Permanent

CAD Design Engineer
23rd April 2024 by

Are you an experienced CAD Design Engineer? Are you passionate about New Programs? Are you looking for a role within a leading automotive manufacturer with exciting growth plans over the next 2 years.

Major Recruitment, in partnership with Polytec Group, are looking to recruit a CAD Design Engineer on a permanent basis to join the team on a hybrid basis with a minimum 2 days on site.

As a CAD Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the delivery of new product designs, from the concept stage through to finished products ready for manufacture. Responsible for those product designs achieving tooling feasibility and design for manufacture. Drive creative thinking, ensure customer needs are considered and collaborate with the operations team to ensure products are designed for efficient manufacture.

Key Responsibilities as a CAD Design Engineer:

Develop OEM Design concepts, with appropriate CAD systems, to enable the creation of 3D Models to fulfil design / styling / engineering aspirations of our customer.
Support the management of all Design activities, where appropriate, including Request for Quotations (RFQs), Design freeze / release, Design Failure Mode Effect Analysis (DFMEA), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Design Verification/Product Validation (DV & PV) testing, Engineering testing (RMDV), GD&T where required and Computer-aided engineering (CAE) if appropriate.
Develop CAD data exchange protocols with customers, suppliers and other Group companies as required to support all aspects of tool and components design.
Liaise closely with all departments to fully understand design requirements.
Create and develop design / component feasibility studies.
Identify and implement design improvements (functionality, cost, tooling & DFM) within the Feasibility Team and external Tool Makers.
Liaise with Purchase Department to ensure effective selection of supplier for manufacture of tooling.
Develop and maintain control systems for CAD activities to comply with BS5750 and aspire to ISO9000 design section.
Create and keep up-to-date tool specifications which will enable suppliers to make accurate quotations based on known data.
Improve reliability performance to reduce or eliminate warrantable issues in the field.
Support design in-line with UK/EC/International standards and legislation.
Guide & support the design & development team to produce a range of concept design schemes for new products, as well as updating existing product designs for a number of automotive customers.
Support the delivery of the People Strategy within area of accountability.
Help motivate and coach the team to operational success.
Monitor the completion of tasks / good performance and record on appropriate systems.
Consistently promote high standards through personal example, demonstrating to the team so that each member of the team understands the standards & behaviours you expect of them.
Help guide & support the team in new product development projects.
Ensure that the function operates in accordance with HSE policies & procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff & visitors.
Provide technical expertise to the team

Skills required as a CAD Design Engineer:

Educated to degree level in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent NVQ Level 7 qualification.
Member of an industry related Professional Body.
Minimum of 10 years working in Automotive component design
5+ years in a Product-Development Engineering position
Proficient in using appropriate CAD systems
Proficient in customer LCA systems.
Specific experience in the design/construction of IM/RIM Bumper Assemblies preferred

GD&T definition
Location and Measurement Strategies
Good understanding of Moldflow & CAE tools
Excellent level of detail, numeracy & accuracy.

What’s in it for you?

33 days holiday (25 + BH)
Holiday purchase scheme
Life assurance scheme
Pension scheme
Healthcare cash plan
40 hrs per week – early finish on a Friday

Major Recruitment are an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Should you be seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment, or contract you will find our staff professional and courteous and our interview process straight forward.

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Lead Engineer – Testing/Validation
23rd April 2024 by

Are you an experienced Lead Engineer – Test and Validation? Are you passionate about testing and validation within projects? Are you looking for a role within a leading automotive manufacturer with exciting growth plans over the next 2 years.

Major Recruitment, in partnership with Polytec Group, are looking to recruit a Lead Engineer – Test and Validation on a permanent basis to join the team on a hybrid basis with a minimum 2 days on site.

As a Lead Engineer – Test and Validation you will be responsible for leading the Test and Validation department at Polytec UK. This will be a new department and the role will be to expand the team to cover the increasing requirements to support our customers Testing and Validation requirements. It will cover the whole of the process from identifying project costs, understanding customer requirements, generating a test plan to validate the engineering and sourcing and planning the tests with internal and external resource.

Key Responsibilities as a Lead Engineer – Test and Validation:

Provide the Test and Validation costs for customer quotes based on the RFQ and corporate requirements.
Work with the Engineering Team to ensure test requirements are considered during the development of the production Design.
Generate a Test Plan to validate production design – either via CAE or physical testing.
Source customer approved Test house to undertake testing.
Review with the Project Team the timing and the required part supply to support Testing.
Lead the IMDS customer requirements working with the current team in place.
Generate a budget for each project and manage planned vs actual spend – identifying any savings and overspend to the Project Team before they occur.
Work with the various Project Team functions to ensure the all testing is only for validation and not development.

Skills required as a Lead Engineer – Test and Validation:

Educated to degree level (preferably Masters) in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent NVQ Level 7 qualification.
Fellow or Chartered Member of an industry related Professional Body.
Minimum of 10 years working in business supporting a team of around 40 personnel
Working in cross-functional teams / matrix organisations.
Ability to add value, reduce costs and make business improvements
Highly proficient in MS Project.
Proven project management and supplier experience.
Experience of operating and influencing at a strategic level.
Track record of successfully managing multiple large-scale projects.
Excellent level of detail, numeracy & accuracy.
Self-motivated and enthusiastic, with strong interpersonal skills.

What’s in it for you?

33 days holiday (25 + BH)
Holiday purchase scheme
Life assurance scheme
Pension scheme
Healthcare cash plan
40 hrs per week – early finish on a Friday

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Lead Engineer – Tailgate /Closure Systems
23rd April 2024 by

Are you an experienced Lead Engineer – Tailgate and Closure Systems? Are you passionate about design from concept to completion? Are you looking for a role within a leading automotive manufacturer with exciting growth plans over the next 2 years.

Major Recruitment, in partnership with Polytec Group, are looking to recruit a Lead Engineer – Tailgate and Closure Systems on a permanent basis to join the team on a hybrid basis with a minimum 2 days on site.

As a Lead Engineer Tailgate and Closure Systems you will be responsible for leading the design and development of Tailgate and Closures systems at Polytec UK. The role will require experience in developing Closures systems in a variety of materials including SMC. Based on our customers requirements you will be responsible for approving the initial concept layout to ensure the assembly meets the stiffness and dynamic loading conditions set out in the test plan. While developing the concept layout it will be necessary to work with the manufacturing team to understand the optimum assembly process that can be achieved within the current manufacturing constraints and the production tooling engineers to ensure the single parts can be formed while meeting tough internal cost and weight targets. This will be a leadership role but based on resources requirements it will be necessary to own your own project work ensuring a controlled production release to meet the project requirements, whilst ensuring your team also plan and meet the production release dates.

Key Responsibilities as a Lead Engineer – Tailgate and Closure Systems:

Ensure you work with the Polytec PEP Process, meeting the Gateway deliverables on time.
Provide resource plans to deliver the customer requirements in the RFQ.
Align the team resource to deliver future customer work and highlight areas where resource needs to be increased or reduced based on project requirements.
Ensure the development of ‘World Class’ Closures systems based on benchmark data, latest design innovation and CAE techniques.
Lead and manage the system DFMEA’s and support with the creation of the Test and Validation plan.
Develop the design to ensure it addresses all the failure modes highlighted in the DFMEA.
Provide technical support to your team when required and challenge the development process to ensure the delivery of ‘World Class’ Closures Systems.
Work with the project team members to deliver a cross functional development process where the production release has been reviewed and approved cross functionally before the release date – including 2D drawings and tolerances where required.
Plan out the Prototype and Production Releases and ensure the dates are kept.
Use the Test and Validation plan as verification of the engineering design and not as a development phase.

Skills required as a Lead Engineer – Tailgate and Closure Systems:

Educated to degree level (preferably Masters) in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent NVQ Level 7 qualification.
Fellow or Chartered Member of an industry related Professional Body.

Minimum of 10 years working in business supporting a team of around 40 personnel
Experience in materials, Tailgate closure systems.
Working in cross-functional teams / matrix organisations.
Ability to add value, reduce costs and make business improvements.
Proven project management and supplier experience.
Experience of operating and influencing at a strategic level.

Track record of successfully managing multiple large-scale projects.
Excellent level of detail, numeracy & accuracy.

What’s in it for you?

33 days holiday (25 + BH)
Holiday purchase scheme
Life assurance scheme
Pension scheme
Healthcare cash plan
40 hrs per week – early finish on a Friday

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Lead Engineer – Exterior Trim
23rd April 2024 by

Are you an experienced Lead Engineer – Exterior Trim? Are you passionate about exterior trim components? Are you looking for a role within a leading automotive manufacturer with exciting growth plans over the next 2 years.

Major Recruitment, in partnership with Polytec Group, are looking to recruit a Lead Engineer – Exterior Trim on a permanent basis to join the team on a hybrid basis with a minimum 2 days on site.

As a Lead Engineer – Exterior Trim you will be responsible for leading the design and development of Exterior Trim systems at Polytec UK. The role will require experience in developing Exterior Trim in a variety of materials depending on the customers requirements and our internal capabilities. Based on our customers requirements you will be responsible for approving the initial concept layout to ensure the assembly meets the stiffness and durability conditions – ie solar loading, thermal expansion and high speed aerodynamic forces set out in the test plan. While developing the concept layout it will be necessary to work with the manufacturing team to understand the optimum assembly process that can be achieved within the current manufacturing constraints and the production tooling engineers to ensure the single parts can be formed while meeting tough internal cost and weight targets. This will be a leadership role but based on resources requirements it will be necessary to own your own project work ensuring a controlled production release to meet the project requirements, whilst ensuring your team also plan and meet the production release dates.

Key Responsibilities as a Lead Engineer – Exterior Trim:

Ensure you work with the Polytec PEP Process, meeting the Gateway deliverables on time.
Provide resource plans to deliver the customer requirements in the RFQ.
Align the team resource to deliver future customer work and highlight areas where resource needs to be increased or reduced based on project requirements.
Ensure the development of ‘World Class’ Exterior Trim based on benchmark data, latest design innovation and CAE techniques.
Lead and manage the system DFMEA’s and support with the creation of the Test and Validation plan.
Develop the design to ensure it addresses all the failure modes highlighted in the DFMEA.
Provide technical support to your team when required and challenge the development process to ensure the delivery of ‘World Class’ Exterior Trim systems.
Work with the project team members to deliver a cross functional development process where the production release has been reviewed and approved cross functionally before the release date – including 2D drawings and tolerances where required.
Plan out the Prototype and Production Releases and ensure the dates are kept.
Use the Test and Validation plan as verification of the engineering design and not as a development phase.

Skills required as a Lead Engineer – Exterior Trim:

Educated to degree level (preferably Masters) in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent NVQ Level 7 qualification.
Fellow or Chartered Member of an industry related Professional Body.
Minimum of 10 years working in business supporting a team of around 40 personnel
Experience in materials and Exterior Trim components.
Working in cross-functional teams / matrix organisations.
Ability to add value, reduce costs and make business improvements
Proven project management and supplier experience.
Experience of operating and influencing at a strategic level.

Track record of successfully managing multiple large-scale projects.
Excellent level of detail, numeracy & accuracy.

What’s in it for you?

33 days holiday (25 + BH)
Holiday purchase scheme
Life assurance scheme
Pension scheme
Healthcare cash plan
40 hrs per week – early finish on a Friday

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Factory Operative – Newport
23rd April 2024 by

Job Title: Production Operative

Location: Newport NP11 7HZ

Pay Rate: £11.77 – £23.54 per hour

£11.77 per hour (Basic) – Worked hours within shift pattern
£14.71 per hour (Overtime x 1.25) – apply for any worked hours within Mon-Fri on top of the assigned shift
£17.65 per hour (Overtime x 1.5) – apply for worked hours on Saturday
£23.54 per hour (Overtime x 2) – apply for worked hours on Sunday

Weekly Pay
Position is Temp to Perm

Shift:
3-shift Rotation:
Week 1 – Mon-Fri 06:00-14:00
Week 2 – Mon-Fri 14:00-22:00
Week 3 – Sun-Thu 22:00-06:00

Qualifications and Requirements:

No experience required; fully paid training is provided.
Ability to work in a factory environment.
Good attention to detail and quality standards.

Workplace:
The factory is located in Newport NP11 7HZ. It is a modern, recently renovated facility specialised in the development and manufacture extensive range of plastic moulds and automotive parts. The workplace offers excellent working conditions and is committed to providing the best quality of service. Employees at this facility have many years of experience and dedication to their work.
We are seeking for a candidate who is ready to join our team, receive comprehensive training within a supportive environment and explore permanent job prospects.

Job Description:
As a Production Operative, you will be responsible for working on individual stations within our manufacturing facility. Your primary role will be to contribute to the production process of plastic moulds for vehicles. This involves operating machinery, monitoring production processes, and ensuring that products meet quality standards.

Measuring, grading, and adding raw materials to machines.
Operating production line equipment like conveyors and hoists.
Checking quality, adjusting controls, and monitoring output.
Making products on a production line.
Cleaning and maintaining work areas and machines.
Notifying maintenance about equipment issues.
Assembling parts into finished products.
Fitting parts to machinery and finishing products.
Shaping parts and using tools like sanders.
Operating preset machines and computer-controlled tools.
Checking product quality.
Trimming excess material from products.
Ensuring parts meet standards.
Keeping records of materials used and items produced.
Packing goods for shipment using appropriate materials.
Labeling and stacking packaged goods.
Contributing to improving processes.

Benefits:

Competitive pay rates with overtime opportunities.
Weekly payments
Training and development opportunities to enhance skills.
Opportunities for career advancement within the company.
Friendly and supportive work environment.

How to Apply:

Apply now and become a part of our team as a Production Operative at our Newport facility. We offer a quick and easy registration process, and an immediate start.

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Manufacturing Engineer
23rd April 2024 by

Are you an experienced Manufacturing Engineer? Are you passionate about product design from concept to completion? Are you looking for a role within a leading automotive manufacturer with exciting growth plans over the next 2 years.

Major Recruitment, in partnership with Polytec Group, are looking to recruit a Manufacturing Engineer on a permanent basis to join the team based in Bromyard.

As a Manufacturing Engineer you will be responsible for management and development of the current manufacturing processes in operation. Using continuous improvement techniques to identify process changes that can reduce the takt time or operational costs, improve product quality, deliver model year updates across all projects, lead system updates with the fixture supplier and support with lessons learnt from current processes. You will also be required to support operations with build or fixture issue ensuring any impact onto the production delivery is kept to a minimum.

Key Responsibilities as a Manufacturing Engineer:

Provide technical support to the Operations Team using the current production lines to manufacture customers assemblies.
Review the current manufacturing process and identify areas of improvement.
Manage LOP Lists of issues on current production lines and provide technical solutions to ensure production supply is not affected.
Support the delivery of Model Year updates on current production lines
Support to Project Management (NPI) and being able to manage multiple short-term tasks to meet the expectations of others in the organisation is a challenging aspect of the position.
Manage projects within constraints using recognised methods and systems.
Influencing others in the organisation that do not directly report to this position is critical to implementing product and process changes.
Communication with customers and vendors is required in resolving product and material non-conformance issues.
Working within a team of technical professionals supporting sales of the company’s products, solutions as well as services.
Provides technical-design support for development, design and systems integration. Review the work involved and supports the project through all phases of Introduction.
Develop fixing/assembly concepts for complete program (link to Methods Engineering)
Detailed understanding of plastics (material, processing, characteristics and behaviour) (link to Tooling Projects)

Skills required as a Manufacturing Engineer:

Qualified in a related engineering discipline to HNC/HND Level as a minimum.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in automotive manufacturing / launch engineering
Total Product Design – end to end
Full knowledge of manufacturing/production processes – end to end
Experience of Project Management/Continuous Improvement
Ability to manage production integration.
Ability to work flexibly between 2 sites
Confidence to constructively challenge managers at all levels.
Knowledge and understanding of Lean methodologies.

What’s in it for you?

33 days holiday (25 + BH)
Holiday purchase scheme
Life assurance scheme
Pension scheme
Healthcare cash plan
40 hrs per week – early finish on a Friday

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Class 2 Driver
23rd April 2024 by

We’re currently recruiting for Class 2 Drivers to carry out home deliveries of furniture, working out of a clients site in Sheffield. This ongoing position offers the potential for a permanent role in the future.

PAYE Pay Rate for the Class 2 Driver:

£13.52 per hour

Responsibilities for the Class 2 Driver:

Driving a mixture of Class 2 and 7.5T vehicles
Completing home deliveries of furniture (15-30 drops per day, depending on location of deliveries)
Working as a team with a drivers mate to carry out the deliveries
Logging all deliveries on a mobile POD device

Hours for the Class 2 Driver:

Start times are approximately 04:30
A mixture of the below shift patterns on a rolling rota:

Monday to Thursday
Wednesday to Saturday
Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday

Requirements for the Class 2 Driver:

Valid Class 2 (C) Licence
Up to date CPC and Digi Card
Minimum 1 year of driving experience on a professional basis
Ability to use a mobile POD device
Completion of a 3 day paid induction

For more information or to apply for this position, please either apply online or call our office at 01924 205827.

Inventory Planning Assistant
22nd April 2024 by

Major Recruitment are looking for a dynamic Inventory Planning Assistant to join one of our client who is a worldwide cosmetic brand based in Liverpool on a fulltime perminent basis.

As an Inventory Planning Assistant you will play a crucial role in the success of the e-commerce operation. You will be responsible for communicating with suppliers and coordinating the flow of inventory eyelashes sales through multiple online channels.

This is a fast-paced environment so attention to detail and a diligent, methodical approach to tasks is of paramount concern within your daily role.

You must be self-motivated and work towards the wider company growth objectives.

Daily Tasks

Monitor inventory levels and material production to ensure efficient supply chain operations.
Work with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials in line with production plans.
Assist the Inventory controller with forecasting, communicating with suppliers and scheduling the delivery of goods ordered.
Analysis data and trends to identify supply chain risks and opportunities.
Working closely with the operations team and senior management to ensure the company has sufficient inventory to cope with business needs.
Maintain accurate records and documentation for the operations team.

Key attributes for this role include

Ability to analyse statistics, identify patterns, and make sensible decisions based on the data provided.
Attention to detail is essential.
Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with suppliers and across departments.
Proficiency in MS Excel and other reporting tools.
Good presentation skills.
Well organised with the ability to multitask.

Additional Information

Monday – Friday.
37.5 Hours.
20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays.
Salary £22,500- £25,000
Liverpool, Bootle, L30

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Welding Engineer
22nd April 2024 by

Major Recruitment are searching for a Welding Engineer for our client based in Sunderland. This vacancy is full-time and permanent for the right candidate.

Duties include:

Conducting inspections at various production stages
Ensuring products are manufactured correctly, meeting specifications, and to company standards and procedures
Supporting making improvements to inspection and auditing processes across the company
Inspecting welds, materials, dimensions and painting processes
Working with the team and independently to support the business

Hours of work and pay rate:

Monday to Friday
8 hour day shifts, flexible hours
£45,000 per year

Successful candidates must have the following:

Knowledge of quality and welding management systems ISO9001 and ISO3834
Proficiency in welder monitoring, distortion control and weld sequences/ SOP
Knowledge of welding processes, MAG essential

This position also requires travel within the UK and Europe for a few weeks per year.

Please call 01919338441 for an immediate interview.

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Electrical Maintenance Engineer
22nd April 2024 by

Major Recruitment are searching for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer for our client based in Sunderland. This vacancy is full-time and permanent for the right candidate.

Duties include:

Testing and fault finding of electrical machinery
Conducting general maintenance around the site
Reporting faults to management and completing relevant paperwork

Hours of work and pay rate:

Monday to Thursday
07:00am till 17:00pm
38 hours per week
£17.06 per hour

Successful candidates must have the following:

Knowledge of 415v 3 phase motors
Experience working with hydraulic equipment would be advantageous but not essential
Comfortable working from heights and in all weathers

Please call 01919338441 for an immediate interview.

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