Customer Ref: 35966

Our premium brand Automotive client is currently recruiting for the following role:

Division:
Design

Position Description:
Our client has a number of positions for ICEM Surfacing Specialists to join their team to provide technical guidance in the development of exteriors as well as delivering quality construction to design intent for production. The ideal candidate will be capable of working as a technical specialist across programmes.

Skills Required:
- Must be Interior Class A Specialist.
- Must use ICEM Surf software.
- Must have part authoring and release experience.

Primary Skills Preferred:
- Substantial experience in Icem Surf experience with a substantial automotive background and general knowledge of Catia V5.
- Working as a technical specialist across programmes.
- Supporting the Surfacing Manager and wider team in their deliverables providing, at times investigative material to support the vehicle development.
- Will be required to release geometry into the client systems.
- Capable with Microsoft Office. "

Experience Preferred:
Preferably educated to degree level in a relevant subject.

Location: Multiple roles available in Coventry and Warwickshire sites.

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Customer Ref: 36131

Our premium brand Automotive client is currently recruiting for the following role:

Division:
Special Vehicle Operations

Position Description:
Project manage the delivery of niche & high line SVO Exterior Trim components or sub systems. Liaison with programme team, suppliers, manufacturing and purchasing, etc. Manage component validation programme including order and supply of components and arrangement of rig and vehicle test. Analyse internal test standards and create project delivery plans.

Project management, ability to use appropriate quality tools and techniques e.g. FMEA, DFA,DVP etc.
PC skills: Excel, Word, Powerpoint and database applications

Knowledge of WERS releasing, CATIA V5, Vismockup, FMEA, ENOVIA

Experience of relevant components and systems and materials and production processes used in the manufacture of the components. Experience of Product Change systems. Knowledge of CCDS project management process.

Skills Required:
3 key skills required

- It is essential that the individual has worked in an Exterior Trim engineering role, with a high level knowledge of such commodities and has had experience in developing tooling for all types of trim parts.

- Excellent communication skills: Ability to negotiate with other functions to achieve objectives and resolve issues is essential

- High Drive, self motivated and able to deliver with minimum supervision

Experience Required:
It is essential that the individual has worked in an Exterior Trim engineering role,with a high level knowledge on BiW and closure systems and CATIA trained.
- Experience in projects from pre <PS> to Job 1 inc launch support.
- Experience of GPDS / PCS and all engineering planning and delivery processes is essential i.e. AIM's, DFMEA, eFDVS / RMDV, WERS.
- Ability to negotiate with other functions to achieve objectives and resolve issues is essential
- High drive, self-motivated and able to deliver with minimum supervision.
- Candidates must be committed, flexible and able to work under pressure.
- Good leadership and influencing skills
- The ability to manage complex technical issues is essential to balance the often conflicting needs of the business, within project timing constraints.
- A good level of people development and team management skill or experience.
- Both verbal and written communication skills are important to report technical issues across all levels, and these should be combined with a confident attitude.
- The candidate must have a record of proactive delivery and commitment to meeting deadlines.
- Be able to demonstrate high levels of leadership and people development skills.
- The candidate must be flexible with regard to multiple site working during launch.

Experience Preferred:
- Preferably a degree in an Engineering subject or HNC/HND with significant experience. Minimum 2 years experience of working in a similar role within the automotive, or a related, industry, with a demonstrable track record of delivery

Additional Information:
FEN END (Main) Solihull (Launch)

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

Role context and purpose:
As a GMA Quality Engineer within Motorcycle Accessories, you will be a key team member of the quality team and GMA organisation. You will be based in the UK and have a collective responsibility for ensuring that products reach our customers at the correct quality level, within cost and on time. You will work with teams across the company, suppliers and sometimes with domestic dealers to enable you to have a full appreciation of the impact that quality has on our products.
The main focus of this role will be to work closely with quality engineers who are located outside of the UK and ensure adequate levels of quality is maintained through the APQP, PPAP and Quality Issues database This will be across all components and platforms for existing and new products. This is an office based role reporting to the Quality Assurance Team Manager.

Scope and Impact:
- Responsible for the continuous supply of quality product from new & current suppliers
- Supporting the team to achieve overall GMA commercial targets
- Long term working relationship with multiple suppliers.
- Support QA Manager in targeting supplier issues which have a direct impact on warranty targets
- Willingness to travel outside of the UK.

Key responsibilities:
- Work with Quality Engineers to audit, document and update PPAP documents
- Responsible for working with Quality Engineers in maintaining the PPAP tracker .
- Coordination of Appearance Approval Reports and Form, Fit and Function Reports
- Work with Quality Engineers to establish quality concerns investigation protocol and use GMA SCAR and 8D process as part of the investigation.
- Maintenance of the Quality Issues Database system
- Coordination of product testing (Salt Spray & Humidity Tests) and tracking status
- Ensure that suppliers have GMA related documents/quality manuals and work with suppliers to ensure they understand GMA requirements.
- Work with the client's QE’s & Suppliers on supplier inspection processes and methods.
- Liaise with GMA design regarding product manufacturing methods
- Be involved in continuous improvement activities.
- Being a key point of contact for GMA Quality Engineers, Product Managers and Design Engineers.
- Support UK, Europe related warranty issues.
- Low level inspection of parts for acceptability

Experience Required:
- APQP & PPAP experience
- Quality problem solving, corrective actions and investigation
- Excellent Powerpoint and Excel skills
- A self starter and must be able to work on own initiative
- Good working knowledge of ISO:9001, (or AS9100, IATF 16949)
- HND in engineering, mechanical engineering or quality engineering
- Auditing experience
- Previous experience of at least 2-3 years within a quality role.

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

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

Role context and purpose:
As a Chassis Development Engineer you will be part of the Global Technical Organisation and report to the Team Leader/Lead Engineer - Chassis Development. The role will involve working from concept stage through to start of production. You will work with cross-functional teams in Industrial Design, Product Development, and Genuine Motorcycle Accessories but predominantly provide support to the Chassis Engineering Team to ensure that projects are delivered to meet the requirements from all departments.

Key responsibilities:
- Develop suspension, tyres, chassis geometry, braking systems and ergonomics for new and updated chassis projects, considering function, cost and product requirements.
- Produce good quality inspection data.
- Produce good quality 2D inspection drawings.
- Follow and help maintain development and test procedures.
- Produce supporting documentation for development tests and activities, as required.
- Liaise with internal departments such as, Product Strategy, Industrial Design, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Quality and Assembly.
- Liaise with external suppliers.
- Consider and comply with regulatory requirements where needed.
- Have a good understanding of the application of regulatory requirements for motorcycles.
- Manage their own time and workload effectively.
- Create and manage timing plans for their areas of responsibility.
- Manage any contractors or technicians allocated to help with development activities.
- Provide guidance to other team members where required.
- Represent the development team in interdepartmental meetings in the absence of the team leader or lead engineer.
- Plan and conduct UK and overseas tests, responsible for the whole team including riders, technicians, engineers and external contractors during development activities.

Scope and Impact:
As Chassis Development Engineer you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of motorcycle projects on time and in full. The Chassis Development Engineer role will begin at early concept stage working with the product strategy department where you will be responsible to conduct benchmark testing to set early development targets. The responsibility will then move to developing the motorcycle project with the chassis engineering team to reach the dynamic targets set. The Chassis Development Engineer will then support the validation process to ensure the motorcycle maintains the dynamic targets set at early concept stage.

Key Attributes:
- Be able to demonstrate good time management and excellent knowledge of engineering fundamentals.
- Excellent presentation skills and confident speaking.
- Good understanding of the design requirements for mass production motorcycles.
- Good technical comprehension of suspension systems, braking systems including ABS, along with wheel and tyres.
- Past experience in development tests.
- Flexibility, independent working style and absolute reliability.
- Willingness to travel both in the UK and internationally.

Education/Experience Required:
- Degree level or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
- Proficient in producing 2D inspection drawings.
- Proficient in the use of 3D measuring systems.
- Past experience in engineering design and chassis set up of motorcycles.
- Good knowledge of suspension systems, tyres, wheels and braking systems.
- Good understanding of motorcycle geometry, chassis layout, ergonomics and chassis construction.
- Practical experience of vehicle maintenance and preparation along with suspension unit service and maintenance is advantageous
- Experience in chassis development testing.
- Some experience in 3D CAD design, knowledge of CREO is advantageous.

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

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

Role context and purpose:
Update and create latest CAD models to reflect manufactured physical motorcycle products using ProE Wildfire / Creo with minimal supervision.

Key responsibilities will include, but not limited to:
- Producing high quality 3D CAD models using Pro-Engineer from scratch.
- Creation of high quality 3D CAD models taking physical measurements from manufactured components.
- Packaging of CAD models.
- Managing own time and workload effectively.
- Kinematics

Experience Required:
Ideally have prior motorcycle experience although other sector/commodity knowledge considered.
● Applicant should be qualified to degree level or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
● Proficient in 3D CAD - ProE Wildfire / Creo.
● Significant experience in engineering design and in particular, concept generation and packaging, ideally within the motorcycle/powersports/automotive industry.
● Will be able to demonstrate good time management.
● Will be able to demonstrate excellent understanding of engineering fundamentals

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