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Vehicle Architecture Engineer - 56461

Rate: £29.59-£38.38/hr Umbrella (inside IR35)

Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level? Step into an exciting opportunity as a Vehicle Architecture Engineer with a renowned organisation at the forefront of the automotive industry. This is your chance to work on innovative projects, collaborate with industry experts, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of vehicle design. With a competitive umbrella rate of £29.59/hr, increasing to £38.38/hr after 12 weeks, and the chance to work in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment, this role promises to be both challenging and rewarding.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and deliver the fundamental layout of vehicles, including dimensions, mass balance, and occupant accommodation.
• Ensure geometrical compatibility and mechanical arrangement in vehicle designs.
• Lead projects from inception to completion, continuing involvement up to Job#1 and beyond.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex, multi-dimensional challenges.
• Present solutions and progress updates effectively to senior management.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of vehicle programmes.

What You Will Bring:

• Experience of delivering vehicle programs.
• Knowledge of commercial vehicle variants / configurations would be highly desirable.
• Proven project and people management skills with a track record of delivering results.
• Strong written and verbal presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Problem-solving expertise, with the ability to resolve intricate challenges with clarity.
• Knowledge of PLM, CAE and CAD tools and CATIA experience is desirable.
• A degree in an engineering discipline and a passion for the automotive industry.

In this role, you will contribute to the company’s mission of delivering cutting-edge vehicle programmes that set industry standards. Your efforts will shape the future of vehicle architecture, ensuring innovation and excellence are at the heart of every project. This is an opportunity to be part of a company that values expertise, creativity, and collaboration.

Location:

This role is based in Dunton, with 4 days per week on site (Monday to Thursday).

Interested?

Don’t miss this chance to make an impact in the automotive industry. Apply now to become a Vehicle Architecture Engineer and take the first step towards an exciting and rewarding career. Your next challenge awaits!

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

If you're after a Project Manager role that actually means something, here it is.

You'll lead programmes that move from concept to production - not PowerPoint projects that never leave the spreadsheet.

You'll be trusted to run the show: keep suppliers in check, manage budgets that don't magically grow, and make sure deadlines don't drift into next year. In short - deliver projects properly.

What You'll Do

- Take ownership of cross-functional automotive projects from concept through to launch

- Act as the main customer contact - the person who makes things happen, not excuses

- Keep budgets tight and forecasts honest (prototypes, tooling, costs, the lot)

- Build and maintain realistic timing plans and hold people accountable to them

- Spot risks early, fix them fast, and don't hide the bad news

- Oversee pre-production builds and coordinate manufacturing and engineering activities

What You'll Bring

- Proven automotive project management experience, ideally within a Tier 1 supplier

- A technical degree or equivalent hands-on background in engineering or manufacturing

- Practical project management know-how (PRINCE2, MS Project etc. are fine, but common sense is better)

- The ability to communicate clearly - with engineers, customers, and senior stakeholders

- A calm head, a bit of backbone, and the ability to keep projects moving when pressure's on

The Company

A long-established, forward-thinking automotive manufacturer supplying premium OEMs. They care about doing things properly - quality engineering, smart project delivery, and long-term partnerships that actually work.

Location

Buckingham - within easy reach of Milton Keynes, Bicester, Banbury, Aylesbury, and the surrounding area.

Interested?

If you're a Project Manager who wants to deliver real automotive programmes - not just talk about them - hit apply.

You bring the competence; they'll bring the projects worth owning.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Maintenance Engineer 

CNC, NC, Machining

Competitive Salary Plus Shift Allowance & Benefits 

Are you ready to take your career to the next level with an exciting opportunity in the automotive industry? This company is seeking a talented Maintenance Engineer to join its dynamic team. With a strong focus on innovation and cutting-edge technology, this role offers the chance to work on impactful projects, enhance your skills, and contribute to a forward-thinking organisation. If you're passionate about engineering and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is the role for you.

As a Maintenance Engineer you will:

• Respond to breakdowns and perform extensive fault finding across both electrical and mechanical systems.
• Carry out preventative maintenance activities and reactive servicing of CNC machinery and assembly equipment.
• Support factory-based improvement projects and maintenance activities to meet departmental objectives.
• Document maintenance activities using SAP and other IT tools, ensuring timely follow-ups.
• Promote and maintain a positive 5S policy to agreed standards.
• Contribute to the training and development of apprentices, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment.

The Maintenance Engineer will have the following:

• A time-served apprenticeship in a relevant discipline such as electrical, mechanical, or mechatronics.
• Ideally, a HNC qualification, though relevant experience will also be considered.
• Proven ability to work across both mechanical and electrical fields, with CNC knowledge being highly desirable.
• IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office tools, and experience with SAP or similar systems.
• A practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality work.

This company is a key player in the automotive industry, dedicated to providing innovative products and systems through their advanced manufacturing capabilities. The Maintenance Engineer will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of machinery and equipment, directly contributing to the company's mission of delivering excellence and cutting-edge solutions. With a focus on sustainability, collaboration, and continuous improvement, this is your chance to be part of a team that values your expertise and supports your career growth.

Interested?:

If you're ready to make a difference and grow your career as a Maintenance Engineer in a thriving organisation, don't wait! Apply now and take the first step towards an exciting future.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Most fabrication businesses don't struggle because of capability on the shopfloor - they struggle because tooling, DFM and process decisions are fragmented, reactive, or sit between functions. This role exists to fix that.

This is an opportunity to step into a Technical Manager position within an automotive manufacturing environment where you will act as the technical authority. Reporting directly to the CEO, you'll take full ownership of tooling, process development and technical decision-making - shaping how parts move from concept to robust production.

What You Will Do:

- Lead the design, manufacture, trial and maturation of tooling for new and existing parts

- Own Design for Manufacture (DFM) input across prototype and production to ensure efficiency, repeatability and right-first-time outcomes

- Translate complex engineering drawings into robust, practical fabrication processes

- Drive continuous improvement across tooling, fixtures and production methods

- Act as the go-to technical authority for complex fabrication and assembly challenges

- Apply expert knowledge of MIG, TIG and spot welding to support troubleshooting and process optimisation

- Develop new weld and 5-axis fixtures to support new product introduction

- Oversee additive-manufactured checking fixtures and gauging solutions

- Ensure all technical activity meets HSE standards and best practice

- Identify and recommend investment in new plant, tooling and technology to support future growth

What You Will Bring:

- Strong experience in a fabrication-based manufacturing environment, ideally automotive

- Deep understanding of CAD/CAM and fabrication processes including pressing, 3- & 5-axis laser cutting, brake press, welding and metal finishing

- Proven experience in tooling development, DFM and prototype maturation

- Confidence interpreting complex technical drawings and engineering schematics

- A hands-on, solution-focused leadership style with strong problem-solving capability

- High standards around safety, quality and technical governance

In this role, you won't be firefighting or rubber-stamping decisions made elsewhere. You'll own the technical direction of the business - ensuring tooling is mature, processes are robust, and production is set up for long-term success.

Location:

Coventry - within a well-established automotive manufacturing environment, working closely with production, engineering and quality teams.

Interested?

If you're a technically strong, hands-on leader who wants genuine ownership and influence rather than a narrow support role, this is worth a conversation.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.