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

Manufacturing Process Engineer - Battery Assembly - £34/hr (Inside IR35) - Wolverhampton - 6 Months (potential for renewal)

Role:
Our automotive client has an opportunity for an ambitious Manufacturing Engineer to join the PTME Battery assembly team. This team supports pioneering electrification developments in support of the client's high profile range of exciting electric vehicles. You will be at the fore front of developing new, technologically advanced, electric propulsion systems. The PTME battery assembly team is responsible for the development and introduction of industry leading processes and facilities incorporating state of the art manufacturing technologies. The successful applicant will be working closely with Product Development Engineers and suppliers to ensure that Battery system designs meet world class quality and efficiency standards.

The role offers the exciting opportunity of periodic European & Overseas travel to work alongside technology leading suppliers.
This role offers an opportunity to be part of a dynamic, inclusive and collaborative team with the benefit of significant scope for personal and professional development.

Key Performance Indicators
- Delivery of robust assembly processes and equipment to safety, quality and cost expectations
- Adherence to all PTME systems and processes for new product introduction
- Support Product Creation and Delivery Systems (PCDS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) to ensure gateway adherence.
- Zero defect launch
- Zero accident installation in-line with Client's Destination Zero vision.
- Zero Ergonomic Red issues at launch.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
- You will utilise your knowledge to develop and implement assembly and in-process test processes and facilities to deliver the safety, quality delivery and cost objectives
- Detailed planning, development and implementation of installation timing plans with key suppliers
- Ensure robust process planning including build simulations and PFMEA’s.
- Support assembly process strategy for manufacturing.
- Feasibility of design to suit modern assembly and test requirements
- Assembly process & equipment verification at suppliers and at manufacturing facility
- Support management activities through development and monitoring of timing plans
- Support new model planning through development of process estimates against study requests
- Manage technical issues and escalate where appropriate.
- Achieve equipment capability and availability targets.
- Support the resolution of technical issues where appropriate.
- Planning, developing and implementation of all written Processes for manufacturing.
- Planning, developing and implementation of all tooling, jigs and fixtures for manufacturing.
- Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested from time to time.

Skills / Experience:
- Previous experience of Automotive Manufacturing / Engineering processes, tools and techniques
- Hands on approach to engineering.
- Candidates should be self-motivated with sound Engineering, communication skills, ideally with experience within volume manufacturing.
- Experience of automotive facility installation, project management, capability validation, commissioning and product launch.
- Ability to work within cross-functional teams and flexibility to support projects from early concepts to Launch.
- Good IT skills and competent with MS Office Applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Project).
- Ability to use CAD packages to review engineering drawings and models (Catia V6 & Teamcentre etc.)
- Ideally, educated to Degree level, HNC / HND in Manufacturing Systems or a similar engineering discipline. However candidates with relevant experience will also be considered.
- Understanding of safe automated and manual manufacturing system
- Previous project management experience advantageous
- Working understanding of GSPAS or similar process creation systems advantageous
- Ability to problem solve technical and manufacturing issues.
- Highly motivated and able to work under own initiative.

Additional Information:
This role is on a contract basis and is Inside IR35.
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.

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

Joining Engineer BIW - £34/hr (Inside IR35) - Warwickshire - 6 Months (potential for renewal)

Role:
As a Joining Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the development and application of different joining technologies required for BIW manufacturing. Ensuring that all joining methods are applicable under plant conditions. Your expertise will ensure the quality and performance of all joining solutions.
Working closely with cross-functional teams across Manufacturing, Product Engineering and Materials Engineering, you will play a key role in shaping the future of joining technology applications for luxury automotive vehicles.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
- Develop new joining technology from concept level to Industrial readiness level. Independently plan and execute experiments, trials, analyse data and report the results.
- Review existing joining processes and find out opportunities for reducing CO2e footprint.
- Carry out Benchmarking & Best Practices studies, analyse competitor solutions, conduct a cost/benefit analysis and value mapping exercise.
- Write joining process standards, develop and maintain PFMEAs for different joining technologies.
- Collaborate with the project team to review CAD and provide technical inputs for joint feasibility for different joining technologies involves in the vehicle program.
- Issue Prevention & Resolution - Root cause investigations (8D/DMAIC), capture lessons learned and embed improvements in foundation documentation.

Skills / Experience:
- Currently holding a degree or equivalent in a joining or material discipline.
- Prior direct experience in the automotive industry
- Background in automotive joining technologies, working at a technical level with any of the following:
- Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
- Self-Piercing Riveting (SPR)
- Resistance Spot Welding (RSW)
- Adhesive Bonding
- Laser welding
- Flow Drive Screw joining

Additional Information:
This role is on a contract basis and is Inside IR35.
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.

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

Battery Timing Coordinator - £32/hr (Inside IR35) - Wolverhampton - 6 Months (potential for renewal)

Role:
Our client is seeking an experienced Battery Timing Coordinator to support a high-level battery technology project. This role will be key in ensuring that all battery-related time-lines align with broader launch and engineering plans. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills and the ability to coordinate across multiple technical teams.

Key Responsibilities:
- Develop a high-level battery project timing plan suitable for presentation at board level.
- Coordinate with all battery technology leads (Stack, Pack, Frame, BEM) to ensure an integrated project time-lines.
- Liaise with the Launch team and IOPD to ensure the GME-P plan supports the overall unit launch timelines.
- Provide ongoing status updates, identify timing risks, and drive alignment across functions.

Required Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience in project management within an automotive engineering environment.
- Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work across cross-functional teams and manage complex timelines

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in Electric Vehicle (EV) programs.
- Prior exposure to client product launch processes or systems.

Additional Information:
This role is on a contract basis and is Inside IR35.
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.

Customer Ref: 35950376

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

Damper Build Engineer - £27.71/hr (Inside IR35) - Warwickshire - 9 Months (potential for yearly renewal)

Description:
Experienced Damper Build Engineer with proven track record of producing bespoke / prototype damper specification builds in a range of different damper technologies.
- Good IT skills
- Experience of running rating measurement equipment and processing results.
- Prior experience within Automotive, either OEM, supplier or motorsport/specialist businesses.

Position would be joining a team of build engineers working on a double day-shift pattern and so this would be expected.

Education:
- Minimum 2 years experience in the field, Automotive OEM prototype, supplier or motorsport/specialist.
- Physical, hands-on experience is essential.
- Engineering degree or other formal relevant training/education is desirable.
- Must be willing to take part in a mechanical trial / skills test hand building a damper.

Additional information:
This role is on a contract basis and is Inside IR35.
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.

Customer Ref: 35958310

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

Seat Trimmer - Automotive - £38/hr (Inside IR35) - Warwickshire - 10 Months (potential for yearly renewal)

Division:
Design

Position Description:
Highly skilled individual required for seat development, with patterning, sewing and component trimming capabilities. The role involves working with technical Specialists to deliver feasibility studies through physical seats.

Skills Required:
- Automotive patterning - seats
- High level of machine sewing
- Automotive seating production experience

Experience Required:
- Experience of full trimming full seats from patterning to finishing and flitting.
- Experience of production and manufacture processes for seats
- Engineering capability for seat functionality (airbags, climate)
- Previous experience of working with leather, PVCs and textiles.
- Experience of all sewing techniques
- Ability to read and interpret rendered designs, 3D CAD, drawings and colour call outs.
- Knowledge and experience of safe working practices adhering to H&S policies.
- Able to communicate effectively to other members of staff and senior management

Experience Preferred:
- Microsoft office 365 experience
- Experience of production and manufacture processes for accessories
- Knowledge of mass production process and procedures, In depth knowledge of textile

Additional information:
This role is on a contract basis and is Inside IR35.
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.