With the government imposing challenging targets on automotive OEMs to ensure that all new cars are to be zero emissions by 2035, one manufacturer was embarking on a major programme to ramp up the development, prototype build and eventual manufacture of its own batteries, electric drive units and vehicles. 

With the programme well underway, the OEM identified that they wanted to accelerate their pace on the new technologies.

Today, companies are looking to get a better cultural fit with new members of both permanent and temporary staff, more so than ever in my 30 plus years’ in recruitment.

The pace of change in the last two years, undoubtedly driven by the pandemic and supported by improvements in technology, is far quicker and intense than it has ever been.

Leading quality management services provider, G&P, will be making its debut at this year’s Cenex Expo, in a bid to help OEMs, tier suppliers and technology developers bridge the skills gap currently associated with low carbon vehicle and connected automated mobility development and manufacturing.

Leading quality management service provider, G&P, is boosting its ranks with the recruitment of even more ex-military service personnel.

Already employing several former armed forces staff, G&P has found the skills, training and work ethic that comes with a military background complementary to its own core values and the type of work it carries out for many of its manufacturing clients.

The challenge

An Asia-based Tier 1 supplier to the automotive industry delivered approximately 1,200 flywheel housings to the UK in readiness for uptake on an OEMs production line. However, it was discovered that due to a manufacturing error, the parts did not conform with the original drawings.

Tiered manufacturers supplying parts to the aerospace industry will be able to discuss how G&P’s services may help improve their quality and delivery performance at this year’s Farnborough International Airshow.

Leading quality management services provider, G&P, has appointed experienced management executive, Marco den Dekker, to the role of Group Business Development Director.

Leading quality management services provider, G&P, has successfully won a tender to become the exclusive quality services partner for Parts Sorting and Rework activity at the new BMW plant in Debrecen, Hungary, effective from 1 April 2024.

The Challenge

A leading component integrator to the aerospace industry was holding a large amount of high-value and high-quality stock on behalf of an aerospace Tier 1 manufacturer, supplying it in kit form as and when required.

Quality and engineering recruitment specialist, G&P Recruitment Services, has appointed David Woakes to lead the business in the newly created role of head of talent acquisition and recruitment. Woakes brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously held senior positions across several recruitment, engineering and technology businesses. Commenting on his new role, Woakes […]