169 Cross green lane , Leeds , West Yorkshire , LS9 0BD |
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Production Engineer |
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£25000 - £35000/annum £25k £35k + Benefits |
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Leeds, West Yorkshire |
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117190935 |
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22/02/2012 (16:58) |
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Aalpha Solutions |
Description
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Automotive Production Engineer
Permanent/ Full Time
Salary
£25,000 - £35,000
Start Date
ASAP
Benefits
BUPA Cover
Stakeholder Pension Scheme
Life Assurance x4 salary
Permanent Health Insurance (PHI) cover
Location
Bradford
Client Profile
Our client is a leading global Design and Manufacturing company who produce mechanical elements for the automotive industry.
The Role
Our client is looking to strengthen and expand its production engineering department to support new and existing business. Duties include the identification, project management and implementation of capital expenditure projects, introduction and validation of new machines, new product introduction, as well as productivity and process improvement projects. Candidates should be able to show potential for, high levels of expertise in managing multi-functional large value complex projects from product concept, design for manufacture, new product introduction to manufacturing process improvements.
Typical Activities
Apply lean manufacturing techniques to plan, implement and monitor improvements in manufacturing tools, techniques and processes to:
o Improve output
o Improve machine uptime and productivity
o Reduce scrap and rework
o Improve the delivery of finished goods
o Improve the quality of finished goods
o Minimise safety incident rates
o Help to ensure a continually improving environment
o Manage engineering changes to production/materials
o Resolve immediate product technical problems with NPI
Involvement in the identification, development, project management and implementation of capital expenditure projects. Ensure strict control over costs and resource levels.
Active involvement with the NPI process to ensure the smooth introduction of new products into manufacturing.
Plan, implement and monitor all new product/variant introductions with emphasis on efficient factory layout, process flow and optimising of capital equipment.
Attend design review meetings to influence decisions taken towards design for test and design for manufacture.
Candidate Must Haves
1 Experience of Production or Manufacturing Engineering within the automotive Tier 1 or FMCG environment. In particular have proven experience in:
o DFMA/FMEA/Six sigma/Statistical Process Control methodologies and their application.
o Cell layout, manufacturing process and work station design.
o Materials flows, Kanban system and pull systems.
o Project management of NPI processes and activities
Degree level qualification or equivalent in Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline is preferred.
Have the potential to implement change, making the manufacturing process lean.
Familiarity with all aspects of the project life cycle from design to production.
Knowledge of CAD systems, ideally AutoCAD, to generate designs of parts and tooling.
Excellent interpersonal skills including communication, presentation and motivation.
Desirable
Honours degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Systems Engineering subject .
Multi-skilled in mechanical and electrical engineering.
PLC skills for Siemens, Mitsubishi and Allan Bradley controls would be an advantage.
Aalpha Solutions are acting as a recruitment agency in respect of this role. If you have not received a response in 14 days from application unfortunately you have not been successful in your application.
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Permanent |
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ASAP |
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Project Manager |
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Hampshire |
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104229562 |
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22/02/2012 (16:50) |
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Aalpha Solutions |
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Our client, a designer and manufacturer of flight deck avionics, data acquisition systems, instrumentation and life support equipment require a Project Manager for a 9 month contract at their Hampshire office.
The Role
Operating within a matrix oriented organisation to provide focus and leadership for the Companys activities on one or more programmes and/or bid activities to meet cost, quality and schedule objectives.
Key duties:
To provide leadership on one or more programmes/projects with accountability for project performance against its key success criteria. Key success criteria will typically relate to performance within budget, achieving technical performance requirements and completing activities to schedule.
Risk management: to identify and quantify risks to the achievement of the key success criteria and planning and executing activities to minimise the impact of each risk.
To maintain customer relations through development of an honest business relationship with procurement and engineering staff based on effective communication and adherence to promises.
To prepare and maintain project plans to include budgets, resource requirements, task allocation, task dependencies, quality standards etc.
To prepare management reports covering progress against budget, schedule etc with recommendations for corrective actions.
To maximise opportunities for follow-on business by understanding how we can further help customers to our mutual benefit
To contribute to the further development of project management processes within the Company.
Candidates Requirements
Ideal candidates will be familiar with -
Project Management techniques:
Work breakdown structures (WBS)
Organisational breakdown structures (OBS)
Cost breakdown structures (CBS)
Earned value measurement
Preparation of network programme plans
Stakeholder analysis
Risk Management:
Implementing risk mitigation plans within time and cost constraints
An understanding of how to produce a strategy for managing problems when they occur
Able to rank and manage the issues that arise
Candidates should also be able to demonstrate the broad range of ability and experience necessary for such a role including leadership, decision making, customer/commercial awareness and time management, as well as excellent communication and team work skills.
Candidates should ideally be educated to HND/degree or equivalent in either electronics or software engineering, have proven management of multidisciplinary teams and experience in either the aerospace industry or of the development of bespoke equipment incorporating electronics and embedded software in another industry.
Candidates must be willing and available to travel as required to customer and supplier locations anywhere in the world typically overseas travel could be for 1 week of the order of 4 occasions per year. Must hold UK driving licence.
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Contract |
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9 Months |
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01.03.2012 |
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Assembler Calibrator |
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Hampshire |
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104230015 |
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22/02/2012 (16:50) |
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Aalpha Solutions |
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Our client, a designer and manufacturer of flight deck avionics, data acquisition systems, instrumentation and life support equipment require an Assembler/Calibrator for their Hampshire office.
The main responsibilities of the role are to assemble and test our clients electronic products following written/pictorial build procedures.
Key duties:
To build assemblies in accordance with appropriate procedures.
To carry out fault finding activities on electro/mechanical sub-assembly and GA.
To carry out rework and modifications in accordance with relevant standards.
To calibrate and conduct test routines at sub-assembly and GA levels.
To compile test reports and other relevant documentation.
To carry out finishing operations prior to shipment to customer.
To identify to the Team Leader any health or safety hazards within the working area.
Carry out house keeping of own working area.
Candidates should possess the following skills/experience:
Able to follow written repair, overhaul and general test procedures to determine the serviceability of a range of electro-mechanical products at Final Assembly and Sub-Assembly levels given the aid of training and supervision.
The ability to conduct thorough surveys down to component level.
Diagnose, repair and overhaul mechanical instrumentation to component level using mechanical assembly first principles.
Familiar with the use of a wide range of mechanical tools, test and measurement equipment.
Able to read and interpret technical data including assembly diagrams, assembly drawings, basic wiring and circuit diagrams and technical publications.
Ability to carry out survey and test then record findings on the FRACAS system.
Carry out production (new build) or repair work as required.
Can plan own workload effectively in line with business output plans.
Ability to transfer own skills to others within the business to meet required goals.
Candidates should ideally have experience of working to strict deadlines in a manufacturing environment using Turn Round Time and On Time Delivery disciplines.
Candidates should be qualified to NVQ Level 2 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent or have extensive experience in a similar assembly role.
The salary for this position is £20,722 per annum plus excellent benefits.
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N/A |
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01.03.2012 |
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Buyer |
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£15 - £18/hour To £18/hr depending on experience |
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Hampshire |
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104230019 |
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22/02/2012 (16:50) |
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Aalpha Solutions |
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Our client, a designer and manufacturer of flight deck avionics, data acquisition systems, instrumentation and life support equipment require a Buyer, on a fixed term contract until the end of the year, for their Hampshire office.
The main purpose of the role is to purchase materials and services to meet the Companys cost, quality and delivery requirements.
Key duties:
To place purchase orders and action MAX data as required.
To manage suppliers to achieve improvements in cost, quality and delivery in accordance with business KPIs.
To develop and maintain Life Cycle Management Plan for all products.
To manage inventory in line with business objectives.
To raise and process relevant documentation for returning defective parts to suppliers.
To liaise as necessary with sub-contractors and materials control to ensure continuity of supply.
Support IMT meetings and maintenance of Man Plans.
To maintain MAX system, ensuring MRP purchasing-related data is accurate.
To progress suppliers as required by MRP demand date.
To maintain purchase order status (by amendments).
To report MRP data statistics to the Purchasing Manager on a weekly basis.
To attend meetings as required.
Candidates must possess the following skills/experience:
Previous experience of purchasing electro-mechanical goods
Previous experience of working within a sub-contract environment
Ability to assess a suppliers capability and develop good working relationship with them
In-depth knowledge of MRP/ERP systems
Previous experience in negotiating best terms on price, delivery and service
Previous experience of internal customer liaison
Good understanding of the need to satisfy customer demands and expectations
Understanding of the commodity marketplace
Strong negotiating skills
In addition, candidates should be good team players but equally able to work on their own initiative to manage multiple priorities. Candidates should have demonstrable problem solving skills and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
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Contract |
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9 Months |
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01.03.2012 |
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Senior Quality Engineer |
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£15 - £18/hour To £18/hr depending on experience |
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Hampshire |
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104230029 |
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22/02/2012 (16:50) |
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Aalpha Solutions |
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Our client, a designer and manufacturer of flight deck avionics, data acquisition systems, instrumentation and life support equipment require a Senior Quality Engineer, on a contract basis until the end of the year, for their Hampshire office.
The main purpose of the role is to take a proactive approach in the development and implementation of quality assurance to meet business, customer and regulatory needs.
Key duties:
Develop and handle external QA interfaces.
Audit and develop the Business Management System.
Handle all QA matters throughout the contract life-cycle.
Establish and improve supplier QA relationships.
Lead continuous improvement activities.
Become recognised as a focal point for quality information and direction.
To deputise for the Principle Quality Engineer.
Candidate experience/requirements:
Ability to carry out comprehensive analysis on products and processes.
Knowledge of process improvement techniques, especially lean/six sigma within a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of supplier quality management practices.
Knowledge of quality management system process audits techniques throughout an organisation and product audits within a manufacturing function.
Able to plan and manage change within a process mapped business management system.
Focused on the need to satisfy both internal and external customers.
An understanding of working relationships with customers and suppliers.
Ability to influence others and following through on agreed actions.
Candidates must hold an HNC or equivalent in engineering, probably mechanical, electronic/electrical and have proven experience in a QA role with extensive experience in an engineering-related role within the aerospace industry. Alternatively, candidates can hold a graduate masters degree in a quality/production related discipline and have proven experience working in industry.
This position entails travel around the UK and occasionally overseas.
This position pays up to £18 per hour depending on experience.
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Contract |
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9 Months |
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01.03.2012 |
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Deputy Financial Controller |
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Hampshire |
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101335343 |
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22/02/2012 (16:50) |
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Aalpha Solutions |
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Our client, a designer and manufacturer of flight deck avionics, data acquisition systems, instrumentation and life support equipment require a Deputy Financial Controller, on a contract basis until the end of the year, for their Hampshire office.
The main purpose of the role is to coordinate the day to day financial activities of the company including cash flow, accounts production, setting and monitoring targets, auditing and overseeing all regulatory and compliance issues. Report relevant financial information to senior management.
Key duties:
Manage and coordinate company financial planning.
Monitor and analyse monthly/annual operating results against budget/forecast.
Prepare financial analyses for contract negotiation/product investment proposals.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory/statutory financial requirements.
Establish departmental goals, policies and operating procedures.
Maintain department structure and staffing level to effectively accomplish departmental goals and objectives.
Manage and develop finance staff to effectively achieve company and personal objectives.
Ensure adherence to financial policies as set out in company financial guidelines.
Manage all internal and external audits.
Manage cash flow in line with budget/forecast.
Oversee daily operations of the finance department.
Prepare general ad hoc analyses as requested by Finance Director.
Candidates should have substantial experience of working in an accounts department in a manufacturing environment and hold a professional accounting qualification.
Specific candidate experience/requirements include:
Ability to understand and explain complex accounting issues to all levels within the business, including non-finance professionals
Prior knowledge of business planning activity and the production of quarterly forecasts and annual budgets.
Experience of dealing with external and internal auditors and preparing any required analyses.
Ability and experience to take non-financial information and convert it into a financial analysis to allow correct assessment of the current status of the business.
This position pays up to £28 per hour depending on experience.
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Contract |
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9 Months |
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01.03.2012 |
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Commercial Officer |
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Hampshire |
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104230165 |
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22/02/2012 (16:50) |
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Aalpha Solutions |
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Our client, a designer and manufacturer of flight deck avionics, data acquisition systems, instrumentation and life support equipment require a Commercial Officer, on a contract basis until the end of the year, for their Hampshire office.
The main purposes of the role are to:
To maximise all commercial opportunities and margins, and actively seeking out ways to ensure differentiation of company offers.
To protect and optimise the companys trading position.
To carry out key duties to a high standard and within the Group/ Business unit approval levels.
Key duties:
To contract manage named customer accounts from initial enquiry through to receipt of cash, and to mentor/ coach others in the greater department to help develop the overall knowledge/skill base.
To work with other departments within the business to optimal effect and to constantly seek to develop the commercial awareness of all company employees.
To protect and optimise the Companys position with regard to the negotiation of terms and conditions and in particular to PLC requirements regarding liabilities and commitments and to secure contract acceptances.
To develop customer relationships and enhance customer satisfaction and to seek to build and improve commercial opportunities in the business.
To take responsibility for the commercial elements of bid preparation, proposals and quotations to customers and provide commercial support to other departments as required.
To maintain and manage the order book of allocated customer accounts and ensure that it is accurate and that data has been input on a timely basis.
To ensure that action lists, as required, are fully comprehensive and up to date at all times (these action lists are also used in our PLM process).
To manage the book to bill opportunities and metrics and also manage the enquiry register of allocated customer accounts. Also, to ensure that TM1 is up to date and accurate at all times with both the order book and forecast data.
To ensure the electronic and hard copy library of Agreements with regard to business, agency agreements, royalties and levies etc. is up to date at all times.
To take a wider view of Commercial opportunities and keep the business informed of any development opportunities that may arise during negotiations, visits etc.
To understand and be fully compliant with all relevant export controls and legislation and be fully conversant with the company Export Policy.
To be responsible for generating and maintaining morale, good employee relations and communications within the team.
To carry out any departmental duties as required by management.
Specific candidate experience/requirements include:
The extraction and interpretation of market forecasts/intelligence from customers for internal forecast purposes.
Working with existing customers to develop business.
Assimilating the commercial elements of bids, proposals and quotations to customers.
Provision of accurate information as required by the customer.
Ability to work with production and purchasing areas to capture changes in prices and opportunities for margin improvement and changes in the time to manufacture.
Working with an estimating department to ensure delivery of appropriate prime costs and estimates
Provision of commercial support to other departments, ensuring that awareness of margins exists on business.
Management of large or complex bids
Experience of working with multiple business systems
Knowledge of terms and conditions of contracts and an understanding of legal issues as they affect this, in particular risk, title, offer and acceptance and what makes a contract.
Candidates should be educated to HND (or equivalent) in a Business Administration discipline and have at least 3 years commercial experience.
This position pays up to £30K pro rata depending on experience.
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Contract |
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9 Months |
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01.03.2012 |
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Commercial Administrator |
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Hampshire |
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126235585 |
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22/02/2012 (16:50) |
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Aalpha Solutions |
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Our client, a designer and manufacturer of flight deck avionics, data acquisition systems, instrumentation and life support equipment require a Commercial Administrator, on a contract basis until the end of the year, for their Hampshire office.
The main purposes of the role are to:
To assist a team of commercial officers with their day to day administration.
To be on hand to help other departmental teams if required
Key duties:
Order entry onto MAX (MRP System)
Scanning documents and filing as appropriate
Raising repair and spare quotes as and when required
Communicate current workload to your manager on a daily basis
Organise and prioritise own workload, emails and meetings efficiently
General support to the team as requested
Candidate required skills and experience:
Working with customers, suppliers and other company departments
Dealing with customers in a timely, professional manner to ensure their satisfaction
Order processing
Word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations and email
Ideal candidates will have previous experience working within the commercial department of a busy manufacturing company and be proficient at using MAX software. Candidates should be able to work quickly and accurately to tight deadlines and work well on their own initiative or as part of a team. Good communication skills, both written and verbal are essential.
This position pays up to £25K pro rata depending on experience.
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Contract |
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9 Months |
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01.03.2012 |
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Inventory Manager |
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Hampshire |
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104230130 |
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22/02/2012 (16:50) |
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Aalpha Solutions |
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Our client, a designer and manufacturer of flight deck avionics, data acquisition systems, instrumentation and life support equipment require an Inventory Manager, on a contract basis until the end of the year, for their Hampshire office.
The main purposes of the role are:
Provide the leadership & specialist knowledge to ensure timely materials availability to production shop floor by effective management of resources coupled with development & effective execution of MRP / manufacturing plans.
Lead the training and development of all staff to optimise the effective utilisation of SIOP, MPS AND ERP within the business.
Key duties:
To be the process and policy owner for the Business SIOP process.
To ensure operational team drive to achieve 100% on time delivery of materials, both internally and externally in accordance with MRP / MPS demands.
To ensure robust process links between SIOP, MPS and ERP
To develop detailed Processes and Work Instructions around SIOP, MPS and ERP Processes such as cycle counting and accuracy audits
To ensure shop floor have at least a 100% availability of material in-feed against the MPS demand.
To develop and maintain best practice material management processes such as direct line feed and KanBans.
Ensuring that the MPS & subsequent loading of the shop floors are maintained on a daily basis, including the daily update of the relevant Man-plans.
To review and update process of Man-plans with more robust CRP
Reviewing & amending the MRP / MPS data in line with business demands.
To manage and drive day-to-day HR issues, including recruitment, PDRs, generating and maintaining high morale, staff development and Succession plans.
To ensure processes and application of team are optimised to meet business goals.
Ensure staff are competent & fully trained in the use of MRP.
Specific candidate experience/requirements include:
Experience of running a materials function within a supply chain.
Able to demonstrate progress through materials management.
The ability to schedule multiple programmes.
Prior experience of SIOP and using an MRP I & MRPII systems and how to optimise the systems to suit differing business models
Able to make judgements about the materials flow and able to solve problems
Experience of giving advice to the members of a team on a range of materials issues
In addition, candidates should demonstrate good understanding and experience in the following areas, workload management, team leadership and training, customer relations, time management and planning, budgetary planning and control, problem solving and have excellent communication skills. Candidates should be energetic self starters, who take responsibility for their work and for that of others.
Candidates should be qualified to degree (or equivalent) level in business studies or a suitable engineering discipline plus possess extensive experience as a manager preferably within an aerospace/avionics environment.
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Contract |
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9 Months |
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01.03.2012 |
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Machine Design Engineer - Hydraulic and Pneumatic |
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£30000 - £45000/annum Salary up to £40k + Benefits |
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Bradford, West Yorkshire |
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107741356 |
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22/02/2012 (16:50) |
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Aalpha Solutions |
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Machine Design Engineer - Hydraulic and Pneumatic
Package: Competitive Basic Salary + Benefits
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Client Profile
Our client is a leading global Design and Manufacturing company who produce radiators and cooling systems for the automotive industry.
The Role
In this role you will work within a multi-discipline production engineering team and be responsible for the design, development and implementation of bespoke machine designs, modifications and improvements to meet the needs of our manufacturing facility.
Typical Responsibilities
The range of activities can involve modifications to existing plant machinery, cost-reduction and product engineering initiatives, minor and major customer specific developments through to full strategic, multi-disciplined projects. You would be expected to work closely with subcontract manufactures and may also be involved in the build, installation and commissioning process focusing on H&P.
From time to time you may also be required to work with the production departments, therefore candidate who can provide hands on skills to improve and maximise process would be beneficial to this role.
Candidate Must Haves
HND or degree in engineering related subjects
Have a minimum of 2 years experience of machine design in an industrial environment particularly Hydraulic and Pneumatic machinery.
At least 1 years experience using a 2D CAD.
You will have solid mechanical full design cycle skills in special purpose and precision capital environment.
Experience in any of the following would be advantageous: mechanical design, mechanism and machine design, metal working and cutting processes, fitting and fabrication, sheet metal, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Overseas travel may be necessary within this role, mainly within Europe and the UK.
Fluency in English is a given and skills in another European language would be an advantage.
Aalpha Solutions are acting as a recruitment agency in respect of this role. If you have not received a response in 14 days from application unfortunately you have not been successful in your application.
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Design Engineer Project Manager - Mechanical/ Automotive |
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£25000 - £35000/annum Attractive Salary + Benefits |
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Bradford, West Yorkshire |
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107741358 |
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22/02/2012 (16:50) |
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Aalpha Solutions |
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Design Engineer
Package: Competitive Basic Salary + Benefits
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Client Profile
Our client is a leading global Design and Manufacturing company who produce mechanical elements for the automotive industry.
The Role
The successful candidates main duties will focus on the design and development of a full range of automotive cooling systems primarily for the Companys range of electric power (EP) generation cooling systems. This role is crucial in driving technical progress to bring projects to a successful conclusion by liaising with customers and ensuring that requirements are delivered in full, on time and to budget. You will be involved in a predominantly project management role with responsibility for developing a customer product specification and acting as a vital technical interface with customers, ensuring the delivery of superior cost effective solutions
Candidate Must Haves
Honours degree or equivalent in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering or a related subject.
Automotive experience is preferred ideally from a Tier 1 or 2 supplier
Successful background in applications engineering in particular project management and NPI activities.
Possess good 3D/2D design experience, preferably in the use of Pro Engineer, including workings Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
Overseas travel may be necessary within this role, mainly within Europe and the UK.
Fluency in English is a given and skills in another European language would be an advantage.
Aalpha Solutions are acting as a recruitment agency in respect of this role. If you have not received a response in 14 days from application unfortunately you have not been successful in your application.
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Production Controller |
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£25000 - £30000/annum Up-to £28,000 + Benefits |
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Leeds, West Yorkshire |
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117189536 |
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22/02/2012 (16:50) |
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Aalpha Solutions |
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Production Controller
Permanent/ Full Time
Salary
Up-to £28,000
Start Date
ASAP
Benefits
25 days Holiday + Bank Holidays
BUPA Health Cover
Stakeholder Pension Scheme
Life Assurance x4 salary
Permanent Health Insurance (PHI) cover
Location
Bradford
Client Profile
Our client is a leading global Design and Manufacturing company who produce mechanical elements for the automotive industry.
The Role
The Logistics department carries out a crucial role within our clients company ensuring the factory is supplied with the appropriate materials to manufacture in a JIT environment. Candidates will be expected to co-ordinate timely production planning on a daily basis to ensure product is manufactured in line with Customer requirements.
The candidate must also have experience, of working within a fast moving production environment within a Tier 1 automotive environment, have strong IT skills coupled with a good knowledge of MRP planning principles and systems. Resilience and an ability to liaise with staff at all levels is essential, as is the drive to deliver a first class service to production departments. Candidates should be resilient with the ability to drive and achieve the best result for the department, company and the customer.
Typical Activities
Prepare suitable production plans and customer summaries using Microsoft Excel and maintain with latest updates obtained from manufacturing.
Work closely with: manufacturing, material planners, purchasing, sales, project teams, stores, quality inspection & engineering to ensure orders are expediently progressed through the factory.
Oversee the creation of works orders to translate the customers requirements into firm production instructions.
Monitor all aspects of the production (and pre-production) processes to ensure a smooth, efficient process flow for each works order / assembly.
Analyse production targets to establish & implement strategies to meet these.
Analyse all new demand for assemblies, ensure new planned orders are added to plans with realistic dates and identify any false demand.
Be aware of and check on the current status of orders progressing through production, especially those behind or at risk to schedule.
Advise logistics and production management of any slippages likely to affect planned completions in timely manner and take action to mitigate the impact of such slippages.
Advise production management of which materials need to be prioritised in line with production schedule.
When capacity and / or resources are scarce, be able to allocate and prioritise to minimise impact to business.
Be able to smooth or level the allocation of resources to ensure current and future work can be executed when needed.
Candidate Must Haves
Experience in material and/or production planning within working knowledge of MRP principles and systems (ideally AS400).
Experience within a similar role within a fast moving Tier1 automotive manufacturing or FMCG environment.
Good organisational and time management skills.
Well rounded communication skills and the potential to liaise with all levels in an organisation including customers.
Possess a strong commercial aptitude and understanding of the impact of their role to the wider business and its customers.
Aalpha Solutions are acting as a recruitment agency in respect of this role. If you have not received a response in 14 days from application unfortunately you have not been successful in your application.
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Trade Compliance Administrator |
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Hampshire |
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126235348 |
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22/02/2012 (16:50) |
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Aalpha Solutions |
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Our client, a designer and manufacturer of flight deck avionics, data acquisition systems, instrumentation and life support equipment require a Trade Compliance Administrator, on a contract basis until the end of the year, for their Hampshire office.
The main purpose of the role will be to maintain company import / export documentation records in accordance with Regulatory and Best Practice Requirements and to support the Trade Compliance Manager in compliance activities.
Key duties:
To reconcile and action HMRC MSS reports with the import and export log transactions
To monitor all import / export shipment transaction logs to ensure compliance with Regulatory and Company recordkeeping policies
To record all export transaction invoice payments
To support TCM in co-ordinating data for reporting requirements including Intrastat / IPR
To co-ordinate scanning and archiving activities of import / export documentation
To request Customer End User Undertakings/ DSP83s and maintain files
To assist TCM with product classification activities, by liaising with other departments / suppliers and to maintain Max item classification database and rationale records
To carry out regular visual compliance screening on couriers and end users
To maintain licensing databases on MAX and Excel
To process Letters of Credit documentation in accordance with UCP600 and ISBP requirements, including approving L/C shipping invoices before goods are despatched.
To assist Commercial department with L/C negotiations
To prepare UK Export Licence applications using web based tool SPIRE
To assist import / export administrators with trade compliance matters
To support TCM with any additional administrative requirements
Specific candidate experience/requirements include:
Use of Customs procedures in maintaining Company and freight forwarder export files
A basic understanding of UK import and export requirements and of US ITAR and EAR regulations
Handling of Customs entries for imports and exports in a timely way
Entering data accurately and against deadlines
Handling freight forwarders
Experience of liaising with HMRC
Experience of Excel applications
Candidates should have excellent organisational and planning skills, be able to work accurately to tight deadlines and targets and work well as part of a team.
Candidates should have a minimum of one years experience working in a trade compliance environment involving both UK and US export regulations.
This position pays up to £30K pro rata, depending on experience.
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9 Months |
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Hardware Engineer |
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Hampshire |
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104229344 |
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Our client, a designer and manufacturer of flight deck avionics, data acquisition systems, instrumentation and life support equipment require a Contract Hardware Engineer for three months at their Hampshire office.
The main purposes of the role are:
The hardware design, analysis, modification, commissioning, verification and proving of electronic circuits digital and analogue.
The preparation of documentation to enable the certification/approval of products in accordance with programme-specific requirements.
Key duties:
To discover, document, and analyse Hardware requirements in order to define the functions to be implemented in Hardware.
To discover, design, analyse, commission and verify analogue and digital circuits in accordance with defined requirements specifications.
To undertake hardware qualification activities or through sub-contractors, to ensure implementation of appropriate qualification activities.
To ensure designs are documented to the relevant project/Company standards.
To specify, design, commission and verify special to type test equipment.
To take responsibility for completing hardware engineering activities to cost and schedule.
Candidates must possess the following skills/experience:
Proven hardware design skills - These should include experience of the complete design life cycle from interpretation of a requirements specification through design, development, debugging and documentation to design proving and certification
Experience of at least 3 or more of the following:
o Designing microprocessor circuitry
o Designing analogue circuitry (e.g. amplifiers, filters and signal sampling)
o Logic design and schematic capture techniques
o Knowledge of hardware qualification practices and procedures
o Familiarity with VHDL and programmable logic development tools
o Experience of preparing programmable device, board or unit level test specifications
Ideal candidates will also be familiar with microprocessor architecture and applications, DSP architecture and applications and have an awareness and appreciation of RTCA/DO-254 and RTCA/DO-160 or its equivalent.
Candidates should possess the personnel, professional and business skills and capabilities required to excel both individually and as a team member for a modern commercial manufacturing company.
Candidates should be prepared to work overtime when required and may be asked to travel to company sites abroad.
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3 Months |
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Operational Planner |
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Hampshire |
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104230138 |
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22/02/2012 (16:50) |
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Our client, a designer and manufacturer of flight deck avionics, data acquisition systems, instrumentation and life support equipment require an Operational Planner, on a contract basis until the end of the year, for their Hampshire office.
The main purpose of the role is to create and plan an achievable MPS schedule which meets customer expectations and the business revenue plans.
Key duties:
Create capacity plans for all manufacturing departments.
Use the capacity plans to load the MPS to achieve 100% customer OTD satisfaction.
Proactively smooth the MPS to optimise the utilisation of the business resources.
On a timely basis, actively communicate to the management team potential MPS problems so that proactive actions can be taken.
Optimise the MPS to achieve the budgeted requirements for profit and sales.
Achieve buy in from all departments that the MPS schedule is THE schedule that the whole business must achieve on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
Monitor and report upon order book arrears and provide the focal point for liaison with CSG and Contracts Managers for rescheduling both the MPS and Order Book as appropriate, communicating top-level reschedule information to all departments concerned
Keep all customer-facing departments up to date on MPS issues relating to their respective customers.
Provide forecasts of future Manufacturing output based upon MPS loading, report on projected variances from budgeted sales and order book arrears.
Maintain and report upon Manufacturing measures for the achievement of both On Time Delivery (OTD) to the customer and Delivery Schedule Adherence (DSA) for completion of all manufacturing orders to their MPS due date
Specific candidate experience/requirements include:
Detailed knowledge of the entire MPS / MRP process
Familiarity with a SIOP process
Recent relevant experience as an MPS scheduler
Able to balance MPS demands with an inventory reduction agenda
Ability to interpret system data and produce recommendations for management
Recent experience within a low volume high mix manufacturing environment
Experience of Lean manufacturing methods and tools such as VSM, 5S and Kanban
Familiarity with corporate database systems e.g. SAP, MAX etc
In addition candidates should possess excellent overall business skills and have an appreciation of the criticality of satisfying customer requirements. Candidates should be able to produce accurate work, to a high level of detail, in a demanding, time pressured environment.
Candidates should posses a minimum of 5 GCSE passes at grade B or above including Maths and English and be proficient with MS Excel skills.
This position pays a salary of up to £35K pro rata depending on experience.
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9 Months |
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Automotive Production Engineer |
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£25000 - £35000/annum £25k - £35k + Benefits |
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Bradford, West Yorkshire |
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107742770 |
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22/02/2012 (16:50) |
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Automotive Production Engineer
Permanent/ Full Time
Salary
£25,000 - £35,000
Start Date
ASAP
Benefits
BUPA Cover
Stakeholder Pension Scheme
Life Assurance x4 salary
Permanent Health Insurance (PHI) cover
Location
Bradford
Client Profile
Our client is a leading global Design and Manufacturing company who produce mechanical elements for the automotive industry.
The Role
Our client is looking to strengthen and expand its production engineering department to support new and existing business. Duties include the identification, project management and implementation of capital expenditure projects, introduction and validation of new machines, new product introduction, as well as productivity and process improvement projects. Candidates should be able to show potential for, high levels of expertise in managing multi-functional large value complex projects from product concept, design for manufacture, new product introduction to manufacturing process improvements.
Typical Activities
Apply lean manufacturing techniques to plan, implement and monitor improvements in manufacturing tools, techniques and processes to:
o Improve output
o Improve machine uptime and productivity
o Reduce scrap and rework
o Improve the delivery of finished goods
o Improve the quality of finished goods
o Minimise safety incident rates
o Help to ensure a continually improving environment
o Manage engineering changes to production/materials
o Resolve immediate product technical problems with NPI
Involvement in the identification, development, project management and implementation of capital expenditure projects. Ensure strict control over costs and resource levels.
Active involvement with the NPI process to ensure the smooth introduction of new products into manufacturing.
Plan, implement and monitor all new product/variant introductions with emphasis on efficient factory layout, process flow and optimising of capital equipment.
Attend design review meetings to influence decisions taken towards design for test and design for manufacture.
Candidate Must Haves
1 Experience of Production or Manufacturing Engineering within the automotive Tier 1 or FMCG environment. In particular have proven experience in:
o DFMA/FMEA/Six sigma/Statistical Process Control methodologies and their application.
o Cell layout, manufacturing process and work station design.
o Materials flows, Kanban system and pull systems.
o Project management of NPI processes and activities
Degree level qualification or equivalent in Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline is preferred.
Have the potential to implement change, making the manufacturing process lean.
Familiarity with all aspects of the project life cycle from design to production.
Knowledge of CAD systems, ideally AutoCAD, to generate designs of parts and tooling.
Excellent interpersonal skills including communication, presentation and motivation.
Desirable
Honours degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Systems Engineering subject .
Multi-skilled in mechanical and electrical engineering.
PLC skills for Siemens, Mitsubishi and Allan Bradley controls would be an advantage.
Aalpha Solutions are acting as a recruitment agency in respect of this role. If you have not received a response in 14 days from application unfortunately you have not been successful in your application.
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Technical Project Manager |
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£25000 - £27000/annum Up-To £27,000 + Benefits |
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Brighton, East Sussex |
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112156628 |
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22/02/2012 (16:50) |
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Technical Project Manager
Permanent
Salary: Up-to £27,000
Benefits:
Group Life Cover
Income Protection
Pension
Medical Cover
Company Sick Pay
23 days Holiday
Location: Brighton
Client Profile
Our client is a leading electronics company who delivers infrastructure-scale voice, data and video solutions to customers across a variety of industries. Our client has a fantastic opportunity for a Technical Project Manager to join their established team.
The Role
The primary purpose of the role is to technically manage projects throughout the lifecycle to ensure delivery to their clients requirements on time and to budget. Responsibilities include the management of external interfaces with clients and sub contractors and internal interfaces with Operations and Account Managers
Typical Activities
Work with our clients customers and teams to capture and document technical, delivery and commercial requirements of projects and work with teams and customers to deliver projects on time and to budget
Support Sales and Marketing by assisting in the provision and review of quotations
Produce and monitor project plans
Identify and manage project risks
Review/sign off system designs and system test plans
Produce project-specific documentation (e.g. project-specific O&M manuals and training materials)
Manage the customer relationship by means of regular reviews/reports
Manage changes to requirements during all phases of the project, ensuring that our client is not financially disadvantaged
Liaise with Operations for rack design and build services
Liaise with Systems Engineers for system design, configuration and test services
Liaise with Engineering where product development is required for the project
Liaise with Account Managers to ensure full financial accountability including invoicing
Candidate Skills
The ideal candidate will need to be technically qualified and experienced with strong project management skills as well as highly motivated and capable of working both within a team and on own without constant supervision.
Experience of managing project £100k +
Communicate concisely, orally and in writing to convey clear messages at all levels of an organization
Ability to influence and negotiate with others in relation to appropriate courses of action
Manage own workload effectively, including the ability to focus on conflicting priorities
Ability to switch attention between diverse areas of activity
Effective team member and able to work on own initiative
Effectively analyse information
Can deliver effective outcomes under pressure
Can manage demanding deadlines
Time management skills
Candidate Must Haves
Engineering degree in electronics, communications or other related disciplines
Communication Systems knowledge
Strong IT skills
Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Visio/Powerpoint)
Microsoft Project Manager (ideal but not essential)
Aalpha Solutions are acting as a recruitment agency in respect of this role. If you have not received a response in 14 days from application unfortunately you have not been successful in your application.
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Embedded Software Engineer |
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£30000 - £40000/annum Up-to £40k + Benefits |
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Brighton, East Sussex |
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113572746 |
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22/02/2012 (16:50) |
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Aalpha Solutions |
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Embedded Software Engineer
Permanent/ Full Time
Salary
Up-to £40,000
Benefits
Group Life Cover
Income Protection
Pension
Medical Cover
Company Sick Pay
23 days Holiday
Location: Brighton
Client Profile
Our client is a leading electronics company who delivers infrastructure-scale voice, data and video solutions to customers across a variety of industries. Our client has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join their team to develop Electronic Amplification Systems and Related Security Products.
The Role
Design of software for multi-processor digital and analogue audio routing systems
Design of software for audio system peripherals
Legacy product software support
Contribute to estimating and planning software development tasks
Deliver software in accordance with agreed time-scales and to high standards of accuracy and quality
Candidate Attributes
Ability to work within a small team of software engineers
Familiarity with ARM and Power Architecture processors an advantage
Be an excellent team player, comfortable working in a close -knit team and building strong professional relationships.
Have good communication skills and be comfortable working with all levels of the organisation and with customers.
Want to be working in an environment where their colleagues depend upon him or her to deliver.
Be able to work independently making decisions and driving issues to a conclusion.
Be interested in all aspects of the company from business strategy to the working environment.
Be flexible and keen to assist in a variety of ways on a variety of projects.
Strong technical skills and a desire to develop these quickly.
They must be enthusiastic, trustworthy and hard working.
Candidate Must Haves
A good degree in a relevant subject - BSc, BSc equivalent or above in e.g. Software Engineering or Electronic Engineering
A proven track record of designing software for electronics systems in a commercial environment
Good technical documentation skills
Experience of real-time programming with variety of high performance micro-controllers using the C programming language.
Advantageous Skills
Design of communications protocols
Formal software design documentation skills
A practical knowledge and understanding of hardware
Experience in Linux and QNX
Desirable Skills
Experience of working with Open Source software libraries and those supplied by manufacturers of more complex microprocessors
Knowledge of and experience in the implementation on embedded devices of IP protocols (e.g. SNMP, SIP)
A track record that demonstrates a clear ability to design complex, innovative new products
High level architectural design of multi processor systems
Aalpha Solutions are acting as a recruitment agency in respect of this role. If you have not received a response in 14 days from application unfortunately you have not been successful in your application.
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Systems Engineer |
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£25000 - £35000/annum £30k + benefits |
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Brighton, East Sussex |
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112156656 |
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22/02/2012 (16:50) |
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Aalpha Solutions |
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Systems Engineer
Permanent
Salary: Up-to £30,000
Benefits
Group Life Cover
Income Protection
Pension
Medical Cover
Company Sick Pay
23 days Holiday
Location: Nr Brighton
Client Profile
Our client is a leading electronics company who delivers infrastructure-scale voice, data and video solutions to customers across a variety of industries. Our client has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Systems Engineer to join their team.
The Role
The overall responsibility of the Systems Engineer is to provide engineering support to Project Managers in the supply of Electronic amplification and Control Systems to customer specified requirements
Typical Responsibilities
Plan, design, configure, test and deliver systems comprising Electronic amplification and/or Control System components
Investigate and resolve issues found in delivered systems during execution of SAT/FAT and after installation and commissioning
Assist Project Managers in the production of project-specific user and reference documentation
Produce and maintain project-specific test documentation (SAT, FAT) for Electronic amplification and Control systems
Provide estimating support to the quotation process for the design, configuration and testing of systems
Provide support to the Business Development function, particularly in relation to demonstrations and training
Provide support to Service and Maintenance for maintenance and upgrade of Electronic amplification and Control Systems
Candidate Attributes
The candidate will need to be technically qualified and experienced as well as highly motivated and capable of working both within a team and on own without constant supervision.
Communicate concisely, orally and in writing to convey clear messages at all levels of an organization
Ability to influence and negotiate with others in relation to appropriate courses of action
Manage own workload effectively, including the ability to focus on conflicting priorities
Ability to switch attention between diverse areas of activity
Effective team member and able to work on own initiative
Effectively analyse information
Can deliver effective outcomes under pressure
Can manage demanding deadlines
Technical drawing skills
Candidate Requirements
Engineering degree in electronics or other related disciplines.
Desirable Skills
The ideal Candidate will be able to offer several (ideally all) of the following skills/experience:
Strong IT Skills
PC Hardware preparation/connectivity
Hard disk & RAID configuration
Operating System installation & configuration (Linux and Windows)
Linux command line
XML
SQL databases
Network connectivity & basic setup
Software/Product configuration
Production of technical documentation
Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Visio)
Aalpha Solutions are acting as a recruitment agency in respect of this role. If you have not received a response in 14 days from application unfortunately you have not been successful in your application.
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Production Supervisor |
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Hampshire |
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104230070 |
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22/02/2012 (16:50) |
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Our client, a designer and manufacturer of flight deck avionics, data acquisition systems, instrumentation and life support equipment require a Production Controller, on a contract basis until the end of the year, for their Hampshire office.
The main purposes of the role are:
To coordinate Manufacturing and Support resources on a day to day tactical basis with the objective of meeting the demands of the Manufacturing plan on time, within cost targets and to the required quality level.
To be responsible for directing appropriate resources towards the solution of technical problems and driving the required collective input to enable the implementation of robust corrective action plans, ensuring that root cause has been identified and addressed.
Key duties:
To be responsible for establishing, maintaining and identifying current performance trends and issues for essential monitors and KPIs to assist the provision of production/ performance data to the Manufacturing Manager, ensuring continuity across all cells.
To be responsible for and assist in achieving continual improvements in product quality, yield, process, lead time, and delivery for all areas in line with the company objectives. In this respect, the allocated Cell PED engineer[s] will report on an operational basis to this role and provide the prime link with the CI team and business improvement projects related to this area of the business.
To lead the development of improvements in process build and testability to achieve improved product turnaround and reduce arrears.
To organise the workload to meet business targets, setting and changing priorities as needed, and to arrange the necessary materials and resources, taking responsibility for the tools and equipment in terms of capacity and maintainability of the OEM facility and fronting the daily stand up progress meeting (IMT).
To manage and advise team leaders on day-to-day HR issues, including recruitment, PDRs, generating and maintaining high morale, maintaining and controlling attendance records, discipline, good employee relations and communications.
To be responsible for supporting and progressing the resolution of technical and support issues that affect the achievement of the Output plans.
To maintain and present statistical information on the OEM facility performance including QCD measures.
To assist the Manufacturing Manager in capacity planning.
To be responsible for updating and maintaining IMT Manplans.
To be responsible for planning and undertaking product, process and testability performance reviews.
To recommend, obtain approval of, and implement improvements in product process builds and testability, producing supporting evidence to verify the change benefits.
To oversee the maintenance of the training matrix and ensure areas of risk are addressed.
To provide input to technical staff training programmes.
Specific candidate experience/requirements include:
Able to demonstrate an understanding of priorities and manage work in accordance with deadlines
Able to manage changing priorities, in particular the application of the resources involved
Experience of running a team of shop floor electronic manufacturing technicians (this is a team of 20)
Experience of working in an environment where equipment capacity is restricted by availability and understanding how to manage this
Able to make technical decisions about areas they can manage and those that need to be given to others to solve problems
Experience of coaching / mentoring members of a team on technical issues
Candidates should also possess good all round skills and experience in the following areas, customer relations and awareness, modern manufacturing techniques, management, quality control, goal achievement, communications and staff development.
Ideally, candidates will have previous experience of the aerospace industry or have worked in a safety critical manufacturing environment.
Candidates should be educated to HNC (or equivalent) in Electronic Engineering plus proven team leadership experience and relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
This position pays up to £18 per hour depending on experience.
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