Senior Quality Engineer Location: North West London Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 + Car Allowance ONSITE - 4 days per week - Lodging can be provided We are seeking an experienced Senior Quality Engineer to join our team working on a project at Old Oak Common . This £1bn+ infrastructure development will deliver six underground platforms and up to eight platforms on the adjacent Great Western Main Line, playing a crucial role in transforming transport in the UK. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring our quality and construction assurance processes meet the highest standards, working closely with internal teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Support the development, documentation, and maintenance of the Quality & Construction Assurance Plan , ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 . Contribute to the creation and maintenance of risk-based audit schedules. Collaborate with the Quality Manager and QCAH Manager to incorporate subcontract requirements into tender packages. Work proactively with the project team and suppliers to ensure requirements are met and authorisation for works is obtained on time. Develop and agree Inspection & Test Plans and relevant documentation. Support progressive assurance, including benchmarking, inspection, and documentation. Investigate quality incidents, determine root causes, and issue detailed reports with recommendations. Facilitate external audits to maintain necessary certifications. Ensure effective use of systems (eg, Business Collaborator) for managing the Integrated Management System (IMS) . Key Skills & Experience: Previous civils experience as an SQS (Senior Quantity Surveyor) or a QS ready for the next step. Strong technical expertise in one or more of the following areas: FRC works, structural steel, fit-out, MEPH . Practical experience in quality management within the construction industry, ideally in a project-based organisation. Proactive approach with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to work on one of the largest infrastructure projects in the UK. You will be part of a dynamic team, contributing to the successful delivery of a landmark development while advancing your career in quality engineering. If you are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, apply now and be part of a transformative project shaping the future of UK transport. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
23/12/2024
Full time
Senior Quality Engineer Location: North West London Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 + Car Allowance ONSITE - 4 days per week - Lodging can be provided We are seeking an experienced Senior Quality Engineer to join our team working on a project at Old Oak Common . This £1bn+ infrastructure development will deliver six underground platforms and up to eight platforms on the adjacent Great Western Main Line, playing a crucial role in transforming transport in the UK. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring our quality and construction assurance processes meet the highest standards, working closely with internal teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Support the development, documentation, and maintenance of the Quality & Construction Assurance Plan , ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 . Contribute to the creation and maintenance of risk-based audit schedules. Collaborate with the Quality Manager and QCAH Manager to incorporate subcontract requirements into tender packages. Work proactively with the project team and suppliers to ensure requirements are met and authorisation for works is obtained on time. Develop and agree Inspection & Test Plans and relevant documentation. Support progressive assurance, including benchmarking, inspection, and documentation. Investigate quality incidents, determine root causes, and issue detailed reports with recommendations. Facilitate external audits to maintain necessary certifications. Ensure effective use of systems (eg, Business Collaborator) for managing the Integrated Management System (IMS) . Key Skills & Experience: Previous civils experience as an SQS (Senior Quantity Surveyor) or a QS ready for the next step. Strong technical expertise in one or more of the following areas: FRC works, structural steel, fit-out, MEPH . Practical experience in quality management within the construction industry, ideally in a project-based organisation. Proactive approach with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to work on one of the largest infrastructure projects in the UK. You will be part of a dynamic team, contributing to the successful delivery of a landmark development while advancing your career in quality engineering. If you are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, apply now and be part of a transformative project shaping the future of UK transport. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Commercial Manager Permanent role Location - Watford or Southwark Salary - £80,000 - £90,000 per annum Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 working from home My client are a construction and facilities company and they are now looking for a Commercial Manager to join their team, you will be leading commercial activities across London, Essex and Kent. Your responsibilities in the role Actively participate in the implementation of project commercial start up procedures across the region Line management of the regional commercial team. Ensure that materials and off site services are procured in an efficient manner with capable organisations in accordance with company procurement policy and ensure appropriate records are kept Prepare the basis of work package contents sheets and ensure the project team contribute and complete their relevant sections. Ensure inclusive invitations to tender are prepared and full tender evaluations are completed. Make recommendations to award, all in accordance with the company procurement process. Work with supply chain to promote and measure continuous improvement in terms of cost, quality and learning of all parties Maximise cash flow through timely preparation of valuations, submission of invoices and receipt of payment Manage prompt preparation and settlement of final accounts, including variations, claims and disputes Develop a strategy for concluding client negotiations Review plant and equipment schedules to ensure efficiency of use Produce accurate and timely CVR reports and forecasts and contribute toward the setting of financial targets Identify early project risks and opportunities and ensure that they are managed Skills and Experience Formal qualification in quantity surveying or commercial management Previous experience managing commercial activities across multiple infrastructure projects at any one time Experience working on NEC contracts is essential Chartered or working towards chartership is advantageous Further details are provided upon application ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
23/12/2024
Full time
Commercial Manager Permanent role Location - Watford or Southwark Salary - £80,000 - £90,000 per annum Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 working from home My client are a construction and facilities company and they are now looking for a Commercial Manager to join their team, you will be leading commercial activities across London, Essex and Kent. Your responsibilities in the role Actively participate in the implementation of project commercial start up procedures across the region Line management of the regional commercial team. Ensure that materials and off site services are procured in an efficient manner with capable organisations in accordance with company procurement policy and ensure appropriate records are kept Prepare the basis of work package contents sheets and ensure the project team contribute and complete their relevant sections. Ensure inclusive invitations to tender are prepared and full tender evaluations are completed. Make recommendations to award, all in accordance with the company procurement process. Work with supply chain to promote and measure continuous improvement in terms of cost, quality and learning of all parties Maximise cash flow through timely preparation of valuations, submission of invoices and receipt of payment Manage prompt preparation and settlement of final accounts, including variations, claims and disputes Develop a strategy for concluding client negotiations Review plant and equipment schedules to ensure efficiency of use Produce accurate and timely CVR reports and forecasts and contribute toward the setting of financial targets Identify early project risks and opportunities and ensure that they are managed Skills and Experience Formal qualification in quantity surveying or commercial management Previous experience managing commercial activities across multiple infrastructure projects at any one time Experience working on NEC contracts is essential Chartered or working towards chartership is advantageous Further details are provided upon application ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Our client is looking for a Financial Controller with recent experience in a Manufacturing SME. They are experts in high-performance syntactic materials, serving a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, marine, motorsport (including 9 out of the 10 F1 Teams) and more. Their success stems from delivering tailored, high-quality solutions to meet complex and demanding requirements. They are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead the daily operations of the Finance department (team of five) and support their Finance Director. In this key role, you'll handle financial reporting and analysis, contributing to strategic decision-making while enjoying autonomy to improve and streamline the finance function. Due to rapid growth in the business and department, the role will initially be onsite 5 days per week (for at least the first year). This will allow the full opportunity to coach and develop the existing team. Key Tasks/Accountabilities Manage the working capital components of the Group with specific attention to cashflow, debtors and currency management. This will include the production and maintenance of a detailed cashflow forecast extending out 6 months on a week-by-week basis. Maintain accurate accounting records and financial systems ensuring that supporting internal controls are appropriate and robust as the business develops, ensuring integrity and transparency. Monitor and report on performance against budgets and forecasts, with particular attention to Gross Margin analysis, drilling down into product and customer performance. All to be done in adherence with well-established deadlines. Lead the reporting for the project-based section of the business, ensuring there are weekly updates on the progress of each live project. This is essential to ensure revenue and costs for this section of the business are reported correctly and that the team understand whether each project is running in line with profit expectations. Review month end balance sheet reconciliation and control accounts. Actively manage overheads, seeking efficiencies and savings where possible. Oversee the monthly processing of payroll and other employee payments. Deliver daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly financial performance reports as appropriate, ensuring meaningful relevant data is communicated effectively to the appropriate people within the already well-established timetables. Ensuring the annual audit is conducted efficiently and quickly. Support the ongoing development of team members, identifying training needs and arranging training where appropriate. The Successful Applicant Essential CIMA qualified Similar level role in a manufacturing SME environment Sound working knowledge of Sage 50 (will be moving towards Sage 200) MS Excel Advanced Hard working, robust and diligent with high energy levels. Up to date knowledge of accounting regulations Commercial business awareness Excellent communicator Desirable ACA/ACCA qualified Management Qualification Experience/knowledge of Power BI reports ERP/MRP Systems Part qualified or ACIMA/CGMA AAT qualified Key Personal Attributes/Behavioural Competencies Able to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines Strong organisational skills, ability to meet strict deadlines and reliable Proactive, both as a manager and department leader, ensuring tasks are seen through to completion through the team Encourages and motivates team members to succeed Able to work to a high level of accuracy and attention to detail Why Join Them? Annual Profit share bonus. Enhanced contributory pension scheme. 33 days annual leave. Competitive salary. Growth opportunity to Finance Director Insurances (Income Protection, Critical Illness etc ). Employee Assistance Programme Be part of a vibrant team dedicated to innovation and growth. Thrive in a role where your contributions directly impact the Company's success If you're ready for a challenging role with growth potential, please apply now.
20/12/2024
Full time
Our client is looking for a Financial Controller with recent experience in a Manufacturing SME. They are experts in high-performance syntactic materials, serving a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, marine, motorsport (including 9 out of the 10 F1 Teams) and more. Their success stems from delivering tailored, high-quality solutions to meet complex and demanding requirements. They are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead the daily operations of the Finance department (team of five) and support their Finance Director. In this key role, you'll handle financial reporting and analysis, contributing to strategic decision-making while enjoying autonomy to improve and streamline the finance function. Due to rapid growth in the business and department, the role will initially be onsite 5 days per week (for at least the first year). This will allow the full opportunity to coach and develop the existing team. Key Tasks/Accountabilities Manage the working capital components of the Group with specific attention to cashflow, debtors and currency management. This will include the production and maintenance of a detailed cashflow forecast extending out 6 months on a week-by-week basis. Maintain accurate accounting records and financial systems ensuring that supporting internal controls are appropriate and robust as the business develops, ensuring integrity and transparency. Monitor and report on performance against budgets and forecasts, with particular attention to Gross Margin analysis, drilling down into product and customer performance. All to be done in adherence with well-established deadlines. Lead the reporting for the project-based section of the business, ensuring there are weekly updates on the progress of each live project. This is essential to ensure revenue and costs for this section of the business are reported correctly and that the team understand whether each project is running in line with profit expectations. Review month end balance sheet reconciliation and control accounts. Actively manage overheads, seeking efficiencies and savings where possible. Oversee the monthly processing of payroll and other employee payments. Deliver daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly financial performance reports as appropriate, ensuring meaningful relevant data is communicated effectively to the appropriate people within the already well-established timetables. Ensuring the annual audit is conducted efficiently and quickly. Support the ongoing development of team members, identifying training needs and arranging training where appropriate. The Successful Applicant Essential CIMA qualified Similar level role in a manufacturing SME environment Sound working knowledge of Sage 50 (will be moving towards Sage 200) MS Excel Advanced Hard working, robust and diligent with high energy levels. Up to date knowledge of accounting regulations Commercial business awareness Excellent communicator Desirable ACA/ACCA qualified Management Qualification Experience/knowledge of Power BI reports ERP/MRP Systems Part qualified or ACIMA/CGMA AAT qualified Key Personal Attributes/Behavioural Competencies Able to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines Strong organisational skills, ability to meet strict deadlines and reliable Proactive, both as a manager and department leader, ensuring tasks are seen through to completion through the team Encourages and motivates team members to succeed Able to work to a high level of accuracy and attention to detail Why Join Them? Annual Profit share bonus. Enhanced contributory pension scheme. 33 days annual leave. Competitive salary. Growth opportunity to Finance Director Insurances (Income Protection, Critical Illness etc ). Employee Assistance Programme Be part of a vibrant team dedicated to innovation and growth. Thrive in a role where your contributions directly impact the Company's success If you're ready for a challenging role with growth potential, please apply now.
Responsibilities The Program Manager - Oracle will be responsible for leading and managing large-scale enterprise Finance, Human Capital Management (HCM), Payroll, and Time & attendance systems (T&A) implementations/post implementation support programs across the company. The Program Manager will work directly with executive level with the following key Responsibilities: Defining, implementing and managing a robust governance framework Prepare program brief, initiation documentation and business case Developing and presenting program strategy and plans Alignment of internal customers and Oracle strategic roadmaps Accountability for delivery of program success measures and goals Management of program budgets Work across all Oracle products ensuring a joined-up holistic solution Oversight of active projects and programs Uphold and champion Oracle processes and methodologies. How You Will Contribute Analysing and documenting requirements by liaising with a range of stakeholders in the organization Develop detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports Conduct risk analysis and monitor the progress of plans against project milestones and budgets Ensure adherence to quality standards and compliance with customer requirements Providing technical and analytical guidance to the project team Review and presentation of project deliverables Manage the integration of vendor tasks and tracks and reviews vendor deliverables Devise programs that support the organization's objectives Develop sustainable goals for the organization Work with other business units to develop budgets and plans for the programs Evaluate and assess the programs' strengths and weaknesses Monitor projects and oversee project managers to ensure goals are met Meet with stakeholders to discuss program status and goals Keep current with latest software developments, train key organizational personnel and coordinate adoption of developments that enhance operations. Using data gathered from impacted business units and system users, prepare general and detailed application design documents and program specifications. Evaluate and bring resolution to the trade-offs between functionality, ease of programming, and budgetary time constraints. Mentor, coach, and lead associates in project and program activities Support process improvements, business-driven projects and system modifications as required Identify weaknesses in current processes and propose countermeasures incorporating industry best practices Support the user community in working through ERP related system and process challenges Document and analyse business processes using flow charts and process narratives Coordinate business process re-engineering, including obtaining the buy-in from stakeholders in various functions and levels of the organization Provide functional and technical application support of Oracle ERP and related applications Support requirement gathering and development efforts for reports, interfaces, etc. Drive utilization of change management What You Will Bring Master's degree in computer science, business administration, or information systems -OR- a combination of equivalent professional training and certifications, combined with a minimum of 12 years related work experience in a position(s) with increasing responsibility and supervisory duties may be accepted. A constant seeker and an early adopter of new products, tools, technology and methodologies to improve efficiency of the organization. Multiple end to end global ERP roll out experience. Preferred experience with Oracle Fusion, SAP, or similar systems. Strong and broad IT background, experience with every aspect of IT operations (from Hardware to applications, managing very large Databases. Disaster recovery, Business Continuity, Integrations with various internal and external systems, Data Governance and Stewardship, Data Privacy and compliance, SDLC, Change Management). Experience in Managing On-premise and Cloud applications/integrations and supporting users across the globe. Experience in managing System integrators, off-shore resources, functional and IT consultants with different background. Proven experience in constant and measurable business process improvements initiatives. Experienced in developing and managing lean team. Experienced in using human resources and IT tools/products to reduce the end to end business process foot prints to reduce the cost and improve efficiency of the IT investments. Strong communication skills - You are an exceptional listener. You communicate clearly. You write exceptionally well and you speak eloquently. You can explain just about anything to anyone. You're comfortable on the phone or to groups of people - at any level. You are incredibly tactful when delivering the facts. Problem solving - You enjoy solving problems. Getting to the root cause. You love taking on difficult challenges and finding creative, innovative solutions. You don't get flustered easily. If you don't know the answer, you'll dig until you find it. Detail oriented - You pay strong attention to the details as it is one of your core qualities. As far as you are concerned, anything worth doing is worth doing right, every single time. You stay focused and nothing falls through the cracks on your watch. Exceptional critical thinking skills; you can identify gaps in logic and underlying causes of issues; You think on your feet. You like learning new things, and you can learn quickly. Strong collaborator - You can work independently because you self-manage, with limited direction and guidance, but you also enjoy collaborating across dynamic and multi-cultural teams and are personable, helpful and incredibly organized Results oriented - You are proactive in handling competing priorities and meet your deadlines and commitments; you always demonstrate a can do positive attitude Confidentiality - You consider and protect the confidentiality of company data at ALL times; IT skills - You are highly proficient in the full Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio; Flexibility to travel - You are ready to travel between 30 - 50% of the time across the globe to our operations to perform audits on-site; Languages-You speak and write fluent English; additional languages, particularly German and/or Dutch, are a bonus. To apply for this role, please send your latest, up to date CV to me directly (see below) Term: Permanent Hours: Full Time 40+ hours per week Salary Package: £100,000 plus benefits, car, medical, bonus, or euro equivalent. Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands (preferred), Westminster, London or Stuttgart, Germany. Start Date: January 2025 Language Requirement: English to business level. German or Dutch a distinct advantage Date Posted: 18.12.2024
19/12/2024
Full time
Responsibilities The Program Manager - Oracle will be responsible for leading and managing large-scale enterprise Finance, Human Capital Management (HCM), Payroll, and Time & attendance systems (T&A) implementations/post implementation support programs across the company. The Program Manager will work directly with executive level with the following key Responsibilities: Defining, implementing and managing a robust governance framework Prepare program brief, initiation documentation and business case Developing and presenting program strategy and plans Alignment of internal customers and Oracle strategic roadmaps Accountability for delivery of program success measures and goals Management of program budgets Work across all Oracle products ensuring a joined-up holistic solution Oversight of active projects and programs Uphold and champion Oracle processes and methodologies. How You Will Contribute Analysing and documenting requirements by liaising with a range of stakeholders in the organization Develop detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports Conduct risk analysis and monitor the progress of plans against project milestones and budgets Ensure adherence to quality standards and compliance with customer requirements Providing technical and analytical guidance to the project team Review and presentation of project deliverables Manage the integration of vendor tasks and tracks and reviews vendor deliverables Devise programs that support the organization's objectives Develop sustainable goals for the organization Work with other business units to develop budgets and plans for the programs Evaluate and assess the programs' strengths and weaknesses Monitor projects and oversee project managers to ensure goals are met Meet with stakeholders to discuss program status and goals Keep current with latest software developments, train key organizational personnel and coordinate adoption of developments that enhance operations. Using data gathered from impacted business units and system users, prepare general and detailed application design documents and program specifications. Evaluate and bring resolution to the trade-offs between functionality, ease of programming, and budgetary time constraints. Mentor, coach, and lead associates in project and program activities Support process improvements, business-driven projects and system modifications as required Identify weaknesses in current processes and propose countermeasures incorporating industry best practices Support the user community in working through ERP related system and process challenges Document and analyse business processes using flow charts and process narratives Coordinate business process re-engineering, including obtaining the buy-in from stakeholders in various functions and levels of the organization Provide functional and technical application support of Oracle ERP and related applications Support requirement gathering and development efforts for reports, interfaces, etc. Drive utilization of change management What You Will Bring Master's degree in computer science, business administration, or information systems -OR- a combination of equivalent professional training and certifications, combined with a minimum of 12 years related work experience in a position(s) with increasing responsibility and supervisory duties may be accepted. A constant seeker and an early adopter of new products, tools, technology and methodologies to improve efficiency of the organization. Multiple end to end global ERP roll out experience. Preferred experience with Oracle Fusion, SAP, or similar systems. Strong and broad IT background, experience with every aspect of IT operations (from Hardware to applications, managing very large Databases. Disaster recovery, Business Continuity, Integrations with various internal and external systems, Data Governance and Stewardship, Data Privacy and compliance, SDLC, Change Management). Experience in Managing On-premise and Cloud applications/integrations and supporting users across the globe. Experience in managing System integrators, off-shore resources, functional and IT consultants with different background. Proven experience in constant and measurable business process improvements initiatives. Experienced in developing and managing lean team. Experienced in using human resources and IT tools/products to reduce the end to end business process foot prints to reduce the cost and improve efficiency of the IT investments. Strong communication skills - You are an exceptional listener. You communicate clearly. You write exceptionally well and you speak eloquently. You can explain just about anything to anyone. You're comfortable on the phone or to groups of people - at any level. You are incredibly tactful when delivering the facts. Problem solving - You enjoy solving problems. Getting to the root cause. You love taking on difficult challenges and finding creative, innovative solutions. You don't get flustered easily. If you don't know the answer, you'll dig until you find it. Detail oriented - You pay strong attention to the details as it is one of your core qualities. As far as you are concerned, anything worth doing is worth doing right, every single time. You stay focused and nothing falls through the cracks on your watch. Exceptional critical thinking skills; you can identify gaps in logic and underlying causes of issues; You think on your feet. You like learning new things, and you can learn quickly. Strong collaborator - You can work independently because you self-manage, with limited direction and guidance, but you also enjoy collaborating across dynamic and multi-cultural teams and are personable, helpful and incredibly organized Results oriented - You are proactive in handling competing priorities and meet your deadlines and commitments; you always demonstrate a can do positive attitude Confidentiality - You consider and protect the confidentiality of company data at ALL times; IT skills - You are highly proficient in the full Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio; Flexibility to travel - You are ready to travel between 30 - 50% of the time across the globe to our operations to perform audits on-site; Languages-You speak and write fluent English; additional languages, particularly German and/or Dutch, are a bonus. To apply for this role, please send your latest, up to date CV to me directly (see below) Term: Permanent Hours: Full Time 40+ hours per week Salary Package: £100,000 plus benefits, car, medical, bonus, or euro equivalent. Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands (preferred), Westminster, London or Stuttgart, Germany. Start Date: January 2025 Language Requirement: English to business level. German or Dutch a distinct advantage Date Posted: 18.12.2024
Develop Group Ltd
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Engineering Manager (Hands on .NET), Newcastle, Up To £70K, Hybrid 2 days a week Our client is looking for a driven and talented Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers in designing, developing, and maintaining cutting-edge software solutions. This role demands a balance of strong technical acumen, exceptional leadership, and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders. The Role Design and deliver robust software solutions that align with business needs and requirements. Estimate tasks and projects accurately, clarify architectural and implementation details, and plan upcoming work. Proactively address technical and procedural challenges while maintaining ownership of core components. Cultivate a positive team culture, develop team members' skills, and act as an escalation point for challenges. Organise and facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions, team discussions, and open communication channels. Align priorities with stakeholders, ensure clear business goals, and act as a point of contact with external parties. Inspire innovation and continuous improvement by encouraging exploration of new technologies and approaches. Build collaborative relationships across teams, particularly with Product and Project Management, to achieve shared objectives. Stay informed about industry trends and apply this knowledge to guide the team's technical strategies. Champion quality assurance and testing practices, including automation and continuous integration. Support team member's growth through mentoring, training, and career development opportunities. Benefits Chance to work for a business that truly prioritises their people, offering competitive salaries and benefits designed to enhance both your work and personal life. Here's a glimpse of what you can expect: A flexible, trust-based approach to working. 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and an extended Christmas break. Your choice of a mobile phone or tablet Comprehensive private healthcare A fully matched private pension scheme (up to 8%). Life assurance equal to four times your annual salary. An Employee Assistance Program for practical advice and support. Innovation time to develop skills and work on creative projects Fun social events both during and outside work hours. A referral program offering £3,000 for successful hires. Additional discretionary holidays throughout the year. Our client believe in creating an environment where the team thrives, professionally and personally. If you're ready to make an impact please apply now!
18/12/2024
Full time
Engineering Manager (Hands on .NET), Newcastle, Up To £70K, Hybrid 2 days a week Our client is looking for a driven and talented Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers in designing, developing, and maintaining cutting-edge software solutions. This role demands a balance of strong technical acumen, exceptional leadership, and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders. The Role Design and deliver robust software solutions that align with business needs and requirements. Estimate tasks and projects accurately, clarify architectural and implementation details, and plan upcoming work. Proactively address technical and procedural challenges while maintaining ownership of core components. Cultivate a positive team culture, develop team members' skills, and act as an escalation point for challenges. Organise and facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions, team discussions, and open communication channels. Align priorities with stakeholders, ensure clear business goals, and act as a point of contact with external parties. Inspire innovation and continuous improvement by encouraging exploration of new technologies and approaches. Build collaborative relationships across teams, particularly with Product and Project Management, to achieve shared objectives. Stay informed about industry trends and apply this knowledge to guide the team's technical strategies. Champion quality assurance and testing practices, including automation and continuous integration. Support team member's growth through mentoring, training, and career development opportunities. Benefits Chance to work for a business that truly prioritises their people, offering competitive salaries and benefits designed to enhance both your work and personal life. Here's a glimpse of what you can expect: A flexible, trust-based approach to working. 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and an extended Christmas break. Your choice of a mobile phone or tablet Comprehensive private healthcare A fully matched private pension scheme (up to 8%). Life assurance equal to four times your annual salary. An Employee Assistance Program for practical advice and support. Innovation time to develop skills and work on creative projects Fun social events both during and outside work hours. A referral program offering £3,000 for successful hires. Additional discretionary holidays throughout the year. Our client believe in creating an environment where the team thrives, professionally and personally. If you're ready to make an impact please apply now!
Cost Assurance Auditor Location - London Salary - £36,000 per annum Permanent Hybrid working model - 3 days in office, 2 working from home Support in compiling the Audit Scope, arranging initial meetings with Subcontractors and Commercial team to approve scope and timetable of audit. Requesting information, based on the Audit Scope, including Purchase Orders, Invoices, proof of payments and any other additional information required from Subcontractors to facilitate the audits and ensure adherence to the contract. Follow-up as required with outstanding/delayed information. Analysing large volumes of data, verifying the costs in line with the schedule of cost components aligned to the NEC contract, highlighting any discrepancies or potential disallowed elements/values. Demonstrate a full understanding of the contract, including the schedule of cost components and able to understand and assess risks associated with it. Support the Cost Verification Manager to implement controls and validate these to assist in the cost assurance control environment. Conducting cost verification deep dives and internal audits across all work packages and providing recommendations to mitigate disallowed risks. Support the Cost Verification Manager in the issuing of findings and recommendations for improvements across all packages and follow up thereof. Visiting external Subcontractor offices to audit Staff and Labour, understanding what is included in the payroll reports and auditing against the Schedule of Cost Components. Sample testing on CVs, qualifications, rights to work and time-sheets. Reviewing the Company policies for Modern Slavery, Anti-Bribery and expenses to ensure that they are being adhered to. Provide necessary support to Commercial counterpart(s) working on individual work packages ensuring knowledge share and control of financial information in line with the contract. Produce comprehensive reports detailing all audit findings and recommendations including disallowed cost risk Regular contact with project auditors to manage findings back to Cost Verification Manager. Be proactive in identifying weak audit areas and leading indicators of potential issues on the project. Support the Cost Verification Manager in the definition and implementation of a financial control environment, processes, tools and techniques to deliver effective and efficient cost assurance in accordance with the company procedures to prevent disallowed cost and with Parents companies reporting policies Skills and Experience Strong analytical skills, with demonstrated ability to create quality, well-organised financial analysis from multiple data sources. Attention to detail and accuracy required. Previous experience of conducting cost assurance audits, thorough knowledge of audit procedures, including planning. Strong communication, numerical and presentation skills including the ability to deliver reports orally and written in an objective and persuasive manner, demonstrating initiative and resilience when challenged. Proactive, problem-solving individual who takes full ownership and accountability of their work. Confidence to work closely with the Commercial team and building good working relationships with external Subcontractors. Experience of contract reviews, commercial proposals, business cases. Act as a strong advocate for best practice, able to support and defend practical deployment and solutions, whilst remaining open to the ideas of others. Further details provided upon application. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
17/12/2024
Full time
Cost Assurance Auditor Location - London Salary - £36,000 per annum Permanent Hybrid working model - 3 days in office, 2 working from home Support in compiling the Audit Scope, arranging initial meetings with Subcontractors and Commercial team to approve scope and timetable of audit. Requesting information, based on the Audit Scope, including Purchase Orders, Invoices, proof of payments and any other additional information required from Subcontractors to facilitate the audits and ensure adherence to the contract. Follow-up as required with outstanding/delayed information. Analysing large volumes of data, verifying the costs in line with the schedule of cost components aligned to the NEC contract, highlighting any discrepancies or potential disallowed elements/values. Demonstrate a full understanding of the contract, including the schedule of cost components and able to understand and assess risks associated with it. Support the Cost Verification Manager to implement controls and validate these to assist in the cost assurance control environment. Conducting cost verification deep dives and internal audits across all work packages and providing recommendations to mitigate disallowed risks. Support the Cost Verification Manager in the issuing of findings and recommendations for improvements across all packages and follow up thereof. Visiting external Subcontractor offices to audit Staff and Labour, understanding what is included in the payroll reports and auditing against the Schedule of Cost Components. Sample testing on CVs, qualifications, rights to work and time-sheets. Reviewing the Company policies for Modern Slavery, Anti-Bribery and expenses to ensure that they are being adhered to. Provide necessary support to Commercial counterpart(s) working on individual work packages ensuring knowledge share and control of financial information in line with the contract. Produce comprehensive reports detailing all audit findings and recommendations including disallowed cost risk Regular contact with project auditors to manage findings back to Cost Verification Manager. Be proactive in identifying weak audit areas and leading indicators of potential issues on the project. Support the Cost Verification Manager in the definition and implementation of a financial control environment, processes, tools and techniques to deliver effective and efficient cost assurance in accordance with the company procedures to prevent disallowed cost and with Parents companies reporting policies Skills and Experience Strong analytical skills, with demonstrated ability to create quality, well-organised financial analysis from multiple data sources. Attention to detail and accuracy required. Previous experience of conducting cost assurance audits, thorough knowledge of audit procedures, including planning. Strong communication, numerical and presentation skills including the ability to deliver reports orally and written in an objective and persuasive manner, demonstrating initiative and resilience when challenged. Proactive, problem-solving individual who takes full ownership and accountability of their work. Confidence to work closely with the Commercial team and building good working relationships with external Subcontractors. Experience of contract reviews, commercial proposals, business cases. Act as a strong advocate for best practice, able to support and defend practical deployment and solutions, whilst remaining open to the ideas of others. Further details provided upon application. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Technical Sales Specialist - National Location: National - 80% Travel Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 (Based on 80% Basic and 20% OTE) Permanent Job Description I am working with one of the world's leading and most well-known manufacturing brands. My client has a fantastic track record and reputation for innovation and quality with a real commitment to exploring and encouraging creativity. Their commitment to quality, commitment to innovation and employee centric approach make them an excellent employee to work with and their reputation as an employer is every bit as strong as their reputation as a manufacturing company. They are now looking for a Technical Sales Specialist to join their team specialising in their electrical product sector. This is an exciting opportunity to join the business and sell into some of the largest and most well-known distributors in the UK and Europe. As a Sales Executive you will have an impact by: Building and executing the strategy and business model around Construction & Industrial (C&I)and utility contractors in UK&I, in cooperation with the Power Utility (PU) Account Manager in UK and the two EMEA PU and C&I Business Development Managers Proactively generating demand at targeted PU specialist electrical contractors/installers and EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) companies in focus market subsegments, building strong relationships with the largest engineering and construction firms etc. Collaborating, creating and executing lead opportunities and trainings for low and medium voltage cable accessory solutions at contractors and end-users, EPCs, electrical contractors and via select distributors. Specifically, strong collaboration with Channel, Marketing and Application Engineering teams will be crucial to gain market share and approvals Develop strong understanding and drive opportunities for my client's MV/HV offering within the growing solar and BESS industry, proactively using technology available to identify new business and leverage existing customer relationships, attending industry events and participating in thought leadership activities Leveraging working relationships with key people at multi levels, influencing those contacts to increase perception of our high tech value solution proposals (ie Joints, SCA) - which aims to reduce total cost of ownership, in order to increase share of wallet. Promoting new product introductions to deliver growth and market share, and gain essential approvals within the core sectors. Work with key technical and policy teams within customers to seek appropriate approvals, delivering product demonstrations and arranging fitting trials Skills & Expertise Business acumen and strong sales attitude of high value-added solutions, balancing short and medium/long sales selling cycles through key account management approach, ability to navigate complex customer organizations leveraging usage of a mix of communication and analytical skills. Wiliness and curiosity to learn tech contents of offered products, customers needs and identify win win solutions. Proactive, autonomous and dynamic personality aiming to change the status quo. Ability to respond rapidly and professionally to the demand of a high pressure commercial environment. Fluent English and good level of MS Office Suite is essential (Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook) Location This is a national role - When not on client visits you will work fully remotely. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
17/12/2024
Full time
Technical Sales Specialist - National Location: National - 80% Travel Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 (Based on 80% Basic and 20% OTE) Permanent Job Description I am working with one of the world's leading and most well-known manufacturing brands. My client has a fantastic track record and reputation for innovation and quality with a real commitment to exploring and encouraging creativity. Their commitment to quality, commitment to innovation and employee centric approach make them an excellent employee to work with and their reputation as an employer is every bit as strong as their reputation as a manufacturing company. They are now looking for a Technical Sales Specialist to join their team specialising in their electrical product sector. This is an exciting opportunity to join the business and sell into some of the largest and most well-known distributors in the UK and Europe. As a Sales Executive you will have an impact by: Building and executing the strategy and business model around Construction & Industrial (C&I)and utility contractors in UK&I, in cooperation with the Power Utility (PU) Account Manager in UK and the two EMEA PU and C&I Business Development Managers Proactively generating demand at targeted PU specialist electrical contractors/installers and EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) companies in focus market subsegments, building strong relationships with the largest engineering and construction firms etc. Collaborating, creating and executing lead opportunities and trainings for low and medium voltage cable accessory solutions at contractors and end-users, EPCs, electrical contractors and via select distributors. Specifically, strong collaboration with Channel, Marketing and Application Engineering teams will be crucial to gain market share and approvals Develop strong understanding and drive opportunities for my client's MV/HV offering within the growing solar and BESS industry, proactively using technology available to identify new business and leverage existing customer relationships, attending industry events and participating in thought leadership activities Leveraging working relationships with key people at multi levels, influencing those contacts to increase perception of our high tech value solution proposals (ie Joints, SCA) - which aims to reduce total cost of ownership, in order to increase share of wallet. Promoting new product introductions to deliver growth and market share, and gain essential approvals within the core sectors. Work with key technical and policy teams within customers to seek appropriate approvals, delivering product demonstrations and arranging fitting trials Skills & Expertise Business acumen and strong sales attitude of high value-added solutions, balancing short and medium/long sales selling cycles through key account management approach, ability to navigate complex customer organizations leveraging usage of a mix of communication and analytical skills. Wiliness and curiosity to learn tech contents of offered products, customers needs and identify win win solutions. Proactive, autonomous and dynamic personality aiming to change the status quo. Ability to respond rapidly and professionally to the demand of a high pressure commercial environment. Fluent English and good level of MS Office Suite is essential (Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook) Location This is a national role - When not on client visits you will work fully remotely. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Broadcast Production & Operations Coordinator Role: Broadcast Production & Operations Coordinator Specialism(s): Media Production, Localisation, Broadcast Production, Channel Management Systems, Project Management, Project Support, Mediator, Reporting, Scheduling, Quality Control, Broadcast Production Coordination Type: Contract, Inside IR35 Duration: 3months + Start: January 2025 Location: London (1 day remote per week) Pay Rate: £150 - £172 per day Broadcast Production & Operations Coordinator CPS Group UK are delighted to be working with a leading global entertainment brand to appoint a Broadcast Production & Operations Coordinator for an initial 3-month contract. The Broadcast Production & Operations Coordinator will support the Production Manager and wider Creative Services team(s) in all areas of production and project management across all channels. The Production & Operations Coordinator will assist in the delivery and tracking of production make-lists, working across a variety of associated broadcast, project and channel management systems (eg Mediator, What'sOn). The role requires a Coordinator with strong project support experience and proven experience at Coordinator level in fast-paced Broadcast Production environments. Role Requirements * Assist the Production Manager in managing the monthly "make-list". accurately tracking projects, timing and spend * Responsible for the scheduling and managing the time of post-production staff (eg editors, audio engineers and graphic designers) * Responsible for creating the monthly versioning document and tracking audio and video components for delivery. * Manage projects within Mediator and make-lists within the channel management system. * Perform Quality Control at all stages to ensure technical specifications, broadcast standards and brand standards are met for linear and digital/social material. * Booking Voice Over talent and ensuring AOR's are completed and filed accordingly. * Maintains accurate production reports. * Archiving and organizing production department documents (contracts/music cue information/legal notes/scripts etc.) * Organise and liaise with programming on all make list deliverables. * Manage all conversations with the compliance team ensuring all material delivered is compliant. * Assist the Production Manager with end of quarter and year-end figures. * Provide general administration and organisational support to the creative team. Required Skills & Experience * Proven experience within broadcast production environments at Coordinator level * An understanding of project management and the creative and operational production process * Experience of working across multiple projects simultaneously * Exceptional attention to detail * Highly organised with the ability to make own and others time * Pro-active, self-starter who can adapt to different workflows and changing priorities * Experience using Mediator (or similar MAM platforms) * Working knowledge of Channel Management systems * Knowledge of Adobe Premier (desirable) For more information or immediate consideration for this opportunity, please contact Charlie Grant at CPS Group UK (see below) By applying to this advert you are giving CPS Group (UK) Ltd authority to hold and process your data for this specific role and any other roles we may deem suitable to you over time. We will not pass your data to any third party without your verbal or written permission to do so. All incoming and outgoing calls are recorded for training and compliance purposes. CPS Group (UK) Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Our new privacy policy can be found on our website
17/12/2024
Project-based
Broadcast Production & Operations Coordinator Role: Broadcast Production & Operations Coordinator Specialism(s): Media Production, Localisation, Broadcast Production, Channel Management Systems, Project Management, Project Support, Mediator, Reporting, Scheduling, Quality Control, Broadcast Production Coordination Type: Contract, Inside IR35 Duration: 3months + Start: January 2025 Location: London (1 day remote per week) Pay Rate: £150 - £172 per day Broadcast Production & Operations Coordinator CPS Group UK are delighted to be working with a leading global entertainment brand to appoint a Broadcast Production & Operations Coordinator for an initial 3-month contract. The Broadcast Production & Operations Coordinator will support the Production Manager and wider Creative Services team(s) in all areas of production and project management across all channels. The Production & Operations Coordinator will assist in the delivery and tracking of production make-lists, working across a variety of associated broadcast, project and channel management systems (eg Mediator, What'sOn). The role requires a Coordinator with strong project support experience and proven experience at Coordinator level in fast-paced Broadcast Production environments. Role Requirements * Assist the Production Manager in managing the monthly "make-list". accurately tracking projects, timing and spend * Responsible for the scheduling and managing the time of post-production staff (eg editors, audio engineers and graphic designers) * Responsible for creating the monthly versioning document and tracking audio and video components for delivery. * Manage projects within Mediator and make-lists within the channel management system. * Perform Quality Control at all stages to ensure technical specifications, broadcast standards and brand standards are met for linear and digital/social material. * Booking Voice Over talent and ensuring AOR's are completed and filed accordingly. * Maintains accurate production reports. * Archiving and organizing production department documents (contracts/music cue information/legal notes/scripts etc.) * Organise and liaise with programming on all make list deliverables. * Manage all conversations with the compliance team ensuring all material delivered is compliant. * Assist the Production Manager with end of quarter and year-end figures. * Provide general administration and organisational support to the creative team. Required Skills & Experience * Proven experience within broadcast production environments at Coordinator level * An understanding of project management and the creative and operational production process * Experience of working across multiple projects simultaneously * Exceptional attention to detail * Highly organised with the ability to make own and others time * Pro-active, self-starter who can adapt to different workflows and changing priorities * Experience using Mediator (or similar MAM platforms) * Working knowledge of Channel Management systems * Knowledge of Adobe Premier (desirable) For more information or immediate consideration for this opportunity, please contact Charlie Grant at CPS Group UK (see below) By applying to this advert you are giving CPS Group (UK) Ltd authority to hold and process your data for this specific role and any other roles we may deem suitable to you over time. We will not pass your data to any third party without your verbal or written permission to do so. All incoming and outgoing calls are recorded for training and compliance purposes. CPS Group (UK) Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Our new privacy policy can be found on our website
A Configuration Engineer is required for a long term contract assignment based in Stevenage 2-3 days per week on site. Overview of department: Supporting a dynamic team of 30 + Configuration specialists across multiple products, packages and life cycles in a multi-national environment. Responsibilities: The Senior Configuration Engineer is responsible for supporting the Configuration Manager of any given Project, including responsibility for the Product definition and/or Configuration Management of a minor project or major parts of a project. Tasks will require a level of initiative and require a high concern for order and quality to maintain the integrity of all elements which constitute the design for company products. Skillset/experience required: * Excellent Team Spirit and ability to work as part of a team and add value through contribution. * High level of knowledge regarding principles of Configuration Management and the application of these within and demanding yet professional engineering environment. * High concern for order and quality * Excellent Communication Skills - Verbal, Written, Electronic, across all levels * The ability to build rapport with stakeholders as well as positively promote the Configuration Management group through supportive and pro-active approach with internal customers. * Pro-active, flexible and enthusiastic * Ability to plan and deliver own workload. * Awareness of relevant internal and external customer requirements and standards. * High degree of IT literacy * Reflection of engineering input, through the engineering change process, into the design definition/structure, utilising the company PLM tool Windchill. * Managing, on behalf of project, the correct design definitions for potentially multiple product variants. Successfully implementing engineering changes against the appropriate instances. * Review of engineering changes for respective project to ensure business process is applied and approbation controls laid out by projects are adhered to. Acceptance or Rejection of changes as appropriate. * Provision of draft Configuration Management document updates to the project Configuration Manager ahead of the appropriate review period. * Comprehensive and timely preparation for Configuration Meetings. Provision of data to Configuration Manager and project team against agreed timescales ahead of associated meetings. * Ensure control of project design definitions are adhered to across the development, production and in-service phases to provide comprehensive status accounting information to customer * Working relationships with key stakeholders established. Focal point of contact for day to day activities with project and engineering teams * Support and guidance to project areas with regards to applicable Engineering Change methodologies appropriate to the product or equipment life cycle. Engineering changes processes agreed, documented and in practice. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
17/12/2024
Project-based
A Configuration Engineer is required for a long term contract assignment based in Stevenage 2-3 days per week on site. Overview of department: Supporting a dynamic team of 30 + Configuration specialists across multiple products, packages and life cycles in a multi-national environment. Responsibilities: The Senior Configuration Engineer is responsible for supporting the Configuration Manager of any given Project, including responsibility for the Product definition and/or Configuration Management of a minor project or major parts of a project. Tasks will require a level of initiative and require a high concern for order and quality to maintain the integrity of all elements which constitute the design for company products. Skillset/experience required: * Excellent Team Spirit and ability to work as part of a team and add value through contribution. * High level of knowledge regarding principles of Configuration Management and the application of these within and demanding yet professional engineering environment. * High concern for order and quality * Excellent Communication Skills - Verbal, Written, Electronic, across all levels * The ability to build rapport with stakeholders as well as positively promote the Configuration Management group through supportive and pro-active approach with internal customers. * Pro-active, flexible and enthusiastic * Ability to plan and deliver own workload. * Awareness of relevant internal and external customer requirements and standards. * High degree of IT literacy * Reflection of engineering input, through the engineering change process, into the design definition/structure, utilising the company PLM tool Windchill. * Managing, on behalf of project, the correct design definitions for potentially multiple product variants. Successfully implementing engineering changes against the appropriate instances. * Review of engineering changes for respective project to ensure business process is applied and approbation controls laid out by projects are adhered to. Acceptance or Rejection of changes as appropriate. * Provision of draft Configuration Management document updates to the project Configuration Manager ahead of the appropriate review period. * Comprehensive and timely preparation for Configuration Meetings. Provision of data to Configuration Manager and project team against agreed timescales ahead of associated meetings. * Ensure control of project design definitions are adhered to across the development, production and in-service phases to provide comprehensive status accounting information to customer * Working relationships with key stakeholders established. Focal point of contact for day to day activities with project and engineering teams * Support and guidance to project areas with regards to applicable Engineering Change methodologies appropriate to the product or equipment life cycle. Engineering changes processes agreed, documented and in practice. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
Maintenance Section Manager (Microelectronics) - Implant/Metal Marin, Switzerland Permanent position Fluent English & French Company Our client is one of the most innovative semiconductor companies, developing and manufacturing the world's leading technology platforms across everything ultra-low power, from low-power wireless to RFID, MCUs, sensor interfaces, energy harvesting and custom ICs, displays and electronic modules. Their innovation and market leadership has been recognized through a number of industry awards, including the prestigious Frost & Sullivan "New product Innovation" award, and their Bluetooth low-energy ICs are found in several products awarded at CES this year. Mission Manage the Implant-Metal Maintenance group of machines, technicians, and services within the IC Front End Operations in order to deliver stable, predictable and improving performance of the machines whilst remaining within the boundaries of time, resources, and costs. Tasks and responsibilities Enhance the preventive (PM), predictive and curative maintenance of the equipment in terms of Safety, PM on Time, PM in Time, First Time Right, efficiency, Costs, MTBF, MTTR Perform regular equipment performance analysis through a PDCA methodology by identifying Key Characteristics in collaboration with the Process Team Oversee 8Ds and Task Forces when necessary with all the stakeholders Manage the technicians team in terms of safety, organization, staffing of the shifts, behaviour, team building in a positive social climate, Develop the skills in order to increase the know-how in a sustainable manner for each collaborator and also for the Maintenance Team Maintain and update documentation in the frame of the Quality System: procedures, checklists, standards and norms, information from equipment suppliers Ensure a clear and structured communication throughout the maintenance group and within the IC Front End organization Be proactive with the suppliers by tracking the actions and by conducting recurrent interviews in order to have a continuous support and efficiency for the interventions Track and Plan spare parts and service contracts costs Provide technical inputs on new equipment acquisitions and manage the start-up and integration in the IC Front End Operations Perform a technological watch through documentation, exhibitions in order to improve the efficiency of the Maintenance, and by the way, the performance of the Manufacturing Profile HES Engineering degree or equivalent Leadership/Management Training and Certification Minimum of 7 years of maintenance experience in Microelectronics , with a strong focus on the Implant and Metal areas At least 4 years in a managerial position Required skills Proven ability to lead teams and drive long-term performance improvements Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to resolving issues Methodical and structured, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously Proficiency in methodologies and tools such as 5S, 8D, FMEA Equipment, and FDC (Maestria) Excellent team collaboration skills and the ability to manage stress effectively Experience in dealing and collaborating with external suppliers Demonstrated experience in project management, with the ability to coordinate and meet project goals effectively
16/12/2024
Full time
Maintenance Section Manager (Microelectronics) - Implant/Metal Marin, Switzerland Permanent position Fluent English & French Company Our client is one of the most innovative semiconductor companies, developing and manufacturing the world's leading technology platforms across everything ultra-low power, from low-power wireless to RFID, MCUs, sensor interfaces, energy harvesting and custom ICs, displays and electronic modules. Their innovation and market leadership has been recognized through a number of industry awards, including the prestigious Frost & Sullivan "New product Innovation" award, and their Bluetooth low-energy ICs are found in several products awarded at CES this year. Mission Manage the Implant-Metal Maintenance group of machines, technicians, and services within the IC Front End Operations in order to deliver stable, predictable and improving performance of the machines whilst remaining within the boundaries of time, resources, and costs. Tasks and responsibilities Enhance the preventive (PM), predictive and curative maintenance of the equipment in terms of Safety, PM on Time, PM in Time, First Time Right, efficiency, Costs, MTBF, MTTR Perform regular equipment performance analysis through a PDCA methodology by identifying Key Characteristics in collaboration with the Process Team Oversee 8Ds and Task Forces when necessary with all the stakeholders Manage the technicians team in terms of safety, organization, staffing of the shifts, behaviour, team building in a positive social climate, Develop the skills in order to increase the know-how in a sustainable manner for each collaborator and also for the Maintenance Team Maintain and update documentation in the frame of the Quality System: procedures, checklists, standards and norms, information from equipment suppliers Ensure a clear and structured communication throughout the maintenance group and within the IC Front End organization Be proactive with the suppliers by tracking the actions and by conducting recurrent interviews in order to have a continuous support and efficiency for the interventions Track and Plan spare parts and service contracts costs Provide technical inputs on new equipment acquisitions and manage the start-up and integration in the IC Front End Operations Perform a technological watch through documentation, exhibitions in order to improve the efficiency of the Maintenance, and by the way, the performance of the Manufacturing Profile HES Engineering degree or equivalent Leadership/Management Training and Certification Minimum of 7 years of maintenance experience in Microelectronics , with a strong focus on the Implant and Metal areas At least 4 years in a managerial position Required skills Proven ability to lead teams and drive long-term performance improvements Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to resolving issues Methodical and structured, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously Proficiency in methodologies and tools such as 5S, 8D, FMEA Equipment, and FDC (Maestria) Excellent team collaboration skills and the ability to manage stress effectively Experience in dealing and collaborating with external suppliers Demonstrated experience in project management, with the ability to coordinate and meet project goals effectively
Technical Design Manager Marin, Switzerland Permanent position Company Our client is one of the most innovative semiconductor companies, developing and manufacturing the world's leading technology platforms across everything ultra-low power, from low-power wireless to RFID, MCUs, sensor interfaces, energy harvesting and custom ICs, displays and electronic modules. Their innovation and market leadership has been recognized through a number of industry awards, including the prestigious Frost & Sullivan "New product Innovation" award, and their Bluetooth low-energy ICs are found in several products awarded at CES this year. Job description We are looking for an accomplished people leader with a proven track record in managing cross-functional teams to deliver low-power RF/mixed-signal SoCs into high-volume markets on time, budget, and specifications. Reporting directly to the VP Development, you will: Drive company-wide methodology for efficient and effective SoC development and integration across analog, RF, digital, and SW design and design-for-test (DfT), pre-silicon verification, post-silicon validation and production test. Work with product and SW quality representatives to ensure and formalize state-of-the-art design and test processes. Leverage industry-standard design flow expertise and define and implement requirements management and traceability throughout the product development flow Manage cross-organizational functional teams (EDA & DevOps, digital physical design, custom layout, etc.) to meet short- and long-term company objectives Manage cross-organizational IP & Platform teams, define and own the company IP roadmap. Define and manage central resources, IP and platforms across a broad range of product lines. Coordinate project schedules with project managers in charge of respective products with potentially competing project schedules Lead, hire and develop your people and raise the bar to meet the increasing challenges in our industry and build leading-edge products with aggressive time-to-market Key Responsibilities Manage team leaders covering a total of 30-35 FTEs with a focus on individual growth and empowerment Animate cross-organizational methodology expert groups to take our design methodologies to the next level and ensure quality of design reviews and milestones deliverables across the organization through expert groups and lessons learned processes Coordinate with business units to define next-generation platform and technology roadmap Work with internal and external IP suppliers to ensure best-in-class IP availability for integration Run cross-functional engineering meetings Dive into and take ownership of crucial design issues Lead design reviews Build design processes to continuously improve performance and quality Deliver year-on-year performance, power, and form factor improvements Drive analysis to determine performance targets Profile A strong people manager and coach with a passion for building high-performing teams that can thrive in a start-up like environment and deliver reliably at a scale that our product portfolio demands Excellent communication skills at all organizational levels with good ability to motivate and rally teams around a vision for change Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills Professional requirements 10 years in SoC & mixed signal design, min 5 years in people management roles, able to get things done inside his/her team, in cross-functional mode, and by people without direct reporting line Solid understanding of mixed-signal/RF SoCs and industrialization, with a proven track record in taking projects to volume production Strong background in both hardware and software project management including Agile methodology. Past project certification desirable. Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) expertise a strong plus Experience with automotive core tools (FMEA, APQP/PPAP) and Zero Defect Strategies a strong plus
16/12/2024
Full time
Technical Design Manager Marin, Switzerland Permanent position Company Our client is one of the most innovative semiconductor companies, developing and manufacturing the world's leading technology platforms across everything ultra-low power, from low-power wireless to RFID, MCUs, sensor interfaces, energy harvesting and custom ICs, displays and electronic modules. Their innovation and market leadership has been recognized through a number of industry awards, including the prestigious Frost & Sullivan "New product Innovation" award, and their Bluetooth low-energy ICs are found in several products awarded at CES this year. Job description We are looking for an accomplished people leader with a proven track record in managing cross-functional teams to deliver low-power RF/mixed-signal SoCs into high-volume markets on time, budget, and specifications. Reporting directly to the VP Development, you will: Drive company-wide methodology for efficient and effective SoC development and integration across analog, RF, digital, and SW design and design-for-test (DfT), pre-silicon verification, post-silicon validation and production test. Work with product and SW quality representatives to ensure and formalize state-of-the-art design and test processes. Leverage industry-standard design flow expertise and define and implement requirements management and traceability throughout the product development flow Manage cross-organizational functional teams (EDA & DevOps, digital physical design, custom layout, etc.) to meet short- and long-term company objectives Manage cross-organizational IP & Platform teams, define and own the company IP roadmap. Define and manage central resources, IP and platforms across a broad range of product lines. Coordinate project schedules with project managers in charge of respective products with potentially competing project schedules Lead, hire and develop your people and raise the bar to meet the increasing challenges in our industry and build leading-edge products with aggressive time-to-market Key Responsibilities Manage team leaders covering a total of 30-35 FTEs with a focus on individual growth and empowerment Animate cross-organizational methodology expert groups to take our design methodologies to the next level and ensure quality of design reviews and milestones deliverables across the organization through expert groups and lessons learned processes Coordinate with business units to define next-generation platform and technology roadmap Work with internal and external IP suppliers to ensure best-in-class IP availability for integration Run cross-functional engineering meetings Dive into and take ownership of crucial design issues Lead design reviews Build design processes to continuously improve performance and quality Deliver year-on-year performance, power, and form factor improvements Drive analysis to determine performance targets Profile A strong people manager and coach with a passion for building high-performing teams that can thrive in a start-up like environment and deliver reliably at a scale that our product portfolio demands Excellent communication skills at all organizational levels with good ability to motivate and rally teams around a vision for change Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills Professional requirements 10 years in SoC & mixed signal design, min 5 years in people management roles, able to get things done inside his/her team, in cross-functional mode, and by people without direct reporting line Solid understanding of mixed-signal/RF SoCs and industrialization, with a proven track record in taking projects to volume production Strong background in both hardware and software project management including Agile methodology. Past project certification desirable. Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) expertise a strong plus Experience with automotive core tools (FMEA, APQP/PPAP) and Zero Defect Strategies a strong plus
Role Summary: We are looking for an amazing IT Security Technical Lead to join our dynamic UK HOP Team. In this role, you will: be the first point of call for IT security technical questions from clients and colleagues, focusing on security systems, networking, CCTV and software. You will play a crucial role in mitigating security risks, ensuring compliance with security standards and keeping the company standards of installation to the highest level. The IT Security Technical Lead will provide expert guidance on security architecture, technologies and best practices to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of systems and data. You will aim to train members of the team on CCTV networking, system operation, and troubleshooting techniques. What You'll Do: In addition to the above, you'll focus on the following: Provide technical input about Software systems and CCTV configurations and set-up. Read security specifications from the client and provide feedback and information to be able to design and quote for new installations. Advise management and clients of new technologies and identify opportunities for upgrade. Document up-to-date processes and procedures for installation of kit in the correct way. Supervise on-site work of project engineers and assist with commissioning of installations and offering feedback. Attend meetings with senior management as the department technical lead, providing knowledge and guidance for our customers and clients. Liaise closely with the Operations Director and Project Managers to help oversee and manage projects through to successful and timely completion, meeting clients' requirements. Liaise closely with the Maintenance Manager to assist with technical challenges and queries. Quality check engineers' installation works and sign off on completed works where necessary. Bear any other reasonable responsibilities and undertake any other reasonable duties as the Operations Director may from time to time assign or as may become necessary to meet the operational needs and requirements of the business to maintain agreed levels of service. What You'll Need to be Successful: Minimum of 10-15 years' experience in the Security/IT industry IT and IP Networking experience and qualifications essential CCNA Certification nice to have/not essential Software configuration and CCTV experience Supervisor or Lead role experience - leading within a senior role, working closely with other members of staff offering guidance and mentoring Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with colleagues and clients at all levels Strong time management and organisation skills High level of attention to detail and accuracy Keen problem solver, able to troubleshoot and report back to clients What You'll Get From Us: We strive to do more than just match your ambitions. Whatever role you're looking for, you'll have access to a range of exciting opportunities when you join us: Break the mould Contribute to ground-breaking solutions that redefine our industry. Join a team of disruptors who push boundaries and challenge the status quo. Collaborate with the best Work alongside a diverse and talented group of industry experts, engineers, and visionaries. Together, we'll inspire you to new heights. Make an impact Help us create a safer world for everyone. Contribute to pioneering security initiatives and technologies that make a real difference to the people we serve. Grow and evolve Access a range of learning opportunities. From training programs and mentorship initiatives to industry conferences, you'll have everything you need to advance your career. Join a supportive community Thrive in a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages collaboration, champions initiative, embraces new perspectives, and gives everyone a voice. Get recognised for your work We offer competitive compensation packages, performance-based incentives, and a range of benefits that reward you for your dedication.
16/12/2024
Full time
Role Summary: We are looking for an amazing IT Security Technical Lead to join our dynamic UK HOP Team. In this role, you will: be the first point of call for IT security technical questions from clients and colleagues, focusing on security systems, networking, CCTV and software. You will play a crucial role in mitigating security risks, ensuring compliance with security standards and keeping the company standards of installation to the highest level. The IT Security Technical Lead will provide expert guidance on security architecture, technologies and best practices to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of systems and data. You will aim to train members of the team on CCTV networking, system operation, and troubleshooting techniques. What You'll Do: In addition to the above, you'll focus on the following: Provide technical input about Software systems and CCTV configurations and set-up. Read security specifications from the client and provide feedback and information to be able to design and quote for new installations. Advise management and clients of new technologies and identify opportunities for upgrade. Document up-to-date processes and procedures for installation of kit in the correct way. Supervise on-site work of project engineers and assist with commissioning of installations and offering feedback. Attend meetings with senior management as the department technical lead, providing knowledge and guidance for our customers and clients. Liaise closely with the Operations Director and Project Managers to help oversee and manage projects through to successful and timely completion, meeting clients' requirements. Liaise closely with the Maintenance Manager to assist with technical challenges and queries. Quality check engineers' installation works and sign off on completed works where necessary. Bear any other reasonable responsibilities and undertake any other reasonable duties as the Operations Director may from time to time assign or as may become necessary to meet the operational needs and requirements of the business to maintain agreed levels of service. What You'll Need to be Successful: Minimum of 10-15 years' experience in the Security/IT industry IT and IP Networking experience and qualifications essential CCNA Certification nice to have/not essential Software configuration and CCTV experience Supervisor or Lead role experience - leading within a senior role, working closely with other members of staff offering guidance and mentoring Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with colleagues and clients at all levels Strong time management and organisation skills High level of attention to detail and accuracy Keen problem solver, able to troubleshoot and report back to clients What You'll Get From Us: We strive to do more than just match your ambitions. Whatever role you're looking for, you'll have access to a range of exciting opportunities when you join us: Break the mould Contribute to ground-breaking solutions that redefine our industry. Join a team of disruptors who push boundaries and challenge the status quo. Collaborate with the best Work alongside a diverse and talented group of industry experts, engineers, and visionaries. Together, we'll inspire you to new heights. Make an impact Help us create a safer world for everyone. Contribute to pioneering security initiatives and technologies that make a real difference to the people we serve. Grow and evolve Access a range of learning opportunities. From training programs and mentorship initiatives to industry conferences, you'll have everything you need to advance your career. Join a supportive community Thrive in a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages collaboration, champions initiative, embraces new perspectives, and gives everyone a voice. Get recognised for your work We offer competitive compensation packages, performance-based incentives, and a range of benefits that reward you for your dedication.
