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The following list advises the job description of a number of different positions in AUTOMOTIVE PROJECT ENGINEERING Our client is looking for candidates urgently.

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16054Wheels, Tyres, Chassis Systems And Components

16059& 16321Package Space Requirements - Damper/Shock Absorber Modules, Road Springs, Stabiliser Bars Assemblies, Air Suspension Systems, Active Roll Control Systems.

16116Emissions Testing - Tailpipe Emissions, Fuel Economy, Evaporative Emissions, Cold Testing, OBD Demonstration Tests

16124Manual & Automatic Gearbox Transmission

16152Wheels & Tyres, Chassis Systems And Components

16227Diesel Engine Low Pressure Fuel Systems

16304HMI (Human Machine Interface) SPECIALIST - Touch-Screen Instrument-Cluster, Switches & Controls

16314Chassis/Steering Systems - Electrical And Electronic Interfaces To Mechanical Systems

16328Engine Fuel System, And Cooling Commodities & NVH Fault Finding & Improvement

16338Test Beds / Automation System Support For Engine Test

659944Plastic Moulded Air Induction Systems (Intake, Clean Air Ducting, Dirty Air Ducting & Air Box)

825960Chassis Systems Engineering

272967Exterior Trim Componentry

793976Upper Steering Systems

942971Material Research & Development Engineer

429991 & 900990Gasoline Exhaust Emissions System Development & Test

659999 & 465998Exterior Trim Mouldings, Glazing, Antennae Integration And Wash Wipe Systems Component Engineer

9281001Interior Trim Project Engineer

EP928Project Engineer Warranty & Cost Down

2721011Project Engineer planning, problem solving

6981019Project Engineer performance, economy and driveability

5251025Project Engineer ride handling and steering

EP929Senior Project Manager emissions diesel engines

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16054Wheels, Tyres, Chassis Systems And Components
Locationdual site Coventry and Warwick
Duration47 weeks

Guide price for this position £22.23 per hour (Freelance or LTD Co Status) 2 week pay cycle.

Division: Chassis Engineering

Position Description:
Core task is to provide support to enable Project Engineers to achieve their objectives. Single point of contact for project communication in and out of wheels, tyres.. Owns and reports out project deliverables and provides an escalation route within wheels, tyres and programme. Facilitates problem resolution and champions wheel and tyres owned AIMs. Provides consistent process leadership for Project leaders / department. Represents wheels, tyres, tpms to program and attribute teams (attends PAT meetings) Coordinates and records progress through Sub-Module meetings.

Skills Required:
Must be a good team player with the ability to manage a small team of engineers - demonstrable leadership skills are essential. Must have good verbal and written communication skills to report technical issues across all levels. Must have the ability to manage complex issues is essential to balance the conflicting needs of the business within project timing constraints. Must demonstrate proactive delivery and commitment to meeting deadlines. Must have a working knowledge of engineering disciplines and understand and use key delivery systems (eFDVS, WERS, AIMS, GPDS etc.). Must be flexible with regard to multiple site working and be prepared to travel overseas if required.

Experience Required:
Must have a working knowledge of engineering disciplines, with a demonstrable in depth knowledge of the relevant chassis systems and components.

Education Required:
Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.

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16059 & 16321(8251015 & 7931016)PROJECT MANAGER package space requirements
Locationdual site Coventry and Warwick
Duration47 weeks

CONTRACT POSITION (Either freelance or LTD Co Status) Guide price for this position £25.50 per hour (Freelance or LTD Co Status) 2 week pay cycle.

Division: Chassis Engineering

Position Description:
Owns and coordinates component design and delivery of design solutions through the business. Owns and reports out project deliverables and provides an escalation route within Suspension System Tuning (SST) and programme. Facilitates problem resolution and champions SST open design issues. Represents SST to program and attribute teams. Coordinates and records progress through Sub-Module/component/supplier meetings. Interpret package space requirements and find creative deliverable design solutions.

Skills Required:
You will have an Engineering related Degree with design and engineering experience at a component and or system level in any of the following areas; mechanical, electro hydraulic, electro mechanical and pneumatic systems. Must be a good team player with the ability to work within a team of engineers. Must have good verbal and written communication skills to report technical issues across all levels. Must have the ability to manage complex issues is essential to balance the conflicting needs of the business within project timing constraints. Must demonstrate proactive delivery and commitment to meeting deadlines.

Skills Preferred:
Component and system design experience in mechanical, electro hydraulic, electro mechanical and pneumatic systems. Must be flexible with regard to multiple site working and be prepared to travel overseas if required.

Experience Required:
As well as the technical background above you need to be self motivated, able to work independently with minimal instruction or guidance. Able to report out on design solutions / blockers

Experience Preferred:
Experience with these components/systems would be useful but not essential:- Damper/Shock absorber Modules, Road springs, Stabiliser Bars assemblies, Air suspension systems, Active Roll control systems. Above with Production design / manufacturing knowledge Catia V4 and or V5 (competent user). VIS + / DIGI Buck (working knowledge)

Education Required:
Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.

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16116Emissions Testing - Tailpipe Emissions, Fuel Economy, Evaporative Emissions, Cold Testing, OBD Demonstration Tests
Locationdual site Coventry and Warwick
Duration46 weeks

Guide price for this position £19.79 per hour (Freelance or LTD Co Status) 2 week pay cycle.

Division: Power/Train

Position Description:
Track and assist vehicles through workshops and mileage accumulation. Prepare and set up vehicles for official emissions certification witness tests (includes tailpipe emissions, fuel economy, evaporative emissions, cold testing, OBD demonstration tests). Assist with collation of information and compilation of emissions documents.

Skills Required:
Must be able to run emissions tests to EU regulatory requirements. Must be able to progress vehicles through workshops and emissions test facilities. Must have a good understanding of how tail pipe emissions control systems function on gasoline or diesel fuelled vehicles. Must be proficient in the use of MS Excel, MS Word and MS Office. Must have a driving license valid for use in the UK.

Skills Preferred:
Ability to prepare EU information documents. Knowledge of evaporative control systems Knowledge of OBD systems. Ability to conduct regulatory tests for markets other than EU. Knowledge of EU homologation requirements.

Experience Required:
Experience of Emissions testing in at least one market - proven experience. Experience of working with emissions control systems or components - proven experience.

Experience Preferred:
Experience of Emissions Certification in at least one market. Experience of preparing certification documents. Experience in Vehicle Failure Mode resolution. Experience of vehicle homologation.

Education Required:
HNC or equivalent.

Education Preferred:
BSc or BEng preferred.

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16124PROJECT ENGINEER Manual & Automatic Gearbox Transmission
Locationdual site Coventry and Warwick
Duration46 weeks

Guide price for this position £23.84 hour (Freelance or LTD Co Status) 2 week pay cycle.

Division: Power/Train

Position Description:
Will develop & own the Commodity delivery plan & liaise with the Supplier & Project Team to ensure that programme milestones & targets are met. Will manage the CAD Design Engineer, the virtual package process, design releases and BOM. Responsible for Target setting & compilation of the Design verification plan to deliver Engineering sign-off Evaluation of test data & results, & development of issue resolution & recovery plans as appropriate. Liaison with Project Team to support Vehicle Builds & investigation of issues & problem reports.

Skills Required:
Proven record of project leadership & delivery of Major Transmission Systems/components (or related Powertrain systems) to meet cost, weight & performance/attribute targets. Proven record of effective project planning & time management. Can demonstrate strong understanding & application of Design quality tools (DFMEA, Robustness, etc). Self Motivated & enthusiastic and a Good Team Player. Good analytical skills & PC literate. Full Driving licence.

Skills Preferred:
Working knowledge of project delivery processes - GPDS, eFDVS. Working knowledge of change management processes - AIMS, WERS, Knowledge of CAE tools & analysis techniques.

Experience Required:
Ideally, extensive experience as a project/design engineer within a Transmissions Department. Experienced Project/System Design Engineers from related Powertrain fields will also be considered. Candidate should demonstrate a proven record of project delivery and supplier management. Consideration will also be given to recent graduates who can demonstrate a strong drive, enthusiasm and strong personal attributes.

Education Required:
Minimum first Degree.

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16152PROJECT MANAGER Wheels & Tyres, Chassis Systems And Components
Locationdual site Coventry and Warwick
Duration47 weeks

Guide price for this position £22.23 per hour (Freelance or LTD Co Status) 2 week pay cycle.

Division: Chassis Engineering

Position Description:
Core task is to provide support to enable Project Engineers to achieve their objectives. Single point of contact for project communication in and out of wheels, tyres.. Owns and reports out project deliverables and provides an escalation route within wheels, tyres and programme. Facilitates problem resolution and champions wheel and tyres owned AIMs. Provides consistent process leadership for Project leaders / department. Represents wheels, tyres, tpms to program and attribute teams (attends PAT meetings) Coordinates and records progress through Sub-Module meetings.

Skills Required:
Must be a good team player with the ability to manage a small team of engineers - demonstrable leadership skills are essential. Must have good verbal and written communication skills to report technical issues across all levels. Must have the ability to manage complex issues is essential to balance the conflicting needs of the business within project timing constraints. Must demonstrate proactive delivery and commitment to meeting deadlines. Must have a working knowledge of engineering disciplines and understand and use key delivery systems (eFDVS, WERS, AIMS, GPDS etc.). Must be flexible with regard to multiple site working and be prepared to travel overseas if required.

Experience Required:
Must have a working knowledge of engineering disciplines, with a demonstrable in depth knowledge of the relevant chassis systems and components.

Education Required:
Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.

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16227Diesel Engine Low Pressure Fuel Systems
Locationdual site Coventry and Warwick
Duration43 weeks

CONTRACT POSITION Guide price for this position £23.84 hour (Freelance or LTD Co Status) 2 week pay cycle.

Division: Power/Train

Position Description:
To manage a small team of engineers to deliver the necessary low pressure fuel system changes to support the introduction of a new diesel engine. Liaison with Programme Team and active management of Component Engineers and Development Engineers to deliver system to agreed function, cost, weight and timing targets. Includes Quality Planning requirements, FMEA, build support, DV, issues resolution and PSW. Report status as required to Project Team and Powertrain status reviews.

Skills Required:
An HND or Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering. Understanding of fuel system component function/design and of Powertrain functions and interfaces. Excellent communication skills. Strong supplier management skills. Good PC skills including Microsoft Office and MS Project. Have excellent planning skills with 'Proactive' rather than 'Reactive mindset'. Be self driven and motivated to achieve personal and team goals with minimal supervision.

Skills Preferred:
Full driving license

Experience Required:
Extensive experience in automotive component delivery

Education Required:
An HND or Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

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16304HMI (Human Machine Interface) SPECIALIST - Touch-Screen Instrument-Cluster, Switches & Controls
Locationdual site Coventry and Warwick
Duration44 weeks

CONTRACT POSITION (Either freelance or LTD Co Status) Guide price for this position £22.23 hour (Freelance or LTD Co Status) 2 week pay cycle.

Division: Vehicle Engineering

Position Description:
1. Vehicle programme delivery:- To set HMI targets, develop HMI specifications, validate specifications through simulation & user-trials, validate & report requirements compliance, solve HMI problems
2. Strategy development: To analyse customer data, conduct competitor vehicle benchmarking, develop & validate HMI strategy proposals.

Skills Required:
HMI & ergonomics requirements for systems installed in automotive vehicles.
GUI (Graphical User Interface) design.
Specification authorship.
Project planning/management.
MS Office (Word, Excel, Power-point)
Good team working skills
Good communicator at all levels

Skills Preferred:
Simulation (Power-point, Flash, Matlab/Simulink).
Test planning & reporting
Customer quality data analysis (e.g. JD Power)
Able to present solutions to Senior Management with confidence

Experience Required:
Delivery of functional/graphical designs for automotive or similar user interfaces (eg. Touch-screen instrument-cluster, switches & controls)
Working with feature owners to elicit and capture HMI requirements
Delivery of multiple projects simultaneously (project management)
Authoring detailed technical specifications describing HMI
Delivering technical presentations to working & senior level audiences

Experience Preferred:
Educated to degree level including a comprehensive HMI specialism (e.g. MSc Ergonomics) or equivalent experience.

Education Required:
Qualified in an HMI/Ergonomics related discipline and/or equivalent experience

Education Preferred:
Educated to degree level including a comprehensive HMI specialism (e.g. MSc Ergonomics) or equivalent experience.

Additional Information :
To cover Maternity leave

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16314Chassis/Steering Systems - Electrical and Electronic Interfaces To Mechanical Systems
LocationWarwick
Duration42 weeks

Guide price for this position £22.23 hour (Freelance or LTD Co Status) 2 week pay cycle.

Division: Chassis Engineering

Position Description:
PMST project manager. To take responsibility for component engineering. This includes running the supplier process, packaging, resolution of component issues, negotiating appropriate specifications and targets and ensuring that releases are made in a timely manner to support project objectives.

Skills Required:
Component engineering delivery with particular with chassis/steering systems. Must have a working knowledge of engineering disciplines and understand and use key delivery systems (eFDVS, WERS, AIMS, GPDS, FMEA etc.).Must have good verbal and written communication skills to report technical issues across all levels. Must have the ability to manage complex issues to balance the conflicting needs of the business within project timing constraints. Must demonstrate proactive delivery and commitment to meeting deadlines.

Skills Preferred:
Experience with EPAS or EHPAS. Managing electrical and electronic interfaces to mechanical systems.

Experience Required:
Demonstrable experience at component engineering delivery. Must have a working knowledge of engineering disciplines, with a demonstrable in depth knowledge of the relevant chassis systems and components.

Education Required:
Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.

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16321SEE 16059

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16328Engine Fuel System, And Cooling Commodities & NVH Fault Finding & Improvement
LocationLiverpool
Duration55 weeks

CONTRACT POSITION Guide price for this position £21.73 hour (Freelance or LTD Co Status) 2 week pay cycle.

Position Description:
Supporting the Powertrain PVT, the engineer will be responsible for fuel system and cooling commodities as well as fault finding and NVH support to the off track production areas. Ongoing warranty analysis of fuel system, and cooling system commodities and analysis of overall Powertrain NVH issues.

Skills Required:

Engineering Degree, WERS, AIMs, knowledge of NVH systems and analysis, robust hands-on skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. 6 Sigma Green Belt.

Experience Required:
Previous automotive NVH experience an advantage.

Education required:
Degree, with practical application experience.


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16338Test Beds / Automation System Support for Engine Test
Locationdual site Coventry and Warwick
Duration41 weeks

Guide price for this position £19.79 hour (Freelance or LTD Co Status) 2 week pay cycle.

Division: Power/Train

Position Description:
Test bed/automation system support for engine test beds. Support/integration of INCA with automation system. Support combustion analysis data collection and analysis Debugging software/hardware to maintain/fix test bed problems. Support automated calibration processes.

Skills Required:
Automation system experience, preferably engine test. Products to be supported include Adapt, INCA, CAS and Cameo. Numerate and capable of undertaking additional activities such as 6 Sigma and data analysis. Knowledge of test bed instrumentation and hardware. Ability to liaise and work with a range of people of differing skills and abilities.

Skills Preferred:
Knowledge of general PC and Office software and systems, Matlab/Simulink a benefit, capable of software development using common software tools. Ability to question current state and suggest/implement improvements.

Experience Required:
Previous experience in an engine test environment or similar where computerised control and data acquisition systems have been deployed.
Software knowledge.

Experience Preferred:
Emissions/vehicle test environment. Ability to familiarity with Computers, MS Windows, Matlab, Office and Mainframe Applications.

Education Required:
Degree (Mech Eng/Elec Eng) preferred. Consideration to HNC/HND qualifications. Full clean driving licence.

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659944Plastic Moulded Air Induction Systems (Intake, Clean Air Ducting, Dirty Air Ducting & Air Box)
Locationdual site Coventry and Warwick
Duration39 weeks

CONTRACT POSITION Guide price for this position £25.12 hour (Freelance or LTD Co Status) 2 week pay cycle.
Division: Power/Train

Position Description:
Interface between the PMST and the plastic moulding supplier to ensure that designs are able to be manufactured and that timing meets vehicle and programme deliverables. Support in the management of cost, weight and delivery of agreed functional targets. Delivery of timing plans to support relevant design milestones for each phase of the programme. Ownership of development plans to ensure that the product is delivered using the most robust, cost effective means possible. Maintain an issue management tracker and update status via AIMS. Maintain and report out System status to PMST at the appropriate reviews (QCWF, Timing and key issues). Ensure that appropriate processes are implemented to support the program inc. GPDS, EFDVS, DFMEA, APQP, DVP. This includes initial file release of the parts via WERS. Regular visits to the supplier to conduct status reviews, resolve issues and agree timing plans will be the normal

Skills Required:
Demonstrate good understanding and application of Air Induction systems, associated technology and market trends. Basic understanding of plastic moulding manufacturing methods and plastic properties is preferable. Demonstrate understanding of business principles and the application to premium market. Demonstrate knowledge of GPDS, understanding of Product Development and associated processes, tools and techniques. Familiarity with key PD IT systems such as eFDVS, Integrator, CORA, GPIRS. Needs to be organised, confident, determined, self motivated and a strong pro-active negotiator. Able to communicate to a spectrum of skills at different organisational levels.

Skills Preferred:
Educated to HNC level in an engineering or allied discipline preferred but not essential.

Experience Required:
Experience in the automotive industry and programme management and delivery experience

Experience Preferred:
Intake design and installation experience. Including clean air ducting, Dirty air ducting and air box design for reduced pressure loss contribution.

Education Required:
Candidates must have a minimum of HNC/HND in relevant field, ideally educated to Degree level.

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825960Chassis Systems Engineering
Locationdual site Coventry and Warwick
Duration39 weeks

CONTRACT POSITION Guide price for this position £19.11 hour (Freelance or LTD Co Status) 2 week pay cycle.
Division: Chassis Engineering

Position Description:
The Chassis Programme Teams work closely with the other CoC's, Finance, Purchase, vehicle and manufacturing colleagues to resolve any New model programme issues. Support the management of all the necessary changes defined in the PDL to support all GPDS milestones from onwards. Monitor key build processes and ensure that the vehicles are specified, released and built to process. Support the management of virtual build events and resolve issues prior to physical properties being available.

Skills Required:
Must be a good team player with the ability to work with a small team of engineers. Must have good verbal and written communication skills to report technical issues across all levels. Must have the ability to manage complex issues is essential to balance the conflicting needs of the business within project timing constraints. Must demonstrate proactive delivery and commitment to meeting deadlines. Must have a working knowledge of engineering disciplines and understand and use key delivery systems (eFDVS, WERS, AIMS, GPDS etc.). Must be flexible with regard to multiple site working.

Experience Required:
Must have a working knowledge of engineering disciplines, with a demonstrable in depth knowledge of the relevant chassis systems and components

Experience Preferred:
Core task is to provide support to enable Chassis to achieve its objectives Single point of contact for programme communication in and out of Chassis Owns and reports out project deliverables and provides an escalation route within Chassis. Facilitates problem resolution and champions Chassis owned AIMs. Represents Chassis to program and manufacturing teams (attends meetings) Coordinates and records progress through PST, VIT, PEC & Release meetings.

Education Required:
Experience in Engineering project management.

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272967Exterior Trim Componentry
LocationWarwick
Duration38 weeks

CONTRACT POSITION Guide price for this position £23.84 hour (Freelance or LTD Co Status) 2 week pay cycle.
Division: Body Engineering

Position Description:
PMST Lead Engineer for a significant Exterior Trim System from concept to production.

Skills Required:
Proven Project management capability - demonstrated by recent delivery on time & budget. Detailed engineering knowledge of Exterior Trim component design, function, performance, production & manufacturing requirements. Excellent communications skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate at all levels. PC Literacy - Microsoft Project, Power Point, Excel, Word etc. Significant experience in use of engineering tools - FMEA, Six Sigma, problem resolution etc.

Skills Preferred:
CAD Literacy - ability to manipulate and interrogate CAD data and use associated visualisation tools in either IDEAS/Catia V4/Catia V5. Ability to generate CAD data in any of these systems would be distinct advantage.

Experience Required:
Recent Design and Development experience of automotive Exterior Trim components.

Experience Preferred:
PMST Management experience, process knowledge

Education Required:
Technical qualification in engineering discipline equivalent to HND

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793976Upper Steering Systems
Locationdual site Coventry and Warwick
Duration38 weeks

CONTRACT POSITION Guide price for this position £23.84 per hour (Freelance or LTD Co Status) 2 week pay cycle.

Division: Chassis Engineering

Position Description:
Core task is to manage the engineering design and delivery of Upper Steering Systems from concept phase through to production using a gateway structured process (GPDS) The role will require liaison with a cross functional team including (but not exclusively) Electrical / Electronics, BIW, NVH, Vehicle Safety and Vehicle Dynamics. Owns and reports out project deliverables within Upper Steering and Programme Team. Facilitates problem resolution and champions Upper Steering owned AIMs. Represents Upper Steering to program and attribute teams (attends PAT meetings) Coordinates and records progress through Sub-Module meetings.

Skills Required:
Must be a good team player with the ability to work effectively within a cross functional team. Must have good verbal and written communication skills to report technical issues across all levels. Must have the ability to manage complex issues and to balance the conflicting needs of the business within project timing constraints. Must demonstrate proactive delivery and commitment to meeting deadlines. Must have a working knowledge of engineering disciplines and understand and use (eFDVS, WERS, AIMS, GPDS etc.). Must be flexible with regard to multiple site working and be prepared to travel overseas if required.

Experience Required:
Must have a working knowledge of engineering disciplines, with a demonstrable in depth knowledge of the relevant chassis systems and components. .

Education Required:
Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.

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942971Material Research & Development Engineer
Locationdual site Coventry and Warwick
Duration38 weeks

CONTRACT POSITION Guide price for this position £21.73 per hour (Freelance or LTD Co Status) 2 week pay cycle.
Division: Vehicle Engineering

Position Description:

Working closely with the Material Characterisation Technical Specialist. The task is to develop a technical reference handbook for all matters relating to the introduction of new materials. The candidate will be expected to bring their own ideas to the project, but it involves the collation of existing information, as well as the creation and management of x-functional projects with suppliers and internal customers. Content to include: Process Flowchart, Technical Checklists (Tests, Methods, Provenance, Standardisation), Generic timing, Facility Considerations and creation of Material Characterisation web pages to disseminate data across the companies business.

Skills Required:

Flexible, pro-active, self-starter. Good organisation & planning skills. Questioning nature - happy to ask 'why?'. Good communicator - Can 'translate' technical issues into layman's terms and create effective reports, presentations etc. Team player - Can build relationships at all levels in the organization. Computer literate - Can use MS Office Applications without supervision.

Skills Preferred:
Interested in materials and products and the automotive industry in general

Experience Required:
Experience in material research & development (ideally related to sheet metal). The creation and implementation of new processes & test procedures. Defining / understanding of the technical requirements for the development and implementation of new materials for automotive applications. Working in cross-functional teams.

Experience Preferred:
Creating Web pages

Education Required:
Typically a first degree in Materials or related Engineering/Science subject

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571977Front & Rear Door Access Systems, Locks, Latches & Exterior Door Handles
LocationWarwick
Duration37 weeks

CONTRACT POSITION Guide price for this position £23.84 per hour (Freelance or LTD Co Status) 2 week pay cycle.

Division: Advanced Engineering

Position Description:
Program Sub Module Leader (PMST) with responsibility for the delivery of front and rear door access systems, including, locks, latches and exterior door handles. The role will be one part of the door complete module team which consists of a locally based team of PMST engineers, working with a first tier supplier.

Skills Required:
Project Management skills of a design activity such as Door Access Systems to deliver to Functional, Cost, Quality and Timing requirements. Ability to work as part of a wider door systems team, in delivery of program objectives and milestones following GPDS program approach. Co-ordination and provision of responses to gateway reviews or other functional activities. Deliver timely WERS Engineering Release / AIMS closure / DVP (eFDVS) updates according to program requirements.

Skills Preferred:
Ability to deliver a CPA contract including Engineering statement of work. Effective Planning, monitoring and execution of failure Detection events to allow engineering sign off ahead of the program FDJ single point release milestone utilising all of the appropriate company quality toolsets. Liaison with Plant and Pre Launch FCPA teams to resolve customer quality issues found during all development phases.
Experience Required:
Ideally, the candidate would have several years experience of delivery of a Body Exterior commodity, preferably door access systems with a proven track record of delivery of several key projects within an OEM environment.

Experience Preferred:
Working Knowledge of CATIA V5 , TCE and Digibuck would be an advantage

Education Required:
The successful candidate should ideally be educated to a degree level in a relevant engineering discipline.

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429991 & 900990Gasoline Exhaust Emissions System Development & Test
Locationdual site Coventry and Warwick
Duration36 weeks

CONTRACT POSITION Guide price for this position £23.84 per hour (Freelance or LTD Co Status) 2 week pay cycle.

Division: Power/Train

Position Description:
Liaison with engine development teams to define engine / turbo outlet targets compatible with emissions capability required. Definition and execution of engine dynamometer & then vehicle testing required to confirm capabilty of our specific base engine / after-treatment applications. Liaison with Powertrain Calibration team to track delivery of emissions attribute through the programme.

Skills Required:
Gasoline exhaust emissions system development. Gasoline Powertrain Calibration / development aid user skills. Engine Dyno testing. Chassis Dyno emissions testing. Engine / Calibration / Emissions development project leadership

Skills Preferred:
Matlab data analysis skills. Exhaust emissions modelling skills, utilising surrogate / synthesised data. Gasoline combustion system understanding / Gasoline Direct Injection systems. Gasoline 3-way catalysis understanding. GDI Particulate Mass emissions formation + measurement understanding. Understanding of gasoline exhaust emissions legislation in all markets. Understanding of emissions certification requirements.

Experience Required:
Gasoline powertrain calibration experience. Gasoline exhaust emissions development experience delivering exhaust emissions capability from given hardware + EMS system. Self motivated leadership of powertrain development programme(s).

Experience Preferred:
Gasoline exhaust emissions system development experience involvement (responsibility?) for specifying hardware + EMS system capability to deliver required exhaust emissions capability. Gasoline 3-way catalyst development experience. Gasoline combustion system development experience / including gasoline direct injection. Gasoline DI Particulate Mass emissions formation / measurement experience. Project leadership experience of multi-disciplinary / organisational project(s) Emissions certification.

Education Required:
HND in Mechanical Engineering / Electronic Engineering / Physics / Chemistry etc.

Education Preferred:
1st Degree / Post Graduate qualification in Mechanical Engineering / Electronic Engineering / Physics / Chemistry etc.

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659999 & 465998Exterior Trim Mouldings, Glazing, Antennae Integration And Wash Wipe Systems Component Engineer
LocationWarwick
Duration35 weeks

CONTRACT POSITION (Either freelance or LTD Co Status) Guide price for this position £23.84 per hour (Freelance or LTD Co Status) 2 week pay cycle
Division: Body Engineering

Position Description:
Manage the delivery of a number of glasshouse and Lids Subsystem parts. Take total ownership of the design, release, cost control/weight control, quality, testing, and launch of the required content inline with the agreed programme timing. Management of the associated supplier base(s). Track and monitor progress via the formal PMST process, whilst generating the required documentation to support programme gateway and engineering targets. Support plant build events resolving build and quality issues.

Skills Required:
3 years minimum proven project management track record, preferably with experience of product development approach, practices, and tools. Experienced in the design and development of closures systems (polymeric or metallic structures and mechanisms). WERS, DFMA's, AIMS, recognised problem solving tools using data driven approach.. Good communication skills, both verbal, written. Well developed computer skills. Self motivated and capable of planning both own and others workload.

Skills Preferred:
Catia V4/V5 coherent, with the ability to bring up and interrogate electronic design data.

Experience Required:-
Proven project management track record, preferably with experience of product development approach, practices, and tools. Experienced in the design and development of exterior composite and polymetric components. WERS, DFMA's, AIMS.

Experience Preferred:
Automotive project management background.

Education Required:
Minimum of HND in an engineering based subject, support by practical application in an engineering environment

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9281001Interior Trim Project Engineer
LocationCoventry
Duration35 weeks

CONTRACT POSITION (Either freelance or LTD Co Status) Guide price for this position £23.84 per hour (Freelance or LTD Co Status) 2 week pay cycle
Division: Body Engineering

Position Description:
Interior Trim Project Engineer - Model Year Programmes

Skills Required:
Competent in Engineering disciplines including, DFMEAs, Quality Robustness & Reliability tools, and Design Verification Planning. Project and Supplier Management Skills including ability achieve objectives and meet commitments through clear planning, prioritisation and effective use of resources. Good communication skills including ability to build relationships within a team and use appropriate negotiation techniques to achieve results and business commitments. Computer literate.

Experience Required:
Good experience within the automotive environment in Interior Trim Engineering sector. Experience in managing projects from cradle to grave.

Experience Preferred:
Experience of Product Development processes and Engineering system interfaces such WERS releasing and AIMS issue management.

Education Required:
HNC/HND.


EP928PROJECT ENGINEER Warranty & Cost Down

LOCATIONOxford
DURATION12 months

Guide price for this position - £** negotiable (Freelance or LTD Co Status) invoices settled in 30 days nett invoice month end.

Our client is a major automotive manufacturer, this assignment is working on their UK flag ship model. Producing a quality product is paramount to the Companys objectives.

Main tasks:
-To provide Engineering solutions to warranty issues
-To investigate, validate and release cost down proposals
-To provide Engineering proposals for initial design, feasibility for concept proposals and provide alternative proposals if feasibility cannot be confirmed
-To provide technical support for Module Teams
-To act as the day to day interface with suppliers
-To ensure the timely release of CATIA models and drawings in line with programme requirements
-To act as SE / Complex Team Leader if required

Breadth of role:
-Good working knowledge of a variety of supplier manufacturing processes
-Must be capable of having discussions at a technical level
-Must be capable of giving technical presentations
-Must be capable of making decisions within the parameters of project targets
-Must be capable of preparing information for project decisions to be made
-Must escalate if project targets are at risk
-Provide technical support to Manufacturing as required

Skills / Education / Job experience:
-Must have comprehensive CATIA V4 / V5 skills
-Advanced PC skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
-Must possess a suitable technical qualification or equivalent experience
-4 years experience related to the motor industry in a similar role
-Must be capable of analysing problems and proposing solutions



165942721022PROJECT ENGINEER PLANNING, PROBLEM SOLVING
Locationdual site Coventry and Warwick
Duration33 weeks

CONTRACT POSITION Guide price for this position £19.79 per hour (Freelance or LTD Co Status) 2 week pay cycle
Division: Product Development

Position Description:
An excellent opportunity to contribute towards improvement of a key business process within the Product Development Function of a prestigious midlands based Automotive OEM. Working as the leader of a cross functional team the key elements of the role are to define, plan and implement actions to improve both quality and throughput of the Design and Development request submission process This will include introduction of a database tool to improve process communication

Skills Required:
An enthusiastic, tenacious team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong planning, problem solving, and process-thinking capability combined with good financial awareness including the ability to understand the trade offs between quality, timing and cost. The ability to facilitate effective team working to solve complex business problems. Fluent use of MS Office packages including Outlook, Powerpoint, Excel and Word Drivers licence and willing to travel between companies sites in the Midlands.

Skills Preferred:
Project Management including the use of Microsoft project. Value stream mapping. Six sigma green belt

Experience Required:
Proven Product Development experience, an interfacing or supporting function. Proven experience of working in multi functional team environment to solve complex problems.

Experience Preferred:
Process improvement using the DMAIC process or equivalent

Education Required:
Educated to degree level or equivalent in an Engineering, IT or Business Related discipline

Education Preferred:
Post graduate qualification in a Business related discipline

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165836981019PROJECT ENGINEER PERFORMANCE, ECONOMY AND DRIVEABILITY
Locationdual site Coventry and Warwick
Duration33 weeks

CONTRACT POSITION Guide price for this position £23.84 per hour (Freelance or LTD Co Status) 2 week pay cycle.

Division: Power/Train

Position Description:
Co-ordination & presentation of Performance, Economy and Driveability status for new programmes. Demonstrate good understanding of new technologies that can influence Performance, Economy and Driveability. Development and application of key analysis tools (WOT estimator/reporter, CVSP) to identify comparative PED metrics for vehicle technologies. Lead competitor benchmark planning and all key performance, economy and driveability test requirements for new programmes.
Lead the Implementation of:
- Futuring & PALS strategy for programme
- Programme PED status according to GPDS guidelines
Develop data to support the corporate fuel economy strategy. Drive the whole life PED planning for programme. Planning and co-ordination of all supporting resource to deliver the attribute requirements.

Skills Required:
Excellent communicator and organiser, with ability to present technical data at high-level reviews. Ability to manage attribute delivery using resources contained across a range of CoC's

Skills Preferred:
Understanding of the vehicle calibration process in areas where it effects PED

Experience Required:
Experience of PED physical testing and its limitations
Experience of PED CAE techniques and their limitations

Experience Preferred:
Programme delivery experience to GPDS guidelines

Education Required:
Degree qualified in an Engineering discipline, with experience of powertrain & vehicle technologies that affect performance, fuel economy or driveability.

Education Preferred:
MSc in Automotive Engineering



EP929 SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER EMISSIONS DIESEL ENGINES
Duration12 months +
LocationPeterborough

Our customer is a leading supplier of Emission Control Systems. They are supporting a global, diverse technology leader and the World's largest and most successful engine company. The Resident Engineer will be based on site at our clients premises in Peterborough.

POSITION SUMMARY
The primary focus is on overall program management and the technical interface with the
customer and internal departments. This position leads the new product introduction through the use of our systems centered around APQP and TS16949 procedures and activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and execute project management for new/existing projects. Lead the NPIS and APQP
teams from concept through production, both internally and externally with the customer.
Direct and promote technical communications between organization and customers.
Drive activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering
design problems and meeting technical targets.
Ensure compliance between customer drawings/specification and Automotive standards
and capabilities by acting as the single point of contact for design and technical program issues.
Direct Resident Designers and coordinate prototype activities within Automotive with
the assistance of the Program Engineers.
Drive designs for manufacturability and cost effectiveness through the use of design reviews that include manufacturing and customer input. Oversee and coordinate all designs and ensure proper sign-offs have occurred. Achieve documented design signoff with all internal engineering departments: materials, hot end, cold end and system integration for major design release phases.
Lead all phases of technical program timing from initial designs to design release for product
launch. Including all timing related to product validation and on site customer testing.
Champion Total Value Management (cost savings) initiatives involving your program.
Lead and support manufacturing production facilities in value engineering / value analysis.
Lead and track all engineering changes, corrective actions and customer concerns through direct communication with commercial and manufacturing through use of internal systems.
Coordinate development engineering team with the DVP&R and testing by acting as the
interface between the customer, program engineering, and manufacturing for information and timing.
Evaluate and coordinate customer needs for new technologies.
Manage overall program resources and expenses to meet budget requirements.
Represent client on site full time (or on call) at customer locations, including assembly plants.
Frequent travel to customer, supplier, and customers automotive manufacturing locations.
Support and adhere to TA EH&S policies and procedures.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• BSME Degree required, advanced degree preferred.
• Automotive background required
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Development engineering experience a plus
• Working knowledge of personal computers, perform spreadsheet calculations, graphics,
program management, and word processing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills essential.
• Ability to travel to suppliers, plants, and customers to support development requirements.

• Knowledge of exhaust engineering is desired.
• Knowledge of engineering predictive and analytical tools is desired.