Wednesday, 29 June 2011

Hybrid & EV High Voltage Systems Principal / Executive Engineer - Norfolk (RGR-100892)

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Hybrid & EV High Voltage Systems Principal / Executive Engineer
Norfolk, England

Our client is an established engineering consultancy operating at the forefront of innovation and technology within the automotive industry. Recognised globally for its cutting-edge engineering capability it is now seeking to recruit a Hybrid and Electric Vehicle High Voltage Systems Principal / Executive Engineer.
The role will have responsibility for the specification, development, validation and implementation of high voltage systems in HEV and EV automotive applications.

Key duties will include;

  • Design, test and produce hardware for the control and distribution of energy for a range of products, DC/DC converters, 3 phase motors, generators, distribution units, battery systems.
  • Power / control electronics design including modelling/simulation, component sixing, thermal analysis, control electronics circuit design, power electronics strategy, high voltage isolation
  • Work with motor design, controls, systems and thermal engineers to develop robust electric drive solutions
  • Drive product development from initial concept through to final product launch
  • Generate engineering documentation such as BOM, schematics, reports, FMEA
  • Oversee qualification tests
  • Develop operating procedures
    Candidates will need to be Degree qualified in Electronics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 5 years experience Hybrid drive systems. Must have extensive knowledge of high voltage systems including power electronics, power conversion, power supply.
  • Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

    Tuesday, 28 June 2011

    Sales Office Manager - Birmingham - £30k - 35k per year + �30,000 - �35,000 (SMA-101446)

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    Sales Office Manager
    Birmingham, West Midlands, England
    £30k - 35k per year + ?30,000 - ?35,000

     

    Must have a manufacturing production background in Steel/Nickel/Titanium

    Our client is a specialist supplier of Titanium and High Grade Nickel Steels into a variety of markets including Aerospace, Motor Racing, Medical, Gas and Oil and high spec commercial applications supplying both from stocked and sourced items. Sourcing can be internal or external. It is a multinational company with 14 sites around the world including USA, UK, Norway, India, China and Taiwan and intend to continue their growth and expansion.

    The purpose of the Sales Office Manager is to head up the Midlands sales operation and, therefore, they are looking for a self-motivated and independent individual to take on the role.
    The role will focus primarily on the successful control of one of the internal sales operations. This will include a wide variety of functions to ensure that customers are quoted in an efficient and timely manner, to assist in telephone answering and handling of customer enquires, to ensure that all customer orders are processed correctly, in accordance with the required quality procedures and in a timely manner, to adequately monitor all sales orders to ensure delivery performance targets are consistently achieved and to ensure full liaison with the purchase team to ensure sales are supported. You will also act as the main point of contact for all of the customers` queries which may include invoicing issues, material and certification issues, PODs, chasing and progressing of orders and any related issues. In addition, you will keep an accurate filing system of all customer and order related paperwork including orders, shipping paperwork, material certification and stock movements and communicate to internal and external contacts reviews as required to indicate company performance statistics.
    It is envisaged that, as the company develops, the amount of people within the sales team will expand. The ability to Multi Stage sell is a requirement, along with the ability to carry out occasional customer visits and attend exhibitions

     

    Must have a manufacturing production background in Steel/Nickel/Titanium

    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.

    Contract Manufacturing Engineer - Sutton Coldfield - Negotiable (GWOC-101476)

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    Contract Manufacturing Engineer
    Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England
    Negotiable

    Client has been established in the UK for almost 30 years. Working in a challenging but collaborative environment with a complex, technically innovative product for some of the largest and most successful automotive OEMs in the world.

    They currently have a 6 month contract requirement for a Manufacturing Engineer, responsible for 2 key objectives:

    1) Implementation of plant, equipment, processes, systems and procedures required to hand over a production line ready for use.
    2) To ensure that during product life the manufacturing processes are monitored in order to identify opportunities for continuous improvements in line productivity, working practices, machines and equipment and quality.

    Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the individual will be responsible for:

    1) Product and Development
    2) Production Set Up and Pre-Series
    3) Serial Production

    Duties will include, but not be limited to the following:

    - Support equipment and tool specifications with Project team when required
    - Investigate and select tool and machine suppliers
    - Trial checklists for tools and/or machines to be completed and follow up on any outstanding issues before transfer to the plant.
    - Record problems identified during the trials at the suppliers premises and ensure an action plan document is created and closed before the next trial or at an agreed time
    - Create individual timing plans for tools and machines based on customer milestones.
    - Review or create relevant PFMEA to support machine and tool specifications, product and process development.
    - Ensure plant layout and MIFD are implemented.
    - Provide all relevant information to ensure tools and equipment transfer.
    - Ensure installation of equipment in plant.
    - Plan contingency plan with the operation team for serial production.
    - Perform production trial runs with the production team and ensure results are recorded on MPT trial documents.
    - Establish forecasted work contents and line balance.
    - Ensure that all documents are available prior to tool/machine transfers.
    - Ensure that shop floor documentation is completed to enable personnel to carry out their roles effectively (standard operations, setting sheets, start up doc).
    - Support training of the relevant personnel on any new processes, which are being introduced to the plant.
    - Liaise with the Purchase and Logistics Departments for ensuring material and purchased parts are available to run MPT.
    - Optimise production process in order to achieve Production Volumes during ramp up.
    - Ensure Preventive Maintenance Plan is available to the maintenance team and adequate training has been provided.
    - Support the production team in regards to issues and to achieve business/company QCD.


    Role Requirements:

    - Degree Qualified within a Mechanical or Manufacturing discipline or HND with relevant 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 Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

    Millwright / Fitter - Nuneaton - £16k - 22k per year + Pro rata (GWOC-101473)

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    Millwright / Fitter
    Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England
    £16k - 22k per year + Pro rata

    Our client is a leading independent provider of product engineering, research, testing information and certification to the worldwide automotive industry and is based in Warwickshire.

    A new temp to perm opportunity has arisen for a Millwright / Fitter in the Nuneaton area.

    The individual will be responsible for the following:

    - Oil fired boiler repair and maintenance
    - Compressed air installations
    - Industrial pipe fitting
    - Industrial water cooling systems and cooling towers pump systems
    - Legionella testing
    - Industrial and domestic plumbing installations
    - Sewage pump system maintenance
    - Mechanical fitting and fabrication work.
    - Planned Preventative Maintenance


    Role Requirements:

    - City and Guilds in a relevant Engineering discipline
    - Experience in the above mentioned processes
    - Clean driving licence
    - Able to work at height and in confined spaces
    - Understanding of compressors and pressure systems
    - Able to work with sewage systems
    - Flexibility in working as out of hours callout 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 Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

    Design Engineer - Leicester - £25 per hour (GWOC-101453)

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    Design Engineer
    Leicester, Leicestershire, England
    £25 per hour

    A new 12 month contract opportunity has arisen for a Design Engineer, responsible for working on the development of new products and upgrades for engine emission programs.

    The Engineer will have a varied and exciting role creating new designs from concept through to detailed design ensuring the parts are validated and meet the functional requirements.

    Based in Leicester, the individual will also be responsible for the following:

    - Production release of the parts.
    - Work closely with suppliers to ensure the parts can be manufactured and meet the cost and quality targets.
    - Work on multiple areas of the machine i.e. structural fabrications, non-metallic components and cab interior.
    - Regularly communicate with other design centres for worldwide design collaboration.


    Role Requirements:

    - Engineering / Science Degree or equivalent industry experience
    - 2 to 4 years machine engineering design experience.
    - Computer literate with Pro-E CAD engineering skills
    - Experience in designing structural fabrications and non-metallic components.
    - Teamcentre workflow is desirable.
    - Knowledge and experience of problem solving analysis.
    - Experience of Off highway equipment or other heavy machinery
    - Ability to self direct but also work effectively in a diverse team environment.
    - Ability to self direct but also work effectively in a diverse team environment
    - Critical to the success of the role will be an enthusiastic attitude showing the initiative to solve engineering problems
    - Ability to work to tight deadlines.

    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.

    Temporary Administrator - Desford - £7.50 - 7.50 per hour (GWOC-101472)

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    Temporary Administrator
    Desford, Leicestershire, England
    £7.50 - 7.50 per hour

    A 2 month contract opportunity has arisen within the Business Resources Team for an Administrator to join the team, providing administrative support to an accounts project.

    The role will involve preparation and scanning of invoices into the workflow systems, ensuring a consistent approach and detecting any errors.


    Key Responsibilities

    - Preparation of invoices, ensuring correct details on the invoices and purchase orders
    - Processing invoices- scanning and monitoring invoices and highlighting any errors.
    - Archiving invoices, which has been manually processed.
    - Ad Hoc office duties - opening and distributing the post etc


    Skills and Experience Required:

    - Previous experience of working in an office environment
    - Previous experience of working in an Administration role
    - Fully proficient in Microsoft packages
    - Previous experience of working with SAP - 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.

    Monday, 27 June 2011

    Cost Estimator (Purchasing or Spares Provisioning) - Bedfordshire (GSI-101445)

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    Cost Estimator (Purchasing or Spares Provisioning)
    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 looking for a Cost Engineer with a background in either purchasing or spares to report to the Cost Accounting Manager.

    You`ll be producing BOM`s to tight deadlines and interacting with the finance and estimating teams on a daily basis; this will be predominantly on manufactured parts (make vs. buy).

    The role will encapsulates the whole of the cycle, from estimates based on engineering drawings through to quotes to purchasing; it is essential that you have performed this task before, ideally in an aerospace environment.

    The data is logged using various spreadsheets so you must be computer literate; if you have this experience together with the spares/purchasing background, you`d be ideal for the role.

    This firm offers a good market salary and benefits. They also offer semi flexible working hours and a half day on Friday based on a 39 hour week.

    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.

    Supplier Development Engineer - West Midlands (GNI-101232)

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    Supplier Development Engineer
    West Midlands, England

    This major Aerospace company manufactures complex engineered products. Processes principally include machining, assembly and test. This is a forward thinking company, committed to modern manufacturing processes with a very strong order book.

    As Supplier Development Engineer you main purpose will be to deliver and support the management of supply chains to consistently and accurately meet their current and future requirements in terms of business needs, specification and value for money. The aim is to support all areas of the business on delivering Supply Chain improvements through a highly skilled integrated Supply Chain Partnership Program.

    Ideal candidates would be:
    - Educated to a minimum level of HNC or equivalent
    - Experience in Procurement/Supply Chain/Production Engineering/Design Engineering environment
    - Experience of Aerospace industry or low volume/high technology industry is an asset
    - Experience of change/improvement implementation programmes
    - Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels internally and externally
    - Analytical skills
    - Facilitation skills
    - Ability to think outside the box
    - Focused and committed and Instinctive
    - Capable of driving issues through to completion
    - Competent in the use of Continuous Improvement techniques

    The successful candidate will be required to travel and may have to work away from home on a regular basis

    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.

    Tooling and Mould Maintenance Supervisor - Liverpool - £35k - 40k per year + �40,000 (RB-101097)

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    Tooling and Mould Maintenance Supervisor
    Liverpool, Merseyside, England
    £35k - 40k per year + ?40,000

    The company assembles and supplies interior and exterior trims to the automtoive OEMs world wide. As a consequence, the company must remain in compliance with the latest and expected Industry and customer standards and requirements in respect of quality, cost and delivery.
    As Tooling and Mould Maintenance Supervisor the purpose of the role is to maintain all machines, tools, equipment and facilities and support production with repairs in the event of a breakdown and any installation work. You will also support all plant and facilities continuous improvement work.
    To provide first line management, coaching and mentoring to the team and liaise with Senior Managers on daily issues, to act as primary point of contact between the company and contract toolmakers in support of repairs /modifications, ensuring tools are available for production and maintained in accordance with TPM shire system. You will monitor the tool department operatives and implement succession planning, maintaining all HSE issues and also maintaining and working on a plan to improve the tool maintenance area. You will review the present tools in production, understand the costs and requirements to bring them up to the standard spec to assist in SME., maintain the shire system and operate in accordance with acknowledged APQP disciplines.

    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.

    Civil and Infrastructure Project Engineer - Chichester (GNI-101297)

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    Civil and Infrastructure Project Engineer
    Chichester, West Sussex, England

    Operating for over 100 years now, this global operation and leading prestige automotive manufacture requires a civil and infrastructure project engineer to support them in their growing workload demands.

    You will design, specify and manage the delivery of changes to the civil and mechanical infrastructure. Provision of technical support to the technologies and other business functions for planning and development. Responsible for the strategic planning of future requirements to meet business needs.

    A competence in basic drawing CAD drawing skills (Microstation) with an understanding of HandS, CDM, Environmental and other related legal and statuary issues. Project planning and cost estimating ability.

    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.

    Homologation and Compliance Engineer - Derby (GNI-100956)

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    Homologation and Compliance Engineer
    Derby, Derbyshire, England

    A world-class organisation and a leader in its field, producing niche market, medium volume Automotive products. They occupy impressive facilities in an attractive location and seek focused and robust people, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
    key responsibilities will include:

    - Support thcompanies Product Groups in their use and interpretation of legislation and external standards
    - Maintain and improve internal tools for the assessment of legislative compliance and support the internal product sign-off process
    - Take a leading responsibility in the development and negotiation of external products standards and legislation of strategic interest
    - Identify priorities for and assist in the development and validation of internal standards
    In addition to a strong engineering background and familiarity with product legislation, the ideal candidate will:
    - Be educated to HNC/HND/Degree level in an associated engineering discipline (or equivalent career experience)
    - Possess excellent organisational and business interface skills
    - Have a desire for continuous improvement and focus on critical detail and accuracy
    Product knowledge of commercial or earthmoving, materials handling or agricultural off-highway vehicles would also be desirable.

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

    Project Engineer - Electronics - Stafford (GNI-101102)

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    Project Engineer - Electronics
    Stafford, Staffordshire, England

    Market leading Manufacturer of plastic plumbing products for construction, industrial and public utilities applications.
    You will provide project management and engineering skills in the development of new and existing electronic and induction products and processes.

    You will lead 3rd party manufacturing of the companies electronic power products and the control of such products in the field.

    You will provide technical and scientific solutions to power supply products.
    - Experience of Induction Heating / welding equipment, with practical experience of solid state inverter circuitry, power electronics experience, Programmable Logic experience.
    - Develop, design and procure power (upto 2kW) induction heating and welding units that are used to heat metal inserts for welding polymer pipework systems

    Personal characteristics
    - Multi-disciplined with knowledge of Power Electronics, Electronics, induction heating theory EMC, Mechanical handling systems and manufacture of such systems
    - Ability to analyse and communicate findings simplistically but technically complete.
    - Ability to utilise test equipment and the application of such test data
    - Exceptional investigative and analytical skills
    - Methodical and diligent with a good attention to detail.
    - Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
    - Good leadership skills and the ability to drive projects forward.

    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.

    Design Engineer - Birmingham (GNI-101279)

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    Design Engineer
    Birmingham, West Midlands, England

    Established in the UK for almost 30 years and looking to maintain and bolster its position with a number of key appointments, we are looking for a Design Engineer. Working in a challenging but collaborative environment with a complex, technically innovative product for some of the largest and most successful automotive OEMs in the world.
    As Design Engineer, you will support new programmes in CAD Engineering role.

    Key responsibilities: -

    * Using C3P Ideas, CATIA V5, for both drafting and modelling.
    * Design and produce detail and assembly drawings using tolerance studies to ensure robust designs.
    * Ensure appropriate CAD design analysis tools are used and modifications made in line with change control requirements.
    Ensuring all activities are effectively achieved to meet the full requirements of the OEM.
    * Adhering to timing plans and design milestones. Responsible for creating and maintaining design FMEA s. Must be able to use problem solving techniques to prevent the recurrence
    of problems.
    Qualified by experience or qualified to degree level in an Engineering Function (particularly Design). You will be able to undertake detailed CAD and Project Engineering role within automotive 1st tier industry
    supplying direct to OEM customer. A general technical knowledge of product design, manufacturing, engineering and process would
    be required. Experience in large complex assemblies would be beneficial.

    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.

    Quality Engineer - Birmingham (GNI-101281)

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    Quality Engineer
    Birmingham, West Midlands, England

    Established in the UK for almost 30 years and looking to maintain and bolster its position with a number of key appointments, we are looking for a Quality Engineer. Working in a challenging but collaborative environment with a complex, technically innovative product for some of the largest and most successful automotive OEMs in the world.

    Overall responsibility for Quality assurance activities, the supervision of the Quality Assurance System, lead concern resolution and Quality improvement activities for changed products, manufacturing operations and supplier support. To lead the development and application of user-friendly world-class Quality techniques that meets the needs of the business and our customers through the effective leadership and development of departmental teams.

    Improve zero Km PPM, internal scrap and RFT rejection rates in line with business and customer targets.

    GCSE or equivalent Maths and English with a relevant degree or appropriate experience in a related function. You will possess a relevant quality focussed qualification with Tier 1 Automotive experience preferably. With a manufacturing and quality engineering background, you will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels with an ability to work under pressure. You will be able to work to own initiative and be a proven problem solver. You will have full toolbox or quality tools and techniques and be proactive and process driven.

    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.

    Specifications & Engineering Change Co-ordinator - Shrewsbury - £16-£20/hr (GWOC-100845)

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    Specifications & Engineering Change Co-ordinator
    Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
    £16-£20/hr

    We are recruiting for a Specifications and Engineering Change Coordinator on contract basis in Shrewsbury.

    As Specifications and Engineering Change Coordinator, your responsibilities will be:
    * To liaise with Engineering Divisions, Product Support and Salvage Development in developing and validating reusability guidelines.
    * View and interpret releases and changes to prints to determine the impact on Remanufacturing.
    * To compile ECR / ECO and implement changes to the Bills of Material (BoM s).
    * Coordinate New Product Introduction activities. (Specification Deliverables)
    * To produce specifications (BoM s) for Reman Products. BoM s entered online into the MFG Pro system.
    * Maintain the above specification system to ensure accurate and up to date information is available for both office and build areas.
    * Coordinate Change Control meetings.
    * Own and Populate Item Master Data.
    * Produce Management Reports as required.

    Applicants needs to demonstrate the following attributes:
    * PC Literate
    * Good knowledge of MFG Pro an advantage but not essential.
    * Understanding of Cat Systems an advantage but not essential. (EDS, HVC, SISWEB)
    * Good written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
    * Ability to communicate at all levels
    * Apprentice trained
    * HNC desirable. ONC essential.
    * A good knowledge Bills of Material and how product structure are set up is essential.

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

    Financial Controller - Warwickshire - £35k-£40k + Benefits (100477)

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    Financial Controller
    Coventry, Daventry, Leamington Spa, Leicester, Lutterworth, Kettering, Market Harborough, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Nuneaton, Rugby, Warwick
    £35k-£40k + Benefits

    We seek a qualified accountant, probably ACMA, to work alongside our Managing Director. Your financial management and cost accounting skills gained in the manufacturing environment will support our continuing growth and your success is likely to lead to an appointment to the Board.

    THE COMPANY:

    We are a successful, entrepreneurial, privately held manufacturing company. Employing some 45 people we are one of the fastest growing companies in the UK in our specialist sector of the metal components and fabrication market. This important new appointment, based in Warwickshire, arises to reinforce our further development.

    THE ROLE:

    Reporting to our Managing Director your responsibilities will include all aspects of financial control, management information and cost accounting to support business decisions.

    Confident in your hands-on ability to deliver on the technical front you will enjoy making a proactive contribution to the management of the company and you will help shape the future of the business.

    THE PERSON:

    You must demonstrate first-class financial management and cost accounting skills together with a track record of success in the manufacturing environment.

    Ambitious to progress your career you may well have become disillusioned with the corporate environment and wish to have more control over your own destiny.

    THE BENEFITS:

    It is anticipated that the salary will be in the range £35k to £40k plus all the usual benefits expected at this level. However the agreement of terms will not be an obstacle in securing the right candidate.

    Above all, you will relish joining a dynamic, smaller organisation that has the ability to respond quickly and to give you the resources and opportunities to allow your aspirations full scope.

    The role is commutable from Coventry, Daventry, Leamington Spa, Leicester, Lutterworth, Kettering, Market Harborough, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Nuneaton, Rugby and Warwick

    APPLY NOW:

    Your CV will be forwarded to Clive Wadelin at our advising consultant’s Jonathan Lee Recruitment who will keep you closely informed on the progress of your application.

    Jonathan Lee Recruitment is a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

    NVH Principal Engineer - Coventry (RGR-100918)

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    NVH Principal Engineer
    Coventry, West Midlands, England

    Our client is a Centre of Excellence in the development of Electric Vehicles (EV) and Hybrid Powertrains, it also offers consultancy services in whole vehicle development. Based in Coventry on a very pleasant university campus, it now has an opportunity for a talented Principal Engineer to lead Vehicle and Powertrain NVH test and analysis projects.

    This role is based in Coventry and will also require travel to India, frequency to be discussed at interview.

    Responsibilities;

  • Act as an NVH advisor and consultant on several concurrent automotive engineering projects
  • Support and/or conduct data acquisition and drive appraisal activities
  • Provide NVH support to the design engineering teams in the UK and India
  • Develop design guidelines, processes and procedures
  • Provide NVH status to Project Reviews
  • Develop refinement improvement strategies (Vehicle and/or Driveline)
    Candidate profile;
  • Mechanical/acoustics engineering degree (BEng/MEng/BSc/MSc/Phd)
  • Minimum of 5 years experience of Vehicle/Powertrain NVH test and analysis for an automotive OEM or consulting house
  • Experienced in use of NVH test instrumentation and methodologies (Powertrain /mounting systems/driveline refinement/TPA/sound quality engineering, signal processing, data analysis and presentation)
  • Experienced in using one or more of the following software acquisition and
    analysis tools:- MATLAB / LMS CADA-X / LMS Test.Lab / HEAD Artemis
  • Project engineering skills (timing plans, work instructions, costing, reporting, data presentation, health and safety)
  • 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.

    Friday, 24 June 2011

    Manufacturing Engineer Facilitator - Liverpool - £20k - 22k per year (SMA-101348)

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    Manufacturing Engineer Facilitator
    Liverpool, Merseyside, England
    £20k - 22k per year

    Minimum 3 years previous manufacturing experience, preferably within automotive 1st tier / OEM and a Mechanical Engineering degree.

    A supplier of exterior vehicle appearance systems to some of the world`s leading car and vehicle manufacturers are currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Facilitator.
    You will support and manage on / offsite manufacturing trials and ensure operator interactive processes are ergonomically sound through ergonomic risk assessment and best practices. You will define process flow for new and current programs using manufacturing system design tools and methodology.

    Other duties:-
    * Maintain industrial engineering database for all processes on site
    * Develop specific control documentation
    * Develop and manage machine pokeyoke audit schedule
    * Packaging development inbound / outbound
    * Support various lean manufacturing driven projects from project scoping, resource management, planning implementation / delivery and post-implementation support as required.

    Minimum 3 years previous manufacturing experience, preferably within automotive 1st tier / OEM and a Mechanical Engineering degree. You will have the ability to demonstrate successful integration of new process`s into existing manufacturing environment. Working knowledge of lean manufacturing methodologies, APQP, CI, VSM. You will have a good understanding and working knowledge of a range of manufacturing technologies.

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

    Process Engineer - Liverpool - £30k - 35k per year (SMA-101347)

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    Process Engineer
    Liverpool, Merseyside, England
    £30k - 35k per year

     

    A supplier of exterior vehicle appearance systems to some of the world`s leading car and vehicle manufacturers are currently seeking a Process Engineer.
    You will lead various lean manufacturing related projects from project scoping, resource management, planning implementation / delivery and post-implementation support as required. You will investigate opportunities for improvement in support of improving business operations and efficiency. You will provide data analysis and data capture in support of departmental / business projects. You will work closely with Programme Engineering, Production and Quality in order to deliver "flawless launch" of customer programs from a lean manufacturing perspective.

    Educated to HNC or equivalent with relevant discipline / experience within manufacturing. Knowledge of JIT, Q1 and TS16949 would be an advantage. Knowledge of lean manufacturing is preferred. Previous plastic or moulding experience, preferably at senior technician / process engineer level within automotive manufacturing. A working knowledge of lean manufacturing methodologies, APQP, Control Plan, CI, etc.

    Moulding or Plastic experience

    Knowlage of APQP, SPC, FMEA and Tool gauging are all critical for this role as a MINIMUM 

    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.

    Data Modeller - Warwickshire - £27.90 - 27.90 per hour (RST-101395)

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    Data Modeller
    Warwickshire, England
    £27.90 - 27.90 per hour

    Our automotive client is a market leader in luxury and high volume off-road vehicles, designing and manufacturing in the Midlands.

    A new contract opportunity has arisen for a Data Modeller in the Warwickshire area

    The individual will use Catia V5 and Teamcenter and ideally have a vehicle engineering background in NC Programming as well as a knowledge of other CAD systems such as ALIAS and ICEM Surf.

    The individual will require a broad knowledge of model manufacture and finish, including model making knowledge and composite tool design.

    Experience with leading projects and liaising with various areas of model making specialism, e.g. Composites, Machining, Model Making and Rapid Prototype Tooling.

    Previous experience of working on show cars and other design properties

    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.

    CNC Setter/Operators (x 3) - Lincoln - £16.50 - 16.50 per hour (RST-101422)

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    CNC Setter/Operators (x 3)
    Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England
    £16.50 - 16.50 per hour

    Our client acquires, develops and applies new ideas and improved components to support their customer`s products. Their activities are dedicated to Engineering, Research and Development, Manufacture, Assembly and Test of aeronautical engines and gas turbines.

    Additionally includes activities of in line engines maintenance and planes, and gives services of leasing and sale of engines and aircrafts.


    They are currently seeking to recruit a small team of CNC Setter/Operators on a 4-6 month contract basis.

    Based in Lincoln, the individual will be responsible for setting and operating CNC Lathes, machining precision engine components for both civilian and military aircraft use.

    The individual will be required to work on a rotating 3 shift system and rates will be reflected.

    The individual must have time served apprenticeship or hold NVQ Level 3.

    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.

    Controls Engineer - Tamworth - £20 - 25 per hour (DC-101435)

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    Controls Engineer
    Tamworth, Staffordshire, England
    £20 - 25 per hour

    Client is among the market leaders in the remanufacturing of high quality machine tools such as grinders and machining centres. They specialise in machine tool refits/modifications to customise to customer requirements.

    A new 3 month contract opportunity has arisen for a Controls Engineer, with particular experience in writing, installing and commissioning of Siemens S7 software.


    Based in Tamworth, the individual will be responsible for the following:

    - Working on a number of system integration projects for the Automotive sector.
    - Using Siemens S7 to programme PLC`s for robots and machine tools.
    - Project based role, design, programming, installation and commissioning of Siemens S7 software.
    - Willing to work and travel across Europe.
    - Project engineering responsibility.


    Role Requirements:


    - Experienced in the writing of Siemens S7 software.
    - Ability to programme the software, install and commission it on site.
    - Capability to debug any issues.
    - Knowledge of the Automotive sector.
    - Own car and own tools required - Travel expenses will be paid.
    - Problem Solving.
    - Able to work on own or as part of a small team.

    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.

    Avionics Systems Design Engineer - Tewkesbury - £30k - 40k per year (PKT-101276)

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    Avionics Systems Design Engineer
    Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England
    £30k - 40k per year

    Avionics Systems Design Engineer / Electronics design Engineer / Aerospace Electronics Design / Electronics Project Design Engineer

    Description
    The company currently supplies Electronic Systems to the Aerospace industry for both civil and defence applications. Their major area of business is Avionics Systems. A vacancy has arisen for an Avionics Systems Engineer to design and develop new and old projects. This role is based in Gloucestershire, close to the M5 and is commutable from Worcester, Gloucester, Swindon, Tewkesbury and Oxford.

    Job Requirements
    Will be required to meet the demands of Avionics System Engineering, by capturing the customers system requirements, and then designing the system, to encapsulate its control, displays, system monitoring and Bit functions for implementation into the electronic hardware/software, whilst complying with test and hazard procedures/requirements.

    Details
    Qualified with an Engineering Degree, or appropriate experience, you will have a clear understanding of embedded software or hardware engineering, and demonstratable Project experience in creating Avionic System design through its lifecycle for hardware/software implementation, utilising management/design tools such as DOORS, MATLAB, Simulink, SCADE, VAPS, Artisan OOA

    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 Design Engineer - Essex (BST-100795)

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    Product Design Engineer
    Essex, England

    A successful manufacturing company based in Essex are now looking for a Product Design Engineer to take material from the raw sheet metal state through to fully wired architectural commercial light fittings.

    As the Product Design Engineer your key skills will be:

    Experienced CAD / CAM engineer, familiar with sheet metal fabrication (steel and aluminium) using Radan software is essential.
    Understanding of production tooling, equipment and processes to realise new designs, able to challenge engineering designs and offer alternative design for manufacturing solutions.
    Technical background with an understanding of lighting and electrical concepts.
    Uncompromising approach to achieving excellence in product quality and customer service.
    Clear understanding of materials, best practice purchasing, consolidation in design.
    Able to work to strict time constraints.
    Assisting within the company to drive continuous improvement programmes.
    Able to convey immediate, credible proposals when handling high level meetings with customers.
    Self motivator, with strong planning, analytical and organisational skills.
    Confident interpersonal skills, working in teams, influencing and negotiating.
    As the Product Design Engineer you will understand the customer brief and design lighting products (components, louvres, complete luminaires) using Radan software for release to production.
    Work within a small engineering team to design cost effective products. To form part of the team developing appropriate value engineering programmes.
    Drive forward continuous improvement in the pursuit of quality, reliability and customer satisfaction
    Work closely with sales office administrator and Production Manager to ensure delivery targets are achieved.
    Manage a wide and varied number of design projects.

    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 Technician - Essex (BST-101420)

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    Field Service Technician
    Essex, England

    A world leader in the agricultural and construction equipment businesses are now looking for a Field Service Technician to report to the local Technical Support Manager.
    The role is to provide technical support on construction products and heavy vehicle.
    The Technician will provide on-site technical dealer support to our clients construction dealers.
    Coach dealers with repair techniques and technical knowledge.
    Perform in depth investigation into technical issues in the field (as directed by Service Technical Specialists (STS)) and document symptoms / actions / findings for escalation to Product Technical Specialists (PTS).
    The successful candidate will hold a college qualification (e.g. HND) in construction / agricultural engineering or related discipline is highly desirable.
    Proven hands on practical skills with ability to work confidently in a construction / agricultural workshop environment.
    High level of diagnostic skills with proven ability to work in a team environment, with good customer service skills
    Must have a flexible approach, and willing to support other areas of the Global Parts and Service organization

    Must be able to demonstrate the ability to investigate, diagnose and resolve issues in a structured and efficient manner.

    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 Support Engineer - West Midlands (RB-100491)

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    Product Support Engineer
    West Midlands, England

    Our client is a leading manufacturer of rolling bearings and linear products as well as a renowned supplier to the automotive industry of high-precision products and systems for engines, transmissions and chassis applications. The group of companies stands for exceptional customer focus, innovative ability and the highest possible level of quality. Sales of over 9.5 billion were generated at over 180 locations in more than 50 countries in 2010. With more than 67,500 employees worldwide, the Group is one of the largest German and European industrial companies in family ownership. They are currently seeking a Product Suport Engineer based in the West Midlands.
    Provide technical support on bearings and maintenance products/services to develop new business opportunities in Wind Energy. Provide technical support to MRO, Distribution and OEM customers.
    Provide specialist engineering advice on bearings and FIS products to the Wind Energy Sector and develop new business opportunities.
    Provide specialist engineering advice on bearings and FIS products to meet MRO customer requirements and strengthen market position.
    Provide effective and timely technical/engineering support to internal and external customers to develop profitable business growth.
    Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of both the Groups product range and competitors products to offer the most cost effective solution to the customer.
    Coordinate activities with Application Engineering/Technical Departments within the Group to ensure that the customer gets Added Value solutions.
    Investigate and report on bearing failures/application problems in service to provide timely and effective advice and solutions
    Develop close links with the engineering/maintenance departments of key MRO customers to identify and promote new opportunities for products and services.
    Responsibility for working within the guidelines as outlined in the Company s Quality and Environmental Manuals

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

    Technical Manager - Walsall - £40K to £50K plus car, 15% bonus and benefits (MBI-100796)

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    Technical Manager
    Walsall, West Midlands, England
    £40K to £50K plus car, 15% bonus and benefits

    Technical Quality Manager

    Location - Midlands

    Salary - £40K to £50K plus car, 15% bonus and benefits

    Mission

    Reporting to the Director Technical Business Unit, the Technical Manager is responsible for the day to day control of the UK technical activities to include lean deployment, quality assessment and training & development to ensure client containment issues and quality concerns are managed effectively and efficiently.

    Activities
    - Support the Director Technical Business Unit in the development and management of the Group Technical Management Systems.
    - Lead UK Technical activities to advise customers on the optimum Technical solutions to address their particular Quality and/or Lean issues with corrective action being implemented or remedial action being recommended.
    - As recognised Quality Expert be able to lead Engineers or clients teams in required Technical programmes
    - Day to day management of the Engineering team at clients using personnel expertise to ensure the teams are providing the optimum services for maximum customer satisfaction
    - Utilise personal knowledge of Quality Management principals to design, develop and professionally present Technical training courses to specifically meet the individual customer requirements..
    - Through a sound knowledge of Quality Management undertake required selection, recruitment and development of the UK Engineering team for client roles covering the whole spectrum of Quality Management fields.
    - Support the Operations team with specific hands on quality and lean training, development and mentoring.
    - Manage programmes to assess client's needs providing onsite training and development for consultants and client staff to ensure containment and warranty concerns are addressed and rectified to meet current and future customer requirements.
    - Develop and maintain the required reportage to support the above activities.

    Person Profile
    - Degree level engineering education with a recognised Quality Management Qualification [e.g. MCIQA]
    - A minimum of eight (8) years of automotive OEM or tier-1 experience in the quality assurance field
    - Registered ISO9001 and ideally ISO14001 & TS16949 Lead Auditor with proven track record of hands on management of Company Quality Management Systems
    - A recognised track record on APQP tools, Audit and Run@Rate with experience of leading suppliers or customer teams to achieve successful product launches.
    - Recognised track record of problem solving in fast moving manufacturing environment with the proven ability to lead and train teams on the required techniques.
    - Good analytical ability based on sound statistical techniques - ideally Six Sigma Black Belt qualified.
    - Experience of recruiting and managing technical personal
    - Outstanding interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills able to communicate to all internal and customer levels from Board room to shop floor
    - Significant travelling in the UK and Europe requiring time to be spend time away from home occasionally at short notice as required to support the business needs.

    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.

    Group Quality Manager - Walsall - £35K to £45K plus car, 15% bonus and benefits (MBI-100797)

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    Group Quality Manager
    Walsall, West Midlands, England
    £35K to £45K plus car, 15% bonus and benefits

    Group Quality Assurance Manager

    Location - Midlands

    Salary - £35K to £45K plus car, 15% bonus and benefits

    Mission

    Reporting to the Group Technical Business Unit Director the Group Quality Manager is responsible for the overall development and management of the Group Quality Management System and UK Technical Service activities.

    Activities
    - Responsible for development implementation and management of the Group Business Management System
    - Ensures the Group BMS system is continually assessed and developed to meet the regulatory and legal requirements relating to the Group activities in Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental Management.
    - Group Board recommendations on Customer Satisfaction Performance, Process Audits, Internal Audits, Complaints, Training Plans, Credit Note Analysis, and H&S Statistics.
    - Maintain Group Business Management System internal and process audit programmes, ensuring that all planned activities are completed to plan.
    - Liaise with accreditation bodies to ensure all planned activities are carried out.
    - Develop the Group Business Management System to meet the needs of the Group's Clients and other interested parties [e.g. creating bespoke process audit appendices].
    - Manage the introduction of the Group BMS within all operational countries
    - Responsible for the selection, recruitment and development of UK engineering team
    - Maintain an ongoing Technical liaison with clients to develop and obtain increased technical services sales
    - Responsible of the placement and required induction of the appropriate engineers to cover customer needs.
    - Day-day management of the Engineering team at UK clients to ensure quality & technical needs are met.
    - In conjunction with the Technical Business Unit Director develop the Group Technical processes.
    - Develop and maintain the required reportage to support the above activities.

    Person Profile

    - Degree level engineering education with a recognised Quality Management Qualification [e.g. MCIQA]
    - A minimum of eight (8) years of automotive OEM or tier-1 experience in the quality assurance field
    - Registered ISO9001 and ideally ISO14001 Lead Auditor with proven track record of hands on management of Company Quality Management Systems
    - A recognised track record on APQP tools, Audit and Run@Rate with experience of leading suppliers or customer teams to achieve successful product launches.
    - Recognised track record of problem solving in fast moving manufacturing environment with the proven ability to lead and train teams on the required techniques.
    - Good analytical ability based on sound statistical techniques - ideally Six Sigma Black Belt qualified.
    - Experience of recruiting and managing technical personal
    - Outstanding interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills able to communicate to all internal and customer levels from Board room to shop floor
    - Significant travelling in the UK and Europe requiring time to be spend time away from home occasionally at short notice as required to support the business needs.


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

    Production Engineering Technician - Northampton - £20k - 25k per year + £excellent + benefits inc. Pension + Health Care (JSK-101403)

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    Production Engineering Technician
    Northampton, Northamptonshire, England
    £20k - 25k per year + £excellent + benefits inc. Pension + Health Care

    The company is a leading international development partner to the automobile and engine industry. Currently experiencing a major period of growth in orders and continuing business, they are looking for a Production Engineering TECHNICIAN.

    The role will assist the engineering department in all aspects of new product introduction and day to day problem solving to include process optimisation, tooling trial and development and CNC part program editing and modification.

    The ideal candidate will be eager and enthusiastic to learn and grow with the business. The role would be ideally suited to an apprentice served candidate who has gained several years post-qualification experience and is looking for their next career move.

    The role will include:

  • Set up tools and equipment trials, set up machines, running off of first parts for both machining and assembly engines
  • Produce and understand CNC part programmes etc
  • Evaluate CNC data to prove out new programmes, tooling and processes to the specification and requirements of Production Engineering
  • Implement process changes using the systems within the business
  • Assist the team in the development of tooling, fixtures, editing and modification of CNC part programs
  • Carry out problem solving involving analysis of data and time studies and feedback to the Production Engineering team
  • Assist in the training of production staff
  • Support the production department in achieving volume, cost, quality targets and other associated KPI s
  • Perform any other duties deemed appropriate by the Operations Manager
  • Qualifications

  • Craft Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent City and Guilds qualification is essential
  • ONC/D in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, is desirable

    Experience
  • Previous experience of the machining and manufacture of complex precision automotive components
  • Experience of CNC programming is essential
  • An understanding and appreciation of work holding and fixtures is essential
  • An understanding of Automotive capability requirements is desirable
  • Familiarity with some, or all of the following would be an advantage: FMEA's, PPAP, SPC although full company training can be provided

    Skills
  • IT literate
  • Communication skills
  • Good organisation skills
  • A good understanding of geometric tolerance
  • Proven tooling experience
  • Basic understanding of AutoCAD
  • 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.

    Thursday, 23 June 2011

    Aftermarket Purchasing Manager - United Kingdom - £0 per hour + �31.18 per hour (DRP-100701)

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    Aftermarket Purchasing Manager
    United Kingdom
    £0 per hour + ?31.18 per hour

    Part of a global organisation, this well established manufacturer of luxury vehicles is currently enjoying success within the market place. They have invested over 200m in new equipment and are at the forefront of modern manufacturing practices.
    Main responsibilities would include:
    Leading a team of buyers to achieve their annual purchasing objectives.
    Managing key supplier relationships in regard to aftermarket supply
    Strategy planning.
    Controlling all expenditure related to Aftermarket. Managing budgets.
    Special projects.
    Programme Management.
    All aspects of people management including appraisals and objective setting.
    Skills Required:
    Strong leadership behaviours and sound purchasing fundamentals.
    Good level of IT competence in programmes such as Excel and Word and a high level of numerical and analytical competence are essential.
    Must demonstrate ability to build effective cross functional relationships.
    Skills Preferred:
    Excellent communication, influencing and negotiating skills. Aptitude to operate effectively within a challenging environment. Ability to learn quickly adapt to complex processes.
    Experience Required:
    Preferably proven Aftermarket Purchasing experience.
    Generic Purchasing experience would be acceptable if the candidate is able to demonstrate a strong customer focus and an ability to manage a volatile business environment.
    An understanding of the automotive procurement marketplace.
    Degree qualification 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 Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

    Principal Development Engineer - Northamptonshire (JSK-98352)

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    Principal Development Engineer
    Northamptonshire, England

    This company leads the world in integrated engine and powertrain solutions from clean sheet design concept through castings, manufacture and vehicle installation to calibration, onboard diagnostics and telemetry.

    They are looking to appoint a Principal Development Engineer within their Thermodynamic and Applications Division to lead automotive engine development programs, with particular emphasis on combustion system development and thermodynamic analysis.

    The role will be responsible for

  • The quality of test data, results analysis and reporting
  • Adhering to or seeking deviation for the development procedures
  • Feeding back test results to the internal and external customer in a timely manner
  • Duties will include (but not be limited to)
  • To lead, plan and supervise engine development programs
  • To conduct detailed analysis of test results
  • To prepare technical reports, presentations and papers
  • To supervise project teams either individually or work under the direction of a project manager.
  • To liaise with customers and program suppliers
  • To contribute to technical capability of the thermodynamic department
  • To develop commercial quotations, and conduct business development activities when required
  • To have line management responsibilities for up to 2 engineers
  • Qualifications
  • An Engineering Degree or HND.
  • Professional qualifications as appropriate

    Skills and Experience  
  • Experience in both gasoline and diesel fuels desirable (and/or alternative fuels)
  • Considerable relevant experience in the field of automotive development engineering
  • Experienced in MS Office, combustion measurement systems, Concerto, AVL, Matlab,

    Competencies
  • Ability to work on own and as part of a team
  • Confidence to communicate effectively at all levels
  • Self motivated with the drive to complete tasks in a timely manner with appropriate attention to detail
  • Ability to work well under pressure and to strict time constraints
  • Flexibility with working hours and willingness to travel to customer sites
  • Confident in front of customers
  • Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

    Programme/Project Administrator - Timings/Gateway/CPA - West Midlands (JCO-101401)

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    Programme/Project Administrator - Timings/Gateway/CPA
    West Midlands, England

    A successful and expanding automotive tier 1 supplier of suspension and steering components is growing its technical capability and winning major new business.
    Contractor required on an ongoing basis to maintain and deliver a master schedule for a suppliers` chassis programme.

    Main responsibility is target setting and management of project plan which will include gateways and critical path analysis (CPA).

    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.

    Wednesday, 22 June 2011

    Vehicle Safety Electronics Engineer - Coventry - £35k - 40k per year + Salary circa £34K + bonus +pension + benefits (RGR-100683)

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    Vehicle Safety Electronics Engineer
    Coventry, West Midlands, England
    £35k - 40k per year + Salary circa £34K + bonus +pension + benefits

    Our client is a World renowned manufacturer of luxury sports cars; its name is well known and needs little introduction. Its people are passionate about the cars they produce and it s a great place to work. Its cars are truly special they always have been and always will be. The sports cars will continue to be hand-built and bespoke but the company also use the latest high technology processes and leading edge disciplines in a very modern environment. It is profitable, growing in a rapid but controlled manner and moving into new global markets. As a result it is seeking to add to the Body Engineering team to ensure the continued delivery of world class Vehicle Safety Electronics
    To deliver Vehicle Safety Electronic Component Integration across car lines ensuring program targets and legislative requirements are met.

  • Establish and confirm Vehicle, System and Component level targets (legal requirements, OEM, SAE, industry standard practice etc).
  • Performance delivery of passive safety electronic systems
  • Accountable for engineering releases of all safety electronic components across car line
  • Management of external suppliers towards delivery of restraints electronic systems
  • Safety Electronics Program Module Sub-Team (PMST) meetings
  • DVP and supplier tests for safety electronics components (ongoing control/review)
  • Manage the budgets for supplier costs and delivery to objectives
  • Accountable for Engineering Signoff/Approval of System/Component performance
    *Engineering Signoff documentation
    *Legal and Certification tests/Reports
  • Drive engineering issue resolution to meet all program targets and constraints
  • Accountable for concern resolution process for all safety electronic components
  • System integration to ensure safety electronics integration with vehicle electrical
    Electrical/Electronic Engineering degree (or equivalent).
    Intuitive knowledge of fundamental electrical and mechanical engineering theory.
    Evidence of enthusiasm for the role will be important
    Excellent organisational skills.
    Self starting and self motivated.
  • 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 Engineer - Burton upon Trent - £30k - 35k per year + 30K to 35K + Pension + Bonus (JSK-98875)

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    Electrical Engineer
    Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, England
    £30k - 35k per year + 30K to 35K + Pension + Bonus

    The Company has a reputation built on innovative thinking, excellence of execution and solid, yet flexible, partnerships with an impressive list of clients.

    They are the premier supplier of above or below ground haulage equipment in the UK, if not the world - their equipment is specified more than any other manufacturer; and their commitment to speedy after sales support and dependable reliability is second to none.

    They are looking to appoint an Electrical Engineer to take a key role in product development and contribute to the ongoing success of the company and its products.

    Key responsibilities will include:

  • Ensure effective liaison with all other areas of the business to support the completion of all contracts to customers on time in full.
  • Liaise closely with the Sales Department to ensure designs conform to customer requirements, including applications engineering.
  • Liaise with Manufacturing Department to ensure that designs are produced to customer requirements and are compliant with relevant Company design and manufacturing standards.
  • Produce engineering related calculations in support of designs.
  • Produce technical information in support of product manuals associated with new designs.
  • Take an original approach to problem solving, whilst maintaining a commercial awareness towards the design solution.
  • Fully support the Chief Engineer in the development and maintenance of a cohesive team identity within the business and ensure effective liaison with all areas of the business in pursuit of clearly defined team objectives.

    The successful individual will be degree qualified, or equivalent, and ideally have experience in the Railway, Off-Highway or Yellow Vehicles Industries operating in hostile environments, though this is not necessarily required if the candidate demonstrates an attitude and an ability to learn.

    A knowledge of AC and DC traction systems, PLC and micro control systems together with Panel wiring and vehicle wiring looms would be an advantage but is not essential.

    Experience on Autocad is essential as this position will involve some design work/draughting.

    Key Result Areas:
  • Conformance to all appropriate standards and practices both internal and external.
  • Contribution to Product Development.
  • Contribution to Customer satisfaction as evidenced by factors such as delivery, conformance to specification, quality and value for money.
  • Design quality:
    • Simplicity and reliability of function.
    • Ease of manufacture.
    • Cost effectiveness.
    • Relative timescale.
    • Ease of maintainability.


  • 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 Product Engineer - Huddersfield - £30k - 42k per year + Benefits (PBU-101343)

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    Senior Product Engineer
    Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England
    £30k - 42k per year + Benefits

    Our client is a leader in design, manufacture and support of world leading turbo chargers and associated equipement.

    Due to growth plans a position of Senior Product Engineer has become available, and as such we welcome applicants who want a fresh challenge, and meet the requirements below:

  • Technical responsibility for new product introduction.
  • Liaise with customers/suppliers on turbocharger projects.
  • Co-ordinate engineering inputs to projects.
  • Ensure that engineering plans are accurate and update.
  • Ensure that designs meet the project Technical Profile.
  • Ensure correct input for test priority setting. Experience with automotive component industry
    Experience with complex engineering design projects
  • 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 Catia Design Engineer - Sub-Frame - Gaydon - £34 - 37 per hour (KH-100741)

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    Senior Catia Design Engineer - Sub-Frame
    Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
    £34 - 37 per hour

    A successful and expanding automotive tier 1 supplier of suspension and steering components is growing its technical capability and winning major new business.

    A new ongoing contract opportunity has arisen for a Senior Catia Design Engineer, specialising in sub-frame activity.

    The individual will require experience in the automotive industry, along with experience of designing large sheet metal welding components, preferably sub-frames.

    The Engineer should understand the pressing and welding processes as well as tolerance issues which usually come along with these parts

    A good level of Catia V5 is required, as well as an understanding of the function of the subframe within the suspension (NVH and vehicle crash questions, static and dynamic stiffness requirements, definition of what is needed and why)

    The individual should be willing and be able to balance out cost, weight, timing, function and quality targets.

    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.

    Production Engineer - Northamptonshire - £30k - 35k per year + 30K to 35K (JSK-96362)

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    Production Engineer
    Northamptonshire, England
    £30k - 35k per year + 30K to 35K

    The company is a leading international development partner to the automobile and engine industry. They looking to appoint a Production Engineer.  The person will need to design, implement, monitor, improve and maintain production processes. They will consult with customer design engineers in order to achieve the most efficient and cost effective way of producing the highest quality product possible.

    The role will cover:

  • Improve existing operations incorporating new methods and processes.
  • Handing materials and equipment purchase and installation during the first manufacture of new products.
  • Investigate operational problems affecting production.
  • Co-ordinating projects.
  • Will need some project management experience of delivering engineering projects.
  • Flexible with working hours to meet project needs.

    Previous experience:
  • Proven experience gained within low volume high added value machining and assembly processes, preferably gained within an automotive environment.
  • Previous experience of Project Management including budget control and people management skills
  • Previous experience of constructing CNC programmes from 2D drawings and 3D models and ability to prove out on CNC machines
  • Proven experience of CNC cutting tools
  • Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

    Tuesday, 21 June 2011

    Principal Engineer - Chassis System Design - Norwich - £31 per hour + �31/hr (DPA-101112)

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    Principal Engineer - Chassis System Design
    Norwich, Norfolk, England
    £31 per hour + ?31/hr

    A leading automotive company are now looking for candidates to support an Executive engineer or those engineers in an engineering management position to deliver technical solutions to project teams within the required cost, quality and time targets.
    Individuals at this level would be expected to accept design ownership of individual Chassis systems and operate with a level of autonomy and accountability.

    Chassis systems include :
    Suspension, brakes, steering, powertrain mounting, wheels and tyres and subframe structures.
    This is a CAD based role requiring the design ownership of a vehicle sub system/ support of vehicle subsystems or components within a project:
    Support for BOM preparation including mass information
    Concept and detailed engineering design utilising expertise internal departments and suppliers as appropriate.
    Creation of 3D CAD models in CATIA V5 with supporting component drawings, assembly drawings, exploded views, installation drawings and data packs that include DVP s and FMEA s to support project gateaway requirements. All to be prepared in accordance with the programme quality acceptance standards.
    Support to fit and function evaluation of subsystem components.
    Support to performance testing of subsystem components.
    Collating of test results and concern reports.
    Support to assembly line and build concern resolution.

    Engineering experience : Concept design through to production release in the automotive industry
    CATIA experience : >2000 hrs
    PC literate (spreadsheet, workd processing, projectplanning, e-mails etc)

    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.

    Assembly Technician - Loughborough - £25k - 27.5k per year + 25K to 27,500K + benefits (JSK-100518)

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    Assembly Technician
    Loughborough, Leicestershire, England
    £25k - 27.5k per year + 25K to 27,500K + benefits

    The Company 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.

    They are currently seeking to appoint an Assembly Technician who will support Project Managers in assembling systems through machining, developing and assembling various mechanical sub-systems or sub -assembly`s

    Key Accountabilities (task, duties, responsibilities)

  • Work from engineering drawings and requests to supply parts of a suitable quality to satisfy projects with regard to the manufacture of trial and conceptual development components.
  • Function test, evaluate and document all component trials and developments.
  • Identify and solve mechanical/manufacturing issues in the current product range.
  • Work closely with the Research and technology and Design teams to ensure that manufactured parts are designed to minimise manufacturing and assembly time and cost.
  • Liaise with component/system assembly managers, design department, test engineers and programme managers.
  • Deliver best practice during manufacture and delivery of quality checked components, applying attention to detail and a cleanliness culture to all items.
  • Document manufacturing processes, build and component test procedures internally and also with the supply chain in support of larger scale manufacture.
  • Design and manufacture any associated tooling, jigs and fixtures as required.
  • Work within H & S guidelines.

    Essential Experience and Qualifications include:
  • Apprentice Trained (Mechanical) and City and Guilds certificated. Ideally also hold an ONC or HNC qualification
  • Experienced Toolmaker with CNC Milling as well as traditional machining and fitting skills
  • Excellent communication skills and thorough understanding of mechanical and process requirements
  • Excellent attention to detail and a willingness to undertake additional training as required
  • Ideally additional electrical knowledge and pipework experience would be an advantage
  • 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.

    Systems Architect - Gloucester - 40K to 50K+ Pension + Bonus (KAL-100762)

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    Systems Architect
    Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England
    40K to 50K+ Pension + Bonus

    Join a fast growing major defence player developing C4I and future fighting vehicle programmes including the Scout SV.
    Responsible for defining the vehicle role requirements impact on selected role architecture of SV at a system level
    Role risk and opportunities management
    Understand the role requirements of the selected SV role systems
    Specify the special to role requirements for each of the selected Platforms
    Specify installation requirements for all special to role subsystems and components
    Responsible for Special to Role requirements compliance at a system level
    Support the generation of the Special to Role views within the SE model packages
    Ensure STR derived requirements are created for all platform subsystems supported by other domains
    Flow down and apportion STR requirements to subsystems and components
    Responsible for the identification and collation of STR ICD s for all platform subsystems
    Review STR elements of all subsystem documentation
    Degree qualified in relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience
    A proven track record in the Vehicle Systems Engineering for complex programmes.
    Extensive understanding and experience of systems engineering process throughout the lifecycle, including requirements management, systems analysis/design, system integration and test and acceptance
    Experience in all vehicle systems domains including vetronics, lethality, survivability, mobility and DAS systems.
    Ability to liaise with and present information to multidisciplined team members.
    Hold or be capable of holding security clearance up to the level of SECRET

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

    Production Engineer - West Yorkshire - £30k per year + �30,000 (IHU-95675)

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    Production Engineer
    West Yorkshire, England
    £30k per year + ?30,000

    Located in West Yorkshire, our client is part of a British engineering group globally employing over 2,000 people in the UK and sixteen other countries. This highly regarded precision engineering business uses lean methods to manufacture high-value metal products - mainly for the heavy couplings and power transmission sectors.
    An opportunity has arisen for a talented and experienced graduate-level Production Engineer to join a progressive Manufacturing Team. With good knowledge of a CNC and conventional machining environment, you will report to the Manufacturing Director.

    You will be expected to facilitate engineering changes and promote continuous improvement including the use and championing of lean manufacturing techniques.

    Daily duties will include support of manufacturing processes through the provision and amendment of routings, the writing of CNC programmes, provision of sales estimates and the use of 3D modelling software. You will also take responsibility for management of tooling, machine efficiency and engineering projects including the justification and installation of plant and equipment.

    The ideal candidate will be a graduate engineer with a good balance of analytical skill and the ability to deliver results including a reduction in the cost of machining.
    Commutable from Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Halifax, Huddersfield and surrounding areas.

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

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    Admin Assistant - Peterlee - £18k - 21.5k per year (SMA-101361)

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    Admin Assistant
    Peterlee, County Durham, England
    £18k - 21.5k per year

    To provide advanced clerical and administrative support to managers and other staff to allow for more efficient operations. manufacturing environment

    Job Duties (included but not limited to):
    - Scheduling the Managing Directors calendar
    - Handling Mail
    - Screening telephone enquires
    - Dealing with media calls
    - Organising meetings
    - Setting up meeting rooms
    - Recording notes and minutes at meetings
    - Limited research background research
    - Preparing presentation slides
    - Managing operational issues such as quarterly awards and local draws
    - Administration of employee engagement activity
    - Perform holiday / sickness cover for Operations Administrative work
    - Booking travel and accommodation both local and international
    - Assisting with All Employee events
    - Meeting and greeting senior Caterpillar visitors
    Acting as a local communicator
    Communications
    - Liaison with AT business communicators and Divisional communicators
    - Running the mini Articulator
    - Running the quarterly Articulator
    Skills / Background / Experience:

    A creative thinker and writer
    Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite, particularly
    Word and PowerPoint presentations
    Proficient in the use of Lotus notes
    Web page creation and maintenance

    The job requires the application of seasoned, advanced secretarial skills gained through experience and challenges in the more advanced and complex features of secretarial and administrative support work. Strong person-to-person skills are required as well as proficiency in managing the daily activities of an office or work area.

    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.

    Asset Engineer - Essex (JWT-101191)

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    Asset Engineer
    Essex, England

    This is a developmental role for a current or future leader in the refinery. Will provide the assets with technical expertise, and will develop and implement long term improvements may also support the asset in day-to-day activities. Provide key leadership to the assets, and to be the potential leadership backup for the Asset Leaders. This role reports to an Asset Leader. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills or show clear potential, and demonstrate strong initiative and drive for continuous improvement.
    This role will take on a number of different assignments, depending on the needs of the department. Typical roles and responsibilities may include:

    Provide environmental focus to the asset, helping to shift the focus of the production teams and enabling them to progress environmental issues.

    Provide long term strategic plans for moving the asset to an HRO organisation. Have the ability to step back from the current issue of the day, to see the bigger picture in systems and linkages with other departments and put plans in place for continuous reliability improvement.

    TAR preparation with the production teams, develop work scope, engineer straightforward projects, progress MOCs, etc.

    Project development work with the projects group to develop and engineer process improvements for long term reliability issues.

    Have to ability to Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis of complex issues, providing practical solutions to prevent repeat failures.
    Develop process training packages for the shift teams.
    Refinery experience working ideally in petrochemical environment, preferably with process or operations experience.

    Degree (or equivalent) in engineering discipline.

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

    CAD Braking Engineer - Shirley (KYU-101203)

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    CAD Braking Engineer
    Shirley, Derbyshire, England

    An exciting opportunity exists to join a world-class team responsible for delivering complete braking systems solutions to vehicle manufacturers in the UK and around the world.

    Client is one of the world`s largest producers of braking systems, supplying all major vehicle manufacturers. The foundation brakes for vehicle manufacturers in the UK are designed and developed in their prestigious technical centre in Solihull.

    The design of braking systems is extremely challenging requiring safety-critical performance at competitive costs. Client leads the field in many areas of design and research, and delivers cutting-edge technologies such as electric park brake and systems solutions for hybrid drive trains.

    This is a very fast-paced sector requiring product design and problem-solving skills for programmes with short design cycle times and high production volumes. The role involves CAD design of disc and drum brake applications.

    What you`ll do

    As a member of the car brakes design team, you will be responsible for producing CAD models and drawings of disc and drum brake components and assemblies in adherence with company procedures and standards.

    You will engage with suppliers and factories to ensure the drawings you produce represent lowest cost design solutions whilst ensuring safety and functional requirements are met.


    What we are looking for:

    Essential:

    - Educated to degree level or equivalent in Automotive / Mechanical Engineering.
    - Proficient in mechanical CAD, preferably CATIA V5.
    - Able to work effectively within a multi-disciplined team.

    Desirable:

    - Possess brake, or similar product, design experience.
    - Good communication skills.

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

    Catia V5 Design Engineer - Interior Trim - Coventry (KYU-101002)

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    Catia V5 Design Engineer - Interior Trim
    Coventry, West Midlands, England

    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.


    A new 6 month contract opportunity has arisen for a Principal CAD Engineer, specialising in Interior Lower Trim.

    Based in Coventry, the individual will be responsible for the following:

    - Design and development of Catia V5 models for the lower trim of a vehicle variant, including rear quarter trim, load floor and stowage bins.
    - Store working models into structured database to support project reviews and DMU process.


    Essential Requirements:

    - Minimum of 5 years automotive experience is essential
    - Degree qualified or similar qualification.
    - Experience in the use of Teamcenter data management systems
    - Able to demonstrate a depth of knowledge in a relevant technical speciality
    - Effective team member contributing to improvements and high customer service.
    - Good logical reasoning
    - Strong numeracy and literacy

    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.

    Global Competitiveness - Manufacturing Specialists - Birmingham (MPR-101282 A)

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    Global Competitiveness - Manufacturing Specialists
    UK base, Birmingham, Manchester, London, Liverpool, Bristol, Newcastle, Sheffield, Glasgow, Leeds,

    We are looking for Manufacturing Engineers, Manufacturing Leaders and Lean Specialists/Engineers to join a process improvement consultancy servicing a diverse range of business sectors both in the UK and worldwide

    Achieve your potential through a stretching and structured development plan, whilst developing repeatable, reliable and robust processes for a diverse range of industries and market sectors.

    Whether you are from a manufacturing or process industry background with existing Lean and TPM experience or at a developmental stage in your career and looking for structured personal development and training, we will be happy to speak with you.

    We are looking to recruit engineers and leaders with graduate level intellect and who have had some experience of manufacturing and possess the resilience, communication skills and adaptability to work with companies of all sizes, from SME to multi-national OEMs.

    You must be passionate about improving an organisation's competitiveness through developing their capabilities and providing them with the tools, techniques and practical experience to reduce waste and achieve their business objectives.

    An excellent salary and benefits (with car allowance) and extensive development and training is available for the right individuals that achieve the stringent role requirements. Flexibility for global travel is essential hence any UK base accepted.

    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.