Our global motorcycle manufacturing client is urgently looking to fill the following role:

Senior Design Engineer Motorcycles - up to £40 /hr (Inside IR35) - Leicestershire

Role:
As a Senior Design Engineer you will be part of the global technical organisation, working as a key player in the Chassis team. Working with the wider Chassis and across multiple cross functional teams, you will be responsible for the specification, design and development of components, assemblies and systems that contribute to world class leading motorcycles. Collaborating with both in-house manufacturing teams and external suppliers, you will own the design process, working flexibly with Industrial Design, Product Strategy and Sourcing teams, whilst ensuring conformity to regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities:
Your key responsibilities will include, but not limited to:
- Produce 3D CAD models, using Creo, to a high standard.
- Produce 2D engineering drawings, using Creo, to a high standard.
- Design systems and components for new and updated chassis projects, considering function, cost, manufacturing, assembly and quality.
- Follow and maintain Chassis design, operational and quality procedures.
- Produce supporting documentation for designs, as required.
- Design components and systems to comply with regulatory requirements and the client's internal test procedures.
- Have a good understanding of the application of some regulatory requirements for motorcycles.
- Liaise with internal functional stakeholders to ensure alignment of expectations and needs.
- Liaise with external suppliers to ensure design for manufacture feedback is incorporated.
- Manage time and workload effectively.

Qualifications:
- Qualified to degree level or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline. Minimum of 2:1 degree (BEng / MEng) except in the case of relevant 2 wheel experience

Experience:
- Proficient in 3D CAD, (Creo preferred).
- Proficient in creating and releasing 2D technical drawings.
- Solid comprehension of geometric tolerances on 2D drawings.
- Demonstrable experience in engineering design of components and subassemblies.
- Good understanding of motorcycle chassis layout and construction.
- Experience in designing to Regulatory requirements as applied to motorcycles is preferable.

Success Metrics for the Role:
As a Senior Design Engineer, you will be measured on ‘on time, in full’ delivery of various goals and performance indicators. Overall success of your role will depend on the following measures but not limited to:
- CAD models, design reviews and drawings presented and released in line with project plans.
- Quality of CAD modelling, drawings and application of CAE tools.
- Quality and robustness of design solution proposals and supporting work.

Key Attributes:
- Able to demonstrate good time management.
- Good communicator, clear and concise, ability to communicate at all levels.
- Flexible, ability to travel to other work locations as and when required.

The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment business.

Our global motorcycle manufacturing client is urgently looking to fill the following role:

Role context and purpose:
Our Motorcycle client is looking for a talented Project Engineer to work as part of the wider Chassis team, taking a lead on specific projects and components, helping to shape the future of the client's product portfolio. Our client is looking for people with experience of defining major components, assemblies and systems from concept to production, ensuring fulfilment of product attributes and requirements against targets. Candidates should be able to apply and propagate design and development experience throughout the projects and manage the workload and technical development of a small group of engineers, assisting the Team Leader in effectively managing the team.

Key responsibilities:
- Manage key aspects of new model development such as ABS, bodywork, wheels etc.
- Ownership and coordination of major vehicle development and testing activities.
- Manage a small team (1-3 people) of Design Engineers.
- Plan and oversee the delivery of many major chassis subassemblies or systems within the requirements of the company’s New Product Introduction (NPI) system.
- Design systems and components for new and updated chassis projects, considering function, cost, manufacture, assembly and quality.
- Produce good quality 3D CAD models using Pro-Engineer.
- Produce good quality 2D engineering drawings.
- Follow and help maintain design, operational and quality procedures.
- Produce supporting documentation for designs, as required.
- Liaise with internal departments such as, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Quality and Assembly.
- Liaise with external international suppliers.
- Manage time and workload effectively.
- Represent the design team or PD department in interdepartmental meetings in the absence of the team leader.
- May manage the delivery of a derivative motorcycle.
- Assist in drafting & updating of the client's design and development procedures.

Skills / Experience Required:
Experience Level:
- A demonstrable track record in engineering design of components and subassemblies.
- Sound knowledge of manufacturing processes.
- Several years of experience of creating and releasing 2D technical drawings.
- Understanding of geometric tolerances on 2D drawings.
- Thorough understanding of motorcycle chassis layout and construction.
- Practical experience of vehicle maintenance and preparation is advantageous.
- Some experience in designing to Regulatory requirements as applied to motorcycles.

Educational qualifications:
- Qualified to degree level or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline. Minimum of 2:1 degree (BEng / MEng) except in the case of relevant 2 wheel experience.
- Proficient in 3D CAD, preferably Pro-engineer / Creo

Attributes:
- Should be able to demonstrate good time management and excellent knowledge of engineering fundamentals.
- Good understanding of the design requirements for mass production manufacturing.
- Good technical comprehension of at least some areas of chassis layout, design & development.
- Past experience in analysis and optimisation of components and subassemblies preferred.

The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment Agency.

Our prestige engineering client is currently recruiting for the following role:

Launch Engineer - Castle Bromwich - Salary circa £40-£45k p.a. +10% PRP + benefits

Role:
The Launch Engineer is responsible for whole vehicle build assembly process development and validation.

Responsibility
- Lead and report on whole Vehicle BOM / specification validation using SDV/APT/Gspas/Gpirs to align build requirements.
- Attend and contribute to Build Planning Meetings –including, RIS, IPC, FMS, OTG, startup, washup, 5F, parts, WCPA.
- Collect and provide data for senior reviews, including Gating, EPC, LMM
- Work with Programme teams to align build timing plans and Prototype work load capacity for multiple programmes.
- Lead reviews with Proto MP&L to ensure parts supply meets build requirements.
- Provide data for and attend daily High Hurts reviews.
- Collate and present data for vehicle quality and integrity meeting programme specifications.
- Lead management of critical torque data gathering via control plans and attribute checks.
- Champion component engineers to ensure quality resolutions of all build related issues.
- Recording and presenting Prototype deliverables to Senior Management.
- Champion Prototype Build Quality Operating System during builds.
- Commissioning and sign off of Prototype vehicles.
- Manage and lead a team to deliver Plant Score Card requirements and targets.
- Ensure consistency and leadership in delivery of attribute targets and milestone reporting.
- Encourage continuous improvement and report performance across all levels of Prototype Build.
- Provide leadership and support for the whole team including Engineers to resolve significant technical issues whilst balancing other business factors.
- Liaise with Manufacturing facility teams, Site Services and external contractors to provide feasibility, design, cost and purchase of new equipment and facilities for forthcoming builds and Prototype Build improvements.
- Support / Collate information for the Process Chain events.
- Support / Collate information for the Dry Build, ECube, and PCF process / events.
- Raise and maintain relevant build related AIMS, and help drive robust closure actions
- Support WCPA feedback sessions, and liaise with component engineers to drive PCA, and ensure that containment is in place quickly.
- Support PSW phase 1 OTG meetings and assist engineer to a robust PSW delivery date.
- Analysis of FMS deck, and drive robust closure of any emerging issues on the fleet.

Experience Required
The successful applicant should have the capability to drive and motivate the team to achieve results and continually implement process improvements. They must be self-motivated to achieve deadlines and be pro-active in anticipating and preventing any build stopping issues, whilst ensuring that the quality of the product is not compromised by achieving the timing plan. In addition, the applicant should have the following qualifications and experience:
- Proven ability to influence and/or manage people.
- Candidate must have a record of proactive delivery and commitment to meeting deadlines.
- Will be required to work at other sites & locations as requested.
- Able to be flexible with working arrangements including shifts & overtime where required.
- Must be able to communicate effectively at all levels.
- The ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision when necessary to deliver key objectives.
- Conversant with GSPAS, APT, AIMS, Digibuck & GPIRS Bills of Material – Essential.
- Good understanding of PCS – Desirable.
- Understanding of vehicle programme delivery processes & procedures.
- High degree of inter-personal skills.
- A full driving licence.
- Data analysis PC Skills Microsoft applications (Power Point & Excel preferable).
- Highly motivated self-starter who can work to tight deadlines.
- Good Business Acumen.

The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment Agency.

Our prestige engineering client is currently recruiting for the following role:

Test Operations Engineer - Warwickshire - Salary circa £40k p.a. +10% PRP

Role:
Responsible for the planning, procurement and delivery of engineering test and development properties and components, to support the delivery of the programme through its validation phases.

Responsibility
- Identification and compilation of all parts / assemblies (including part built vehicles) required for engineering sign-off of Body Engineering components – achieved by understanding the tests required and liaison with engineers, test engineers and suppliers
- Production of full "exploded view" visuals of parts from CAD (using associated visualisation tools such as Vis Mock-up / Digital Buck) for clarity in discussions with others
- Consolidating a full cost status of these parts and assemblies, and identifying opportunities to reduce cost where necessary
- Working in conjunction with engineers, Purchasing, MP&L and suppliers to procure all parts and assemblies, including ensuring requirements are correctly loaded to ordering system, progressing orders with suppliers etc.
- Identification of any unique packaging requirements
- Management of timely delivery of parts and assemblies to end customers for test, including working at pilot production plant with Manufacturing, New Model Programmes and MP&L personnel to ensure properties are built to specification and arranging transport.
- Leading and attending meetings with:
* Programme Team to ensure Body Engineering requirements are understood and are included within programme budget and prototype build plans etc.
* Test and development engineers and component engineers to discuss and agreed Body test plan
* New Model Programmes and MP&L to ensure correct parts are ordered and delivered when required
* Suppliers to ensure requirements are understood and parts / assemblies are delivered when required
- Managing the progress of multi-use properties (including Trim test vehicles) in line with test plan
- Managing the build of aluminium fixtures for development and test e.g. door & tailgate sealing, drop-glass test etc.
- Managing and coordinating properties for legal witness testing.

Experience Required
- A knowledge of automotive body engineering systems and components.
- An understanding of vehicle Bills of Material
- Experience of vehicle test / development.
- Able to demonstrate the ability to lead the resolution of issues within a team environment with the ability to interface directly with Engineering, New Model Programmes and MP&L personnel at all levels.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, self confidence and a 'passion for the product' – these being the personal qualities needed to succeed in this high pressure environment - being self motivated and able to deliver with minimum supervision.
- The ability to manipulate and interrogate CAD data - using associated visualisation tools such as Vis Mock-up / Digital Buck.
- Experience of program or project management, meeting demanding timescales, budget control and cost effective delivery.
- Experience of vehicle assembly on a manufacturing facility.
- Applicants need to be computer literate, particularly in Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint & Word.
- The role will require inter-site travel and therefore driving is essential

The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment Agency.

Our prestige engineering client is currently recruiting for the following role:

Software Developer Project Manager - Warwickshire - £400/day (Outside IR35) - 6 Months contract (potential for renewal)

Role:
The role of IT Project Manager is required to manage delivery of IT projects for our customers manufacturing plant. You will work with Agile based teams, some of which will be remote to deliver the project. You will be responsible in leading / executing / implementing / reporting / supervising and managing the project for our automotive customer.

Contacts
- Senior business stakeholders
- IT Programme/Project Managers across all domains

Responsibility:
- Leads the successful delivery of assigned IT programmes/projects, being accountable for the identification, planning and coordination ensuring priorities, interdependencies and resources are managed effectively.
- Works upstream with Product Managers to understand proposals in the pipeline and ensure smooth transition into a new project within the portfolio, and to ensure that business stakeholders are managed on all the projects within the project.
- Leading a project team of IT professional to deliver an agreed scope in accordance with the governance model and maintaining close contact with all stakeholders.
- Leads the programme/project team(s) in determining business requirements and translating requirements into operational plans.
- Proactively plans and manages project resources in line with business change priorities so that a realistic delivery approach is established and maintained.
- Plans, directs, and co-ordinates project activities to manage from concept to final operational stage; plans, schedules, monitors, and reports on activities related to the project
- Monitors and reports on programme health/project performance (cost, timing, resources, deliverables and risks) in line with customers delivery methodology and Programme/Project Management processes
- Ensure dependencies between the programmes/project are correctly identified and managed appropriately
- Works downstream with Service Delivery Managers to ensure engagement occurs at appropriate points throughout the lifecycle of the projects in the portfolio and that the effective handover to operational support is managed effectively.
- Manage adherence to Operational Acceptance processes to ensure timely delivery into Service Delivery
- Ensures that the programme/project is managed to realise business benefits and that stakeholders are informed by an awareness of current technical developments
- Partners with relevant process owners, and Product Managers to ensure that all project deliverables are met.
- Work with the Product Managers to understand where changes in technology can be introduced and included in projects.
- Manage programme and project finances, including the full procurement cycle.
- Co-ordinate with commercial, legal, security and audit departments to define their project requirements and ensure the appropriate approvals for project deliverables are captured and auditable.
- Manages third party suppliers

Experience / Skills Required:
Essential:
- Significant experience managing complex IT projects/programme of change projects with proven track record of delivery
- Strong experience in agile and devops methodology
- Proven experience of complex stakeholder management who hold different views
- Proven experience of managing Agile software development projects
- Proven experience of working with globally distributed teams
- Strong analytical skills to identify how one issue can impact on another and put in place the required interventions through support or from own knowledge base
- Ability to manage significant risks and issues
- Proven supplier management experience
- Background in Software Development
Desirable:
- Experience of digital connectivity solutions within the transport industry
- Background in digital delivery

The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment business.