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Wednesday, 26 October 2011

Maintenance Technician (Electrical Fault Finding) - 3478 - Peterborough (RST-103514)

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Maintenance Technician (Electrical Fault Finding) - 3478
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England

We are recruiting for a Maintenance Technician on a 3-month contract, with possibility of permanent placement based in Peterborough.
As Maintenance Technician, you will be based at our client`s Peterborough site within the Assembly, Test and Finish area. This is key and pivotal role in helping develop and maintain the new facility, as well as being responsible for the day-to-day maintenance which includes fault finding on electrical/electronic circuits, pneumatic/hydraulic circuits, and working to a planned preventative maintenance schedule, you will also be liaising with the manufacturing and engineering departments to further develop the equipment to ensure equipment availability, this will involve managing projects within the areas of responsibility.

Successful candidates must be able to work flexibly to the needs of the production shift patterns.
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
- Completed a relevant Apprenticeship
- Able to integrate into an established team and work in a team based environment
- Good communication skills
- Experience of working with CNC/PLC based machinery
- Computer Literate
- Siemens/Allen Bradley PLC experience an advantage
- Ability to maintain records as required

Applicants must be able to work shifts.

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.

Section Manager - 3561 - Wolverhampton - £23565 - £28000 (GW-103695)

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Section Manager - 3561
Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England
£23565 - £28000

Global business involved in the sales and manufacture of construction equipment with a distribution centre based in the Midlands covering the UK and Europe.
To manage a shift based team involved in managing the warehouse and some assembly and the manufacture of packaging. Candidates should be good people managers with experience of managing a warehouse and/or distribution function. Will be able to manage in a continuous improvement environment and be conversant with lean.
Manage a team of shift based operators organising the selection and distribution of parts and part assembled equipment for distribution in the UK and Europe.

Maintenance Technician - 2599 - Stafford - £13.09/hr Ltd Co. rate (RST-99406)

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Maintenance Technician - 2599
Stafford, Staffordshire, England
£13.09/hr Ltd Co. rate

Our client requires 6x Maintenance Technician`s on an ongoing contract based in Stafford.
As Maintenance Technician, you are responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of machining centres, assembly lines, test cells and paint systems.

You will be Mechanical or Electrical apprentice trained preferably educated to HNC or HND. If you have post qualification experience in CNC machine manufacturing environment, or Servicing with knowledge of Heidenheim or Seimans S7 PLC fault finding an advantage.
Applicants must possess good team working aptitude, being willing to be totally flexible within the business environment and demonstrate strong proactive behaviour.
* Good maths and technical writing skills would be an advantage.
* Strong people and team working skills are essential, as is the willingness to learn.
* Must possess the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with the technical staff, customers and suppliers.
* This position requires the incumbent to be NVQ level three or apprenticed trained (or can demonstrate the ability to be trained to the required level).
* Green belt trained.
* Is able to operate and communicate using 8D / 6 Sigma methodology.

Maintainence Technician - 3000 - Peterborough (RST-102395)

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Maintainence Technician - 3000
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England

We are recruiting for a Maintenance Technician initially on a 3-month contract based in Peterborough.
As Maintenance Technician you will be working within the maintenance and test team, the successful applicant will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance within Bay 27, covering breakdowns, TPM, Continuous Improvement Work and ongoing maintenance improvements and installations.
- To be able to fault find on electrical/electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic circuits.
- Able to integrate into an established team and work in a team based environment
- To work to a planned preventative maintenance schedule.
- To liaise with the manufacturing, engineering and quality departments to ensure smooth role out of new products and initiatives.
- Managing your own projects within your area of responsibility.
- Must work well in a team environment and on own initiative.
- This role covers 3-shift rotation system and weekend work.
- PLC knowledge is preferable.
- 17th edition wiring regulation qualified (preferred)

Key Competencies:
1. Communication
2. Problem Solving and Analysis
3. Customer Focus
4. Innovation
5. Decision Making
6. Work Standards
Qualifications:Applicants should be NVQ Level 3/Time served apprentice, be able to integrate into an established team and work in a team based environment and be pro-active with their work. Applicants should also possess good communication skills and have an organised approach to work with the ability to maintain appropriate records.

Experience of Shift working is essential along with:
* Word , Excel, CAD 2D/3D experience desirable
* FLT, Cherry Picker licence would be an advantage but not essential.
* Ideally posses logical way of fault finding
* Ability to maintain records as required

Engineering Data Loader - 3563 - Peterborough - £13-£16/hr Ltd Co rate (RST-103688)

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Engineering Data Loader - 3563
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England
£13-£16/hr Ltd Co rate

We are recruiting for an Engineering Data Loader on an ongoing contract based in Peterborough.

This is a Technical Engineering Data Loader role based within the Technical Services team, who are primarily responsible for the releasing of technical drawing from the engineering function to the rest of the business. This team also hold the responsibility for standards and quality of this data. The Engineering Data Loader will work as part of a team of three Drawing Releasers along with Technical Services Line Manager.
As Engineering Data Loader, this role is integral to ensuring the accurate transfer of data from the internal engineering design system into the other bespoke systems. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain an introduction to technical drawings and visibility of the end point of the release process. The cross-skilling opportunities available will enhance the transferable skills of the successful candidate with the potential to develop and move into a technical career longer term.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Review of technical drawings to ensure accuracy and completion
* Management of shared inbox
* Extraction and analysis of data to transfer into local systems
* Analysis and comparison of image data with text data
* Adherence to standard work procedures and adaptation to new processes
* Act as steward to the standards library
Qualification, skills and experience required -
Essential:
* Competent PC skills
* Previous experience in a data entry role
* Ability to learn and navigate multiple bespoke internal systems
* Ability to interpret technical information
* Competent written communication skills

Desirable:
* Technical Engineering background is desirable either through work experience or educational qualification
* Prior experience working in an Engineering environment
* Experience reading technical / CAD drawings will be advantageous, though training can be provided

Engineering Services Manager - Accrington - £50k - 70k per year + upto �70,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance (IHU-103668)

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Engineering Services Manager
Accrington, Lancashire, England
£50k - 70k per year + upto ?70,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance

This growing multinational Engineering company offers a comprehensive precision machining capability to the aerospace and power generation markets. With continued investment in facilities, equipment and people this is a dynamic leader in the manufacture of high technology components.
We are recruiting for a ENGINEERING SERVICES MANAGER to lead the Engineering Services Function for the Group. Establish world class Engineering capability and deliver competitive and innovative manufacturing solutions through the integration of Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Systems Engineering and Manufacturing Technology
Your Responsibilities will include :
Developing and implementing the overall Engineering strategy for the group:
Provide functional leadership of Manufacturing Engineering (ME) and Manufacturing Systems Engineering (MSE) across the Group:
Develop a highly capable Engineering organisation appropriate to the scale and ambition of the group (Group and Site):
Establish and implement the key skill and capability requirements of the Engineering Services core team:
Process owner for NPI, Manufacturing Engineering and Technology Development (Technology Roadmap):
Develop a Technical Centre concept and create the proposal:
Develop Engineering Services toolset CAD / CAM / Post-Processor / Simulation tools (ME and MSE):
Accountable for the overall Engineering performance and process capability of new business implementation:
CONTINUED
Aggressively and objectively challenge existing Engineering practices and processes:
Apply Continuous Improvement (CI) tools and methodologies to engineering processes:
Engineering risk management:
You should be Degree qualified with (Ideally) post-graduate / professional qualifications and having well established relationships with academic groups / institutions.
This position is commutable from Burnley, Blackburn, Preston,Manchester, Liverpool and West Yorkshire

HSE Leader, Health Safety & Environment - Wellingborough - £40k - 45k per year + Benefits (PBU-103677)

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HSE Leader, Health Safety & Environment
Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England
£40k - 45k per year + Benefits

Based at our clients major distribution facility, supplying international markets in the electricity generating, mining, marine and locomotive sectors.

Due to growth plans they are now looking for a HSE Leader and as such we welcome applications who meet the criteria below: In this role you will be responsible to implement and operate Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) programs and systems to ensure compliance with legal obligations and company policy and procedures

Continuous improvement of the Corporate HSE key indicators
Manage resolution of HSE legal compliance issues for the region
Give coaching/training and support on all HSE topics to the region
Ensure distributor training programs are in place to address legal requirements as well as the hazards and risks identified
Partner with Operational Regional Leaders to ensure HSE policies and practices are locally implemented and enforced
Identify and deliver MIP for all of HSE audit items noted
Assure compliance on HSE standards (ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 etc.)
Represent the region in all HSE Audits and regional HSE Councils
Leading the Environment management for the region
Deliver HSE metrics such as scorecards measures

Tuesday, 25 October 2011

Cost Engineer - Royal Leamington Spa - £25k - 32k per year + Benefits (PBU-103724)

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Cost Engineer
Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, England
£25k - 32k per year + Benefits

Our client is Global manufacturer and supplier of Pneumatic components, associated equipment and assemblies.

Due to rapid growth, they have an immediate requirement for a Pricing Analyst / Cost Engineer

As such, if you feel you have the presence, background, ambition to meet and surpass the requirements below, please send your CV for consideration:

Collection, analysis and evaluation of data to support the site s price strategy and route cause analysis to assist in identifying improvements and current pricing effectiveness
Making pricing recommendations, taking into account customer value, competitive markets and production costs on Quotations and Annual reviews through Pricing Cell activity
Lead and support Parker Sales projects and business development initiatives.
Follow corporate guidelines and initiative.
Assist in the Planning and Implement of any new pricing system specified by corporate.
Produce reports for Management use including journey
Work alongside Field sales to optimize selling prices.
Work with Internal Technical team to develop enquiry to quotation processes.
Participate in all relevant lean activity driving continuous improvement

Packaging Technologist - London (JWT-102404)

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Packaging Technologist
London, Greater London, England

A Packing Technologist is required to work on contract for our large client based in East London

Description
Our client is a global sugar, cereal sweetener, starch and citric acid processing company and through their Technology Group they market sugar technology products throughout the world.

The client is looking for and experienced Packing Technologist to optimise all packing lines and support the Senior Packaging Technologist with respect to New Product Development

Job Requirements
To assist in the planning, investigation and to action improvements of packaging material, sugar usage, packing plant and procedures in order to produce ‘right first time’ production at lowest cost.
To provide day to day technical support as required including services to Sales and Marketing.
To assist in the development of Bills of Materials and artwork approval for new products
To ensure suppliers of packaging material and sugar are performing as required i.e. via audit, routine testing etc.
To assist in the evaluation of packaging materials and contract packing capabilities
To assist in the investigation and elimination of customer complaints.
To establish, produce and update standard operating procedures.
To train and educate the Operating teams.
To provide technical and commissioning support to projects.

Details
Knowledge of packing plant/ packaging materials and client systems of work are desirable.
ISO9002 auditor status desirable, and/or familiar with BRC audit standards.
Technical writing, analytical and planning skills.
Competent trainer.
Project management and commissioning skills.
Knowledge of common software packages.
Self-motivated, flexible and questioning nature.
Excellent communication skills and good team working are essential.
Qualifications science / engineering degree or experience in relevant industry
Membership of Institute of Packaging by examination desirable.
Experience in NPD

Senior Engineer - Manufacturing Feasibility Engineer (Battery) - Warwick - £29 - 31 per hour + �30/hr (KYU-101503)

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Senior Engineer - Manufacturing Feasibility Engineer (Battery)
Warwick, Warwickshire, England
£29 - 31 per hour + ?30/hr

*Provide a good working knowledge of manufacturing lean techniques and disciplines.
*Working knowledge of manufacturing digital tools - VIS mock up/Delmia.
*Demonstrate the need for DFM and educate both engineering and supplier base.
*Prove out the assembly process through digital and pilot build phases focusing on battery quality and DFM techniques.
*Support pilot build activities, resolving engineering issues and product quality not compromised.
*Support vehicle launch activities.
*Good working knowledge of EV battery processes with particular attention to Lithium ion cell technology.

Essential Skills

*Degree qualified or similar qualification.
*Strong numeracy and literacy.
*Minimum of 5 years automotive experience essential.
*Capable of leading a project element.
*Demonstrate depth of knowledge in a relevant technical speciality.
*Flexibility to travel to Norway will be required.

Principal Product Engineer (BIW Closures) - Warwick - Negotiable (KYU-100895)

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Principal Product Engineer (BIW Closures)
Warwick, Warwickshire, England
Negotiable

Our client is one of the world`s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. Established for more than 60 years its product line-up has, more recently, moved into the design and manufacture of passenger cars, including electric vehicles.
*Lead the development of B/W closures of a new vehicle variant from clay model feasibility to concept release. Including concept layout for bonnet, side doors and tailgate, material selection, packaging and exterior surface development, DFMEA, DVP.
*Manage cross functional design reviews to solve critical project issues
*Generate internal project timing and resource plans
*Interface with customer
*Degree qualified or similar qualification minimum
*Strong numeracy and literacy skills
*Manage team of engineers
*Minimum of 10 years automotive experience essential
*Understand roles and needs of different client groups
*Ensure procedures and quality standards are clearly communicated and implemented
*Capable of defining, developing and managing a project autonomously
*Like to be chartered engineer

Catia V5 Design Engineer (BIW Closures CAD) - Warwick - Negotiable (KYU-101022)

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Catia V5 Design Engineer (BIW Closures CAD)
Warwick, Warwickshire, England
Negotiable

Our client is one of the world`s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. Established for more than 60 years its product line-up has, more recently, moved into the design and manufacture of passenger cars, including electric vehicles.

We are recruiting for a Principal Engineer (BIW Closures CAD) on a 6-month contract based in Coventry with some travel to Europe and possibly India.
As Principal Engineer (BIW Closures CAD) you will:
* Be responsible for feasibility and detail layout design (3D modelling) engineering of Closures BIW components.
* Maintain master section book
* Develop concepts to solve issues prior to engineering release.
* Perform DMU checks using Catia.
* Carry out all design work on Catia V5, release 19.
Applicants must be:
* Degree qualified or have a similar qualification.
* Strong numeracy and literacy skills
* Have experience of the automotive industry.
* Capable of leading a project element with support from more senior staff when necessary.
* Effective team member, contributing to improvements and high customer services.
* Demonstrate depth of knowledge in a relevant technical speciality.
* Chartered or working toward chartered status.

Principal Engineer (Upper Structures CAD) - Warwick - Negotiable (KYU-101023)

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Principal Engineer (Upper Structures CAD)
Warwick, Warwickshire, England
Negotiable

Our client is one of the world`s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. Established for more than 60 years its product line-up has, more recently, moved into the design and manufacture of passenger cars, including electric vehicles.

We are recruiting for a Principal Engineer (Upper Structures CAD) on a 6-month contract based in Coventry with some travel to europe and possibly India.

As Principal Engineer (Upper Structurs CAD), you will:
* Be responsible for feasibility and details layout design (3D Modelling) engineering of Body components.
* Maintain master section book
* Develop concepts to solve issues proir to engineering release.
* Perform DMU checks using Catia
* Carry out all design work on Catia V5, release 19.

Applicants must be:
* Degree qualified or have a similar qualification.
* Strong numeracy and literacy skills
* Have experience of the automotive industry.
* Capable of leading a project element with support from more senior staff when necessary.
* Effective team member, contributing to improvemens and high customer services.
* Demonstate depth of knowledge in a relevant technical speciality.
* Chartered or working toward chartered status.

Master Scheduler - 3570 - Wolverhampton - 26953 - 33691 (SMA-103706)

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Master Scheduler - 3570
Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England
26953 - 33691

This leading 1st Tier Automotive supplier is involved in the manufacture of hydrodynamic transmission units (gearboxes) for off-road applications, mainly in the building and agricultural industries.

As Master Scheduler you will develop and manage a master scheduling process for a product group which is innovative and promotes maximisation of efficiency and optimisation of resources/assets internally while retaining enough flexibility to ensure that all customer needs are met in a timely and cost-conscious manner.

You will fix customer demand for a current plus 4 month period, construct deliveries and build plan taking into account demonstrated capacity/constraints, plan safety stocks in line with MPS procedure, flexible customer freeze periods, create a smooth build plan considering both customer and supply chain, fix Sales Operations Planning monthly and communicate short-term demand weekly in the Master Production Schedule. In addition, you will prepare weekly PRP taking into account build arrears and customer demand, run daily IPT meetings to maintain plan integrity and communicate real time issues, liaise frequently with customers via calls and emails in a proactive manner, meet with customers annually or as required, run weekly MPS meetings, present updated sales, build and 0-4 months, communicate changes to plan and be responsible for
SandOP data - Local and Global data. You will also develop a valid production plan and an achievable master schedule for the business unit, develop and distribute the measurements and reports necessary to monitor progress towards goals and provide a feedback loop through which decisions can be made regarding short-term scheduling.

You must have in-depth knowledge of manufacturing and manufacturing supply chains, a working understanding of Assembly plant operations and an understanding of demonstrated capacity/organisation constraints. You must also have commercial integrity and personal integrity and be able to act on your own initiative and be comfortable making decisions. You will need good time management skills, be relaxed and effective under pressure, have excellent telephone manner combined with strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills and will need to be computer literate with regard to Microsoft Office, Excel and Cognos and prior AS400 experience excel.

Field Engineer - Uttoxeter - £24k - 37k per year + Benefits (PBU-103720)

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Field Engineer
Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, England
£24k - 37k per year + Benefits

Our client is Global manufacturer and supplier of Hydraulic components, associated equipment and assemblies.

Due to rapid growth, they have an immediate requirement for a Field Engineer / Account Manager

As such, if you feel you have the presence, background, ambition to meet and surpass the requirements below, please send your CV for consideration:

Manage engineering change notes.
To deal with on site delivery and quality issues, update and maintain Management Systems
Conduct regular reviews with customer s quality managers. To work on and achieve a range of objectives that deliver on breakthrough targets.
Monitor and report on specific opportunities and competitor activities and provide relevant reports and information
Clearly communicate and discuss customer requirements with the internal and external sales team to ensure the highest levels of customer service.
To have a good understanding and awareness of the hydraulic market and applications.
Have a working knowledge of hydraulic technologies
PC skills, with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and Lotus Notes.
Good verbal and written communication skills with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer - Preston - £30k - 40k per year + Up to �40,000 + big company benefits. (IHU-103666)

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Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
Preston, Lancashire, England
£30k - 40k per year + Up to ?40,000 + big company benefits.

The company, a major employer of engineering skills in the North West, exports a large percentage of its production to European Community Markets. The business`s future success and development is dependent upon the application of leading-edge information technology in all aspects of design, manufacture, procurement and logistics.
We are recruiting for a SENIOR SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER, who`s main duties and responsibilities will include :
To initiate APQP multi-functional teams.
To co-ordinate PPAP activities at the supplier and manage into plant.
To initiate supplier / launch readiness reviews and quality plans.
To facilitate, prioritise, train and support in supplier corrective action meetings and reviews.
To measure and analyse trends and performance at the supplier and the plant to reduce potential issues.
To develop the supplier base by using Six Sigma and Lean techniques.
To liaise with the group to develop integration activities with the supply base.
To be business aware and predict industry trends.
To analyse and audit processes and parts at suppliers premises.
To complete root cause analysis programmes to plant satisfaction.
This is a Field-Based role with the potential for extensive travel both within and outside of the UK. The UK base is commutable from Preston, Blackburn, Manchester, Liverpool and the surrounding areas.
Experience and Qualifications
A working knowledge of supplier process management and controls, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and supporting programmes.
Measurement system analysis, Statistical measurement and trend analysis aware (MSA, SPC and PFMEA).
Degree qualified or working towards.
Six Sigma awareness.
Internal and external experience of qualification in auditing systems and capabilities.
Capable of effective decision making at the Manufacturing base and the supplier.
Skilled / experienced in root cause analysis and poka yoke.
Confident to discuss, enforce and recommend concerns, solutions and constraints at the highest level.
Willing to travel on a regular basis and prepared to spend time away from home.
Needs to be an accomplished finisher of tasks and objectives.
Excellent presentation skills.
PC literate.
Dynamic with a determination to succeed and the ability to progress into SQA management.

APQP Engineer - 3342 - Wimborne Minster (RB-103517)

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APQP Engineer - 3342
Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England

Our client is a leading supplier of Marine Power products. They are currently seeking an APQP Engineer to be based out of there offices based in the South of England.
The role requires clear thinking, attention to detail, excellent organisational and communication skills and will be required to effectively work within various teams, together with a high level of initiative to ensure key objectives and deadlines are met.
Initially introducing the philosophy and processes of APQP into Wimborne.
Providing strong leadership to drive early collaboration between suppliers, design engineers, Process Control Engineers (PCE) and Concurrent Product and Process Development (CPPD) teams for successful NPI and engineering change.
Arranging and managing, joint development meetings between suppliers and design engineering for early supplier engagement in Caterpillar designs. The primary output, by way of Feasibility Agreements, will be to ensure frequent supplier collaboration in the design for manufacturability, quality and cost.
Manage and direct internal and external agency PCE work to ensure complete supplier coverage of the APQP steps.
Accountable for ensuring suppliers are selected and purchase orders launched according to the strategic component sourcing plans.

Degree in Engineering or Manufacturing or equivalent experience in whole APQP Path (end to end NPI path) -high level of engineering planning
Experience managing APQP

Candidates who hold a degree in an alternative discipline who can demonstrate thorough product and component knowledge experience will also be considered.

Desirable:
Knowledge of Caterpillar systems
Direct purchasing experience is desirable but not essential.
6 Sigma experience gained through a Black Belt position is also desirable with a solid and practical understanding of personal computers and especially MS Project software
Knowledge of Caterpillar systems

Process Development Manager - Leighton Buzzard (RB-103713)

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Process Development Manager
Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, England

Our client is a world leading manufacturer of cabin interior products for commercial passenger aircraft and business jets, as well as, a wide range of cabin interior design, reconfiguration and certification services, including the conversion of passenger aircraft to freighter use.They are currently looking to recruit PDM(Process Development Manager) for a project role.
This role reports directly to the A350XWB Programme Director and is responsible for leading a team defining the process requirements for the A350 and defining the capabilities necessary to meet the Customer production rates.
Knowledge / Experience :
Experience in a low to medium volume manufacturing environment, proactively implementing robust process solutions
Experience of dealing with internal and external Customers
Experience of automated manufacturing systems.

Technical Skills / Competencies:
Project Management
Identification of resource requirements and training need identification
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers
Effective use of Microsoft Excel and Word.
Creative in solutions improving business performance
Strong Team Leader
Excellent leadership, motivational and interpersonal skills.
Innovative and result-oriented.
Absolute commitment to high ethics and integrity.
Computer literate (Microsoft Office Suite, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Project, JDE)

Monday, 24 October 2011

Metallurgist - South Yorkshire - £26k - 32k per year (JDW-102898)

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Metallurgist
South Yorkshire, England
£26k - 32k per year

My client a leading manufacturing company based in Sheffield. The company supplies precision components and assemblies to the aerospace, power generation, speciality automotive and oil and gas industries

Job Overview

-Prepare detailed technical reports
-Enquiry and contract review to determine manufacturing processes and capabilities
-Work with production team to maximise efficiencies within the manufacturing process
-Customer liaison to resolve any issues
-Review and approve receipt of raw material based on certification, testing and purchase order requirements, prior to issue

Skills and Experience Required

-Candidate should ideally be educated to degree level in Metallurgy or Materials Science or related discipline -- relevant work experience also acceptable
-Understanding of quality procedures in a manufacturing environment
-Candidates should have experience working with a variety of metals, including Steel and Nickel Alloys
-Understanding of inspection procedures
-Be able to work as part of a team and also lead teams on technical projects

Purchase Manager - Non Production Purchasing - West Midlands (LO-101713)

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Purchase Manager - Non Production Purchasing
West Midlands, Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Birmingham, East Midlands, Oxfordshire

Our client is a world leading commercial vehicle manufacturer who, more recently, has moved into the design and manufacture of passenger cars, including electric vehicles.
You will be responsible for the routine administration of the POR system from creation through Management Approval to order placement, maintenance of PO database, reporting on PO status, resolution of queries and the management of the contractor process. You will also be responsible for the development and maintenance of the Preferred Supplier Register, RFQ and Tender process for major suppliers of services to the company. You will review the existing procurement system and processes to identify omissions, non-value added activities and bottlenecks with process metrics to substantiate. In conjunction with all process stakeholders and as part of the Purchase Team, you will develop a revised procurement structure which improves total value to the company with reduced throughput time and manual intervention.
You must have a degree or purchasing diploma qualification together with membership of a professional body (CIPS) or equivalent and experience of major contract tendering and evaluation for capital goods and services. In addition, you must be able to work with the Engineering Team to obtain best value on the procurement of prototype and small batch components and have an understanding of the structure of processes and procedures required for a total procurement function and its place within a Quality Management System. You must also have an understanding of legal frameworks and contract law and have effective negotiation, analytical and evaluation skills and a sound commercial and financial awareness. In addition, you must be able to build strong supplier/customer relationships, have a demonstrable track record of cost-down achievement, staff management and leadership experience. Although based in the West Midlands, you will be required to undertake limited travel to suppliers in the UK and Europe as required together with occasional international travel.