Jonathan Lee Recruitment Automotive Jobs

Tuesday, 24 January 2012

Mechanical Designer / Project Engineer-Automotive- Pressings/Assembly Background - Oxfordshire (GSI-105402)

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Mechanical Designer / Project Engineer-Automotive- Pressings/Assembly Background
Oxfordshire, England

This firm is a market leader in the automotive sector and provide specialist trim solutions across the world working with major automotive clients.
Their offices cover the UK and Europe and operate on projects from prototype, test, design, manufacture and production.

The are located in rural Oxfordshire and accessible from many different locations.

The company are looking for an experienced Project or Mechanical Engineer with a solid automotive background. You`ll be experienced with PPAP (inc APQP) from a TS environment and ideally from a pressings related environment; mechanical assembly design would be very advantageous.

This is a technical support type role incorporating input at design stage (CAD) through BOM and on to production and manufacture. If you are a project manager in the automotive environment who can use CAD, then this role could be perfect for you.
They work to ISO14001 also so any experience of working on the environment standards would be useful; as well as Kaizen familiarity.

A varied, challenging, hands on and customer focussed role that serves as an integral part of the firms plans for this year and next.

A very attractive salary on offer for this permanent role plus excellent benefits. A 3 stage interview process and with the role being an immediate start.

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

Sales Support Administrator - City of London - £15 - 18 per hour (JWT-105459)

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Sales Support Administrator
City of London, Greater London, England
£15 - 18 per hour

Sales Support Administrator - must have SAP experience!

Description
Our client is a global sugar, cereal sweetener, starch and citric acid processing company and through their Technology Group they offer technical solutions, consultancy services and speciality sugar related products throughout the world.

Job Requirements
Purpose of Job:
To create and maintain customer data and sales orders information in the SAP. The Job Holder is responsible for managing our client's activities that relate to the sales module in SAP.

Main Accountabilities:
•Creating and Maintaining Customer Master Data in SAP.
•Processing and maintaining all project and stock sales orders in SAP.
•Communicating to Finance, Projects and Business Management about the status of delivery and invoicing documentation entered into SAP.
•Organising all of the required marketing brochures and keep updated the web site information according to requirements.
•Sales reporting using SAP.

Performance Measures:
•Creating and maintaining Customer Master Data in SAP.
•All project and stock sales orders entered into SAP are accurate and reliable to include correct pricing and all other details.
•Delivery and invoicing documentation entered into the system are accurate and reliable.
•The marketing tools are updated and implemented according the agreed plan.

Details
Skills & Knowledge:
•Technically competent with experience in SAP, customer service, marketing and commercially competent.
•Attention to detail and accuracy.
•Knowledge of administrative procedures.
•Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
•Ability to manage data collection and ordering.
•Customer service orientation.
•Adaptability to help develop and implement new systems.
•Works well on own initiative as well as part of a team.
•Good organisational skills.
•Computer literate – advanced MS Office skills.

Sales Support Administrator - United Kingdom - £15 - 18 per hour (JWT-105459)

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Sales Support Administrator
United Kingdom
£15 - 18 per hour

Sales Support Administrator - London Arena - £15 - 18 per hour (JWT-105459)

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Sales Support Administrator
London Arena, Greater London, England
£15 - 18 per hour

Senior Project Manager - Leicestershire - £30k - 50k per year + 30K to 50K (GCK-105442)

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Senior Project Manager
Leicestershire, England
£30k - 50k per year + 30K to 50K

Our client is a leading clean power systems company. Their proprietary clean fuel and clean power technologies provide solutions to the difficult environmental and energy supply challenges being faced by governments and industry.

It is to technically lead the designated projects contained within the research and technology function group (RandT) and be accountable of their delivery. It is also to plan, execute, control and finally close the projects in accordance with my clients best practice directives. It will also be necessary to interface with the relevant internal and external customers throughout the various stages of the programme process.

Accountable and responsible for project delivery within time, budget and to specification.
Assist with structuring and costing of RandT projects (via PIAP process)
Maintain project plan
Create and maintain project with breakdown structure
Allocation of budget and tasks
Monitor project performance
Manage, focus and motivate project team
Manage project change control
Presentation of technical status to project customers (internal and external)
To own the quality and integrity of the project data
Coordinate supporting research and technology tasks for projects
Contribute to RandT roadmap definition
Define and justify internal and external resources
Ensure all relevant IP is captured and managed through the business

LabVIEW Engineer - Leicestershire - £20k - 35k per year + 20K to 35K (GCK-105441)

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LabVIEW Engineer
Leicestershire, England
£20k - 35k per year + 20K to 35K

Our client is a leading clean power systems company. Their proprietary clean fuel and clean power technologies provide solutions to the difficult environmental and energy supply challenges being faced by governments and industry.

Design, implement, validate and document Test Station software for testing Fuel Cell Systems, Fuel Cells and System Components. Fault finding, diagnostics, analysis and reporting of test data. Work closely with other disciplines/teams (RandT, hardware and engineering project teams) to ensure safe and optimised system operation.
Technical evaluation of allocated project activities, identify problem areas and deviations and clarify these through effective communication with the project manager and customer`s engineers.
Ensure that technical and commercial project specifications are available to those involved in the project and are interepted correctly.
Liaise with all company departments, customers representatives and sub-vendors in order to meet all contractual and specification requirements and to co-ordinate project activities.
Prepare project documentation as required. Including Functional Specification and Design Test reports etc.
Programme software using LabVIEW following best practice.

Embedded Control Systems Engineer - Leicestershire - £30k - 50k per year + 30K to 50K (GCK-105440)

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Embedded Control Systems Engineer
Leicestershire, England
£30k - 50k per year + 30K to 50K

Our client is a leading clean power systems company. Their proprietary clean fuel and clean power technologies provide solutions to the difficult environmental and energy supply challenges being faced by governments and industry.

Development of embedded control systems for Fuel Cell Systems.
System software design, Embedded software development, System integration, Fault finding, Diagnostics, Analysis and reporting of in-service events and development of necessary PC-based applications. Work closely with other disciplines/teams.
Technical evaluation of programme deliverables, interpret requirements and specifications, identify problem areas and clarify these through effective communication with the project manager and customers engineers.
Determine requirements for Software Architecture. Advise on controller specific hardware requirements. Conduct software design following product life cycle principles.
Develop controller software conforming to my clients guidelines and control procedures. Write test applications for system development. Assist with system commissioning. Conduct fault diagnostics, bug fixes and impact analyses for changes. Liaise with all company departments, customers representatives and sub-vendors in order ot meet all contractual and specification requirements and to co-ordinate project activities.

Systems Engineer - Leicestershire - £30k - 50k per year + 30K to 50K (GCK-105419)

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Systems Engineer
Leicestershire, England
£30k - 50k per year + 30K to 50K

Our client is a leading clean power systems company. Their proprietary clean fuel and clean power technologies provide solutions to the difficult environmental and energy supply challenges being faced by governments and industry.

To lead and manage the implementation and development of Systems requirements and systems engineering processes across all projects.

System requirements - implementation and development of systems requirements elicitation, capture, management and closeout across projects and development work.
Development of system requirements processes and tools.

Systems Engineering Processes - implementation and development of robust and appropriate systems engineering processes across projects and development work.

Lead training and support of the above as required.
Produce KPI`s to advise the status of the above on identified projects.
You will be responsible for Growth and development of my clients System Requirements / Systems Engineering Processes.

Emissions Engineer - Lincolnshire - £33k - 45k per year + Benefits (PBU-105450)

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Emissions Engineer
Lincolnshire, England
£33k - 45k per year + Benefits

Our client is a major manufacturer of purpose-designed exhaust systems and emission control devices for automotive and manufacturing OEM`s

Due to expansion plans, we have a vacancy for a Emissions Engineer / RandD Engineerand welcome applications from candidate who feel they fit the description below:

Lead or assist with new product demonstration and development projects.
Advise internal and external customers on technical issues.
Evaluate current and new emissions-reductions technologies and silencer systems by test, prediction and field trial as appropriate.
Identify, and present justification for, new research opportunities.
Develop, and train others in, techniques for prediction, measurement and analysis

Background:
A broad grasp of engineering and scientific principles at professional level.
Demonstrable knowledge of automotive exhaust / emissions issues and combustion engine fundamentals
Computer literate with a strong analytical background.
A good balance of theoretical understanding and practical knowledge. In return the client offers a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes relocation assistance where necessary

Design Safety & Certification Engineer - Leicestershire - £30k - 50k per year + 30K to 50K (GCK-105417)

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Design Safety & Certification Engineer
Leicestershire, England
£30k - 50k per year + 30K to 50K

Our client is a leading clean power systems company. Their proprietary clean fuel and clean power technologies provide solutions to the difficult environmental and energy supply challenges being faced by governments and industry.

To lead and direct the design safety and certification processes for the introduction of new or modified products / systems into their operating following the principles of ALARP.
You will be responsible for growth and development of IE Design Safety and certification processes.
A relevant degree or equivalent qualification in engineering or practical science subject or lower qualifications with significant industrial experience.

Quality Engineer - Leicestershire - £30k - 50k per year + 30K to 50K (GCK-105403)

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Quality Engineer
Leicestershire, England
£30k - 50k per year + 30K to 50K

Our client is a leading clean power systems company. Their proprietary clean fuel and clean power technologies provide solutions to the difficult environmental and energy supply challenges being faced by governments and industry.

To implement process and product improvements primarily within engineering and operations, through the application of appropriate quality improvement techniques.

To work with design, engineering and operations departments to ensure that specifications are established for components and products that are appropriate for fit form and function requirements.

To support R and T and engineering in optimising experiments for evaluating the effects of design changed and component variability on product performance.
Carry out and document investigations into non conforming products and processes and implement effective corrective actions, working with out suppliers where appropriate.
Work within programme delivery teams to identify process improvement opportunties and effectively resolve issues by root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
As befits and organisation of the size and entreprenurial spirit of the group, perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned or required by the group.
Practical application of quality improvement techniques, perferably within an engineering environment, with proven record of achieving results in improving products and processes.

Familiarity with a range of test and measuring equipment, for general engineering products, and preferably fuel cells, and practical experience in measurement and test methods.

Practical experience in the use of appropriate statistical methods for data analysis and in the efficient use of experiments to collect data.

Principal Control Systems Engineer - Leicestershire - £40k - 50k per year + 40K to 50K (GCK-105407)

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Principal Control Systems Engineer
Leicestershire, England
£40k - 50k per year + 40K to 50K

Our client is a leading clean power systems company. Their proprietary clean fuel and clean power technologies provide solutions to the difficult environmental and energy supply challenges being faced by governments and industry.

The design and development of control system software for fuel cell systems and sub-system components.

You will be expected to contribute to the design of control systems for Hydrogen Fuel Cell System.
The design and impletation will adhere to the product lifecycle process using typical practices like requirements capture, documentation, version control, configuration management and test and validation.
Control software is written using Matlab, Simulink and Stateflow as a graphical programming lanuage. This is autocoded into C and then flashed onto embedded platforms (eg MPC565).
A strong background in Simulink development for embedded targets is therefore essential.
Development of hardware test applications and driver inerface test harnesses.
Liaise with several company departments, customer`s representatives and vendors in order to meet all contractual and specification requirements and to co-ordinate project activites.
Prepare all required project documentation following the product lifecycle.
Assist in fault finding and diagnostics during fuel cell system build and integration with customers systems.

Composite Research Engineer (CRC) - Isle of Wight (RB-105437)

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Composite Research Engineer (CRC)
Isle of Wight, England

A first tier supplier to the global aviation industry and a leader in the manufacture of highly complex composite and metallic aerostructures and engine products. The company is equally focused on military and civil markets.
An exciting opportunity to be part of a world leading Development Facility whose work is undoubtedly pushing the technology boundaries in future aircraft design and manufacture.
You will be an engineer of Graduate calibre with extensive Aerospace industry experience. With a good theoretical understanding of composite aerospace structures and design for manufacture, you will also have knowledge of conventional composite laminating and curing processes.
With a proven track record of developing concept ideas through to realisation, you will understand how to create a stable process through structured experiment and sensitivity analysis of input parameters against output performance measurements. You will have a disciplined and thorough approach to documenting your findings

You will be a `hands on` individual with practical composite processing experience, an appreciation of automated processes used in composite manufacturing would also be advantageous although not essential.

You will have a good practical knowledge of workshop tools and equipment and be prepared to adopt a hands-on-approach to support the manufacture of components when required.

Sound project management skills and experience with budgetary control and experience of managing risk would be beneficial.

Creative, innovative and resourceful, high in intellect and energy, you will have the ability to work across multifunctional teams in a matrix managed organisation.

Project Engineer Research & Development (Composites) - Bristol (RB-105435)

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Project Engineer Research & Development (Composites)
Bristol, England

A first tier supplier to the global aviation industry and a leader in the manufacture of highly complex composite and metallic aerostructures and engine products. The company is equally focused on military and civil markets.
To control and direct projects within the Composite Research Centres, guiding and developing staff working on R and D projects, contributing towards peer review of projects across the group to benchmark technical progress and buy-off essential developments.
Actively participate in coaching and training others for the wider dissemination and awareness of accrued knowledge.
Support the creation of the technology strategy designed to underpin the GKN Aerospace strategic plan
To develop a strong understanding of and alignment with Customers product strategies
To gather inputs from all stakeholders associated with defining future products, including Business Unit General Managers, Business Development, Chief Engineers and Customer Account Managers
Interface with the Aerospace technology clusters i.e. Metallic s, Composites and Niche.
Identification and initiation of technology projects
To establish the sponsorship, resourcing and leadership approach for each project to ensure the achievement of Cost, Quality and Delivery imperatives
Management of the Technology technical review processes
To introduce gated Project Management and Technology Readiness Level processes
Able to travel as required by the position including internationally.
Experienced in Metallic, Composite, Plastic and Niche technology areas
Use of CATIA V4 or V5 surfacing and modelling design packages

Technology Cluster Leader - Isle of Wight (RB-105432)

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Technology Cluster Leader
Isle of Wight, England

A first tier supplier to the global aviation industry and a leader in the manufacture of highly complex composite and metallic aerostructures and engine products. The company is equally focused on military and civil markets.
To be the lead technologist for Composites as applied to both airframe and engine structures.
To define the strategic vision for developing key composite technologies and product applications, to MCRL 4 and TRL 6; which will support delivery of the long term strategic goals of the Aerospace Division.
To organise and mobilise the technical RandT fraternity to maximum advantage in order to establish the best route forwards in all areas of composites competence.
Responsible for defining Strategy for future composites development.
To gather inputs from all stakeholders associated with defining future products, including Business Unit General Managers, Business Development, Chief Engineers and Customer Account Managers.

To act as Technical Authority when:
1.constructing the content of future RandT (research and technology) activities
2.conducting internal reviews of current programmes of work
To manage the Technical Review Process for Composites.
To schedule Technical Reviews for all ongoing developments.
To assist the VP Technology with:
Setting and delivering a significant element of the technology strategy
Maintaining GKN Aerospaces position as a leader in technology for future aerospace product

Maintenance and Improvements Manager - West Bromwich - £35K to £40K (LHI-105400)

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Maintenance and Improvements Manager
West Bromwich, West Midlands, England
£35K to £40K

A Maintenance Manager is required for leading Steel and Alloy Processing and Production Company based close to West Bromwich. Our client supplies some of world`s leading automotive clients and has achieved QS9000 certification and TS16949/ISO14001 Accreditations. Due to continued expansion the production facility has moved t a 24/7 operation in order to manage the increased customer orders and volumes.

Currently our client is looking to recruit a Maintenance Manager reporting directly to the Plant Manager. You will be directly responsible for the Maintenance, Reliability and Improvements of the Production Facilities as well as the general Site Maintenance.
The key responsibilities for this role will be:

Achievement of individual objectives as defined in Plant Objectives Document.
Maintain production facilities in order to achieve target line efficiency.
Definition, implementation and achievement of the maintenance / improvement plan.
Management of Maintenance and Improvements engineers.
Co-ordination of production and technical staff.
Provision of training, or retraining of all production and technical staff by using internal/external support and own personal skill base. The outcome the assurance of a high level of competence.
Monitor and analyse results of line changeovers. In exceptional circumstances, provide support if requested.
Provision of reasonable telephone support for evening / weekend shifts.
Manage capital expenditure projects.
Assist in the preparation of costs and ensure these are maintained within budget.
Represent the Company and support Group meetings / projects in UK and around the world.
We are looking for a time served Electrically bias Engineer with knowledge of Hydraulics, Pneumatics and Mechanical systems. Good PLC Skills, Robotic experience and a press working environment would be viewed advantageously. Coming from a Lean/Continuous Improvement Manufacturing environment you will have in-depth knowledge of both the technical aspects and capabilities of the equipment. Good man management skills and fully PC literate, you will be an effective communicator both with staff and clients alike.

Financial Controller (Director Designate) - New South Wales - £50k + benefits (GW-105390)

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Financial Controller (Director Designate)
New South Wales, Australia
£50k + benefits

Our client is a highly successful major UK manufacturer of industrial designed and engineered components to multinationals, blue chip manufacturing companies and utilities. With turnover passing 10m and growing through acquisition by 10% per annum. Profitable with an excellent reputation for quality and innovation.
Reporting to the MD responsibilities will include all aspects of financial control, management information, financial analysis to support business decisions, liaison with professional advisors and company secretarial and taxation matters. As a key member of the executive team making a proactive contribution to the management of the business and its growth. Heavily involved in commercial and strategic decision making across functional boundaries shaping the future business.
Weather qualified or qualified by experience candidates will demonstrate first class financial management skills and a track record of success in a fast moving commercial environment. Will be ambitious and relish joining a medium size organisation with outstanding growth prospects.

Production Engineer - West Midlands (GNI-105406)

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Production Engineer
West Midlands and Liverpool

Awars wining market leader in luxury and high volume off-road vehicles, operating globally whilst designing and manufacturing in the UK. Workload volume has generated the need for a degree qualified Production Engineer with experience in a quality focussed manufacturing environment, using lean / continuous improvement tools / waste reduction techniques and supporting health and safety processes. A proven ability to lead multi-skilled teams to deliver process improvements is highly desirable.

Ultimately you`ll be accountable for the processes that help deliver products that meet expected superior quality standards. Monitoring processes and internal audits, introducing product changes and assisting with delivery schedules, you ll help to ensure that processes are refined and improved every day. A flexible, versatile approach is vital as you ll need to be ready to work in any area of the plant Press, Body Construction, Paint, Assembly, and Quality.

Your responsibilities will be varied from technical support for manufacturing processes, through warranty investigation and reporting, to project change management. These core duties will call for a broad range of skills including data management and analysis, and the production of metrics; the development of internal plans with defined objectives and stakeholder alignment, and structured problem solving. You ll build strong networks and relationships; clearly communicate objectives, progress and obstacles, and coach workstream leads.

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.

Cost Estimator/Cost Engineer - West Midlands - 40000 (SMIC-102672)

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Cost Estimator/Cost Engineer
West Midlands, England
40000

Our automotive client is a market leader in luxury and high volume off-road vehicles, designing and manufacturing in the Midlands. Working in a team with a global focus, you will develop valuable knowledge of automotive parts and processes.

Focussing on a specific vehicle commodity - from Exterior to Interior, through Power Train, Chassis, and Electrical you will be responsible for delivering should cost estimates for a specific sub-set of parts, supporting the Purchase team in their negotiations with suppliers, working closely with Design Engineers as a business advisor, identifying and supporting the implementation of opportunities to reduce costs, influencing relevant programmes and commodity directions and supporting cross-functional, cross-brand and supplier charge outs.

You will need to demonstrate a range of relevant manufacturing process knowledge, together with technical awareness at both the production process and cost driver level. You will have a degree, excellent communication skills are vital, together with a proven ability to think on your feet and make appropriate decisions. Ideally, you will also have some experience of project management.

Automotive experience is not essential but is preferred.

Monday, 23 January 2012

QA Engineer (NNL00147) - Cumbria - £30 - 35 per hour + 30/hr to 35/hr (NDE-105404)

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QA Engineer (NNL00147)
Cumbria, England
£30 - 35 per hour + 30/hr to 35/hr

A leading technology provider who play a key role in the UK Nuclear sector.

Experienced QA Engineer required for a contract role providing a high level of QA management on a variety of projects.
The role will be responsible for collating and managing all existing quality related documentation across a small number of sites. You will need to liase with the on-site teams and project managers to ensure that the projects meet the appropriate quality standards.

Candidates must have practical experience in a similar role in addition to relevant qualifications. The role is paying up to 35ph on a limited company basis.