation.
- Manage parts supply from suppliers/Exhausts according to agreed plan (on behalf of After treatment, Calibration and Development Teams).
- Manage instrumentation of after treatment systems.
- Collation of gateway deliverables input for after treatment using project evidence books.
- Assist in updating quality documentation - Failure Mode Avoidance.
- Proactively support the development of diesel emissions after treatment systems.
- Undertake functional testing of components using vehicles and engines, and computer simulation of performance to develop diesel emissions after treatment systems.
- Lead and collaborate with suppliers, research groups and consultants in the development of new bench test procedures and analytical/simulation tools for after treatment hardware in-line with GPDS principles.
- Support the on-going after treatment strategy development.

Skills Required:
Experienced in the selection, validation and sign-off of components. A motivated self-starter with proven project management skills and able to make decisions which are in the best interest of the business. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Knowledge and application of failure mode avoidance tools and techniques. A good working knowledge of PCS and GTDS. Excellent computer skills, MS Office, MS Access, MS Project and Matlab. Possess a valid UK driving licence.

Skills Preferred:
Knowledge and experience of diesel after treatment component and system functions and development. Knowledge and experience of diesel emissions and OBD requirements and testing (engine test-bed and vehicle). Knowledge and experience of emissions/after treatment simulation methods and techniques. Knowledge and experience of powertrain system development and testing.

Education Required:
A degree in an appropriate technical discipline, e.g. chemical engineering, engineering, chemistry.

Education Preferred:
A higher degree in a relevant field, e.g. catalysis, chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, engineering.

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.

Tool Room Engineer - Lancashire (888619)

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Tool Room Engineer
Lancashire

My client is a leading global white goods manufacturer, who due to their current level of production are looking to recruit a Tool Room Engineer to work out of their North West site on a contract basis.

Initially running for 4 months the role will involve the cutting, pressing, and repair of tools within a busy manufacturing department. You will ideally be apprentice served and qualified to a minimum of City and Guilds level, time-served candidates with relevant experience will also be considered for the role.

You will need to have prior experience in a similar position having worked previously as a Tool Maker, Tooling Engineer or Press Toolings Engineer.

The pay rate for the role is negotiable at market rate depending on your experience. This is a role with an immediate start.

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 Assistant - Slough - Up to £15p.h. 40hr per week contract (888862)

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Design Assistant
Slough
Up to £15p.h. 40hr per week contract

My client is one of the world's largest utilities, focused on delivering energy safely, reliably and efficiently. They are currently looking to recruit on a contract basis 2 Design Assistants to be based from their Slough office until the end of the year with an immediate start.

You will need to have a strong technical background ideally with knowledge of the mains replacement programme and ideally have worked within a design or planning environment within the utilities sector. You should have some understanding of underground plant and equipment. The role will involve interpreting paper based designs or plans and entering them onto the in-house system as part of a companywide computer system upgrade. You will also be required to produce drawings and produce amendments to existing designs.

You will ideally hold technical drawing or mechanical engineering qualifications and the role would suit a recent engineering graduate looking for professional experience. The role is scheduled for a start in the first week of August and interview slots are already arranged. The position has a 40 hour contract and will pay up to £15 per hour. Full training on all relevant systems will be provided.

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

Senior Software Systems Engineer - Solihull (887741)

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Senior Software Systems Engineer
Solihull, West Midlands, England

Description
The Functional Integration team is responsible for the development and release of application software. This role will support this development, striving for customer delight with timely deliveries, novel system functions and high quality software. You will support the generation of software design document to appropriate software quality and safety standards, review software implementation and perform system level testing and issue resolution. As the post covers the interaction between software and hardware a broad understanding of a range of engineering disciplines, such as electronic hardware and control and software development for embedded systems, will be an advantage.

Job Requirements
What you'll do -Assist with all aspects of the function development, testing and release for a specific application throughout the product lifecycle both internally and with customers and suppliers. (Overseas travel will be required from time to time) -Translation of customer specifications into software requirements documents for implementation by the software team -Working with the Control Team to develop, simulate, prototype and evaluate new algorithms -Working with the software implementers to ensure that all software deliverables meet requirements and standards -Provide support for system integration and testing, requiring development work on bench rigs and in vehicle -To contribute in the relevant areas of ECU and software safety analysis (e.g. dFMEA, FTA)

Details
What we are looking for Essential: -Able to work effectively within a team and with a strong positive attitude -2.1 or better degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or a related discipline -Understanding of software/systems design and experience of tools/methods -Knowledge of real-time embedded software (C language) Desirable: -Self motivated and able to work without direct supervision -An understanding of analogue and digital electronic hardware -Matlab and/or Simulink experience, preferably with automatic target code generation -Knowledge of safety-critical applications and/or automotive component development and industrialization -Familiarity with SPICE or equivalent -Understanding of CAN-bus communications and diagnostics over CAN -Six-Sigma Green Belt certified

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Principal Software Systems Engineer - Solihull (887740)

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Principal Software Systems Engineer
Solihull, West Midlands, England

Description
The Role: You will lead this development, striving for customer delight with timely deliveries, novel system functions and high quality software. You will lead a team in the generation of software design documents to appropriate software quality and safety standards, review of software implementation and perform system level testing and issue resolution. As the post covers the interaction between software and hardware a broad understanding of a range of engineering disciplines, such as electronic hardware and control and software development for embedded systems, will be an advantage.

Job Requirements
What you'll do - Plan, coordinate and report the function development, testing and release for a specific application throughout the product lifecycle both internally and with customers and suppliers. (Overseas travel will be required from time to time) - Provide leadership to function development teams both internally and off-shore - Translate customer specifications into software requirements documents for implementation by the software team - Work with the software suppliers to ensure that all software deliverables meet requirements and standards - Lead system integration and testing requiring development work on bench rigs and in vehicle. - Contribute in the relevant areas of ECU and software safety analysis (eg. dFMEA, FTA)

Details
What we are looking for Essential: - Experience of team leadership and delivery in a technically and commercially challenging environment - Able to work motivate and work effectively within a team with a strong positive attitude - 2.1 or better degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or a related discipline - Understanding of software/systems design and tools and methods - Knowledge of using real-time embedded software (C language) to support algorithm development activities - Experience of writing formal software requirements specifications Desirable: - An understanding of analogue and digital electronic hardware - Matlab and/or Simulink experience preferably with automatic target code generation - Familiarity with SPICE or equivalent - Understanding of CAN-bus communications and diagnostics over CAN - Knowledge design for safety-critical applications and/or automotive component development and industrialization - Six-Sigma Green Belt certified

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Structural Design Engineer - Dorset (888739)

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Structural Design Engineer
Dorset, England

At the leading edge of aircraft technology our client is synonymous with pioneering and innovative modification design. The company"s customer base includes most of the world"s leading airlines, electronic system manufacturers and maintenance organisations.

They are seeking a Structural Design engineer to work in this exciting environment where flexibility and attitude to succeed are the watch words.
You will need experience of EASA, CAA and other Regulatory Authorities.

Experience of test and approval of commercial equipment to EASA standards although not essential would also be desirable.
Autocad Inventor is the design tool but experience of any 3D CAD package and working in a similar role is essential as is working to ISO 9000 and ASA21 Standards.

The company offers expertise in Electrical and , Mechanical/Structural design so knowledge of either or both of these is essential.
Degree or HND qualified

The role is based on the South Coast and would be an ideal opportunity for somebody looking for a career move into a small highly specialised company with achievable growth targets.

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Senior/Principal Systems Engineer - Leicestershire (888377)

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Senior/Principal Systems Engineer
Leicestershire, England

Our Client is currently looking for an experienced Systems Engineer with in-depth knowledge of aero control systems. You will work closely with the world's leading aero engine manufacturers to develop, maintain and troubleshoot FADEC or similar safety critical systems.

Main responsibilities:

-Develop and maintain FADEC or similar safety critical control systems
-Provide design input in the definition of system requirements and develop and execute system verification and validation plans
-Technically lead projects, supervise others and review work where appropriate.

Essential Requirements are:

-Good degree in Controls/Systems/Electrical engineering or similar
-Successful track record in development of safety critical control systems.
?Minimum 5 years' experience across safety critical systems development lifecycle process.
?Excellent communication and customer facing skills.
-Knowledge of commercial or military aircraft systems.
-Willingness to travel and work overseas when required.
-EU citizenship (required due to the nature of the work re export licences)

The ideal candidate will have:

-Working knowledge of gas turbine engine principles (either aero or power generation)
-Familiarity with at least one industry standard configuration management tool (DOORS, Synergy, MKS etc.)
-Software engineering skills (C, C++, ADA, FORTRAN), MATLAB, Simulink, BEACON
-Working experience of any of the following:

-Safety critical systems requirements managemet
-FADEC test rig integration
-FADEC systems verification and validation
-low level safety critical software development
-dynamic modeling or control algorithm development
-system safety analysis (FMEA, FMECA, fault tree analysis etc.)
-flight test experience / fault diagnosis and reporting
Preparation of certification documentatio
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Manufacturing Engineer-Aerospace-CNC Background Essential - Leicester (103354)

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Manufacturing Engineer-Aerospace-CNC Background Essential
Leicester, Leicestershire, England

The firm are seeking a person who has worked on the shop floor in an aerospace manufacturing environment, coming from a CNC or ME background, your role will be to sign off drawings of engines parts (blades, disks and casings) from a manufacturability viewpoint.

The main aspects of the role are to liaise with the Manufacturing Engineers in relation to materials or components (estimating the cost of forging, machining prototypes) and then source the items that they need to increase production (nickel alloys in particular). The Manufacturing Engineering from an Aerospace company is essential as the company are solely aerospace providers.

The other aspects of the job are of sourcing the materials locally, it will involve liaising with suppliers for the best price available and measuring their performance against agreed KPI's. Experience of these elements are not pre requisites as they can be taught, a willingness to learn these skills is paramount though as the successful candidate will be working almost independently. It's a great opportunity to learn new techniques whilst retaining the Manufacturing Engineering role, ultimately you will be working on a new test rig for the firm.

Educational requirements are a minimum of a HND/HNC in engineering, apprentice trained (Toolmaking or CNC) would be very sought after too, this role is a very interesting and challenging with an opportunity to develop the role how you see fit at a later date. It's based on days and a good salary.

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Manufacturing Engineer-Automotive-NPI/FMEA Based - Birmingham (888293)

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Manufacturing Engineer-Automotive-NPI/FMEA Based
Birmingham, West Midlands, England

This firm has been established in the UK for almost 30 years and are looking to maintain and bolster its position with this appointment, a challenging but collaborative environment with a complex, technically innovative product for some of the largest and most successful automotive OEMs in the world.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with a background in NPI and FMEA, ideally in the automotive environment although this is not essential. A hands on and fast paced role working for a Tier 1 supplier into major OEM's, your role will develop working methods for production whilst utilising lean experience to maximise efficiency and production. The role starts from design stage through BOM and then creating and reviewing FMEA's, all with a view of optimising performance and reducing cost to the firm.

This is not a management position so you don't need to have managed staff, the team is made up of mixed abilities and will be reporting to the Manufacturing Manager. An appreciation of Quality methodology (8D, 5S) is preferred to offer your own ideas to the firm. Apprentice trained or HNC educated is essential as is working to stringent KPI's, a good role with a busy company.

A permanent role with an immediate start based on days.

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Manufacturing Engineer-NPI-APQP Based - Middlesbrough (888288)

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Manufacturing Engineer-NPI-APQP Based
Middlesborough

This company designs and manufactures articulated dumper trucks for the quarry and construction sector worldwide. This site employs 700 people and is undergoing significant investment in both manufacturing processes and office facilities.

We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys working with NPI projects and has done so before, ideally within the automotive industry. The role will encompass the introduction of the new products through development and design (APQP) whilst identifying process improvements (bottlenecks) and offering solutions to the problems. A very hands on lean/continual improvement based role where you'll offer technical support to the wider manufacturing facility and use your knowledge to help other staff including junior ME's.

It will involve some budgetary accountability (purchasing of machine tools) with a view to increase efficiency and maximise output. The role is suitable for a forward thinking and hands on person who thrives in a challenging environment and has exceptional organisational skills. Management experience is not essential but would be a benefit to your application, overall a challenging role with a very good company.

A permanent role with an above market salary and excellent career prospects to diversify into other areas of the group if you wish. A stable team and a company that forecasting very good projections for the rest of 2012 and going into 2013.

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Mechanical Design Engineer-Automotive-3D Modelling-1st Tier Supplier - Oxfordshire (888262)

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Mechanical Design Engineer-Automotive-3D Modelling-1st Tier Supplier
Oxfordshire, England

This firm is a market leader in the automotive sector and provide specialist trim solutions across the world working with major automotive clients.

Their offices cover the UK and Europe and operate on projects from prototype, test, design, manufacture and production, located in rural Oxfordshire and accessible from many different locations.

We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer who has a high level of experience designing mechanical assemblies, ideally from the pressing industry. The role is based in an automotive supplier so automotive experience is essential (TS16949) with exposure to both clients and customers. It's an all encompassing role from initial design onwards (3D CAD capability is essential), through BOM stage, quotations, design, test and production, you'll be responsible for overall design of the product and looking after the budget for said product. FMEA/PPAP experience is essential (to include documentation) as is having worked to a "right first time" philosophy.

There is no direct management of staff involved but you will be expected to chair design and projects meetings and provide updates to other staff in relation to your project, a varied role that will offer complete design autonomy with a firm that are established and having a great 2012 so far. A permanent role with an immediate start, great salary and benefits to include 33 days holiday plus phone and laptop

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Software Engineer - DAS - Solihull (887678)

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Software Engineer - DAS
Solihull, West Midlands, England

Our client requires an electronic engineer to aid the development of a driver assist system. Electric steering systems are allowing significant advances to be made in vehicle functionality and driver comfort. You will make a major contribution to the development of high quality, robust software solutions using state of the art techniques to meet the stringent safety and performance demands of this rapidly expanding market.

As part of this team, you will develop your expertise in:

-Control software development: Real time control of vehicle steering controls
-Software Architecture development: Design and development software architecture and components in an Autosar environment
-System Application: Tailoring software components to meet the needs of a global customer base and to ensure that legal, customer and TRW performance and safety standards are achieved
-Safety Systems: Design and implementation of software to meet all relevant safety standards, including ISO26262
-Customer management: To ensure that the development process runs smoothly, regular direct contact with the customer is essential, from defining system requirements to final performance sign-off

Essential Skills:
-Degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline
-Proven experience as a software design engineer
-Real-time, embedded C skills with hands-on debugging experience
-Good practical knowledge of embedded software development methods and tools
-Understanding of the software development process for real-time, low cost, high volume systems

Desirable skills:
-Automotive embedded software experience
-UML Design experience
-TargetLink experience
-Experience of Autosar architectures
-An appreciation of digital electronic hardware

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Architecture Technical Support Analyst - Gaydon - £18.10 - 18.10 per hour (888505)

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Architecture Technical Support Analyst
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£18.10 - 18.10 per hour

Technical support for Architecture Leader.

Skills Required:
Good PC skills. Awareness of project time line management. An ability to work with financial information and combine business skills with technical decision-making. Ability to organise events and collate information post these events for processing. Ability to understand and record processes.

Skills Preferred:
Experience of working in an engineering environment.

Experience Required:
Data collection and processing. Working with diverse groups of people. Analysis of data, compiling reports. Meeting and event organising and setting up.

Experience Preferred:
Resolution of technical conflicts to achieve the overall product assumptions, and attributes in line with the target costs, weight, commonality and variety. Process development for Architecture Team.

Education Required:
A Levels, or equivalent higher level education, in a relevant field or subject.

Education Preferred:
Educated to degree level, in a relevant field or subject.

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

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Selected Catalyst Reduction Calibration Engineer - Gaydon - £29.80 - 29.80 per hour (106696)

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Selected Catalyst Reduction Calibration Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£29.80 - 29.80 per hour

Selected Catalyst Reduction Calibration Engineer.

Skills Required:
SCR calibration and modelling engineer. Calibration of urea dosing on testbed and vehicle. Analysis of testbed and vechicle data. Creation of SCR related models, Dosing, Ageing, Urea consumption. NOx model validation. Running after-treatment testbed, WIS, parts supply. Hardware development, mixer sigh-off, urea deposits, NOx make.

Experience Required:
Two years or more experience with automotive Power Train/EMS gasoline/diesel projects. Experience of calibration modelling.

Experience Preferred:
Understanding of diesel after-treatment.

Education Required:
Ideally Degree Qualified or equivalent, in a relevant field or subject.

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

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Calibration Actuation Engineer - Gaydon - £29.80 - 29.80 per hour (106689)

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Calibration Actuation Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£29.80 - 29.80 per hour

Calibration Actuation Engineer.

Skills Required:
Calibration of engine actuators. Calibration of actuator Control (PID). Calibration of device drivers. Calibration of actuator cleaning and learning cycles. Validation of hardware performance (including HI rig). Support of actuator diagnostic calibration. Support of dealer service information. Support of air path and full load controls.

Experience Required:
Two years or more experience with automotive Power Train/EMS gasoline/diesel projects.

Education Required:
Ideally Degree Qualified or equivalent, 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.

NDT Manager - Luton - up to £35K (888631/STR2)

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NDT Manager
Luton, Dunstable, Aylesbury, Witney, Oxford, Reading, Reigate, Crawley, Sutton
up to £35K

NDT Manager – Aviation

An opportunity has arisen for an NDT Manager to manage the aviation testing sector.  This opportunity has come about as a result of
considerable expansion within the company, creating the need to recruit a number of people within the NDT team.  The NDT Manager will be responsible
for pushing the division forward and will be working very closely with the General Manager – so it is a senior job within the organisation.

You will ideally hold a minimum of 2 NDT disciplines at level II, although it is not important which disciplines they are.  A solid background in management within NDT in the aviation industry is more important than which disciplines you are qualified in.

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Sales Manager - Dudley - £40k - 45k per year + Bonus (888005)

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Sales Manager
Dudley, West Midlands, England
£40k - 45k per year + Bonus

Don"t miss this opportunity to sell products from a recognised leader in the growing Rail market and associated industries. Operating in one of the fastest growing sectors in the UK and producing additional sales and volume, this is a challenging exciting position for a SALES MANAGER.

Mors Smitt are worldwide manufacturers and suppliers of Electro Mechanical products to the Railway, Rolling Sock and Infrastructure markets. Part of a multinational group, operating from a base in the Midlands and generating sales of c£10m, this growing business is recognised throughout the Rail industry for their core product range. They are now looking to build on this range by introducing new products to this sector and looking to recruit a SALES MANAGER to drive and manage additional sales growth.
The company"s success is driven by their total belief in their people and products. A six week induction process, both here and abroad will be followed by ongoing training to ensure you have the best preparation to deliver success.
Ideally, you should be a focused, self motivated sales professional possessing excellent business development skills and be able to demonstrate a proven track record of achievement within a B2B environment. It would be advantageous to have sold into the Rail or related markets and the successful candidate will need to live within travelling distance of Head office and the main customer base.

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CAD Coordinator (Building Projects) - Oxford - £20 per hour (888867)

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CAD Coordinator (Building Projects)
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
£20 per hour

Our client is a leading prestige automotive manufacturer, based in Oxford and they are currently seeking to recruit a CAD Coordinator for Building Services on a 6 month contract basis.

The individual will be responsible for the following:

* Navigate through systems (MS Desktop, Electronic Archive, Projectwise, ODS and "Hard copy" archives) to identify available information.
* Register available Drawings/layouts, OandMs etc. in current locations on the Index spreadsheet.
* Move available Drawings/layouts, OandMs etc. from MS desktop, Electronic archive and "Hard copy" format into correct locations in ODS and Projectwise (update Index spreadsheet accordingly).
* Update existing Drawings/layouts to reflect modifications/additions (update the Index spreadsheet accordingly).
* File new Drawings/Layouts, OandMs etc. into correct locations in ODS and Projectwise (update Index spreadsheet accordingly).
* Report to CAD and OandM Specialist on a daily basis for timekeeping/attendance/welfare, work prioritisation, target setting and performance management.
* Ensure applicable Legislation and Regulation requirements are adhered to in all activities.
* Recognise and follow internal processes.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

* Recognised engineering apprenticeship, HNC or equivalent, or ability to demonstrate good knowledge and experience.
*- Ability to read and understand Engineering Drawings/Layouts, OandMs etc.
* Knowledge and experience in PC systems (Microsoft packages).
* Knowledge and experience in DGN (Microstation).
* Knowledge and experience in DWG (AutoCad).
*- Experience and ability to prioritise and manage own time.
* Self motivated and autonomous.

**Although this position is primarily based in Oxford, there may be occasions where travel to other sites within the UK and Ireland are 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 Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Head of Quality - Shropshire (888200)

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Head of Quality
West Midlands, Shropshire, Birmingham, Bridgnorth, Bromsgrove Cannock, Dudley, Halesowen, Kidderminster, Oldbury, Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent, Stourbridge, Telford, Walsall, West Bromwich, Wolverhampton

We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality professional to lead and manage our quality engineering and systems. You will develop and implement the strategy for Quality systems for the Group. As a key member of our Executive Team you will also help develop and set wider Company strategy and policy.

THE COMPANY:

We are specialists in complex high quality Castings. Our extensive facilities and experienced personnel provide the complete casting solution. We are a market leader in Prototype, Motorsport and low volume series Castings supported by our Engineering Tooling and Machining capabilities. This appointment, based in Shropshire, arises to support our continuing growth and further enhance our reputation for quality.

THE ROLE:

Reporting to our MD your responsibilities will include: manage and develop quality systems for the Group, manage and develop the quality department, customer liaison and management, integrate quality team into daily business operations, and help develop and set Company strategy and policy as part of the Executive Team.

Key success factors will involve: maintaining and developing Quality systems, reduction in cost of non-quality, identify and implement key business milestones to measure people performance against quality criteria, and customer satisfaction.

THE PERSON:

You will have comprehensive knowledge of 8D, FMEA, APQP, Control Plans and other quality tools and techniques, and good understanding of ISO 9001:2008 and TS16949. You will have a background in Automotive Manufacturing preferably but not necessarily involving Casting and Machining. Experience of operating at executive level would be desirable for this role.

Above all, you will view this as a real career step and rise to the challenge in this highly visible position. Confident in your ability to carry plans through in practice you will relish making a significant strategic contribution.

THE BENEFITS:

The salary and benefits package will be attractive, competitive and negotiable to attract the best. The agreement of terms is unlikely to be an obstacle in securing the right candidate.

We are based in the beautiful county of Shropshire close to a historic town that perches dramatically on a cliff overlooking the River Severn with perhaps one of the most spectacular inland town settings in Britain,

The role is commutable from Shropshire, Birmingham, Bridgnorth, Bromsgrove Cannock, Dudley, Halesowen, Kidderminster, Oldbury, Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent, Stourbridge, Telford, Walsall, West Bromwich, Wolverhampton and Worcester.

Above all, we are committed to attracting, developing and motivating talented people. If you have the drive and determination to succeed in a fast-moving engineering environment then we offer not just competitive benefits but also opportunities for career advancement.

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Principal Engineer - Lancashire (887411)

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Principal Engineer
Preston/Blackburn/Manchester/Liverpool

The person will need to deliver systems engineering activities and manage engineering/manufacturing feasibility sign off for key projects. You will need to follow a structured and best practice approach to project management.
Degree qualified with a proven track record of delivering engineering projects to cost, against techncal objectives and on time.
Must have experience in practical application of systems engineering and governance processes (deliverables, milestones,gateways etc.)
Experienced in an engineering manufacturing environment within a technical sector.
Need to have excellent communication skills with strong data analysis,test planning and technical report writing.

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Specialist Engineer - Modelling and Simulation - Lancashire (887416)

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Specialist Engineer - Modelling and Simulation
Lanacshire

REQUIREMENTS: Your role wil be to develop simulation software tools and capability to assist in the development of variable-ratio transmissions systems and sub-systems. Modelling areas to include: full (lumped parameter) vehicle models, variator dynamic models, tribological contact models and variator geometrical effects. Also to support design studies using such tools.

Your responsibilities will be:
-Generation of software algorithms for the assisting with transmission system design and parametric studies
-Generation of models to represent variator dynamics, hydraulic systems, transmission control (including basic engine control), variator contact (traction) models, variator geometry
-Performing design studies
-Dynamic simulation of transmission systems during vehicle manoeuvres
-Test design, supervision / coordination of test work (if required), validation of test results using simulation
DESCRIPTION: This client is researching and developing a revolutionary new patented product for the automotive industry. Having grown rapidly since its formation, they have invested $20 Million in their premises in the UK giving them both a new open plan office space equitment with the latest computer technology and a workshop area containing sophisticated test equipment to facilitate product development.
This role is based in Lancashire, close to the M6, M65, M61and is commutable from Chorley, Wigan, Preston, Blackburn and Southport.
VAC REQ :You will be a:
-Fast learner
-Lateral thinker, high level of initiative
-A firm grasp of engineering principles and concepts
-Excellent ability to apply engineering principles to real-world situations
-Conceptual thinker
-Mathematical thinker
Ideally Qualified with:
Ideally a 2nd class division (i) degree in physical sciences / engineering
(or higher qualification)

TECHNICAL SKILLS:
-Extensive experience in MATLAB programming
-Extensive experience of dynamic simulation (Simulink)
-Experience of Mathworks Real Time Workshop
-Experience in variable ratio transmissions and control an advantage
-Ability to programme in C beneficial
-Good technical English an advantage
-Competent with Microsoft packages: Word, Excel, Powerpoint

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Quality Inspector - Barnsley - £25k - 28k per year + overtime (108521)

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Quality Inspector
Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England
£25k - 28k per year + overtime

Company overview
My client part of an International Group, with a very strong engineering reputation globally, they have achieved a record order book in the previous year, and projections for the same and higher for 2012. They offer comprehensive in house design and manufacturing facilities and specialise in the bespoke project and manufacture of large heavy plant for various industry sectors, including Power Generation, Nuclear and Utilities


Job details

-Candidates should have a background from either CNC or Manual Machining
-Experienced Quality Inspector to join an established market leading company, must be able to read and work from engineering drawings 
-Candidates should have a comprehensive background in machining inspection, processes and documentation procedures
-Candidates should ideally be from a heavy mechanical engineering background and have experience of working on metal manufacturing machinery, CNC and / or manual machinery
-Preferably Apprentice trained, progressing from a Mechanical engineering / manufacturing role into a quality assurance environment familiar with ISO standards and ideally have experience from a variety of industry sectors
-Reporting to the QA Manager, working in a small quality department working closely with the Production team and some liaison with the customers.
-Carrying out First Article Inspection and producing/completing relevant paperwork
-Inspecting internal machined components, fabrications and welded components
-Visiting external sub contract engineers to inspect work, and inspecting goods in

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Opportunity for a recent Graduate looking for a career in Auto Trim Engineering - West Midlands (888768 A)

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Opportunity for a recent Graduate looking for a career in Auto Trim Engineering
West Midlands, England

Opportunity for a recent Graduate seeking a career in Automotive Trim Engineering

Established in 2005 this Centre of Excellence for vehicle and powertrain development is located on a very attractive university campus employing more than 250 Engineering Specialists. The Centre offers talented Automotive Engineers and Managers the opportunity to work on a wide range of passenger car and commercial vehicle projects in a highly professional environment with excellent prospects for career development and progression. Over £85 million has been invested in the Centre since its foundation and it continues to grow and create new opportunities. Located close to the Warwickshire countryside the Centre is commutable from Coventry, Birmingham, Leicester, Warwick, Stratford, Northampton, Milton Keynes.
An opening now exists for a Graduate with a minimum of 1 year relevant industry experience to join the team. This is a great opportunity to develop your career under the guidance of experienced Design Engineers with excellent prospects for promotion. A very competitive salary and benefits package is on offer for this career development opportunity.

The main activities and tasks for this job are to:
• Report to the Lead Engineer for Exterior Trim
• Deliver exterior trim protection systems components on time and to budget on a state-of-the-art new technology vehicle project. Note; this is not a design role.
• Drive closure of issues and establish cost / timing impact
• Support the engineering deliverables through to sign-off of the vehicle
• Manage ETRS and engineering change tracker
• Manage parts procurement, manufacture and assembly
Candidate requirements:
• Master’s Degree or 1st Class, 2.1 Bachelor’s Degree
• A minimum of 1 year automotive industry experience working in the design of any of the following; Body, Structures, Exterior Trim, Interior Trim, Hardware, Lighting (components and / or tooling) for a vehicle OEM or Tier 1 / 2 supplier.
• Experience of using a 3D CAD package would be useful but not mandatory.
• Strong numeracy and literacy
• Good logical reasoning
• Good interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Exhibit a confident personality and possess excellent communications skills
• Chartered or prepared to work toward it
• Ability to overcome cultural barriers
• Be happy to travel to India up to 6 times per year for a week duration on each occasion
• Must be eligible to work in the UK without restriction

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Senior Systems Engineer - Solihull (888535)

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Senior Systems Engineer
Solihull, West Midlands, England

Our client is a leading 1st tier automotive company, specializing in the product design and development of a variety of vehicle components and systems.

They are currently seeking to recruit a Senior Systems Engineer on a 12 month contract basis, to support the systems engineering activities in core development as well as global application projects.

This is a relatively juvenile discipline so the successful candidate will have opportunities to influence how systems engineering will be applied. The position will require working at all 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.

Reporting to the Systems Engineering Team Leader, the individual will be responsible for the following:

* Assist with the management of customer requirements documents including appropriate reviews, linking to 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, review test results and test activities as required to ensure requirements at all levels are verified.
* Maintain compliance matrices for bid and application projects including generating gap analyses
* Support Systems Engineering leads on application, core and bid win projects as required.
* Support and lead issue resolution activities as necessary.
* Support DFMEA and other safety analyses both at a system level and ensuring continuity at a sub-system level.
* Evaluate product change requests from internal and external sources

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

* 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 ATTRIBUTES:

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

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

Senior Software Systems Engineer - Solihull (888536)

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Senior Software Systems Engineer
Solihull, West Midlands, England

Our client is a leading 1st tier automotive company, specializing in the product design and development of a variety of vehicle components and systems.

They are currently seeking to recruit a Senior Software Systems Engineer on a 12 month contract basis. The individual will work as part of the Functional Integration Team, responsible for the development and release of application software for a number of high profile and challenging global applications with European, North American and Chinese vehicle manufactures.

The successful candidate will support the generation of software design document to appropriate software quality and safety standards, review of software implementation and perform system level testing and issue resolution.

Reporting to the Functional Integration Team Leader, the responsibilities will include:

* Assist with all aspects of the function development, testing and release for a specific application throughout the product lifecycle both internally and with customers and suppliers. (Overseas travel will be required from time to time)
* Translation of customer specifications into software requirements documents for implementation by the software team.
* Working with the Control Team to develop, simulate, prototype and evaluate new algorithms.
* Working with the software implementers to ensure that all software deliverables meet requirements and standards.
* Provide support for system integration and testing requiring development work on bench rigs and in vehicle.
* To contribute in the relevant areas of ECU and software safety analysis (eg. dFMEA, FTA).

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

* Able to work effectively with a team and with a strong positive attitude.
* 2.1 or better degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.
* Understanding of software/systems design and experience of tools/methods.
* Knowledge of real-time embedded software (C language).

DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES:

* An understanding of analogue and digital electronic hardware.
* Matlab and/or Simulink experience preferably with automatic target code generation.
* Knowledge of safety-critical applications and/or automotive component development and industrialisation.
* Familiarity with SPICE or equivalent
* Understanding of CAN-bus communications and diagnostics over CAN
* Six-Sigma Green Belt certified

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.

Onsite Recruitment Specialist - Oxford - £35k per year (888480)

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Onsite Recruitment Specialist
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
£35k per year

Our client is a leading prestige automotive manufacturer, based in Oxford and they are currently seeking to appoint a Recruitment Specialist to be responsible for the effective coordination, monitoring and controlling of all recruitment processes in line with business requirements. The role will provide a timely and well organised process driven service, ensuring all internal positions are filled in time with suitable candidates, whilst supporting the effective and efficient running of the Recruitment and Staffing function and utilising recruitment systems to manage recruitment processes efficiently and effectively.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

* Recruitment Processes
* Financial Control
* Communication
* Recruitment Channels and Market Research
* Recruitment Systems
* Data Analysis and Reporting
* Human Resource Planning
* Employee Retention
* Training
* Psychometric Training
* SLAs
* Employment Law and Best Practice

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

* Qualified to NVQ Level 5 or equivalent (e.g. Degree, Membership of Chartered Institution) preferably in a Human Resources / Business Management. * Project Management and organisational skills
* Budget Management skills
* Considerable business related experience required
* Knowledge of recruitment and selection techniques, processes and procedures
* Knowledge of the brands
* Understanding of MS Office and IT CRM systems
* Employment Law
* SHL/OPQ qualified
* Awareness of health, safety and environmental issues relevant to the area of responsibility
* Experience of working both cross-function and/or internationally
* Highly developed communication skills
* Proven time management skills
* Strong influencing and negotiating skills
* Ability to work in a high volume environment whilst maintaining attention to detail.
* Strong analytical skills
* Ability to travel.

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

Principal Engineer - IP and Conspole (BT286) - Coventry - Contract Rates Apply (888081)

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Principal Engineer - IP and Conspole (BT286)
Coventry, West Midlands, England
Contract Rates Apply

One of the world's leading Automotive manufacturers, established for more than 60 years, is seeking to expand its team of 250 engineers and specialists over the next 2-3 years at its attractive Warwick University based European Technical Centre.

They are currently seeking to recruit a Principal Engineer for Cockpit IP Trim on their small car programme.

The role is based primarily at the Technical Centre in Warwick University, although some travel overseas may be required to support project demand (no more than 1 week in 4).

Reporting to the Chief Engineer for Interior Trim, the individual will be responsible for the following:

- Leading the development of instrument panel, and centre console system on "proof of concept" vehicle.
- Developing design concept sheets to enable cost planning and concept development of cockpit, parts and systems to progress.
- Working with nominated cockpit prototype parts suppliers to ensure all parts are production representative and meet agreed attribute targets.
- Supporting cross functional reviews with styling, engineering and suppliers to ensure all cockpit targets are met/issues are solved.
- Ensuring all cockpit parts are released in line with agreed ETRS to meet part manufacture and build schedule.
- Following cockpit part/system manufacture, lead the build of the cockpit onto the proof of concept vehicle.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

- Degree qualified or similar qualification
- Minimum of 5 years automotive experience is essential.
- Strong numeracy and literacy
- Capable of leading a project element with support from more senior staff when necessary
- Effective team member contributing to improvements and high customer service
- Demonstrates depth of knowledge in a relevant technical specialty
- Flexibility to apply themselves to a wide variety of tasks as 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 Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

HR Advisor - Oxfordshire (887901)

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HR Advisor
Oxfordshire, England

To effectively and efficiently support and carry out recruitment activities across the UK, in line with business requirements.

To provide a timely and well organised process driven service, ensuring positions are filled in time, with suitable candidates.

To utilise recruitment systems to manage recruitment processes efficiently and effectively.

To support the effective and efficient running of the Recruitment and Staffing function.

The role will be expected to cover permanent, student and post graduate recruitment activity.

Raising purchase orders, cross charging invoices, booking interviews, contacting candidates and producing monthly reports.

The candidate must have excellent admin skills, PC skills (Excel, powerpoint etc)
Strong administration skills are essential

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

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

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.