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Recruit 12 Trench, Shropshire
Mar 31, 2026
Full time
Manufacturing Toolmaker Are you a skilled Toolmaker with experience in press and casting tooling Join our leading Automotive/Manufacturing company and take ownership of the mechanical build, repair, and improvement of jigs, fixtures, and assembly tooling. What You ll Do: Build and assemble fixtures from CAD/2D drawings and BOMs. Repair and maintain tooling to meet quality and delivery standards. Prepare, assemble, and fit new casting steels. Improve tooling performance, reliability, and quality. Support assembly cells and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Train colleagues and ensure clear handovers. You ll Need: City & Guilds Toolmaker qualification or equivalent. Experience with high-volume press tooling (300+ tons) and assembly tools. Welding (TIG/MIG/Arc) and non-CNC machining skills. Knowledge of quality procedures and GD&T. Problem-solving mindset and strong communication skills. Willingness to travel in Europe for installations/commissioning. Why Join Us? Work in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Contribute to innovative tooling solutions. Be part of a team committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Apply now or send your CV to (url removed) and become a key part of our engineering team!
Recruit 12 Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Mar 31, 2026
Full time
The Principal Engineer Power Electronics will lead the development of advanced power electronics systems from clean-sheet concept through to validated hardware. The role is responsible for defining requirements, leading circuit and magnetic design, and overseeing prototype implementation for traction inverters, DC/DC converters, On-Board Chargers (OBC), and associated electrified powertrain systems. This is a senior technical leadership role requiring deep expertise in power electronics, strong commercial awareness, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering innovative, high-performance, and safety-compliant solutions. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Lead the specification, design, and validation of power electronics systems including traction inverters, DC/DC converters, AC/DC systems, and OBCs Own magnetics and capacitor design for high-performance power converters Lead design of digital and mixed-signal control systems and processing platforms Oversee simulation activities using industry-standard tools (e.g., Simscape, PLECS) Guide control strategy development including motor control and converter control schemes Ensure compliance with relevant standards (IEC61508, ISO26262, CISPR25, EMC directives) Lead hardware development from concept through prototype and test System & Validation Develop and validate designs in virtual, HiL, and hardware environments Oversee EMC mitigation strategies and noise attenuation Support PCB layout, mechanical integration, and thermal management strategies Contribute to thermal and fluid system simulation where required Project & Commercial Leadership Lead multi-person, cross-functional engineering projects Build and manage strong technical relationships with customers Take ownership of proposals, business development activities, and technical presentations Support marketing activities and represent the company externally Operate effectively within technically and commercially challenging environments Capability & Team Development Mentor and support the professional development of engineers within the function Identify and develop new technical capabilities within the department Act as a role model for company values and engineering excellence Promote a collaborative and high-performance team culture Essential Requirements Extensive experience in power electronics system development (inverters, DC/DC, OBC, AC/DC converters) Experience in at least two sectors: automotive, aerospace, defence, off-highway, commercial vehicle, marine, or clean energy Strong expertise in magnetics design and high-power converter topologies Experience in digital and mixed-signal control design Demonstrated expertise in EMC design and electrical noise mitigation Strong simulation experience in power electronics and magnetics Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams Proven ability to manage technical customer relationships Degree (or higher) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent experience) Desirable Experience Digital motor control schemes (FOC, field weakening, overmodulation, harmonic injection, fault handling) Experience across motor types (IPM, SPM, ASM, SR) Hands-on lab development in high-voltage/high-power environments PCB layout oversight and mechanical integration experience Thermal and fluid system modelling for power electronics Training in safe operation of high-voltage development equipment Key Competencies Technical authority in power electronics Systems thinking Strategic problem solving Commercial awareness Leadership and influence Clear communication (technical and non-technical audiences) Customer-focused mindset Level of Responsibility Technical authority within the power electronics function Project ownership from concept to delivery Direct influence on technical strategy and company capability development Significant customer-facing responsibility
Recruit 12 Darlaston, West Midlands
Mar 16, 2026
Full time
The Material Planner is responsible for planning, scheduling, and optimising maintenance activities to maximise equipment reliability, engineer productivity, and operational efficiency within an industrial manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain the site maintenance planning and scheduling system to ensure efficient use of engineering resources. Plan and coordinate maintenance activities ensuring engineers arrive prepared with the correct parts, tools, permits, and procedures . Maintain a 2 4 week planned maintenance backlog to support proactive maintenance planning. Design and optimise Preventive Maintenance (PM) programmes , consistently achieving . Implement Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) techniques including vibration monitoring, thermal inspections, oil analysis, and equipment health checks to detect early signs of failure. Manage and maintain the site asset register , tracking key reliability metrics such as MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) and MTTR (Mean Time to Repair) . Analyse equipment failure data to support continuous improvement initiatives and reduce unplanned downtime. Manage maintenance work orders through CMMS systems (SAP PM / Maximo / Fiix) ensuring accurate scope, labour allocation, spare parts, tools, and safety requirements. Coordinate work to maximise maintenance engineer productivity , targeting % wrench time . Develop detailed plans for shutdowns and major maintenance activities , working closely with operations teams to minimise production disruption. Key Focus Areas Maintenance planning & scheduling Preventive and condition-based maintenance Equipment reliability and asset lifecycle management Data analysis and continuous improvement Cross-functional coordination with operations and engineering teams