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RD Manager (Electronics/Instrumentation) Bromsgrove/Hybrid £60,000-£70,000 Training Progression Hybrid Are you a Research and Development Manager with experience in an instrumentation environment looking to join a global leader in the fight against water pollution where the work you do will make a genuine difference to billions of lives across the globe? Do you want the opportunity to join a leading provider of innovative solutions and services in water monitoring and environmental instrumentation that specialize in delivering cutting-edge products and services to meet the diverse needs of clients globally? On offer is the chance to make a global impact on the lives of billions of people by joining a company that have distributions channels across the world where you manage a highly innovative and critical division of business. In this role, you will lead the Research and Development team to define, design, and bring to market new and innovative products, while working closely with the Senior Leadership Team to shape business and product strategy. This role would suit a Research and Development Manager with experience in an instrumentation environment with a proven and successful track record with focus on front end engineering design and optical design The Role: Manage the entire product lifecycle from ideation to production across a range of projects Manage and track budgets across all areas of Product Development Develop and maintain the product/technology strategy roadmap Hybrid Role The Person: Experience in an instrumentation environment Electronics, mechatronics and/or instrumentation experience Experience of Project Management of Manufacturing Scientific Instrumentation Keywords: Product Development, Design, Water, Pollution, Electronics, Instrumentation, Wastewater, Environmental, Bromsgrove Reference Number: BBBH12950 If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
Project and Technical Engineer (Manufacturing / Engineering Services) Salary: Competitive Base Salary Benefits - Circa £40-45K The Requirement The company is looking to appoint a professional and proven Project and Technical Engineer to assist the Operations department in ensuring the companies compliance with all relevant legislation and in any activities that is aimed at achieving the Company's success as requested by the Directors. A Project and Technical Engineer that will be proactive, highly confident in their ability, visible and invested in the future as the company grows. Being positive, driven, and able to work well with the Production Manager/ Operations Manager/ Director is essential with excellent all round communication skills, able to engage with a wide range of stakeholders, from all members of staff through to key customers. A Project and Technical Engineer that will ensure projects both in-house and on-site are managed and organised in a cost effective and safe manner ensuring complete customer satisfaction. Core Role & Responsibilities Project Management The management and control of orders received from customers ranging from supply only to turnkey contracts consisting of design, manufacture, installation, and commissioning. Administration of the site project work areas ensuring at all times that these areas are kept in an efficient and controlled fashion. To act on verbal or written instructions received from the Operations department in relation to order processing and discussions in respect to labour allocation rework load and forward orders. Carryout and complete design engineering of contracts from inputs received through the sales department (or from site measurements) to ensure details are prepared and available for the satisfactory manufacture and installation of product in line with customer expectation. Conduct site visits and collect information, specifications, measurements regarding project. Produce Method Statements & risk assessments related to the repair / installation of the project. Carryout design activities using a variety of CAD software and producing information for manufacturing purposes. Be part of and assist in specifying the latest design technology in order that the Company is able to harness all available resources' in meeting its design obligations. Assisting with the management and control of orders received from customers ranging from supply only to turnkey contracts consisting of design, manufacture, installation, and commissioning. Implementing contract management policies and procedures to ensure the Gross Margin Profit (50%) of contracts is achieved and bettered, if possible, through cost control management. Cost control throughout contracts in live time. Liaison with the sales department ensuring that the estimate of works can be realised in the most cost effective way without compromising on quality or safety. Liaison with customers in ensuring that their expectations are not only met but exceeded. Assisting with sales activities, building on the back of successful contracts. Assisting the sales team in preparing estimates & project specifications and requirements. To assist in any activities that is aimed at achieving or enhancing the company success as requested by the shareholders of the company. Plant and equipment Working with Production Manager & Stores personnel to ensure correct plant is available for forthcoming projects Material Control Review material usages on contracts assisting in ensuring that materials are readily available in line with contractual requirements to fulfil the Companies contractual obligations. Procure materials that meet the project specification, quantity, and price. Ensure efficient utilisation of materials, minimising scrap, and waste through design. The production of requisitions for materials and services associated with the material requirements for the manufacture of products. Productivity Review efficiency of site and manufacturing operations to ensure Quality, Cost and Delivery schedules are met. In conjunction with other colleagues initiate productivity improvements where practical Personnel Motivate and encourage all personnel in their tasks to promote a H&S, QCD driven & conscious workforce. Introduce total flexibility in terms of production skills and functions to promote a multi skilled workforce. Quality Adherence and implementation of all Quality procedures involved with in process and on-site manufacture Verify that quality standards are understood and achieved by the relevant working party. Implementing corrective actions as identified during Quality Management meetings and audits Promote quality awareness and responsibility throughout the business. Health And Safety Ensure Operator safety by assessing the works and implementing relevant safety measures. Implement and achieve acceptable housekeeping standards. To ensure the companies H&S and Environmental policies are implemented and adhered to within the works facilities General To assist the Operations department in ensuring the companies compliance with all relevant legislation To assist in any activities that is aimed at achieving the Company's success as requested by the Directors. Expertise & Fit Proven project and technical experience, ideally with similar size SME's or slightly larger Likely to be a Project and Technical Engineer or equivalent from an engineering fabrication company in the West Midlands - ideally, experience of fitting / servicing equipment Someone with mechanical understanding and solid manufacturing industry knowledge, that is able to talk knowledgably and credibly with staff and the target customer base Understanding of site services, able to be out there with customers and advising accordingly as well as back at site Culturally, a strong fit with the size of business and nature of the environment