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Supplier Warranty Officer |
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Bedfordshire |
| Job Number |
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104242697 |
| Posted |
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25/05/2012 (15:20) |
| Agency/Employer |
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Assystem UK Ltd |
Description
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Assystem is looking to appoint a Supplier Warranty Officer to support of an exciting new vehicle development programme. Our client are looking to recruit a large number of Engineers to work in their European Technology Centre, Bedfordshire. We are looking to recruit engineers with experience in a variety of vehicle systems / areas to include Body, Chassis, Exterior Trim, Interior Trim, Electrical, Quality and Test.
This particular role is for a Supplier Warranty Officer
Supplier Warranty Officer's Main Tasks & Responsibilities
To become a valuable member of a team responsible for warranty claim handling, reporting, parts return, joint analysis, audit & recovery of warranty cost from our client's suppliers.
Main responsibilities
Warranty claim liability investigation activities with suppliers.
Responsible for approving the content of technical investigation reports from suppliers.
Joint inspection of parts with suppliers (either at our client's or Suppliers facility)
Audit of supplier's inspection facilities & procedures.
Supplier training and coaching to support above.
Data analysis, investigation and reporting.
Background & Experience
An analytical & enquiring mind with a good level of data analysis skills.
Confident, proactive and determined, with ability to work under pressure.
Ability to understand, analyse complex data, resolve queries and make decisions (within policy guidelines) with minimal supervision.
Good presentation and communication skills.
Role involves some travel to suppliers.
Minimum Education Required
Europe - A Level
Please contact Lisa Hunt on 01903 276740 or email your CV
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N/A |
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Buyer (Composites) |
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£0 - £35000/annum |
| Location |
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Surrey |
| Job Number |
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128210858 |
| Posted |
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25/05/2012 (13:08) |
| Agency/Employer |
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Assystem UK Ltd |
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Assystem are working alongside a major F1 team to recruit for an experienced Technical Buyer to join them on a fixed term contract. The Successful Technical Buyer will be based on-site in Surrey and will be tasked with controlling and supporting the supply chain and purchasing process to deliver race car programmes.
You will be reporting directly to the Head of Procurement this role is focussed on two main areas as well as working in the purchasing team to deliver the cost effective and timely procurement of components to support the race car and other programmes and delivering improvements to the complete procurement process from interaction with the Designers to delivery of components.
The suitable Technical Buyer will be responsible for:
*Purchasing in support of all programmes with a particular focus on Composite components, patterns, moulds, inserts and assemblies.
*Development of the supply chain, focusing on reducing lead-time, increasing agility and delivery performance.
*Interaction and communication with all of the key stakeholders.
*Development and loading of purchase orders.
*Negotiate with suppliers, manage their performance and ensure supplier due date adherence.
*Deliver programmes within the Key Performance Indicator targets.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
*Ideally experienced in precision engineering and manufacture - knowledge of CF Composites, and complex machined components would be a distinct advantage.
*Motorsport Industry experience and Professional training and certification (CIPS) and would be a distinct advantage.
*Ideally educated to degree level in an Engineering, Project Management, Procurement or related discipline.
*Knowledge of purchasing best-practice and continuous improvement techniques including the definition of purchasing procedures and controls.
*The candidate must be motivated, ambitious, professional and capable of communicating at all levels, internally and externally.
*The role has periods of intense workload, and therefore, the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and manage time effectively is required.
*A proactive, responsible and flexible approach is required.
The fixed term contract is expected to run for a period of 17 months, during this time you will be able to utilise the company benefits.
For more information please contact Sally Wilson on 01903 276747 or email your CV directly
All applicants must have the required experienced listed above and must already be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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Contract |
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17 Months |
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6/4/2012 |
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| Job Title |
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Buyer (Engine Systems) |
| Salary/rate |
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£0 - £35000/annum |
| Location |
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Surrey |
| Job Number |
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128210843 |
| Posted |
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25/05/2012 (11:18) |
| Agency/Employer |
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Assystem UK Ltd |
| Description
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Assystem are working alongside a major F1 team to recruit for an experienced Technical Buyer to join them on a fixed term contract. The Successful Technical Buyer will be based on-site in Surrey and will be tasked with controlling and supporting the supply chain and purchasing process to deliver race car programmes.
You will be reporting directly to the Head of Procurement this role is focussed on two main areas as well as working in the purchasing team to deliver the cost effective and timely procurement of components to support the race car and other programmes and delivering improvements to the complete procurement process from interaction with the Designers to delivery of components.
The suitable Technical Buyer will be responsible for:
*Purchasing in support of all programmes with a particular focus on Engine and Hydraulic systems, complex machined components, hoses and assemblies.
*Development of the supply chain, focusing on reducing lead-time, increasing agility and delivery performance.
*Interaction and communication with all of the key stakeholders.
*Development and loading of purchase orders.
*Negotiate with suppliers, manage their performance and ensure supplier due date adherence.
*Deliver programmes within the Key Performance Indicator targets.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
*Ideally experienced in precision engineering and manufacture - knowledge of Engine and Hydraulic systems and complex machined components would be a distinct advantage.
*Motorsport Industry experience and Professional training and certification (CIPS) and would be a distinct advantage.
*Ideally educated to degree level in an Engineering, Project Management, Procurement or related discipline.
*Knowledge of purchasing best-practice and continuous improvement techniques including the definition of purchasing procedures and controls.
*The candidate must be motivated, ambitious, professional and capable of communicating at all levels, internally and externally.
*The role has periods of intense workload, and therefore, the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and manage time effectively is required.
*A proactive, responsible and flexible approach is required.
The fixed term contract is expected to run for a period of 12 months, during this time you will be able to utilise the company benefits.
For more information please contact Sally Wilson on 01903 276747 or email your CV directly
All applicants must have the required experienced listed above and must already be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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N/A |
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6/4/2012 |
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New Model Launch Production Engineer |
| Salary/rate |
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£0 - £19.64/hour |
| Location |
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West Midlands |
| Job Number |
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104242567 |
| Posted |
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24/05/2012 (16:21) |
| Agency/Employer |
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Assystem UK Ltd |
| Description
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Assystem is looking for a New Model Launch Production Engineer. Contracts until 31/12/12 on offer paying Limited company rate of £19.64 per hour based in West Midlands.
Customer Order Number 22552
Position Description:
Engineer within the castle Bromwich New Model Manpower Planning Team. Validate Trim & Final new model linebalance actual against standard, identify opportunities for improvement, summarise out & update all internal systems
Skills Required:
*Proficient in Microsoft applications - word, excel & powerpoint.
*Industrial Engineering background including MAC, standard time generation via synthetics & direct observation.
*Method study to drive improvement & set effective standard times and experience of assembly line balancing
*Ability to communicate effectively within a manufacturing environment and deal with demanding customers both from production & the new model programme team
Skills Preferred:
Working knowledge of existing company systems - GSPAS & APT
Experience Required:
Previous work within automotive manufacturing in the UK or abroad
Education Required:
IMS certificate or equivalent background training
We are keen to discuss your interests and future plans, please register your interest by sending a CV and short covering email or contact Caroline Wood on 01903 276757.
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Contract |
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35 Weeks |
| Start Date |
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03/05/2012 |
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Project Co-ordinator |
| Salary/rate |
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£0 - £18.35/hour |
| Location |
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Warwickshire |
| Job Number |
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104242564 |
| Posted |
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24/05/2012 (15:59) |
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Assystem UK Ltd |
| Description
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Assystem is looking for a Project Co-ordinator. Contracts until 31/12/12 on offer paying Limited company rate of £18.35 per hour based in Warwickshire.
Customer Order Number 22716
Position Description:
Project Co-ordinator
Skills Required:
Engineering Background
Skills Preferred:
Auto Industry
Experience Required:
Management of Projects
Experience Preferred:
Strong PC Skills
Education Required:
HNC or Equivalent Minimum
Additional Information:
40 hr week
We are keen to discuss your interests and future plans, please register your interest by sending a CV and short covering email or contact Caroline Wood on 01903 276757.
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Contract |
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32 Weeks |
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ASAP |
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Service Engineer |
| Salary/rate |
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£25000 - £26000/annum Benefits |
| Location |
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Seascale, Cumbria |
| Job Number |
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112160682 |
| Posted |
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24/05/2012 (14:46) |
| Agency/Employer |
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Assystem UK Ltd |
| Description
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Assystem are currently seeking an experienced Service Engineer for a Permanent vacancy with our client a global leader in the development and supply of radiation detection equipment and integrated nucleonic systems.
The function of the service engineer is to provide high quality after sales support to the company's customers. Customers are located around the country being mainly at NDA sites, MOD, government establishments and hospitals/universities. I n addition there may be a requirement to travel outside the UK to provide training and, on occasions, service support.
Customer satisfaction is the key role of the job.
This post reports to the 'Area' Service Manager.
Job Description
Duties will include:
*pre-delivery inspection, installation, commissioning record keeping and operation training of the company's equipment
*customer care, including repair and Preventive Maintenance on existing equipment
*preparing and improving the Pre-Delivery Inspection, Installation, Commissioning and Customer Acceptance procedures.
*You will also be required to take on additional key duties to allow our client to achieve and maintain impeccable customer care. These include:
*providing out of hours cover for their Emergency Call Out Scheme customers
*prioritising requests to ensure contract response times are met
*site project leader role on specific installations
*The successful applicant will be required to undertake a full Government Clearance Check.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The main responsibilities are as follows:
*Pre-Delivery Inspection, Installation, Commissioning, Customer Acceptance and operation training of the equipment supplied by the company.
*Responding to customer requests for service, within set response times, Repairing and carrying out Preventive Maintenance of allocated customer's equipment.
*Suggesting improvements to customer equipment.
*Preparing and improving Pre-Delivery Inspection, Installation, Commissioning and Customer Acceptance procedures.
*Follow the Company QMS documentation that is appropriate for any task you may perform within the company, and in particular documentation pertaining to After Sales Service work on customer's equipment, ensuring all relevant records associated with the work are deposited at Head Office.
ADDITIONAL KEY DUTIES
*Providing out of normal working hours cover, on a rota basis, for those customers subscribing to the Emergency Call out Scheme.
*Prioritising requests for service so that contract response times are met.
*Carrying out the role of Project Leader on certain Sales Orders as directed.
*Ensuring sufficient spare parts are available for the equipment of responsibility.
*Ensuring work areas are left tidy at the end of each working day.
*Following the company Quality Procedures and suggesting procedural improvements.
Candidate Requirements
*Reporting to the Service Manager, the successful candidate will be ideally educated to graduate level (or equivalent) and ideally an experienced Engineer. The company are also interested to hear from recently qualified candidates with an HNC/BSc in Electronics Engineering.
This position is based at the company's northern office. Successful candidates will be required to travel to clients mainly in northern England, however, travel to other UK territories and overseas may be required on occasions.
Willingness to travel
Occasionally
Based at our clients northern office in Cumbria the role attracts a salary of £26,000 pa + Benefits
Benefits are:
*25 Days holiday
*35 hour working week, 1pm finish on a Friday
*Profit related Pay Scheme
*Opportunity to purchase subsidised shares
*Permanent Health Insurance
*Contributory Pension Scheme
*Training
If you would be interested in this role and wish to apply, please send an updated CV to Ben Chamberlain at or contact the office on 01903 276740.
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Permanent |
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Permanent |
| Start Date |
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28/05/2012 |
| Contact Details |
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Storeperson |
| Salary/rate |
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£0 - £13.80/hour |
| Location |
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Woking, Surrey |
| Job Number |
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122253288 |
| Posted |
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23/05/2012 (17:13) |
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Assystem UK Ltd |
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Assystem are working on behalf of our high profile client based in the Woking area to recruit an experienced Storeperson to join their team on a contract basis. The successful Storeperson will have worked within a similar environment and have experience using a fork lift truck, although training will be given. You will be responsible for the initial receipt of all goods including metals, raw materials, subcontract and consumable parts to the company, including the un-loading of supplier vehicles necessitating the use of a fork lift truck (where training will be given).
You will be required to be process information using an in-house planning system whilst maintaining an accurate filing system and issue materials and or stock for use within the client facility or designated sub-contractors.
The role will require processing, packing and dispatching of goods to be collected by courier and help in other areas of the supply chain as requested.
The suitable Storeperson must be computer literate and self motivated with the ability to work as part of a team. You should be flexible on over time as over time will be available, sometimes at short notice. You will be able to communicate on different levels whilst demonstrating your organisation and efficiency.
The role offers a day shift although may involve shift working with some early starts and late finishes.
For more information please contact Sally Wilson on 01903 276747 or apply directly with your updated CV
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Contract |
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30 Weeks |
| Start Date |
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9/3/2012 |
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BiW Assembly Project Manager |
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£46000 - £48000/annum Benefits |
| Location |
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Coventry, West Midlands |
| Job Number |
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104242402 |
| Posted |
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23/05/2012 (14:52) |
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Assystem UK Ltd |
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BiW Assembly Project Manager (Permanent)
Our client a leading tier 1 Automotive Supplier Based in the West Midlands are seeking an experienced assembly project manager to work in a Body in White engineering environment at their site based in Coventry.
Job Profile
As part of a Project Engineering department reporting to the Project Engineering Director this is a senior position to manage the technical aspects of delivering new assembly processes and equipment into the business. On an individual project this position will support the Program Manager by supporting the project engineers in the design and launch of proposed equipment.
The Assembly Project Manager will take concept assembly processes from manufacturing engineering and will develop these, get them approved with the plants as production routes and then will work with purchasing to provide an RFQ for suppliers. Once the supplier is nominated the assembly project manager and engineers will manage the process of design buy off, manufacture, installation and launch. The Assembly leader will be the senior assembly engineer and will be the main focus for technical information within the project, the customer and the plants.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
*Confirm feasibility of manufacturing engineering solutions for new assembly equipment and processes.
*Support the creation of RFQ documents for suppliers to quote equipment and processes against, based on an expected OEE, cycle time, quality expectation, etc
*Lead all project engineering requirements / activities in the design, manufacture and buy off of assembly equipment at the supplier. This will include process development, specification, simulation (Robcad and ergonomics), design buy-off, progress tracking, assessment of modifications and final buy-off at the supplier.
*Track project timing plans with all suppliers.
*Liaise with home line plants to plan facility requirements, commissioning time slots and support with the commissioning and launch activities. Taking the lead in issue resolution to ensure a running process to target manning, cycle times, quality levels and OEE
*Ensure that the supplier delivers quality documentation on product quality for build phases including ISIR, Capability studies and surface finish assessment for buy off.
*Support Plant quality to ensure capability of product is produced and that dimensional and surface quality is achieved for Phase 1 PSW.
*Customer and Supplier liaison on all project engineering issues in support of Program Managers.
Characteristics and Requirements
*Qualified to HNC level or equivalent in Manufacturing / Mechanical Engineering.
*Experience in a Body in White engineering environment.
*Considerable welding, joining and assembly experience (mig, spot, adhesives, curing, joining, riveting etc) including process approval, design approval, supplier management, tracking and tool buy-off.
*Considerable experience of the design of fixtures for holding panels for joining methods
*Understanding of customer product quality expectations, including the full body expectation where the assemblies will be finally located.
*A sound understanding of ferrous materials & basic engineering processes is essential.
*Knowledge and experience of project management tools.
*Knowledge and experience of estimating preferred (including synthetics and cost estimating for changes).
*Experience of APQP, SPC, FMEA, PPAP and control plans.
*Ideally experience of OEM CAD systems (Catia V4 V5 etc) or Viewing software such as spin fire.
*Experience of working in a TS16949 environment preferable.
*Flexible with working location as periods of time will be spent at supplier and customer sites
*Driving Licence is essential.
*Familiar with various PC based software.
*Confident in front of customers and suppliers
This is a permanent vacancy based in the West Midlands at the clients Coventry site. The vacancy attracts a salary in the region of £46,000 to £48,000 pa + Benefits.
If you would be interested in applying for this opportunity, please send an updated CV or call the automotive recruitment team on 01903 276740.
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Permanent |
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N/A |
| Start Date |
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28/05/2012 |
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| Job Title |
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Tooling Project Manager |
| Salary/rate |
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£46000 - £48000/annum Benefits |
| Location |
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Coventry, West Midlands |
| Job Number |
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104242363 |
| Posted |
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23/05/2012 (12:21) |
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Assystem UK Ltd |
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Automotive Tooling Program Manager
Our client a leading Tier 1 Automotive Supplier in the West Midlands is currently seeking an experienced Tooling Program Manager to join their site in Coventry.
The Role
As part of a Project Engineering department reporting to the Project Engineering Director this is a senior, functional position within the engineering department to manage the technical aspects of delivering new press tooling processes and equipment in to the business. The role will be to be the 'go to' person for all press tooling project issues on all projects being delivered by the Engineering department in to the plants.
On an individual project this position will support the Program and Project Managers in the recruitment, induction and support of the project tooling engineers with their duties to deliver new processes. This role will be instrumental in how tooling projects are delivered by writing the procedures and developing all the required documentation for the delivery of new or transferred tools.
The Tooling Program Manager will assess tooling risk at the start of new projects and assign work streams to ensure that these risks are mitigated during the delivery process. Where processes are low risk the project responsibility after design sign off will transfer to the project manager of the programme, where the risks are high these will continue to be monitored, tracked and supported through to a successful launch.
The Tooling Program Manager will be responsible for the development of the tooling delivery process from project hand over to launch, ensuring at all times that we meet with customer requirements and TS16949. There will be particular emphasis on liaison with plants, customers, tooling and equipment suppliers.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
*Conduct feasibility assessments on all tooling processes handed over from manufacturing engineering on new programmes.
*To support and create RFQ documents for suppliers to quote press tooling against
*To be the technical approval on the supplier nomination
*Sign off all process layouts for all new tooling processes.
*Sign off all design concepts, assessing risk at this stage and putting plans in place on all medium and high risk tooling line ups.
*Direct all project engineering requirements / activities from design, manufacture and buy off of press tooling at suppliers.
*This will include process development, specification, simulation interpretation, design buy-off, progress tracking, assessment of modifications and final buy-off at the supplier.
*Support the tracking of supplier timing plans for press tooling, equipment & component suppliers. Particular attention to the high risk suppliers or processes
*Liaise with home line plants to ensure commissioning activities are in place technically. Taking the lead in issue resolution to ensure a running process to target manning and run rates are achieved
*Ensure that the supplier delivers quality documentation on product quality for build phases including ISIR, Capability studies and surface finish assessment for buy off.
*Support Plant quality to ensure capability of product is produced and that dimensional and surface quality is achieved for Phase 1 PSW.
*Customer and Supplier liaison on all project engineering issues.
Characteristics and Requirements
*Qualified to HNC level or equivalent in Manufacturing / Mechanical Engineering.
*Experience in Body in White presswork, ideally a tool maker back ground.
*Considerable press tooling engineering experience (progression, tandem and transfer) including design approval, supplier management and tracking and tool buy-off.
*Understanding of customer product quality expectations, including assembly.
*A sound understanding of ferrous materials & basic engineering processes is essential.
*Knowledge and experience of project management tools.
*Experience of APQP, SPC, FMEA, PPAP and control plans.
*Ideally experience of OEM CAD systems (Catia V4 V5 etc) or Viewing software such as spin fire.
*Experience of working in a TS16949 environment preferable.
*Flexible with working location as periods of time will be spent at supplier and customer sites
*Driving Licence is essential.
*Familiar with various PC based software.
*Based at the Coventry site this role will require flexibility to support suppliers, customers and home plants.
This is a permanent vacancy based in the West Midlands at the clients Coventry site. The vacancy attracts a salary in the region of £46,000 to £48,000 pa + Benefits.
If you would be interested in applying for this opportunity, please send an updated CV or call the automotive recruitment team on 01903 276740.
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Permanent |
| Contract Length |
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N/A |
| Start Date |
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28/05/2012 |
| Contact Details |
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| Job Title |
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Project Co-ordinator |
| Salary/rate |
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£0 - £16.51/hour |
| Location |
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Warwickshire |
| Job Number |
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104242361 |
| Posted |
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23/05/2012 (12:17) |
| Agency/Employer |
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Assystem UK Ltd |
| Description
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Assystem is looking for a Project Co-ordinator. Contracts until 31/03/13 on offer paying Limited company rate of £16.51 per hour based in Warwickshire.
Customer Order Number 22790
Position Description:
The Project Coordinator is a key member of the Project Leader Team, providing an interface between the Project Leaders and Engineers for Programmes. The coordinator provides at elbow support for the programme engineers as required facilitating robust and on time delivery for programme milestones. Liaison will be required within the Engineering team and supporting functions.
Skills Required:
*Expert MS office user, particularly Excel.
*Basic Program Management skills
*Demonstrate initiative and problem solving, able to work independently without direct supervision. Meet the medical requirements of the client
Skills Preferred:
*Knowledge of the company process, tools and systems is preferred to include PCS, WERS, eFDVS, AIM, DFMEA and I3.
*Hold a valid UK driving licence
Experience Required:
Successful history of project management delivery (ideally within the automotive sector)
Education Required:
Ideally educated to a minimum of degree level in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent technical subject, but not mandatory.
Additional Information:
This is a 40 hour contract with a 3.30pm finish on Fridays C Grade
We are keen to discuss your interests and future plans, please register your interest by sending a CV and short covering email or contact Caroline Wood on 01903 276757.
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Contract |
| Contract Length |
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45 Weeks |
| Start Date |
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ASAP |
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Senior Mechanical Engineer (FEA) |
| Location |
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City of London, London |
| Job Number |
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104242341 |
| Posted |
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23/05/2012 (11:35) |
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Assystem UK Ltd |
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Senior Mechanical Engineer (FEA)
Our client are a new and exciting design consultancy and software house based in London who constantly push at the boundaries in the world of additive layer manufacturing.
The business have had examples of their work featured in many media & press publications and are now looking to add a Senior Mechanical Engineer (FEA) to the Team.
Key Responsibilities
*Professional user of at least 2 different FEA packages e.g. Abacus, Ansys, Nastran
*Experience with solid mechanics
*Good understanding of the mathematics behind FEA
*C++ programming experience
*Good communication and team working skills
*Good technical report writing skills for FEA
*Familiarity with Structural and Thermal Modelling
*Familiarity with FEA model verification and validation
*Experience in developing FEA software in C++
*Experience with using FEA software C++ libraries
*Familiarity with optimisation
*Familiarity with Physical testing
*Experience with Fluid dynamics and Heat simulation
Location - SE21, London
Salary - Negotiable dependant on experience
If this position sounds of interest and you would like to be considered or find out more, please contact Ben Chamberlain at or call 01903 276751
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Permanent |
| Contract Length |
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N/A |
| Start Date |
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ASAP |
| Contact Details |
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Design Engineer |
| Salary/rate |
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£26000 - £35000/annum Benefits |
| Location |
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Buckingham, Buckinghamshire |
| Job Number |
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104242340 |
| Posted |
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23/05/2012 (11:33) |
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Assystem UK Ltd |
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Design Engineer (Lighting Products)
Assystem are currently seeking a Design Engineer for our client a leading Tier 1 Automotive supplier of lighting design products based at their facilities in the South East UK.
The Role
A Design engineer required for the design and development of Automotive lighting products for OEM projects.
Key Responsibilities
-Design and development of complex vehicle lighting systems, to meet customer, legal and internal requirements.
-Design concept development at the project start phase, working closely with customers and engineers.
-Design support and leadership of the CAD engineers.
-Lead design reviews with the project team/manager, to ensure that new designs are delivered to specification and to the required targets for cost, quality and time.
-Direct customer liaison and presentations to support key project issues.
-Support for preparation and approval of DFMEA's and design related project documents.
-Support of the internal engineering change process.
-Design support for internal benchmarking and R&D activities.
-Regular European travel may be required to support Customer meetings & design activities.
Education Experience:
*Mechanical / Design Engineering qualification to Degree level.
*Experience of design for plastic injection mouldings / assemblies, preferably within an Automotive environment.
*3D CAD experience.
*Good PC skills including Microsoft Office.
*Excellent communication skills and ability to work within a team.
Preferred:
*Catia V5 experience
*CFD / FEA experience.
Salary is negotiable dependant on experience and company benefits include a pension scheme and 25 days holiday.
If this vacancy sounds of interest and you would like to be considered or find out more details, please send your CV to Ben Chamberlain at or call 01903 276751.
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Permanent |
| Contract Length |
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N/A |
| Start Date |
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20/04/2012 |
| Contact Details |
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Senior Design Engineer (Automotive Lighting / Plastic Products) |
| Salary/rate |
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£35000 - £40000/annum Benefits |
| Location |
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Buckingham, Buckinghamshire |
| Job Number |
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104242337 |
| Posted |
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23/05/2012 (11:19) |
| Agency/Employer |
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Assystem UK Ltd |
| Description
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Senior Design Engineer (Lighting Products)
Assystem are currently seeking a Senior Design Engineer for our client a leading Tier 1 Automotive supplier of lighting design products based at their facilities in the South East UK.
The Role
A Senior design engineer required for the design and development of Automotive lighting products for OEM projects.
Key Responsibilities
-Design and development of complex vehicle lighting systems, to meet customer, legal and internal requirements.
-Design concept development at the project start phase, working closely with customers and engineers.
-Design support and leadership of the CAD engineers.
-Lead design reviews with the project team/manager, to ensure that new designs are delivered to specification and to the required targets for cost, quality and time.
-Direct customer liaison and presentations to support key project issues.
-Support for preparation and approval of DFMEA's and design related project documents.
-Support of the internal engineering change process.
-Design support for internal benchmarking and R&D activities.
-Regular European travel may be required to support Customer meetings & design activities.
Education Experience:
*Mechanical / Design Engineering qualification to Degree level.
*Extensive experience of design for plastic injection mouldings / assemblies, preferably within an Automotive environment.
*3D CAD experience.
*Good PC skills including Microsoft Office.
*Excellent communication skills and ability to work within a team.
Preferred:
*Experience of LED Lighting Systems.
*Catia V5 experience
*Experience of basic electronics design.
*CFD / FEA experience.
Salary is negotiable dependant on experience and company benefits include a pension scheme and 25 days holiday.
If this vacancy sounds of interest and you would like to be considered or find out more details, please send your CV to Ben Chamberlain at or call 01903 276751.
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20/04/2012 |
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Project Logistics Engineer |
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West Midlands |
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104242336 |
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23/05/2012 (11:18) |
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Assystem UK Ltd |
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Our client a world renowned tier 1 supplier of aluminium stampings are currently seeking a Project Logistics Engineer for a 6 month contract period based at their manufacturing facility in the West Midlands.
The Company
Our client have more than 25 years experience in the manufacture of aluminium stampings, making them one of the largest Tier 1 users of automotive grade aluminium in Europe.
The Role
Reporting to the Project Manager this position is to manage the supply, logistics and packaging aspects of new projects. This could be dedicated to a single project or be required to support a number of smaller projects depending on the size and complexity of the projects being delivered
The Project Logistics Engineer will be a customer and supplier facing role, working with the customer for the approval and sign off of delivered product packaging and supply routes. At the same time producing the WIP packaging requirements for internal parts and the logistics routings for parts between plants and to the customer
During early build phases there will also be requirement to work with purchasing to ensure material movements are completed on time to the tooling suppliers and that build parts are packaged and delivered in line with pre-production build schedules.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
*Support the customer development of delivered packaging - EU1121
*Develop WIP packaging concepts for RFQ
*Work with WIP packaging suppliers through prototypes to finished production pallets
*Ensure pallets are available for all build phases
*Ensure Materials are shipped to suppliers on time
*Ensure Materials and parts are shipped back to support Build phases in line with Company / Customer timing
*Support the plants with Logistics information for loading in to MFG Pro - such as pallet sizes, numbers, supply loops, material process flow, etc
Characteristics and Requirements
*Qualified to HNC level or equivalent to show a level of academic capability.
*Experience of working in the Auto industry or similar where metal products are stored in racks and transported
*Experience of press work process engineering environment would be useful to understand the environment and to understand the auto industry from a supply logistics view.
*Understanding of customer product quality expectations, handling damage, lifting regulations.
*Understanding of how pallets are treated in factories to make provision for this during their design and development
*A basic understanding of ferrous materials & engineering processes is required to know where the product will be produced and delivered to.
*Health and safety and manual handling regulations need to be understood for the design and sign off process.
*Knowledge and experience of project management tools for planning and budget control.
*Knowledge of APQP, SPC, FMEA, PPAP and control plans would be useful to understand how we report status and deliver the projects to plant and customers.
*Ideally experienced in Customer CAD systems or able to produce sketches / drawings for suppliers to quote pallets and special packaging
*Good at writing technical RFQ's identifying the requirements that the suppliers can translate in to quotes.
*Support the quote and order processing with purchase to nominate a manufacturing partner for all pallets
*Knowledge of MRP systems and material flow logistics planning, ideally in MFG Pro but other similar packages would be ok. This is to support the plant logistics analysts in setting up the supply chain movements for production between plants and customer.
*Experience of working in a TS16949 environment preferable.
*Flexible with working location as periods of time will be spent at supplier and customer sites
*Driving Licence is essential.
*Familiar with various PC based software.
*Capable of working alone or within a team, be customer and supplier facing and be able to give reports back to the project team on status and issues as required.
This is a 6 month contract with our client. Competitive hourly rate available dependant on candidate experience.
If the opportunity sounds of interest and you would like to be considered, please send you CV to Ben Chamberlain at
Should you have any questions, please contact the office on 01903 276751
Reference Number - J34004
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26 Weeks |
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Quality Engineer (Project) |
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£0 - £28.00/hour |
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West Midlands |
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104242335 |
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23/05/2012 (11:14) |
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Assystem UK Ltd |
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Our client a leading Manufacturer of body pressings and assemblies for the Automotive Industry are currently seeking a Quality Engineer to manage the quality aspects of delivering new assembly processes and equipment into the business. On an individual project this position will be reporting to a project engineering manager assigned, who in term will report to the program manager responsible for the overall program delivery.
The Project Engineer (Quality) will work for one or more project managers on new or resourced business projects from the RFQ stage, through order placement, supplier management; buy off, home line commissioning, final buy off and acceptance.
The Project Engineer (Quality) will be involved in all advanced quality activities in line with customer requirements and ISO standards. There will be particular emphasis on liaison with customers and assembly equipment suppliers.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
*Develop gauge instruction sheets for each panel to be supplied (press and assembly)
*Create RFQ documents for suppliers to quote
*Lead all engineering requirements / activities in the design, manufacture and buy off of checking fixtures and gauges with the suppliers.
*Track project timing plans with all suppliers
*Liaise with home line plants to plan facility requirements, CMM capabilities for confirmation and part programming and support commissioning and launch activities.
*Complete production data packs with control plans, FMEA and works instructions for the new products.
*Report APQP status for the project and liaise with the project teams for elements that are outside of the quality engineers control.
*Support Plant quality to ensure capability of product is produced and that dimensional and surface quality is achieved for Phase 1 PSW.
*Support with the production of the PSW phase warrant and ensure that any non-conformance is identified to the customer and extended tolerances agreed with product engineering.
*Customer and Supplier liaison on all quality issues.
Characteristics and Requirements
*Qualified to HNC level or equivalent in Manufacturing / Mechanical Engineering
*Experienced in a Body in White engineering environment.
*Considerable plant or project quality experience
*Experience of panel checking fixtures, CMM capabilities, gauges used in BIW measurement
*Experienced in the creation of control plans, FMEAs and working instructions for manual and automated press and assembly operations.
*Understanding of customer product quality expectations
*Knowledge and experience of project management tools
*Experience of APQP, SPC, FMEA, PPAP and control plans.
*Experience of working in a TS16949 environment preferable
*Flexible with working location as periods of time will be spent at supplier and customer sites
*Driving Licence is essential
*Familiar with various PC Based software
This vacancy is a contract position working at our clients premises in Coventry. The duration of the contract will be for a period of 6 months and paying an hourly rate of £28.00ph Ltd.
If you would be Interested in applying for this vacancy, please get in contact with Ben Chamberlain on 01903 276751 or send your CV with a covering letter
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24 Weeks |
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Tooling Engineer |
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Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire |
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107790757 |
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23/05/2012 (11:13) |
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Assystem UK Ltd |
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Assystem are currently recruiting a permanent vacancy for a Tooling Engineer working for our client a leading medical device manufacturer who develop and design disposables which are used by healthcare professionals and consumers worldwide.
Job Purpose:
Responsible for overall management of all new tooling; new tooling or re-tooling of existing products. To specify and source good quality tooling as appropriate to time and cost budgets through diligent evaluation of design and management of the suppliers.
Key Responsibilities:
* To specify the new tooling requirements, review and select suitable toolmakers and to manage the selected toolmakers to ensure delivery of new tooling against the agreed tooling specification, to agreed quality standards, cost and timelines.
* To locate and assess new toolmakers and support the lead auditor during audits on suppliers.
* To ensure that requirements of all new tooling is specified and the design is reviewed in detail at the design stage to ensure the tooling meets the requirements of the product and minimise any additional handling requirements after the moulding process
* To monitor progress of all tooling to ensure timescales are maintained and to communicate tooling status to Moulding project Engineers/ Project Engineers and other relevant parties as appropriate.
* To be responsible for all trial / validation activities up to successful sign-off in accordance with the standard operating procedures for all new tooling.
* To co-ordinate activities between Production, Product Development, Sales and Toolmaker to ensure any tool corrections are speedily carried out and re-trialled and re inspected with no delays.
* To ensure that all documentation relating to tool corrections are completed and maintained as required by the relevant standard operating procedures.
* To monitor and maintain records of the performance of Toolmakers on new product tooling
* To keep abreast of advances on Technology development in tooling / moulding to ensure Functional Excellence is maintained.
* To oversee the timely invoicing of all Phase 4 tooling.
* Any other duties as required by the NPI Tooling & Moulding Technical Manager or the New Product Introduction Manager.
Job Skills / Abilities:
*Professional and Technical Expertise in Tooling and mould design
*Numerate
*Able to provide creative approach to problem solving
*Customer focussed, able to provide good customer interface
*Enthusiastic and energetic approach, with a goal focussed attitude.
*Computer literate e.g. MS Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
*Highly confident, ability to deal with people and situations of all level
Knowledge/Experience
*Proven experience in Tooling and/or Injection Moulding in healthcare, electronics or automotive.
*Successful experience as Tooling Engineer on tool installation projects incorporating significant budgets for complex projects.
*Proven track record of delivering tooling projects on time and budget.
*Experience of working in medical industry with an awareness of Regulatory requirements.
*Awareness and use of Statistical tools.
*Experience in Project Management
Education Requirements
HNC or Equivalent in Mechanical Engineering; Polymers or related discipline Engineering Degree
Salary Competitive Salary +Benefits
Hours 8am - 5pm, Mon to Fri
Immediate vacancy, for further information or to make an application, please email your CV details to Ben Chamberlain on or call the office on 01903 276740
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28/02/2012 |
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Technical Officer - Cost |
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Bedfordshire |
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104242334 |
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23/05/2012 (11:10) |
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Assystem UK Ltd |
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Assystem are currently working with an internationally renowned major OEM based in the UK on an exciting new project. Our client is currently looking to recruit a Technical Officer. This position is a contract role and is based in The Midlands.
The outline role of the Technical Officer is as follows:
Mission and Main Objectives:
* Provide clear cost reporting of cost related initiatives within the Body Design Group.
* Demonstrate control of cost related activities in Body Group.
* Regular reporting of cost based activities for current models.
* Supporting Divisional management of creation and deployment of initiatives for cost reduction.
* Development of cost tracking process within Body Design Group for series of future new models.
* Support Design Engineers for individual cost activities, where required.
* Support off-site cost activities (manufacturing plants and suppliers).
Experience & Background:
* Experience of working in a Technical Officer role in a similar environment.
* Demonstration of cost control experience (or potential).
* Ability to present to all levels of the company (Engineers to SVP)
* High competence with figures and reporting using Excel and Powerpoint
* Awareness of cost elements/breakdown of technical products.
* Good attention to detail
Qualification:
* Cost reporting skill & experience of greater benefit than technical engineering qualification
Other:
* Infrequent requirements for business trips in Europe.
Please contact Lisa Hunt on 01903 276740 or email your CV
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Engineering Buyer |
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Bedfordshire |
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104242332 |
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23/05/2012 (11:07) |
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Assystem UK Ltd |
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Assystem is looking to appoint Engineering Buyers to support an exciting new vehicle development programme with a major OEM, based in their Technical Centre in The Midlands area.
Main Responsibilities and Skills for the Engineering Buyers are:
* Engineering Buyer supports the production parts purchasing department.
* Manage supplier relationships and cost-reduction activities to meet the client's objectives.
The Engineering Buyer will manage one or more commodities and be responsible for all cost issues including commercial and technical cost reduction for whole vehicle.
The role involves interface with key functions such as Engineering, Design, our Client and their Alliances, as well as administrative activities
* Relevant purchasing or cost management experience ideally gained in a manufacturing environment.
* Ability to manage suppliers and organize complex activities
* An engineering or manufacturing background or supplier improvement experience would be advantageous.
* Experience in administrative roles: experience of developing spreadsheets and mainframe data management is required.
Skills required;
* Practical skills and experience including familiarity with production parts and supplier manufacturing processes.
* Strong supplier facing skills; confident, assertive, with excellent communication skills.
* Autonomous, self motivated with the ability to work under pressure.
* Flexibility / Initiative for developing new methods and responding to new tasks.
* Team worker.
* Willing to travel.
Education:
Candidates should be educated to degree level or equivalent, preferably in a numerate or commercial discipline.
Please contact Lisa Hunt on 01903 276740 or email your CV
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Market Quality Engineer |
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Bedfordshire |
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104242330 |
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23/05/2012 (11:04) |
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Assystem UK Ltd |
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Assystem are currently working with an internationally renowned major OEM based in the UK on an exciting new project. Our client is currently looking to recruit a Market Quality Engineer. With an exciting 2 year project ahead, this is an excellent opportunity for the successful candidates within a forward thinking advanced engineering environment. This position is a contract role and is based in the greater Midlands area.
Main Objectives:
Conduct vehicle technical investigations in the field to:
* Clarify customer / market product quality concerns & requirements
* Transfer market quality technical understanding to responsible R&D sections.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
* Front line role within R&D in Europe to Confirm Concern description/conditions, conduct Root Cause Technical investigation for warranty and dissatisfaction issues for all passenger vehicles sold within Europe with particular regard to upper body and systems, internal & external trim HVAC, Seats, Door systems and sealing.
* Travel will be required to most European countries.
* Close liaison with internal Quality departments, Design sections and Dealer Network.
* Timely feedback of results to R&D, Quality Departments and Production Plants and validation of countermeasures.
Additional Tasks and Responsibilities:
* Practical use of test instrumentation data collection associated with vehicle upper body and door systems, HVAC systems, interior and exterior trim, body paint & finishes, and seats.
* Ability to plan field investigation visits, including preparation of investigation procedures, collating background information from Field Quality team and Design sections as necessary
Qualifications:
Qualified to degree level or equivalent in an engineering discipline with 3+ years automotive industry experience.
Ideally experienced in field quality investigation work.
Specific Technical Skills:
* Proven ability in concern resolution and investigation work
* Has work ethic which will add value to the company
* Able and willing to work speedily and responsively to changing demands
* Customer focussed, able to lead, support and motivate to achieve goals
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills for liaison/negotiation at all levels both internally and with external organisations
* Ability to plan and manage own workload and that of support technicians at dealerships etc.
We welcome applications from individuals who are keen to adopt a new challenge. Please register your interest by sending a CV and short covering email or contact Lisa Hunt on 01903 276740.
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Automotive HVAC Engineer |
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Bedfordshire |
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104242327 |
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23/05/2012 (11:01) |
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Assystem UK Ltd |
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Assystem are currently working with an internationally renowned major OEM based in the UK on an exciting new project. Our client is currently looking to recruit an Automotive HVAC Engineer. With an exciting 2 year project ahead, this is an excellent opportunity for the successful candidates within a forward thinking advanced engineering environment. This position is a permanent role and is based in the greater Midlands area.
Mission and Main Objectives:
* Design and Development responsibility for vehicle air conditioning systems to project cost, quality and delivery targets.
Main Tasks & Responsibilities:
* Project and supplier management of new developments and modifications to vehicle air condition systems - HVAC unit, control panel, ducts and performance.
Background & Experience:
* OEM or tier 1 experience of HVAC development
Education:
* Engineering degree or equivalent
Highly competitive salary and benefits package in line with skills and experience.
Our salary ranges from 30K basic salary plus paid overtime. In addition to this we offer highly competitive benefits which include a lease car scheme, pension, private health insurance, free parking, subsidised canteen facilities , gym membership, 26 days holiday (plus bank holiday) plus there will be the opportunity for international travel opportunities for some of the roles.
We welcome applications from individuals who are keen to adopt a new challenge. Please register your interest by sending a CV and short covering email or contact Lisa Hunt on 01903 276740.
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