Wednesday, 15 August 2012

Project Engineer - Automotive - Wellingborough - £30k - 36k per year (888019)

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Project Engineer - Automotive
Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England
£30k - 36k per year

Our clients is a small fabrication engineering company who are looking at expanding with adding to their team with an experience Project Engineer, if you feel you have the requiremnts below and can demonstate stability and progression to join this expanding company, please apply below

Experience Required:
Experience of Automotive Project Engineering
Experience of working within Industry Systems i.e. TS16949,ISO14001,ISO9001
Strong history of New Product Introduction and Understanding of Project Process Flow
Good Commercial Acumen and ability to work within Project Budgets
Understanding of APQP and PPAP requirements

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong prioritisation skills and ability to manage own workload
Ability to make decisions and use own initiative, with the ability to work independently from direct supervision

Basic Catia V5 knowledge, Manipulation/Basic design
Automotive sector experience Tier 1/Tier 2, Minimum 3 years
HNC minimum - Engineering disciplinary, Mechanical /Electrical or Production

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.

Industrial Engineer - Coventry - £20k - 25k per year (888790)

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Industrial Engineer
Coventry, West Midlands, England
£20k - 25k per year

An opportunity has arisen for an Industrial Engineer to work with an automotive tier one supplier - supplying interior trim to some of the major OEMs in the UK and Europe. Due to expansion, they are now looking to recruit an Industrial Engineer to work within Manufacturing.
As Industrial Engineer you will be responsible for:
- Apply statistical methods to determine manufacturing processes, staff requirements, and production standards
- Draft and design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency.
- Review production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities
- Communicate with management and user personnel to develop production and design standards.
- Analysing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
- Good knowledge of "Lean Manufacturing Techniques"
- Establishes work measurement programs and analyses work samples to develop standards for labour utilisation

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

Process Analyst - 20329 - Warwick - £20.17/hr Ltd Co. rate (889081)

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Process Analyst - 20329
Warwick, Warwickshire, England
£20.17/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 Process Analyst on a 12-month contract based in Warwick.

As Process Analyst, you will have the ability to manage and lead process development and business change. Facilitation skills include:
* Ability to lead and direct cross-functional workgroups (including interaction with senior management).
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills
* Presentation skills - ability to present to senior management and deliver roll out/ training material.

Applicants must have experience of successfully leading/ managing business change in the commercial environment of a medium to large enterprise. In addition, you must be educated to at least A Level standard or a supply chain qualification , via CIPS exams.

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

Manufacturing - Powertrain Manufacturing Engineers - Warwick (889075)

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Manufacturing - Powertrain Manufacturing Engineers
Warwick, Cumbria, England

World renowned luxury vehicle manufacturer operating from multiple UK sites and supplying a global customer base. Due to continued growth a position exists for a degree qualified Engineer with a proven track record of delivering to demanding schedules in Power Train or associated disciplines. Demonstratable knowledge of machining, assembly and test processes and use of quality tools (inc DFMEA) also a requirement for the role.
Working within a strong team you will deliver support across the Manufacturing Engineering Divisions in product development and launch activities, playing a key role in the Power Train programme delivery.
In return for your efforts you will receive a comprehensive package (including car scheme, pension plan, performance bonus and over 4 weeks holiday).

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

Project Engineer - Loughborough - £25k - 30k per year (889080)

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Project Engineer
Loughborough, Leicester, Nottingham, Derby
£25k - 30k per year

Client Information
My client is part of a leading Multi-National Manufacturing company. The company has an established reputation as a supplier of high integrity products across it's sectors. They specialise in products for a variety of industry including aerospace, defence and energy markets


Job description
-Will be working with the Engineering team, to ensure customer requirements and demands are met
-Responsible for defining and executing project plans, schedules, budgets and deliverables, within new development projects
-Ensure all data is recorded in project files in accordance with company systems
-Responsible for performance of new product development and development projects within the business
-Take ownership for project activities through all stage of design through to validation
-Provide technical assistance for both internal and external customers, including conducting client meetings


Key skills and experience
-Candidates should be educated to Degree level in Mechanical Engineer / related subject or have relevant work experience
-Should have a knowledge of product design engineering in a project management position
-Previous experience of running projects through internal departments and external 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.

Catia V5 Jig and Fixture Designer - Northampton - DOE (888769)

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Catia V5 Jig and Fixture Designer
Northampton, Northamptonshire, England
DOE

Our client is a precision R and D manufacturing facility with links to motor racing.

They are currently to recruit a contract Catia V5 Jig and Fixture Designer to work within manufacturing engineering. This is a contract position running from mid August to the end 2012 

You will responsible for producing Catia V5 3D solid models of production fixtures for engine components and then follow through producing 2D manufacturing drawings of such. 
 

Skills

You will be able to demonstrate recent Catia V5 design experience (a test will be part of the interview process) ideally with jigs, fixtures, machine shop or similar environment.

Recent Graduates with V5 experience will also be considered, but this will be at the lower rate

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.

Planner/Production Planner - Leeds - Circa £23,000 per annum (888901)

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Planner/Production Planner
Maternity leave cover
Circa £23,000 per annum

Planner

MUST USE MICROSOFT PROJECT

Circa £23,000

Maternity Cover, 12 months.

Expected start date - beginning of September

An established company is looking for a Planner to cover for maternity leave for 12 months. The role consists of planning their contract and customer care activities to ensure that they can cover their work requirements (installation, commissioning, service etc.) and to meet the expectations of their customers in terms of delivery and completion. The successful candidate will currently use Microsoft Project.

The role is commutable from Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, York, Huddersfield and surrounding areas.

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.

Estimator - Sheffield - £26k - 30k per year + package (887354)

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Estimator
Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster,
£26k - 30k per year + package

Client Information

A leading mechanical handling systems company require an experienced Estimator 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

Job description

-Interpret customer engineering drawings / concepts, electronic data and specifications

-Responsible for providing the engineering estimating duties as required in customer work packages and looking to improve on original design

-Candidates will be responsible for all Estimating duties in relation to specific projects

-Liaising direct with external customers and internal teams to provide high levels of service and accurate estimations on projects

-Previous experience of working on bespoke large scale mechanical engineering projects would be an advantage

-To identify all requirements, to provide best practice design and liaising with Supply Chain, Sales Team and Production Team to provide competitive costs and lead times

-Development manufacturing process steps required to manufacture in accordance with customer requirements

Key skills and experience

-Educated to HNC level or equivalent in a Mechanical, Manufacturing or Production engineering discipline 

-Candidates should have a strong fabrication knowledge and background.

-Ideally from a Mechanical handling or structural engineering background

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.

Tuesday, 14 August 2012

NDT Technicians - West Midlands - £23k - 35k per year (888631)

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NDT Technicians
West Midlands, England
£23k - 35k per year

Our client is looking to recruit a number of qualified NDT Technicians across sites based in the UK - Manchester, Filton and Luton. There is considerable expansion within the company, particularly in the aerospace testing sector, which has created the need to recruit suitable qualified and experienced technicians.

The ideal candidate will hold Level II either EN473 or EN4179 in any combination of the following disciplines, within the aerospace sector:
Ultrasonic Inspection
Eddy Current Inspection
Magnetic Particle Inspection
Penetrant Inspection
Radiographic Inspection
Thermography Inspection

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

Production / Manufacturing Engineers - Halewood - £30K-£35K (106208B)

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Production / Manufacturing Engineers
Halewood, Merseyside, England
£30K-£35K

Several opportunities for Production / Manufacturing Engineers within the automotive industry.

Description
An opportunity for a Production / Manufacturing Engineer has arisen with a market leader in luxury and high volume off-road vehicles, designing and manufacturing in Liverpool. Due to an increase in demand, they are now recruiting across several core engineering areas.

Job Requirements
As Production / Manufacturing Engineer you will support the very latest products, from concept to launch. You will work closely with Manufacturing and Operations teams to ensure ultimate build integrity. You will be involved with designing, developing and implementing manufacturing solutions.

Details
You will have a relevant Degree with proven engineering experience in a relevant industry. You will demonstrate good IT skills and an awareness of Process Authoring Tool simulation and virtual toolsets, such as Digibuck, Process Simulate, CATIA V5 and GSPAS. Ideally you will already have some vehicle manufacturing and launch experience.

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

Environmental Test Lab Technician - Gaydon - £19.60 - 19.60 per hour (888844)

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Environmental Test Lab Technician
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£19.60 - 19.60 per hour

Automotive Environmental Test Lab Technician - 23046 - £19.58 Ltd Co


An Environmental Test Lab Technician is required to support Automotive hot and cold test chamber operations for future new model vehicles with a market leading designer/manufacturer of high end and off-road vehicles based in the West Midlands
This role is part of an exciting expansion program to meet increasing design/launch demands


You must have experience of,

* Facility operation experience.
* Hot and cold and dyno controlled facility operator experience
* Rolling road operation
* Climatic chamber facility operation.
* Air conditioning systems and operation

This role involves Shift work (double days and weekend overtime)

Being educated to Degree would be advantageous but not essential

To discuss this Automotive Environmental Test Lab Technician role please call John Williams at Jonathan Lee Contracts on 01268889250

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.

Product Development Team Leader - 23119 - £23.94 Ltd Co - Coventry - £23.90 - 23.90 per hour (889067)

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Product Development Team Leader - 23119 - £23.94 Ltd Co
Coventry, West Midlands, England
£23.90 - 23.90 per hour

Product Development Team Leader - Automotive - West Midlands - £23.94 ph Limited Co.

A Team Leader is required within a Luxury OEM based in the West Midlands. This role is to lead elements of the Manual Programme. You will lead specific investigations and problem resolution. You will support the team with detailed product definition and product delivery.

You must have experience with,
- Leading resolutions of business, technical and process issues
- Experience of project and/or supplier management
- An understanding of PD processes and programme delivery principles

Experience with Project delivery using a Product Development System would be desirable but not essential.

The rate for this role is £23.94 per hour Limited Co. The client is looking to start by ASAP.

Please contact James Irons at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on 01268 455527 to discuss further.

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.

Off-Road Capability Test Engineer - 23120 - £20.35 Ltd Co - Gaydon - £20.40 - 20.40 per hour (889069)

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Off-Road Capability Test Engineer - 23120 - £20.35 Ltd Co
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£20.40 - 20.40 per hour

Off-Road Automotive Test Engineer - Automotive - West Midlands - £20.35 per Hour Limited Co.

An Off-Road Capability vehicle Test Engineer is required to support the test activity for the Technical Specialist and Project leaders

You must have experience of;
- Off road test and vehicle engineering, test and development, and experience of whole vehicle evaluation
- Wading, Gradeability, Traction performance for Off Road Capability (ORC)
- Project and time management skills
- Vehicle preparation and evaluation, facility development, test logistics
- Purchasing and maintaining ORC test equipment

And must be able to :
- Analyse and process the data from the test assessments and benchmarking on wide range of off-road vehicles
- Carrying out evaluations with a number of vehicles and engineering personnel, Record and analyse data, write reports and offer conclusions from this data to support project leaders and Technical Specialist activities


Experience of planning and maintaining overall target spend levels against budget would be desirable but not essential.


Relevant Mechanical Engineering Degree or suitable experience.


The rate for this role is £20.35 per hour limited co. The client is looking to start by ASAP.

Please contact James Irons at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on 01268 455527 to discuss further.

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.

Electrical Controls Engineer - Sheffield - £28k - 32k per year (889021)

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Electrical Controls Engineer
Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, Barnsley
£28k - 32k per year

Client Information
My client a market leading design and manufacturing company with a global reputation for bespoke mechanical handling equipment require an experience senior Electrical Controls Engineer to join their team through a sustained period of expansion

Main Duties
The main responsibilities as the Electrical Engineering technical expert, you will have responsibilities for the Electrical Controls aspects throughout the Project and Design Process through to installation and sign off


Job description
- Produce Electrical drawings using AutoCAD packages, along with control software for proprietary plc software packages as required for the project
- Produce Variable Speed Drive software if required for the project
- Produce software for any Human Machine Interfaces (HMI's) required on projects
-Attend handover meetings with sales, as required by the project manager
- Monitor actual costs against target estimate costs and advise the project manager of any overspend or potential overspend
- Arrange mechanical/electrical design review meetings with the client and/or internally
- Produce a Functional Design Specification (FDS) for review with the project manager and/or client for comment/approval before the electrical design commences
- Produce specifications for electrical sub contract packages and ensure they are competitively tendered
- Ensure all project details are accurately entered onto the system including project drawings, software and testing documentation and sales quotations
- Health and Safety objectives must be satisfied at all times
- Check and approve all drawings produced by other Electrical Design Engineers and/or subcontractors in accordance with quality systems and customer requirements.

Key skills and experience
- The successful candidate should be qualified to degree level or equivalent in electrical engineering, or HND level
- Candidate should have strong background in Electrical or Control Systems Engineering
-Knowledge of current Electrical regulations and working practices
-Experience using AutoCAD
-Previous experience and strong background in one of the following programming packages: Simens, RSLOgix, E-Designer or Proface 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.

Quality Assurance Manager - Sheffield - £27k - 30k per year (888942)

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Quality Assurance Manager
Sheffield, Rotherham, Chesterfield, Barnsley,
£27k - 30k per year

Client Information
My client a leading Manufacturing company based in Sheffield, who work across a diverse range of industries with contract sizes ranging from small refurbishments through to Multi-million pound contracts on turnkey packages.

Duties include providing a quality control system and continuous improvement for the business, ensuring conformance with quality standards and improving business efficiency and profitability



Job description
-Candidates should have previous experience of implementing, maintaining and improving quality, working to ISO9001:2008 ideally in Design, Manufacture and Site Installation activities for an Industrial OEM
-Responsible for the development of project specific Quality Inspection and Test Plans in line with customer expectations and criteria
-Manufacturing Record Books associated with Material Traceability and Inspection records
-Aspects of supply chain management along with Purchasing, Goods Inwards, Stores, Inspection Systems, NCR and corrective action systems.
-Works Manufacturing / Assembly / Job Scheduling / Planning / Inspection
-Heavily involved with external Supplier selection and Performance evaluation.
-Responsible for the Calibration of Equipment - measuring equipment / Welding Sets / Lifting Equipment


Key skills and experience
-Conversant with ISO9001 and quality systems auditing
-Candidates should be able to work from Manufacturing Drawings for Fabrications and industry standard tolerances
-Previous experience of Welding Standards and NDT testing. Welding to ASME and British Standards.

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

Quality Inspector - 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

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.

Design Engineer - Sheffield - £26k - 32k per year (888724)

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Design Engineer
Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, Barnsley, Chesterfield
£26k - 32k per year

Client Information
My client a market leading mechanical handling company. They offer a full range of bespoke Mechanical Handling solutions for a variety of industry sectors. The company also offer a range of supporting service including, servicing and Electrical Control Systems

Job description
-Working within the Projects Team working on a number of bespoke mechanical handling projects across a variety of industry sectors, including Nuclear and Power Generation.
-Will be involved in projects from initial meetings with client through to delivery
-Fully conversant with Solidworks or Pro Engineer.
-Produce clear and accurate designs in line with project specification.
-Will be producing calculations for structural work and motors.
-Working closely with both Sales and Projects team
-Produce parts lists and relevant supplier technical documentation and quotations
-Candidates should have experience of working with MathCad software
-Ensure all documentation and correspondence relevant to the project design is up to date and stored within company standards.
-Responsible for quality control of design of process
-Compile technical folder to comply with CE and CDM requirements
-Work within the Health and Safety regulations and comply with CE and CDM

Key skills and experience
-Candidates should ideally be educated to degree level or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related subject
- Previous experience and strong working knowledge of Solid Works or Pro Engineer (preferably) or other 3D modelling software
-Experience of working with CDM regulations
-Experience of designing heavy duty materials handling equipment
-Previous experience within the Nuclear industry preferred
-Candidates should have experience of putting together bills of materials

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 - Rotherham - £26k - 29k per year (888430)

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Quality Engineer
Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley, Doncaster
£26k - 29k per year

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 drive quality improvements from within the company. Using systematic identification and elimination of both, process defects and variation using problem solving and statistical analysis techniques. To support the production organisation in achieving right first time every time delivery performance


Job description
-Support the customer liaison function in analysing all customer returns. Use standardised problem solving methods to reach a PCA within the defined time period.
-Identify through a process of systematic working any concerns within the production area that are preventing key objectives been achieved, use standardised 8D approach to contain, and close any concerns found.
-Using a systematic approach drive to permanent resolution any concerns affecting scrap from within the manufacturing area
-Predominantly plans and monitors activity on a scale of weekly, monthly and yearly.
-Expected to make recommendations to management regarding component quality or to eliminate problems.
-Support all internal continuous improvement projects
-Will be responsible for decision making in the absence of supervisors, when system, component or product quality does not meet with company or customer standards.
-Responsible for maintaining all financial outgoings in line with agreed departmental budgets.
-Give advice and technical support to production supervision, technical services and customer on all aspects relating to component manufacture and process quality, so strong internal and external communication required with the role.


Key skills and experience
-Candidates should be HND / Degree qualified in Electronic or Mechanical Engineering.
-Knowledge and experience in Quality tools, MSA, SPC, FMEA, Statistics
-Previous experience of the Automotive manufacturing sector would be preferred
-Strong understanding of Lean Six Sigma and other continuous improvement techniques.
-Strong IT skills.
-Good Analytical and practical problem solving ability

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.

Wire Harness / Packaging Engineer - West Midlands (888943)

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Wire Harness / Packaging Engineer
West Midlands, England

Wire Harness / Package Engineer - Automotive - West Midlands - Attractive Salary

A Wire Harness / Package Engineer with a minimum of 2-3 years' experience on CATIA V5 to support the development of the Electrical Distribution systems (EDS) department. The role is part of a new initiative to expand the department to meet and increasing demand, whilst simultaneously reducing the reliance on a contract work force.

Key skills and experience

- A minimum of 2-3 years' experience on CATIA V5
- Harness and EDS experience from an Automotive or Aerospace background.
- E3D experience.
- Preferably from a tier 1 supplier.

There may be a required to work internationally, so ideally looking for candidates with the ability to overcome cultural barriers. Attractive salary and benefits located in the West Midlands.

To discuss this Wire Harness / Packaging engineer role further please don't hesitate to contact Philip Harrold at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on 01384 446142

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/Senior Project Manager - Cambridge - £35k - 40k per year (887675-1)

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Project Manager/Senior Project Manager
Cambridge, Huntingdon, St Neots, Ely
£35k - 40k per year

A leading UK Aerospace Company specialising in design, development, maintenance and modification has a new requirement for a permanent Project Manager or Senior Project Managers. These opportunities are based in Cambridge. The role could also be called Programme Manager or Senior Programme Manager.

Description:
You will be the point of contact for the customer and be responsible for planning (MS Project), risk, budgeting, finance, accounts and quality.

Person:
You will likely have a degree though HNC with good experience will certainly be considered. You will likely have aerospace or defence sector experience although other sector experience will certainly be considered. You will preferably have a good knowledge of planning, risk, earned value methods and ideally management accounts. Candidates will be fully entitled to work in the UK and be able to gain security clearance.

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.

Staff Accountant - 1905756 - Stafford - £22/hr Ltd Co. rate (889071)

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Staff Accountant - 1905756
Stafford, Staffordshire, England
£22/hr Ltd Co. rate

We seek a Staff Accountant for an initial 6-month contract based in Stafford.

THE COMPANY:

Perkins Engines is part of the UK Caterpillar Group located in Stafford. They specialise in diesel engines for the power generation market. This includes the 2300, 2800 and 2400 series platforms that span from 14 to 61 litre capacities.

THE ROLE:

As Staff Accountant, you will analyse financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability or other financial activities within the organisation.

Major job duties and responsibilities include:
- Prepare, examine or analyse accounting records, financial statements or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
- Develop, maintain and analyse budgets, prepare periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.
- Develop, implement, modify and document record-keeping and accounting systems.
- Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting or other tax requirements

THE PERSON:

Applicants are required to have a university degree in accounting or related financial discipline required and previous financial and/or accounting experience required.

In addition, you are required to have the following skills and competencies:
- Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail and critical thinking.
- Ability to work independently and manage ones time.
- Ability to apply accounting and mathematical principles to work as needed.
- Ability to analyse business trends and project future revenues and expenses.
- Knowledge of European and company policies, procedures and regulations as related to accounting.
- Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and any other related accounting software.

THE BENEFITS:

This is a contracting position with a pay rate up to £22.00/hr Ltd

APPLY NOW:

Your CV will be forwarded to Les Hines at Jonathan Lee Recruitment, who will treat it in the strictest confidence and keep you closely informed on the progress of your application.

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.

Quality Inspection Manager - Silverstone - £60k - 75k per year (888994)

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Quality Inspection Manager
Silverstone, Northamptonshire, England
£60k - 75k per year

As an expereinced Quality Assurance / Inspection Manager you will provide Leadership and Operational Management of all Inspection processes and procedures within the quality function by:


- Providing a component Quality Inspection service to the business which minimises component quality risk within programme timelines and budget boundaries
- Propose recommendations for facilities and headcount aligned to the design requirements, programme timescales and budget boundaries

Key Duties:
- Responsible for the Leadership and daily Management of Inspection operations including scheduling and prioritising of all work.

- Providing Leadership, direction, and support to staff within the inspection operation, including staff issues, technical and design discussion points.

- Propose and advise the Management team in inspection design through a full range of techniques including random or sample inspection, low level visual inspection, bench metrology, CMM or machine measured metrology according to design criteria and assessed risk.

- Develop continuous improvement plans to provide Leadership and direction of Health and Safety, Quality, delivery adherence, productivity and cost improvement activity for inspection operations.

- Operational lead for NCR resolution, ensuring appropriate decisions are made given lead time requirements

- Develop positive relationships with principle interfaces including heads of planning, build, design office and quality engineering functions.

- Ensuring adequate skilled resource is proposed and deployed to fulfil programme timescale requirements.

- Ensure Quality Assurance inspection processes are documented, controlled and completed in a diligent and traceable manner. Ensure the results obtained are both accurate and repeatable

- Actively manage the budget for the Inspection area.

If you feel you can meet and surpass expectations in this highly pressurised environment please apply or call Phil Burton on 0116 299 4482

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

Automotive Design Engineer - Lancashire - up to £27p.h. (NDDesEng)

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Automotive Design Engineer
Lancashire
up to £27p.h.

Commercial Vehicle Design Engineer – Rural Lancashire - £25 to £27 per hour

Are you an experienced CAD Designer with a working knowledge of Pro-Engineer?

If so, a fantastic opportunity is available, providing tremendous variety in your day to day work, including design scheme packaging, manufacturing and supplier liaison and detailing. This is no ordinary role. You will be working as part of a small multi-functional team for a major internationally acclaimed truck manufacturer.

In response to market demand, they are looking for someone with experience in some or all of the following areas:-

-          Design experience in a truck or commercial vehicle environment.

-          Working knowledge of Pro- Engineer CAD.

-          Commercial vehicle body design/interface experience

-          Chassis packaging or installation

-          Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) design experience

-          Experience of a manufacturing focussed design environment (DFM)

Those with extensive CAD design experience in areas such as box bodies, tail lift vehicles, tankers or municipal vehicles may be considered for Pro –Engineer conversion.

The project is expected to go live in September and last at least 6 months, so to get in at the beginning please apply NOW .

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.

Monday, 13 August 2012

Contracts Manager - Oxford (888936)

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Contracts Manager
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England

A new 12 month contract opportunity has arisen for a Service Level Agreement (SLA) Manager, based at a prestigious automotive manufacturer in Oxfordshire.

The role is responsible for establishing and maintaining an integrated Partner management system.

Some of the main tasks are to create transparency of all internal and external partners based onsite and the implementation of effective processes to control and support these partnerships including the measurement of their performance.

Key Accountabilities

* Steering of the Partner Management Board (organisation and moderation) and the Partner Steering Circle (leading)
* Develop a target picture regarding the number and level of the usage of contractors in the plant.
* Analysis of the legal framework for employing contractor companies.
* Deviation of areas of action and strategies regarding a change in the basic conditions for contractors onsite.
* Securing and adherence of the legal requirements to avoid any economic disadvantages for the business.
* Standardisation of the elements of the contracts between the contractors and the Company.
* Agreement of a steering methodology to measure the performance of the contractor (KPI`s).
* Support of the operation technology when recognising negative performance trends and escalation.
* Alignment and development of the tender process with the purchasing departments and the operating technology.
* Leading and implementation of projects to allocate and introduce a contractor company onsite.
* Provide a interface for the contractor to the existing organisation in the plant and secure a implementation in the communication and working organisation of the plant
* Create the transparency around all non TO functions onsite (umbrella model)
* Secure the existence of all required service level agreements with in the TO organisation
* Consult the technologies during the negotiation and updated process for the SLAs
* Benchmark the process to other plants and derive best practice
* Develop the service level agreements in a direction that all support functions to the target achievement

Qualifications and Skills:

* Able to work in matrix organisation, influencing others without having direct organisational responsibility.
* Understanding of the manufacturing process and technology interaction.
* Good understanding of the bigger picture within the business.
* Project management experience.
* Able to work competently with all standard IT tools in an office environment.
* Good communicator.
* Good network skills.
* German language would be beneficial

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.

Quality Assurance Manager - Silverstone - £60k - 75k per year (888994)

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Quality Assurance Manager
Silverstone, Northamptonshire, England
£60k - 75k per year

As an expereinced Quality Assurance / Inspection Manager you will provide Leadership and Operational Management of all Inspection processes and procedures within the quality function by:


- Providing a component Quality Inspection service to the business which minimises component quality risk within programme timelines and budget boundaries
- Propose recommendations for facilities and headcount aligned to the design requirements, programme timescales and budget boundaries

Key Duties:
- Responsible for the Leadership and daily Management of Inspection operations including scheduling and prioritising of all work.

- Providing Leadership, direction, and support to staff within the inspection operation, including staff issues, technical and design discussion points.

- Propose and advise the Management team in inspection design through a full range of techniques including random or sample inspection, low level visual inspection, bench metrology, CMM or machine measured metrology according to design criteria and assessed risk.

- Develop continuous improvement plans to provide Leadership and direction of Health and Safety, Quality, delivery adherence, productivity and cost improvement activity for inspection operations.

- Operational lead for NCR resolution, ensuring appropriate decisions are made given lead time requirements

- Develop positive relationships with principle interfaces including heads of planning, build, design office and quality engineering functions.

- Ensuring adequate skilled resource is proposed and deployed to fulfil programme timescale requirements.

- Ensure Quality Assurance inspection processes are documented, controlled and completed in a diligent and traceable manner. Ensure the results obtained are both accurate and repeatable

- Actively manage the budget for the Inspection area.

If you feel you can meet and surpass expectations in this highly pressurised environment please apply or call Phil Burton on 0116 299 4482

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.

Technical Buyer - Northamptonshire - £33k - 45k per year (PBU-Tech Buyer)

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Technical Buyer
Northamptonshire, England
£33k - 45k per year

Technical Buyer

You will be responsible for managing the procurement of parts, materials and related services
& will include:

• Procuring parts from preferred vendors whilst not exceeding budget and adhering to the relevant purchasing and finance procedures. 
• Working with project leaders to ensure parts are delivered in line with the requirements of the project plan and to the correct quality standard. 
• Supporting cost reduction and the vendor rating system with QA. 
• Managing the logistical requirements of all finishing and further processing requirements. 
• Actively and regularly expediting all open purchase orders and update SAP and the project leaders as necessary. 
• Ensuring all procurement data in SAP is maintained to a high standard ensuring accuracy and attention to detail at all times. 
• Developing supplier capability knowledge through supplier visits with QA Manager. 
• Completing daily tasks/workload set by the Purchasing Team Leader and/or Purchasing Manager. 
• Working with design and manufacturing to reduce procurement lead-times whenever possible. 
• Attending and actively contribute to regular team meetings with the Purchasing team Leader. 
• Participating and actively champion all company projects. 
• Actively promoting all purchasing policies and procedures throughout the business

 

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 / Marketing Manager - Dorset (887102)

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Sales / Marketing Manager
Dorset, England

Develop and execute a growth plan by developing existing good contacts.

Description
Manufacturing business with an annual turnover of £1m and a growth strategy to achieve £5m in the medium term. Operating in a niche sector supplying specialist capital equipment . Their customer base includes most of the Global blue chip pharmaceutical businesses. It forms part of a larger group but has total anonymity for finance, sales and marketing, design and manufacturing.

Job Requirements
Working with the MD and the Technical Manager to develop a strategy for growth. Candidates should have a commercial background within capital plant and have the experience to operate on a Global scale and with the best pharmaceutical businesses. Ability to communicate well is essential as is the ability to develop positive relationships with technical and financial managers.

Details
Develop a growth plan to take the business forward.

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 Coordinator - Aerospace - Southampton (887897)

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Project Coordinator - Aerospace
Southampton, Hampshire, England

Our client is a world leader in the design and manufacturing of Aerostructures for both the Civil and Military Aerospace markets, and they are currently looking to recruit two Project Co-Ordinators to work on their high-profile A350 program in Southampton.


The Project Co-Ordinators will provide direct support to Engineering Leads by gathering the necessary technical information required for them to perform at the highest standard. They will manage functional resource planning to meet program, engineering and operational plans, support Engineering Project Management to determine daily priorities and operational decisions, co-ordinate work packages to deliver functional project schedules and provide analysis of cost, schedule and planning detail. They will also manage rosters, engagement plans and communicate team updates, as well as identifying opportunities to improve team performance. They will also produce a high level of documentation, including reports and metrics for use by the management team.

 
Candidates must have an engineering background, ideally in Mechanical, Aerospace or Manufacturing, with a good working knowledge of engineering processes, as this role represents an excellent opportunity for those with aspirations to progress toward a Lead Engineering Project Management role. They will have a proven track record in planning and very strong interpersonal skills, in addition to being well-versed in MS Project and having advanced Excel skills.

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

Lean Improvement Engineer - Prescot - £30k - 40k per year (889014)

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Lean Improvement Engineer
Prescot, Merseyside, England
£30k - 40k per year

Are you a skilled LEAN IMPROVEMENT ENGINEER looking to deliver change. This is an exciting, challenging and demanding position that provides an opportunity for a professional Lean Engineer to fulfill their ambitions and deliver improvements in a vibrant manufacturing company. This role is based within the Re-Engineering Department with the aim of developing Lean thinking across the business, focusing on the Product Assembly areas. The challenges will include changing current work practices, introducing change, leading multi functional teams in practical problem solving activities and delivering CAPEX projects.
The main purpose of the role is to reduce the total cost of product assembly through the introduction of lean thinking including Flexible Assembly Concepts, VSM, Kaizen, 5s and Line balancing. You will be qualified to at least HND level in an Engineering discipline, holding a recognised lean qualification and used to spending the majority of your time on the shop floor driving change.
The location is commutable from Manchester, Liverpool, Warrington and the surrounding areas.

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 - Cheltenham (889068)

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Quality Engineer
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England

Our client is an internationally successful defence, security, transport and energy company with a long, consistent track record of development and growth.

Our client has new requirement for Quality engineer to work within the quality assurance team based at their Cheltenham site. Attractive salary c£22k to c£40k dependant on experience.
Key Duties will include:

-Act as a focal point for Product / Process Quality Issues
-Involvement with Internal Corrective Actions and Dispositions
-Support Concessions and Engineering Change Request (ECR's)
-Work with Customer's Quality Assurance Representatives
-Perform First Article Inspection activities - validate suppliers FAIR's and complete Internal Product FAIR's
-Perform Internal Quality Audits of the Company's processes to ensure compliance with recognised quality management standards, i.e. AS9100.
-Lead and facilitate improvement activities
-Represent the Company both on-site and at Customers / Supplier sites when required

Attributes:
-Successfully completed relevant academic qualifications(s) to HNC/D Level
-Familiarity with electrical and electronic products and manufacturing processes
-Willingness to learn and to be a team player
-Tenacious and enthusiastic
-Business improvement experience (Lean / Six Sigma)
-Eligible to drive company vehicles

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

Quality Engineer-Automotive 1st Tier Supplier - Coventry (888707)

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Quality Engineer-Automotive 1st Tier Supplier
Coventry, West Midlands

We are working with a very specialist 1st tier automotive supplier who are very well established providing products into a major OEM. They have 2 sites in the Midlands and have targeted the second half of 2012 for a massive increase in production, they are making some 1100 units a week come August.

They are looking to bolster their team with a competent and experienced automotive Quality Engineer. You do not need to be management level but a team-player who has worked to both TS16949 and ISO 9001 standards, again you won't be implementing these systems, merely adhering to them and offering your own lean/continual improvement advice. The role will be in a very fast paced environment so you must be organised, friendly and personable.

You must have proven experience of quality methodology/techniques such as 5S, 5Y, 8D, Kaizen, Kanban (amongst others) in an automotive environment.

It's an immediate start with a good market salary in an established 1st Tier supplier.

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

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.

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.

Technical Engineering Manager - Birmingham - £40k - 45k per year (888439)

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Technical Engineering Manager
Birmingham, West Midlands, England
£40k - 45k per year

My client is a leading supplier of specialised and approved Electromechanical products for the railway industry.
Due to unprecedented growth in the sales of the core product range we need to recruit a TECHNICAL ENGINEERING MANAGER to support existing and new products.
You should be degree qualified and be able to demonstrate a regulated background which may include product approvals (with regulatory bodies), costings and understand the process and methodology of design. This role will also have a large influence as the Technical contact for customers , Sales team and other internal colleagues.

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.

Facilities Logistics Support Analyst - 23091 - £16.85 Ltd Co - Gaydon - £16.90 - 16.90 per hour (888977)

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Facilities Logistics Support Analyst - 23091 - £16.85 Ltd Co
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£16.90 - 16.90 per hour

The role is to support the planning and logistics of Electrical Engineering facilities which are currently based at Whitley and are required to be relocated at Gaydon. As part of the relocation of the whole Electrical Engineering department to Gaydon, new workshop facilities are required on the Gaydon site and the role involves working across the Electrical Engineering department to collate facility requirements, understand budget and finance plans, and assist the site services department in the planning and design of a world class engineering facility. 

Skills Required: 
Key skills include understanding facility planning and logistics, together with the ability to facilitate cross department meetings, documenting requirements and negotiating with the site services department. 

Skills Preferred: 
The ability to present facility plans, options and budgetary information to senior management would be an advantage. 

Experience Required: 
Experience in facility planning and logistics is required as well as experience of working with cross business teams. 

Experience Preferred: 
Experience in Electrical Engineering facilities would be an advantage, or experience in Civil Engineering planning. 

Education Required: 
Degree level in an Engineering discipline preferred but not essential. 

Education Preferred: 
Civil Engineering qualification in facility management would be an advantage. 

Additional Information: 
Role based at Gaydon with some travel required to Whitley, as all current facilities are on the Whitley site.

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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Site Services Engineer - Gaydon (888415)

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Site Services Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England

Office Refurbishment/Fit Out Building Services Site Engineer.

Skills Required:
Management and delivery of office refurbishment/construction projects. Will be required to write Tender Specifications, select suppliers and then oversee the project through to full installation, commissioning and final acceptance.

Skills Preferred:
Working knowledge of AutoCAD and MS Project is desirable.

Experience Required:
Working knowledge of buildings and services within. Previous experience of NEBOSH/IOSH, and CDM is essential.

Experience Preferred:
Good proficiency using Microsoft packages including MS Project. Experience of Building Energy Management Systems.

Education Required:
Good standard of education, preferably degree.

Additional Information:
Will be required to work at both Gaydon and Whitley.

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.

Principal / Senior Electronics Engineer - Customer Service - Cheltenham - £35k - 40k per year (889066)

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Principal / Senior Electronics Engineer - Customer Service
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
£35k - 40k per year

 

Our Client is seeking a Principal/Senior Electrical Engineer in support of their Customer Services business unit primarily working on products for military aerospace test solutions.

Key responsibilities:
- Generating new designs for a variety of bespoke military and aerospace testing projects.
- Taking ownership of/contributing to the electronics design, testing and support aspects of new product designs.
- Implementing product enhancements and other change requests as necessary to support existing products.
- Working with the wider team and the customer to capture and derive product requirements.
- Liaising with all other areas of the business as necessary to guarantee project success
- Estimating and then working to budgets and schedules.
- Assisting with initial build, qualification and trouble-shooting.
- Assisting with the drive for continuous improvement.

Essential skills:
- Excellent broad knowledge of Analogue, Digital, Programmable Logic and Microprocessor design techniques.
- Ability to generate new concepts and ideas.
- Able to demonstrate an excellent application of engineering science.
- Good design, simulation, analytical, mathematical and report writing skills.
- Relevant experience in the design of small signal analogue/digital electronic products.
- Experience of designing electronics for measurement and instrumentation.
- Good knowledge of engineering materials and their associated manufacturing processes.
- PCB layout techniques for signal integrity and EMC.

Additional beneficial skills:
- Analogue or FPGA design speciality.
- Familiarity with intrinsic safety, thermal and environmental design concepts
- Experience of the design of ruggedized test equipment to EMC and ATEX standards.
- Understanding of harness design and manufacture.
- Experience of basic project management within an engineering environment.

 

If interested, let us know

 

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 Building Services Engineer - Gaydon - £19.60 - 19.60 per hour (888303)

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Electrical Building Services Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£19.60 - 19.60 per hour

Project Engineer - Electrical Engineering / Construction, Commercial Installation. 

Skills Required: 

Management and delivery of Electrical Engineering/Commercial/Construction Projects to include Building Management Systems (BMS/BeMS). Will be required to write Tender Specifications, select suppliers and then oversee the project through to full installation, commissioning and final acceptance. Conversant with TREND and SAUTER BeMS. 

Skills Preferred: 

Working knowledge and experience of AutoCAD & MS Project. 

Experience Required: 

Working knowledge of buildings and services within. Previous experience and understanding of NEBOSH/IOSH and CDM. 

Experience Preferred: 

Good proficiency using Microsoft packages including MS Project. Experience of Building Energy Management Systems. 

Education Required: 

Educated to a good standard – preferably degree – in a relevant field or subject.

Additional Information: 

Will be required to work at both Gaydon and Whitley.

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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Facility Project Engineer - Coventry - £22.40 - 22.40 per hour (888121)

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Facility Project Engineer
Coventry, West Midlands, England
£22.40 - 22.40 per hour

Facility Project Engineer responsible for the deliver of Powertrain Facility upgrade and replacement projects. The role will report to the facility Consolidation Manager and take direct responsibility for delivery discrete small project up to £500k value. The role will also provide support activities to a team delivering a major Powertrain Engineering Test Facility upgrade project. The role will be required to interface with both the Test Operations Delivery Groups and Facility Customers to determine Testing Requirements Capabilities over the next 5 -10 years. This information will then be utilised to generate facility specifications and RFQ"s. The role will also require interface with external suppliers to evaluate proposals and make recommendation for order placement. Once orders are placed the role will require interface and management of the selected supplier(s) to ensure robust project delivery.

Skills Required:
A background in a Facility Engineering/Planning/Delivery role preferably in the Powertrain Engineering Environment. Experience/skills as a Project Engineer including Supplier Management, Budget Control and Programme Delivery. Self motivated and capable of working to meet deadlines with minimum supervision. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The role will require the ability to quickly build relationships and credibility within both Powertrain and the supplier chain. Experience of writing detailed functional specifications ideally in a facility or mechanical services environment. Excellent IT skills include competence in the use of the full range of MS Office and MS Project applications.

Experience Required:
Previous experience as a Facility Project Engineer preferably in the Automotive Environment.

Experience Preferred:
Experience in the use of CAD systems, ideally AutoCAD.

Education Required:
Degree qualified in a Mechanical/Engineering Discipline. Candidates who do not meet this criterion, but have high level of related experience will be considered.

Additional Information:
Based at the Whitley site, but may require some work at Gaydon.

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.

Facilities Installation Engineer - Dunton Wayletts - £20.80 - 20.80 per hour (887814)

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Facilities Installation Engineer
Dunton Wayletts, Essex, England
£20.80 - 20.80 per hour

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. Develop manufacturing processes that ensure all CPEM and FTEP principles are considered and implemented. Implement manufacturing systems that meet or exceed all national/local health and safety and ergonomic rules and regulations. Support installation, commissioning and production launch at customer plants. Manage the development of project facilities to support program delivery schedules. Drive continuous improvements in investment efficiency within engine programs. Determine manufacturing feasibility of product designs supported by detailed tolerance analysis. Support cross-functional teams toward the improvement of equipment reliability & maintainability based on historical data. Provide assistance to customer plants as required to support volume and quality improvement initiatives. Prepare program estimates. Support the implementation and development of FPS concepts in the manufacturing strategies and processes. Support introduction of new technologies into our manufacturing processes. Conduct ergonomic analysis and support productivity and simulation requirements. Keep pace with leading edge technologies. Ensure integration of Lessons Learned in all current and future programmes. Participate in cross functional team orientated problem solving. Basic working knowledge of AutoCAD.

Skills Required:
Candidates should be able to demonstrate effective leadership behaviors. The successful candidate will have experience in a manufacturing or related activity and will possess the following skills: An understanding of machining processes, tooling, gauging. A high level of motivation, initiative and creativity. Ability to work with a diverse team of Engineers, Vendors and Contractors in both Manufacturing Engineering and the Customer Plant. A flexible approach to cope with frequent change.

Education Required:
Educated to degree level, in an engineering discipline, is required.

Additional Information:
The ME PTO group supports Engine Plants globally and consequently regular travel is an essential part of this position.

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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Facilities Maintenance Engineer - Gaydon - £19.60 - 19.60 per hour (888522)

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Facilities Maintenance Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£19.60 - 19.60 per hour

To work with Maintenance Workshop Supervisor helping coordinate maintenance tasks within the Facilities & Site Services department umbrella, including testing operations, design factory prototype equipment whilst also maintaining the site upkeep for all Mechanical and Electrical and general site problems. This will run in conjunction with planning and scheduling a preventative maintenance schedules for onsite maintenance activities.

Skills Required:
Must have Facilities Management knowledge with an approved apprenticeship or equivalent experience. At least five years experience in a similar Maintenance background for Research and Development environment, or Site Services function.

Skills Preferred:
Flexibility is key in this role as this will include liaising with Facilities & Site Services customers across the site, managing their expectations and organizing review meetings with the zone leaders to give status on current and planned works. Must be able to work methodically and be able to produce Risk Assessments and Method Statements for planned works. Health & Safety qualification would be preferred.

Experience Required:
Working knowledge of building services and infrastructure within a similar site environment.

Experience Preferred:
Good proficiency using Microsoft packages including MS Project. Experience of Building Energy Management Systems & CMMS systems.

Education Required:
Good standard of Technical qualification to at least HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with a Maintenance bias.

Additional Information:
May be required to work at both Gaydon & Whitley sites.

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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Design Project Leader - Warwick (888875)

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Design Project Leader
Warwick, Warwickshire, England

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 or permanent 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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

CAD Designer - Warwick (888864)

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CAD Designer
Warwick, Warwickshire, England

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 or permanent 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.

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.

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.

Calibration Specialist - Chichester - £15.60 - 15.60 per hour (888742)

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Calibration Specialist
Chichester, West Sussex, England
£15.60 - 15.60 per hour

Client is a prestigious automotive manufacturer, currently seeking to recruit a Calibration Specialist on a 12 month contract basis, following recent organisational changes.

The individual will be responsible for:

* Ensuring that all production equipment achieve calibration statuary requirements.
* Initiate customer protection with the investigation of potentially affected product planning.
* Creating, maintaining and monitoring the Calibration schedule to ensure that all calibration testing is carried out in a timely manner.
* Identify and implement any change requirements.
* Maintenance and development of procedures.
* Scheduling and reporting of calibration testing
* Conducting audits and controlling corrective actions.
* Robust and accurate record keeping, demonstrating traceability to appropriate standards.

Independence, Responsibility, Decisions:

* Specifying calibration frequencies
* Supplier negotiation and selection
* Actions to be taken for analysis and retesting
* Input to key process changes


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Highly motivated and committed
* IT literate (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), competent with relevant SAP system / requirements
* Specialist technical knowledge of measurement equipment processes, equipment and facilities
* Technical knowledge of relevant manufacturing processes, equipment and facilities
* Qualified to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

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

Warranty Specialist - Oxford - £23 per hour (888746)

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Warranty Specialist
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
£23 per hour

Our client is a leading prestige automotive manufacturer, currently looking for a Warranty Specialist on a 12 month contract basis.

The individual will be responsible for supporting the Quality Management function in the management and deployment of all activities associated with processes concerning handling of Vehicle Warranty and claims data (GWK).

The individual will have an understanding of how Vehicle Warranty data is generated and reported, as well as an in-depth understanding of prediction processes and supporting IT tools.

Duties to include, but not limited to:

* Manipulation and combination of data.
* Ensuring consistency of data in all reports.
* Development of data analysis techniques to highlight where action needs to be taken to achieve Quality targets.
* Recognised as 'expert', first point of contact for all GWK-related topics


ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

* Strong IT skills are essential, particularly MS Excel including Visual Basic.
* Experience in data analysis / manipulation techniques.
* Logistical management of warranty returned parts.
* Ability to interpret and verify plausibility of data.
* Good numeracy skills.
* Self-motivating, able to manage self and others.
* Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
* Good communication skills and the ability to influence others.
* Adaptable to new and challenging situations.

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.

Friday, 10 August 2012

Project Control Officer - Hertfordshire - £27K-£35K (889064)

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Project Control Officer
Hertfordshire, England
£27K-£35K

Exciting opportunity to join this leading Defence organisation. The role is commutable from Ampthill, Luton, Hatfield, Biggleswade and Stevenage.

The Project Control Officer will be responsible for providing high quality Project Control reports and information to the Core Team in a timely manner.

Provide, understand and present Project Control information at internal reviews, meetings and workshops. Establish, update and maintain all relevant Project Control registers. Collect and challenge information from Project Core teams in terms of planning, resource forecasting and bid information.

Create and maintain level 1, 2, 3 and 4 plans in Primavera and print the outputs for internal customers and management. Assist the team with Risk and Opportunity management. Control released funding via the Company task loading process. Assist in the generation of bids for future project requirements. Compilation and analysis of Workload Forecast data.

You will need previous experience in Project Planning or Project Control in a Defence, Aerospace or Engineering environment with good computer skills using MS Office, MS Project and ideally Primavera.

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.