Customer Ref: 37354

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

Lead Integration Engineer Assembly Layout - £31.50/hr – Wolverhampton – 12 Months (potential to renew)

Division:
Manufacturing Engineering

Position Description:
The Lead Integration Engineer is responsible for delivering Project and / or Programme Commissions, at Cell Design or Line Design scale. The Successful Candidate will lead the Design Integration; working closely with Tool Mechanical, Electrical and Controls Design, Simulation, Discrete Event Simulation and Layout. Co-ordinating delivery of the Projects, co-ordinating the System Design with the Customer Requirements, from Project Concept to Project Installation and Handover.
The successful candidate will be able to draw from previous experiences within one or more of the Design and Integration delivery areas (Design, Simulation, Layouts, Installation, Commissioning). The work could support Projects in all of the client’s Technology Areas; Body In White, Trim & Final, Paint, and Engines / Batteries / Drives.

Skills Required:
- Lead multiple Design Projects and the associated Design Teams
- Lead improvements, create and update Standards, Processes and Methods of working
- Gain Customer Feedback, and drive that back into our working practices

Experience Required:
Resilient in pressured environment
Automotive Programme/project planning
Ability to complete Compatibility Assessments / Impact Assessments
Working knowledge of Automotive Assembly and Part Locator Strategy Requirements
3D Automotive Tool Design Skills from Concept, through Detail to Detailing and Delivery
Ability to generate and resolve Automotive Design Snags and Issues. Driving resolutions.
Deep knowledge of 2D Automotive Manufacturing (Detailed) Drawing and BoM.
Buy Offs and Handover. To manage buy-off and hand-over of designs with Customers and Manufacturers
Working knowledge of Automotive Assembly Tooling Standards

Experience Preferred:
Pneumatic Controls Experience
Electrical Controls Experience
Experience of Design Risk Assessment, CE Marking process, VISTAG compliance.

Additional Information:
This role is on a contract basis and is Inside IR35
The role is offered on a Hybrid basis - 3 days on site in Wolverhampton with occasional travel to other UK client sites.

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

Customer Ref: 37507

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

Division:
Manufacturing Engineering

Position Description:
Virtual Discrete Event Lead Simulation Engineer

Responsible for the development and delivery of the Discrete Event Simulation model and documentation, modelling the process flow from concept through to the delivery phase to JOB1 + 90 days. The model will be developed to include, but not limited to: -
- Discrete Event Simulation
- Lead the DES model generation from concept modelling to fully detailed mimic of the programme / system that meet the design scope, operating principals, performance metrics, safety, quality, delivery, cost, people and environment objectives are met.
- Lead the system optimisation, cost avoidance, best practises capturing and sharing this with relevant stakeholders
- Able to work effectively with design teams to develop and optimise solutions considering multi-attributes within defined deadlines and time constraints
- Guide the process using a product knowledge and awareness of potential design constraints to ensure due consideration is given in developing solutions
- Coordinate and lead projects and teams feedback of results as required through design / project reviews / DES Dashboards
- Lead optimisation of the DES model against different model derivative mixes and operational parameters.
- Lead the bottleneck analysis of the system and develop strategies to remove
- Lead volume throughput increase studies and system what ifs
- Guide the process to adhere to the vehicle derivative sequencing and build to sequence rules
- Support the continual development of tools and techniques which enhance capability, improve quality and robustness of DES models
- Mentor and train Junior team members and graduates
- Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested

Skills Required:
- Demonstrable working knowledge and experience of Discrete Event Simulation toolset
- Demonstrable previous experience and background in production process flow simulation, problem solving on complex technical systems.
- Demonstrable previous experience of bottleneck analysis using Discrete Event Simulation.
- Demonstrable previous experience of delivering Discrete Event Simulation to programme KPIs and targets
- Proven project and people management skills.
- Experience in production sites
- Ability to develop and deliver presentations to work groups and senior management
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred
- Microsoft package elements Power Point, Teams and Excel
- Thorough Understanding and Application of Lean Tools and Techniques
- Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Experience Required:
- Working knowledge and experience of Discrete Event Simulation toolset
- Previous experience and background in production process flow simulation, problem solving on complex technical systems.
- Previous experience of bottleneck analysis using Discrete Event Simulation.
- Previous experience of delivering Discrete Event Simulation to programme KPIs and targets
- Experience in production sites
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred
- A good communicator who can communicate complex ideas
- A effective team player, actively leads, develops and supports team members
- High levels of personal resilience, integrity and honesty as well as large amounts of humility for the team.
- An individual who enables speed in decision making through establishing alignment, clarity, appropriate resources and sense of urgency whilst bringing others along

Experience Preferred:
- Experience in automotive production.
- Experience working practices of programme integration and new programmes in automotive engineering.
- Previous experience Siemens Technomatix Plant Simulation toolset

Additional Information:
This role is on a contract basis and is Inside IR35.
Locations for this role include West Midlands sites - Wolverhampton, Solihull and Coventry.

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:

Business Development Lead - Motorcycles - Up to £58k p.a. + £4.2k car allowance + Benefits - Hybrid / Leicestershire

Job Requirement
Within a geographic area, drive retail sales of motorcycles, non-motorcycles and finance, dealer profitability and customer satisfaction. To identify current and future opportunities and through leading by example, coaching and working with the management and teams at dealers within the region, develop brand-led initiatives towards process excellence, growth, business improvement and reinforce success. To raise minimum standards of the franchise at dealer level to meet and exceed those set by the Manufacturer. To support onboarding of new dealers and the existing network to achieve or exceed national market penetration of motorcycles, non-motorcycles and finance.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Develop each dealer in area in delivering sales objectives including:
- Motorcycles (model and mix)
- Genuine Motorcycle Accessories (GMA)
- Apparel
- Finance penetration vis our retail finance partner
Assist dealers in identifying potential growth and creating action plans for improvement in area including:
- Excellence in customer experience
- Product visibility and reach
- Volume sales
- Dealer profitability
- Market penetration
- Standards, structure, process and infrastructure defined by the manufacturer
Ensure existence and development of dealers marketing plans covering aspects such as:
- Community
- Local events
- Rider’s club
- Support of national events and product launches
- Websites and online presence
- Social media
- Manage relations between the manufacturer and its dealer network in area using proactive planning, dealer visits, virtual visits and effective remote management.
- Monitor and manage within area, dealer ordering and stock to support the achievement of relevant targets.
- Manage communication between the manufacturer, distributor and dealer network within the area of issues affecting the dealer business.
- Support the building and managing of the dealership network with a focus on quality of partners and through them delivering customer experience; expand the availability and visibility of the full range of client products to increase brand penetration and reach.
- Provide timely and accurate reports on all aspects of activity and performance.
- Share best practice both within the area and nationally.
- Manage and address the needs of the dealers within area
- Work proactively with peers and departments across client UK, EMEA and business partners

Skills/ Experience/ Qualifications:
Essential:
- Demonstrable experience of working in the Motorcycle industry with retail management experience
- Understanding of dealership operations including but not limited to, Sales, Service, Parts & Service, Apparels & Genuine Motorcycle accessories, Financial Services and General
merchandise.
- Comfortable to work independently in a dynamic environment.
- Established credibility by delivering results through consulting and counselling business owners and managers.
- Good networking and PR skills and personal stature to represent the manufacturer.
- Professional personal presentation and manner.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in the field of Business, Marketing or Technical field.
- Field sales/area management / business development.

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

Customer Ref: 39445

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

Manufacturing Process Engineer - £26.50/hr (Inside IR35) - Hybrid & Warwickshire

Division:
Manufacturing Engineering

Position Description:
Overarching objective is define a single set of business operating processes for plant facilities that will be deployed into all client global manufacturing operating locations.
Engagement of the programme Leads / functional counterparts/engineering teams and engaged in a consult capacity on process definition.
Supporting and working with the Quality and Manufacturing GPL Manager in their activities and responsibilities.

Skills Required:
- Agile project experience
- Working experience in an Automotive operational / manufacturing business
- Working knowledge of Manufacturing Strategy, Manufacturing Systems inc. MES, Shop Floor Applications/Systems, and MMS instances.

Skills Preferred:
Coaching skills

Experience Required:
- Working experience in an operational / manufacturing business
- Understanding of end to end manufacturing processes
- Working knowledge of Manufacturing Systems inc. MES, Shop Floor Applications/Systems, and MMS instances and SAP
- Competent in all Microsoft office products, including MS Project
- Demostrable experience in Agile Projects

Additional Information:
This role is on a contract basis and is Inside IR35. 4 months initial contract with the potential to renew.
Hybrid working with multi-site requirement. Base location will be Gaydon, Warwickshire and would require at least two days a week in the office.
Locations: Gaydon / Castle Bromwich / Solihull / Halewood.

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:

CAS Digital Modeller Motorcycles – Up to £50/hr (Inside IR35) - Leicestershire

Role context and purpose:
As a Digital Modeller you will be influential in the creative stages of the development of new motorcycles, supporting the Industrial Design team in transferring the design from 2D sketch to digital CAD / CAS. You will quickly create compelling digital models, understanding design requirements and realising them with a high degree of sensitivity to surface, form and finish, and be proficient in outputting these 3D models in NURBS surfaces or Parametric solid models. With a strong 3D digital modelling experience and a solid understanding of automotive engineering/model engineering, you’ll build and develop the digital models required for delivery. Your main goal will be solving specific design problems and working on whole system designs; flair, aesthetic judgement and creativity are therefore essential. The ability to work positively in a team will be the real key to your success.

Responsibilities:
- Supporting the Studio Design Team to enable the delivery of surfaces representative of the design
intent while integrating engineering constraints
- Work directly with the Physical Modelling and Engineering teams to develop 3D Digital model data
for presentation models and prototypes.
- Generate High Integrity data as necessary – to defined “A” class standard – i.e. suitable for transfer
into other CAD systems (principally Creo)
- Produce parametric models natively in Creo

Experience Required:
At least three years’ experience in automotive OEM or independent studio working with OEM
- Experience in concept modelling and A class modelling (Alias)
- Experience in parametric solid modelling (Creo)
- Proven record of bringing motorcycle, scooter or automotive interior digital models to styling sign-off will be a definite advantage
- Experience in 3D scanning & surfacing of scan data is a plus
- Outputting digital models by rapid prototype output to SLS, SLA, etc. is a plus
- Experience in clay / foam milling a plus
- A passion for motorcycles and familiarity with the motorcycle market

Please note to apply for this position, you MUST have a UK passport / valid UK settlement status or a Visa that does not require sponsorship of any kind.
The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an employment business.
Premea is a specialist IT & Engineering recruitment consultancy representing clients in the UK and internationally within the Automotive, Motorsport and Aerospace sectors.

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