We require an experienced Buyer to work closely with our engineers to source and procure external and internally manufactured components and parts. To deliver on quality, and cost whilst keeping in line with approved requests, business plans and predicted stock levels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Place purchase orders for drawn & non-drawn components in line with requirements generated both via the internal MRP system and manual requirements generated via supervisors.
• Negotiate terms and conditions, in line with the company business operating procedures ensuring the best total acquisition costs.
• Continuous monitoring of suppliers to ensure cost, quality and delivery adherence.
•  Using company’s vendor rating system as a tool for measuring delivery and quality.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant ISO9001 procedures.
• To play an active role in achieving departmental objectives such as cost reduction targets year on year, supplier reduction and improved stock management.
• Extensive experience within a batch prototype or production environment.
• Understanding of both manufacturing and manufacturing techniques.
• A good working knowledge of prototype & small batch manufacturing procedures.

You

• Extensive experience within a batch prototype or production environment.
• Understanding of both manufacturing and manufacturing techniques.
• A good working knowledge of prototype & small batch manufacturing procedures.
• Understanding of IFS business system an advantage.
• Ability to understand basic engineering processes, read & interpret engineering drawings.
• CIPS qualified (or currently studying)

What can we offer you?

• An attractive salary which will grow in line with your ongoing development and impact
• 25 days holiday (which increases with long service) with an opportunity to purchase up to 15 extra days
• Training opportunities for continuing professional development
• Onsite subsidised staff restaurant
• Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes
• Cyclescheme
• Exercise classes
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Consultations with our Fit 4 Life expert
• Social events throughout the year
• Exclusive company discounts
• Life assurance

Excellent package and opportunity. Call Rachel Adams NOW on 07810 000924 or apply online with CV Library

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Position available: Development Technician

The role entails building and testing products designed by the company’s Engineering team. This will include building battery modules and packs, high voltage control systems and other electromechanical products as well as testing prototypes during the development process and customer products upon final assembly. Working closely with the design team, this candidate will support the design and development of products carrying out test and validation programs then feeding back to and working with the engineering team to improve the design, build and performance of these products.

Responsibilities include:

• Prototype and final assembly of in-house designed products including low and high voltage battery modules, full battery packs and high voltage control units.
• Analysis and feedback of design and build process to help improve
• Carry out test programs on batteries, high voltage systems or other
• Identification of improvements to workshop and product build processes including introduction of new tools, techniques or facility upgrades.
• Documenting of build and test
• General support with workshop management such as sourcing tools, managing stores and stock levels and keeping the facility tidy.

Skills Required:

• Experience in building and assembling sensitive mechanical systems. This may be directly through building batteries or electronic systems or through experience of building other systems requiring a high attention to detail such as engines, medical equipment etc.
• Knowledge of prototype build techniques and systems including:
  • Dummy build prior to production
  • Measurement
  • Understanding of build forces such as torque settings, assembly forces and

-Experience using build tools such as hydraulic press, measurement gauges.

• Cooling systems
• General experience of power and hand

• Ability to devise and assemble simple test rigs, jigs or other equipment required to aid with the build of a product or support the design and build of more complex rigs.
• High voltage training is useful but will be provided if
• Electronic wiring and soldering would be useful but not

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We are now looking for a Machine Shop Scheduler to work closely with the Machine Shop Manager to plan and schedule work efficiently and accurately and complete any associated tasks to support that key purpose.

Key responsibilities:

Management of Customer Schedules including all associated Customer Orders & Shop Orders: –

• including managing shortages & chasing
• liaising with the procurement team
• Intra & Inter Company transactions, Customer & Shop Order
• Inventory & MRP management (SO requisitions, negative quantity on, safety stock, Part Status, etc)
• Create & Process RMAs
• Invoice queries
• Provide regular updates with Prodrive internal customers regarding delivery status.
• Adjust the plan as necessary, including where priorities change.

IFS Operations (ERP system)

• Create & manage IFS objects: –
  • Inventory Parts
  • Sales Parts
  • Purchase Parts
• IFS housekeeping & maintenance, records, and inventory.

ERP Manufacturing Operations

• Provide cover for ERP Manufacturing Operations personnel as required.
• Support initiatives to improve ERP processes.

Education / qualifications

• ONC/HNC or Equivalent in a Business/Administration discipline.
• Computer literate with use of the MS Office suite.
• Previous experience of using MRP/ERP manufacturing systems would be an advantage.
• A background in planning & / or manufacturing would be beneficial.

What can we offer you?

• An attractive salary which will grow in line with your ongoing development and impact
• 25 days holiday (which increases with long service) with an opportunity to purchase up to 15 extra days
• Training opportunities for continuing professional development
• Onsite subsidised staff restaurant
• Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes
• Cyclescheme
• Exercise classes
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Consultations with our Fit 4 Life expert
• Social events throughout the year
• Exclusive company discounts
• Life assurance

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Envisage Recruitment is supporting a leading facilities management services business within the West Midlands area in their search for a commercially versed Quantity Surveyor / Estimator.

As a successful candidate for this position, you will be making a real impact on a small to medium sized company, working closely with the Managing Director, building relationships with key stakeholders and your technical knowledge and experience working in the construction industry will drive forward key financial decisions and successful account completions.

Key responsibilities

• Creating and understanding specifications
• Pricing from site visits and remotely
• Reviewing and working on multiple projects simultaneously
• Sending out subcontract enquiries
• Carrying out tender submissions
• Procurement of subcontract labour and materials
• Subcontract administration from lead to completion
• Preparation of the Main Contract Final Account

What we are looking for

• Experience presenting quotes and specifications to clients
• Experience pricing work within the construction industry
• Experience working on Refurbishments and similar projects
• Excellent Construction industry (CDM) knowledge
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience within construction based estimating
• Technical knowledge
• Flexibility with work requirements

What we are offering

• Competitive Salary
• Permanent employment
• Commission scheme
• Mileage Allowance
• Work specific training as required

If you believe you possess the relevant skills and experience and are interested in having a further conversation regarding this role, get in touch now for a confidential discussion.

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Patternmaker/Modelmaker

We are currently looking for a Patternmaker/Modelmaker to join an exciting rapid manufacturing and low-volume production company within the plastics industry on a permanent basis. This would be based in Shropshire.

• To assist with the manual manufacture of moulds from machined masters.
• An understanding of moulds for rim and vacuum casting would be advantageous but not essential.

For more information, please get in touch.

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Principal Engineer CAD, Exterior Trim

Working in both pre and post vehicle programme KO phases, the Upper Body (UP) teams are responsible for engineering design, development & integration of the following vehicle zones on new vehicle programmes:

UP1 zone : Cockpit (IP, Console), Interior Trim, Seats & Restraints.

UP2 zone : BIW, Closures & Mechanisms, Exterior Trim, Lighting & Optical Quality (OQ)

The team may also be asked to lead and/or support innovation projects

The Principal CAD Engineer, Exterior Trim is responsible for technical delivery to cost, quality & time for tasks and activities assigned to them by their module team line manager

Note that any engineer may be asked to work in a non-core module area as project needs dictate. The successful candidate therefore should be able to demonstrate a flexible approach.

The PE Engineer for this role will ideally be able to demonstrate relevant engineering experience, gained from working on module area systems design & development, from concept to production. Candidate requirements include:

• Degree qualified or similar qualification as a minimum.
• CAD operation skills required – Expectation for engineer to be able to create and manipulate geometry for primary communication of concepts / schemes. (Expectation 90% time utilisation for geometry generation).
• Catia v5 / v6 operative skills, to be able to demonstrate high technical competence – Generation of 3D geometry & sectional data. (Key module utilisation: Part design & Geometric Surface design)
• Experience of using TCUA (Team Centre) & PLM preferable
• Engineering experience in delivery of the designated module systems in the automotive sector or similar industries
• Evidence of engineering skills, including ability to manage & resolve engineering issues
• Understands roles & needs of different client groups. Evidence of working effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve results
• Compliance with company procedures & quality standards
• Involvement in process improvements
• Highly motivated with good logical reasoning. Strong numeracy & literacy with good organisational & communication skills
• English language is essential, a second language would be advantageous
• Capable of overcoming cultural & inter-functional barriers
• A desire to strive for improvements to achieve high customer satisfaction

Main Activities & Tasks

• Support the Lead Engineer, Exterior Trim & Lighting in all day-to-day activities
• Support other activities as required
• Engineering BoM development. Cost / weight pack development. Weight BoM management
• PMXU generation – Part identification in BoM for unique or carryover status
• DFMEA & DVP creation & maintenance
• Design surface (CAS) feasibility ‘FC’ checks. Provide feasibility advice & guidance
• Engineering hard-point generation
• Participate in cross functional integration reviews for components & systems, considering technical application, form, function & harmonisation of the execution
• Develop timing plans
• Develop scope-of-work documents with key deliverables identified
• Drive closure of issues & establish the cost, weight & timing impacts
• Support the module deliverables through to the programme required gateway
• Development of engineering systems & quality systems
• Benchmarking of competitor vehicles & reporting of findings
• Support the generation / development of design rules & guidelines
• Deliver APC engineering project work for both parent company & 3rd party customers
• Interface with cross functional teams (Package, Analysis, Manufacturing, DVA etc) & implement recommendations where appropriate to create a right first time release
• Leading the development of the 3D and 2D models for exterior trim engineering.
• Storing and releasing data into TCUA and PLM.
• Support and development for automation in the generation of CAD of Multi Model Link
• Networks (also known as: Driver Model Networks or AVA Networks – Associative Vehicle
• Architecture/ Advanced Vehicle Architecture) – set-up demonstrations and roll out with the engineering team.
• Support and development for the generation & standardisation of models in the Catia.
• Set-up demonstrations and roll out with the engineering team

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Motor Vehicle Technician

We are working closely with an exciting EV client based in Northamptonshire who are currently looking for a Motor Vehicle Technician to join their team on a permanent basis.

You will be supporting the full nut and bolt restoration and conversion of multiple premium classic vehicles to EV. You will also have the opportunity to assist in the installation of our internally designed bespoke powertrain and batteries packs replacing the original internal combustion engines and gearbox

You will need to have a high level of attention to detail and a level of care reflective of the classic vehicle. You will also need to demonstrate a basic level of mechanical knowledge with the ability to upcycle parts that may no longer be available due to the age of the car.

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Vehicle Paint Prepper

We are working closely with an exciting EV client based in Northamptonshire who are currently looking for a Vehicle Paint Prepper to join their team on a permanent basis.

Working within the restoration of classic vehicles, we are looking for a vehicle paint prepper to gap and make good vehicle bodies following metalwork repairs. The work will include panel gapping and alignment, light panel beating and filler work as required. As an expert in your craft, you will be passionate about the finer details. You will be preparing primed vehicles ready for the final paint. The time and care taken in the prepping stages will undoubtedly show through in the highest standards of the finished vehicle. Although not essential, the ability to flat and polish vehicles would be advantageous.

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We are working with an exciting EV client based in Northamptonshire who are currently looking for a Vehicle Painter to join their team on a permanent basis.

Working within the restoration of classic vehicles, you will need to be an experienced vehicle paint sprayer who works to the highest standards of paint finish to restore these bespoke vehicles to a better than new standard. You will not only be passionate about your craft but you will also be able to adapt and paint a varied line of products and parts right up to full vehicle resprays.

With numerous cars being worked on at any time, we are looking for an individual who can support the project planning workload and someone who has very high standards of housekeeping and stock control. Although not essential, the ability to flat and polish vehicles would be advantageous.

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Panel Beater/Sheet Metal Worker

We are working closely with an exciting EV client based in Northamptonshire who are currently looking for a Panel Beater/Sheet Metal worker to join their team on a permanent basis.

Working with the restoration of classic vehicles, we are looking for an experienced panel beater to repair bodies and chassis on vehicles from the 1960’s onwards.

As an expert in your craft you have the experience and ability to make panels as well as repair sections and complete chassis welding and fabrication to a very high standard using both MIG and TIG welding capabilities.

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