Administrative Assistant - 1629044 - Wolverhampton - £12.20 - 12.20 per year (887357)

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Administrative Assistant - 1629044
Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England
£12.20 - 12.20 per year

We are recruiting for a Administration Assistant on a 4-month contract based in Wolverhampton.

As Administration Assistant, you will be responsible for providing intermediate clerical and administrative support to managers and other staff to allow for more efficient operations.

Education/Experience:
Requires an intermediate level knowledge of administrative skills gained through vocational training and/or equivalent experience.

Skills and Competencies:
* Requires an intermediate level knowledge of administrative skills gained through vocational training and/or equivalent experience.
* Demonstrated administrative skills gained through several years of experience in the administrative professional field.
* Requires a thorough understanding of the content of the principal"s job and method of operation.
* Demonstrated ability for independent judgment and knowledge of related operations.

Major Job Duties and Responsibilities:
* Organising and expediting workflow through the supervisor"s office.
* Using the intermediate features of standard software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel or PowerPoint.
* Setting up and maintaining spreadsheets and tying together formula and sheets within a workbook.
* Providing reports such as budgets or forecasts, involving data analysis.
* Providing intermediate support to others in the work area on the standard or common operating environment hardware and 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 Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Graduate Software Engineer - West Midlands (887377)

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Graduate Software Engineer
South Birmingham/North Worcestershire

The role is based at the Midlands Technical Centre where the company develop vehicle information systems to major automotive customers.

This role, working within the Software Development Teamand reporting to a Software Team Leader is to develop embedded software functionality in C for an instrument pack, the principal driver information instrument.This involves the interpretation of the customer specification, design, functional design, coding, module test integration.
The complete software lifecycle takes approximately two years before entering volume production for major European Automotive or Motorcycle OEM`s.

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

Principal Projects Engineer - West Midlands (887364)

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Principal Projects Engineer
South Birmingham/North Worcestershire

 

The Principal Projects Engineer will ensure that day to day changes and requests from the customer are handled and communicated to the Systems and Software Managers in an effective manner to ensure tht allocated projects meet timings and are to budget.

The PPE will alo be responsible for the cost recovery process ensure it is agreed and that it is implemented and monitored for allocated projects.

You will be based at the Midlands Technical Centre but will need to visit clients on aregular basis and build a strong working relationship. Strong communication skills is essential in this role as is commercial and engineering awareness.

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.

Cost Estimator / Cost Engineer - West Midlands - £30k - 38k per year + benefits (RHN)

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Cost Estimator / Cost Engineer
West Midlands, England
£30k - 38k per year + benefits

REQUIREMENTS:

The role will be to support new business and you will work within a small team responsible for generating cost estimates getting involved at the RFQ stage.

Your skills and experience could cover either welded assemblies, pressings or Body in White gained within the automotive industry. Working on you own initiative you must be capable of building up cost calculations and have a thorough understanding of Excel spreadsheets and macro's.

 This role will look at costing in its entirety from the earliest stages of new product introduction, through to project cost management and include engineering change cost implications, through to packaging and logistics.

DESCRIPTION: Our client is a global first tier automotive organisation that operates from multiple sites on a worldwide basis. This is an opportunity to join this successful business working at their engineering centre. Due to continued expansion and their plan to develop a new product development centre of excellence, they are looking for an experienced time served Estimating Engineer. VAC REQ :

The role would ideally suit a time served apprentice who has moved from process / manufacturing engineering into a cost estimating role. A relevant engineering or manufacturing qualification will be required.

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

Shift Manager - Coventry - + benefits (RHN/1234)

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Shift Manager
Coventry, West Midlands, England
+ benefits

Weld Shift Manager

Kaizen

• Personally challenge fixed ideas, current methods and look for ways to make improvement using the company standard tools.
• Ensure that Cell Leaders in your area are process experts and can do the jobs in your area and train others to do them.
• Communicate successful improvement ideas across areas accessing support from other functions where necessary.
• Collate and analyse data to resolve the biggest problems in your area. Support and coach CL’s to do the same.

Management

• Report shift performance to target with root cause assessment and countermeasure in a timely manner – data based.
• You drive your team to maintain and improve 5S/TPM condition of the area
• Continuously check and confirm the status of your production associates, processes and reports throughout the shift using DKM.
• Understand and effectively utilise relevant company policies and procedures.
• Ensure effective, relevant, timely and appropriate communications at all levels and across the business.
• Ensure team briefs happen every shift and covers health and safety, environment, quality 5S/TPM, absence, targets.
• Challenge non-conformance appropriately and in a timely manner.
• People are used appropriately to cover absence, holiday and training requirements. Resource issues are escalated and resolution may involve Cell Leaders temporarily covering the process.
• Training needs are identified, planned for and resourced.
• Ensure effective induction into the area.
• Recognise and deal with appropriately with the different needs of associates.
• Recognise and develop potential within your area.
• Ensure effective recruitment and selection.

Key Performance Indicators

• O.E.E.
• Cell Changeover Time
• RFT / Scrap
• Sequence achievement and adherence
• Overtime and absence control.
• Accidents/incidents per month.
• DKM compliance
• TS16949 Systems/audit compliance
• 5S Adherence

Knowledge and Experience for role (Essential)

• Previous Departmental/shift leadership experience in a high pressure environment.
• Planning and organisation of resources/workloads.
• Team organisation and management experience.
• Technical experience of robotic welding and practical load balancing.
• Able to demonstrate use of problem solving techniques and lean tools.
• Concern/countermeasure management experience.
• Knowledge and experience of Health & Safety legislation and requirements.
• Knowledge of SPC/quality tools

Skills

• Excellent team working and man management skills
• Analytical thinking and assessment skills.
• Presentation and effective communication skills.
• Able to challenge ideas positively and constructively.
• Strong communicator, control of meetings.
• Ability to use Excel and other Applications
• Budget management & cost control
• Understand latest safety legislation and its application.
• Manage internal audits.    
• Liaison with customer as required. (Internal/External)

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.

Cost Estimator / Cost Engineer - West Midlands - £40000 - £42000 (SMIC-102672)

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Cost Estimator / Cost Engineer
industrial engineer, Should cost, parametric estimation
£40000 - £42000

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 excellent communication skills are vital, together with a proven ability to think on your feet and make appropriate decisions.

Automotive or Aerospace experience is preferred.

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.

Commercial Manager - Cheshire - £55,000 - contract opportunity considered (RHN-102701)

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Commercial Manager
Cheshire, England
£55,000 - contract opportunity considered

Part of a major global aerospace group engineering mechanical aerospace systems, our client now has an opportunity for a Commercial Manager. Reporting to the Commercial Director and working in a small team, the Commercial Manager, will lead all pricing activity within the company and be responsible for liaison with other functions to gather information to support this activity.

You will be responsible for the preparation of draft contractual documents and negotiation with the company`s customers to close new transactions, amend contracts and resolve disputes. You will also be responsible for the preparation of documentation for relevant corporate approvals of transactions, provide advice to the company`s sales team as to the viability of proposed transaction, provide assistance to the Commercial Director with the preparation and maintenance of the company`s Commercial Policies and Procedures and assist in the development and training of more junior staff.

Role Summary/Purpose:

Commercial Manager

Essential Responsibilities:

• Responsible as the focal point for all contracting issues for assigned contracts / proposals which may also include contracts at other sites.
• Responsible for the review/coordination of all assigned proposals and contracts.
• Demonstrates understanding of functional, business, and broad company objectives.
• Effectively interfaces with all functions of the business including Manufacturing, Program Management, Marketing, Engineering, Finance, and Legal.
• Provides alternative solutions to meet client requirements.

 Qualifications/Requirements:

• Sound knowledge of contract formation, practises and regulations.
• Degree in an applicable discipline or equivalent level of knowledge of experience.
• Practical involvement in the preparation and negotiation of military or commercial contracts.

 Desired Characteristics:

• Extensive knowledge of contract formation and regulations.
• Ability to anticipate, identify and resolve complex contractual issues.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Commercial estimating (parametric)
• Numerically strong
• Strong interpersonal skills.

The role will also involve the compilation of cost estimates for the purpose of determining tender prices and estimates to complete for ongoing programmes, the development and management of sources of data and techniques to support the Estimating process and examination of functional estimates to ensure rigour in their preparation.

You will be educated to University Degree level with experience in an aerospace or automotive company, with a background and training in commercial management . You must also exhibit excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to tasks and have evidence of previous experience in leading the compilation of Commercial estimates. Salary:£55,000 Commensurate with 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.

Machine Operator / Press Leader - Coventry - £16.5k - 19k per year + bens (RHN/)

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Machine Operator / Press Leader
Coventry, West Midlands, England
£16.5k - 19k per year + bens

Cost

• Maintain full control of Press Line, reduce downtime and lost production, you must notify the Stamping management team immediately of issues which have the potential to have negative impact upon production targets being achieved and stock losses due to scrap / mislabels etc.

Management

• Proactively manage and coordinate Press teams
• Ensure that SPM is maintained on Press lines and controlled by communicating with team members whilst carrying out ‘round by round’ reporting.
• Ensure compliance to Press plans, report plan adherence to line management as and when appropriate by following escalation processes.
• Ensure that Press lines are maintained to an exceptional standard by making sure that all areas are free of Scrap / Oil / Dirt and any other relevant factors which have potential to have a negative impact on production.
• Conduct process audits to ensure compliance, report findings to Resources Coordinator and line management on findings of audits, support Kaizen activity plan, assist in supporting changes and improvements in department activities.
• Provide feedback on any highlighted issues within any of the systems under direct control; liaise with line manager to assure compliance and performance measures are achieved.
• Provide cover and support to Team Leader with absence cover across department

Essential

• Experience of maintaining systems and processes of work targeted towards achieving successful outcomes.
• Experience of managing part concerns / issues and carrying out investigations by using appropriate problem solving tools.
• Demonstrable experience of carrying out similar activities / work role including ability to Mig Weld (training provided for suitable candidate).
• Knowledge and experience on Stamping working environment relevant to understanding production processes, Press setting / operating and Press Machinery requirements.
• Shows willingness and a ‘can do’ approach towards being adaptable and flexible when needed in order to meet department and business needs.
• Good communication skills, ability to build working relationships at all levels.
• Ability to provide accurate reports and data analysis in / from graphical format highlighting quality and resource issues within Press department (Good level of IT skills required; MS Excel / Word / PowerPoint).
• Determination and drive to ensure Quality is maintained.

Desirable

• An understanding of Lean techniques and their application.

Individual requirements:

• Self motivated, used to working under own initiative, well organized, with excellent attention to detail. A ‘hands on’ approach is needed for successful completion of activities in this role.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, Team environment with a strong commitment to resolve problems.
• Flexible in managing own / team based events and able to deal with changing priorities. Should have good organizational skills which support achieving tasks and objectives. 
• Good communication skills, literate and numerate.
• PC Literate in Word, Excel, Lotus Notes and PowerPoint.
• Excellent attendance record.

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 - Middlesex - £40k - 50k per year + bonus (RHN/887381)

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Sales Manager
Middlesex, England
£40k - 50k per year + bonus

Our Client manufactures Precision machined components for the Aerospace industry

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY:

To provide direction, support, guidance to the Sales & Customer Services team, with responsibility in ensuring customer deadlines & expectations are met, & the management of special customer projects.

JOB PURPOSE: 

To ensure that the company meets and exceeds customer expectations, and delivers upon agreed KPI’s both internal & external

Inter-alia, this will include responsibility for :-

• To win new business & identify new customers that will facilitate achievement of both Sales & Profit targets
• To Project manage new work packages and /or quote packages
• To provide statistical data to the Senior management through agreed KPI’s
• The maintenance of customer relationships through visits and day to day communication

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To ensure the highest standards of integrity, liability, availability, the efficiency of the Sales  function and its relationship with its customers.

• Day to day management of the team in conjunction with the Sales Team Supervisor, ensuring that daily meetings are held, and that all time conscious activities are completed.

• Creation & management of daily Sales KPI’s, to include Sales ‘Measurement of Performance’s’, quote win ratio, and sales vs. budget analysis.
• Team training, including generation of individual training plans & annual sales team appraisals, to hold annual ‘Sales Team away days’, in which you will be expected to prepare and facilitate presentations to the team.
• Facilitation of Customer visits, both at site and at customer facilities, to include the organisation of all travel plans, generation of PowerPoint presentation, and the presentation of said content.
• To ensure Customers are kept fully apprised of the status of their work by working with the Customer Service Administrator, also to agree delivery KPI’s with the team and ensure that the agreed targets are met.
• To prepare & attend weekly Sales meetings, to include the running of quote KPI’s, generation and distribution of the quotes open & quotes over £10,000 report to . Management and Group Sales & Business Development teams.
• To provide regular information on key customer accounts, quotations and new sales opportunities to the Business Development Director.
• To attend various customer sites to help maintain good business relationship and customer knowledge.
• The management of key customer projects or orders, & to ensure that expectations of both the business & customer are met.
• To provide & manage unsociable hours support to the business, to meet the expectations of the customer.

• To win new business & to identify new customers to assist in the achievement of sales & profit targets, in association with the help of the Business Development Director.
• Generation of customer visit reports.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

You must  demonstrate:

• Experience in effective Sales negotiation of sales contracts
• Accessibility and a flexible approach to travel and working (including at times unsociable and unpredictable hours)
• Technical understanding of Precision Engineered components.

·         That you are a “do-er” rather than a delegator

• That you are a good communicator and a team player
• Gravitas to earn the respect of and interact effectively with senior management
• The ability to challenge, using a blend of intellect and commercial experience

·         Success against tight deadlines

·         The ability to work without supervision

• Staff management skills
• A working level of IT hands-on literacy
• High degree of professionalism/work pride

• Energy and drive to succeed
• A good sense of humour

It is desirable that you also demonstrate:

• Experience of the aerospace /engineering sector
• Involvement in a business that is strongly focused on profit and cash generation

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.

Senior Technical Support / Field Service Engineer - London - £40,000 + Excellent Benefits #Checked: 01/03/2012# (106370)

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Senior Technical Support / Field Service Engineer
London, Greater London, England
£40,000 + Excellent Benefits #Checked: 01/03/2012#

SENIOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT and SERVICE ENGINEER
£30-40K + Benefits
Oil and Gas Process Control Systems

Process Control Systems and Integrated Safety Systems supplier to the global oil, gas and petrochemical sectors has recently been awarded several new projects for both on and offshore applications.

Immediately required to support these new projects and existing clients is a new Senior Technical Support and Service Engineer who will take responsibility for service, upgrades, installation and commissioning of safety systems and control systems both on and offshore.
An excellent knowledge of DCS / PLC / SC ADA / ESD or Fire and Gas systems is is required although the company will offer full product training. Engineers that have experience or exposure to TMR systems would be a distinct advantage, but not essential.
A minimum of HNC/D level is required within engineering - ideally electrical, control or process related and have experience of working within the Oil, Gas or Utilities environments. On and Offshore working will be a part of this role but it is not a rotational role. It is not essential that you hold a current offshore / BISIET certificate as the company will provide this.

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.

Field Service Enigneer - London - £25k - 30k per year + Vehicle, Allowances, Overtime & Pension (887378)

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Field Service Enigneer
London, Greater London, England
£25k - 30k per year + Vehicle, Allowances, Overtime & Pension

Established for over 40 years and operating internationally with a workforce of over 650, this client headquartered in Germany is experiencing rapid growth as their systems remain in high demand.

Immediately required to support this growth are a number of new Field Service Engineers who have experience of electrical systems, hydraulics and analytical instrumentation to join a national field based engineering team.

Current requirements are for engineers based in the South East of England / London region to take responsibility for attending breakdowns, periodical maintenance / upgrades and customer support.
Main applications are within the printing and packaging sectors and industry experience would be highly sort after but not essential.

Working from home, travelling in response to break down calls, servicing and installing baling and shredding machines. Engineers will be expected to provide a professional and timely response to all call out requests whilst delivering a class leading level of customer service. Ability to work under pressure, achieve tight deadlines both individually and as part of a team.

Full on the job training, overtime, company van, tools, mobile telephone, pension (after 6 months), meal allowance, paid overnight accommodation when required, 20 days holiday + bank holidays.

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.

Lead Mechanical Engineer - Coventry (887330)

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Lead Mechanical Engineer
Coventry, West Midlands, England

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

The Lead Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the design, integration and testing of all CPT technologies and products for many global customers. The post holder will be required to support the development of Switched Reluctance (SR) motor structural design and NVH development along with system thermals and vehicle integration techniques in co-operation with hardware, software and system/calibration co-workers and external development partners.

Candidates should be degree qualified or equivalent experience plus other qualifications in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering (Mechanical bias). The post holder will be a co-operative team orientated individual with confidence to demonstrate leadership in the design of complex mechanical assemblies working with a team of highly motivated and skilled engineers interfacing with customers, partners and suppliers. Experience of Engine and Powertrain systems design and development is essential. Previous experience of Hybrid Systems, Integration, Calibration and Development together with the design, development and manufacture of electric machines is desirable. A demonstrated strength in use of process improvement techniques and tools (eg DFMEA, 8D, 6 Sigma).

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.

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

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

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

The Product Development and Application Engineer will be required to support the TIGERS (Turbogenerator Integrated Gas Energy Recovery System) Product teams in the development of the company's products from Concept through Application Ready gateways to final Customer Product Program implementation. The role also requires the support of the Mechanical, Electromagnetic and Electronic development and validation of specific products through best testing practices conducted with the highest professional standards. Product Development, application, Testing and Validation of a specific CPT product for many customers to Global Automotive and related standards in conjunction with the following areas CPT Engineering Teams, Technology partners, including licensors, Supply Chain, including suppliers and sub-contract assemblers and Sales and Finance.

Ideally degree qualified, candidates will have demonstrable experience of the support and customer application of Mechanical, Electromagnetic and/or Electronic products. Candidates will have previous experience developing plans in support of customer and/or internal development objectives and have ensured that key deliverables are completed on time and within budget.

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.

Product Development & Application Engineer - Speedstart - Basildon (887338)

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Product Development & Application Engineer - Speedstart
Basildon, Essex, England

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

The Product Development and Application Engineer will be required to support the Speedstart® Product teams in the development of the company's products from Concept through Application Ready gateways to final Customer Product Program implementation. The role also requires the support of the Mechanical, Electromagnetic and Electronic development and validation of specific products through best testing practices conducted with the highest professional standards. Product Development, application, Testing and Validation of a specific CPT product for many customers to Global Automotive and related standards in conjunction with the following areas CPT Engineering Teams, Technology partners, including licensors, Supply Chain, including suppliers and sub-contract assemblers and Sales and Finance.

Ideally degree qualified, candidates will have demonstrable experience of the support and customer application of Mechanical, Electromagnetic and/or Electronic products. Candidates will have previous experience developing plans in support of customer and/or internal development objectives and have ensured that key deliverables are completed on time and within budget.

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

Electrical & Electronics Engineer - Basildon (887340)

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Electrical & Electronics Engineer
Basildon, Essex, England

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

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

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

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.

Hybrid Product Group Manager - Basildon (887329)

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Hybrid Product Group Manager
Basildon, Essex, England

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

The role of Hybrid Product Group Manager is a key senior role in the small, experienced, professional and highly motivated management team driving the activity of this high technology automotive supplier. To be successful in this dynamic environment you must be confident and ready to be hands on in all aspects of Product Development and comfortable interfacing with customers at all levels.
Initially focusing on product validation, launch readiness and customer support, you will continue to build the capability of the established SpeedStart engineering team and work with other internal and external resources to achieve market success for the SpeedStart product. The scale of the role is expected to increase significantly with increasing market activity during the next 1-2 years.

Candidates should possess a good degree in a relevant discipline (mechanical or electrical engineering, etc.) and preferably a masters degree, combined with practical application experience of engine and/or hybrid driveline systems and/or relevant electric machines is essential, potentially with a tier 1 supplier or premium powertrain consultancy. Total fluency in written and spoken English is also essential, with capabilities in additional languages an advantage. In depth experience of Automotive standards of project management and quality systems, including production launch, is highly desirable, as is a minimum of 2 years of staff management and budgetary responsibility. Strong communication skills are essential and you should be comfortable at all levels with customers and partners.

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, Health & Safety and Environmental Manager - Redhill (887368)

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Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental Manager
Redhill, Surrey, England

Respirex International Ltd, headquartered in Redhill, Surrey, are the leading manufacturer of Personal and Respiratory Protective Equipment. They are a uniquely qualified, highly specialised chemical and respiratory protective clothing manufacturer employing state of the art technology in garment material and suit design. All of their protective garments are fully engineered to global safety standards and available in reusable, limited life or disposable materials.
The Respirex range of Personal and Respiratory Protective Equipment is the result of over 30 years in the industry with extensive research, development and expertise gained since the Company was formed in 1968.

A Quality, Health and Safety and Environmental Manager is required to ensure the company's compliance to ISO 9001 / 14001. The role will support the production team to reduce waste and cost of quality, applying improvement techniques, strategies, audits etc. Development and maintenance of systems to measure performance such as Corrective Action Register (CAR) and to take or recommend action as appropriate to improve performance. Represent the Company to customers as a Quality ambassador and liaise with customers and suppliers as required.

Ideally degree qualified, candidates will have a demonstrable record of success as a Quality Manager within a SME manufacturing environment. NEBOSH qualification is advantageous. A good knowledge of process control tools and training techniques (Lean/Six Sigma) is required.

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

Test Tecnhnician - Warwickshire - £190 per day (887277)

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Test Tecnhnician
Warwickshire, England
£190 per day

Our client is a high precision, low volume, machining company with links to motor racing powertrain.  They currently have an urgent contract requirement for a Test Technician, up to end September 2012.

The successful individual must be able to develop tests without detailed instructions, so the need to interpret information is essential.

Based within the Engine Build department and reporting to the Build and Test Team Leader, the individual will be responsible for the following:

* Take a Test Request from its conception and work with Test Engineering and the Test Owner to ensure all targets are achieved.
* Process and report test results, including analysis and understanding.
* Present the data in a precise, consistent and readable manner.
* Develop a relationship with Engineering - communicate Test Request requirements and communicate test problems, delays and results
* Build and operate battery test rigs, including fluid conditioning system assembly and maintenance.
* Support off-site test set-up and operation
* Liaison with Engineering and Build dept to ensure efficient work flow
* Rig testing of final assemblies to ensure units meet performance requirements
* Adherence to and continuous improvement of our SOPs and QMS processes
* Completion of database to ensure all components and sub-assemblies are accurately tracked
* Constructive reporting of quality issues via the fault database
* Maintenance and continuous improvement of our clean build environment
* Flexibility in working hours to ensure builds are completed to meet test and delivery schedules
* Self organisation of requested tasks in order to complete these in a safe and efficient manner
* Maintenance of allocated equipment through basic TPM controls and early reporting of issues

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

* Engineering Apprenticeship / BTEC / HNC Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
* High degree of competence when working with electrical systems particularly building and testing
* Experience of working in a pressure/fast moving organisaion. A large proportion of work will be based on development testing with a production that is changed regularly.
* Ability to work to high levels of quality and cleanliness
* Test background with strong mechanical and good electrical knowledge.
* PC literacy including MS office products
* Excellent communication skills
* Highly organised with good attention to detail
* Ability to rigorously follow defined processes
* Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
* Ability to work long days when required with flexibility to meet company requirements. This may include supplier visits.
* Ability to work alone or as a member of a team

Desirable Attributes:

* Specialist tool / equipment / technique use
* Battery experience is desirable.

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

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.

Senior Software Systems Engineer - West Midlands (KYU-106153)

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Senior Software Systems Engineer
West Midlands, England

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

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

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

Desirable:
Self motivated and able to work without direct supervision
An understanding of analogue and digital electronic hardware
Matlab and/or Simulink experience, preferably with automatic target code generation
Knowledge of safety-critical applications and/or automotive component development and industrialization
Familiarity with SPICE or equivalent
Understanding of CAN-bus communications and diagnostics over CAN
Six-Sigma Green Belt certified

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.