Geotechnical Engineer
Newcastle, Tyne and Wear
£40,000 - £50,000 + Private healthcare + Training + Development + Progression + Great package
This is a great opportunity for a Senior/Project Geotechnical Engineer to join a collaborative team, working on a great variety of projects within Civil and Structural Engineering. This is a good chance to work in a range of disciplines and become a well-rounded engineer.
This national partnership has been running for over 120 years and is growing organically after recent framework wins. They have a major focus on personal and professional development, and this is a great chance for a Geotechnical Engineer to enjoy virtually limitless progression and development opportunities.
Your role as a Geotechnical Engineer will include:
* Assist in managing a growing geotechnical and environmental team comprising of engineering geologists, and geo-environmental and geotechnical engineers.
The successful Geotechnical Engineer will need:
* Degree qualified * Geotechnical experience * Environmental experience desirable but not essential * Commutable to Newcastle
For immediate consideration please click to apply and call Ben Richardson.
Keywords: Geotechnical Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Civil, Structural, Newcastle
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Fugro is now seeking a Geotechnical Senior Engineer to join the Offshore Site Investigation and Reporting team based in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK. This is an exceptional opportunity to work as part of a global team on site characterisation, independently managing multiple offshore site investigations projects including engineering analyses and production of technical reports.The Geotechnical Senior Engineer will work with the Head of Department to support the professional development of team members. Whilst this role is predominantly office based, some travel and offshore site work will also be required, typically 30 days per year working onboard vessels as Trainer and/or Consultant.
Who We're Looking For
You would like exposure to a wide variety of geotechnical projects on a global scale;
You would like to work for the world’s leading geo-data company;
You are looking for a company who offers excellent learning and development opportunities;
You want to work with the latest cutting-edge technology.
What We’ll Offer YouBenefits for this role include a competitive salary accompanied by an attractive package including contributory pension scheme, life assurance, 24 days annual leave, private medical insurance and a subsidised canteen/restaurant. Hybrid working options available.Apply for this ad Online!....Read more...
Job title: Principal Laboratory Geotechnician
Location: Southampton
Whom are we recruiting for?
My client offers market-leading advanced geotechnical services to the offshore energy market globally.
Its mission is to deliver data-driven advanced geotechnical analysis to its clients to the highest standards to ensure that ground risks are mitigated and design opportunities are realised.
Due to continued success and growth, we are seeking a Principal Geotechnician to perform advanced laboratory testing in a planned geotechnical laboratory in Southampton.
What will you be doing?
Demonstrating, supervising, and performing advanced laboratory testing, including monotonic and cyclic direct simple shear, triaxial, and resonant column testing;
Providing training to junior personnel for execution and processing of the above test types;
Processing test data with the utmost diligence, taking care to ensure the data is as accurate as possible;
Ensuring test programming and tracking software is updated to allow accurate progress updates to be provided to clients;
Performing daily equipment & environmental quality checks throughout the laboratory;
Supervising and performing equipment calibrations and checks;
Taking an active role during accreditation assessments and performing verification tests, as required;
Leading or assisting in the training of colleagues as required by the laboratory management;
Ensuring a high level of cleanliness throughout the laboratory facility, and ensuring the equipment is maintained to the highest standard.
Are you the ideal candidate?
Proven experience in the execution and supervision of geotechnical laboratory testing across a range of soil types and test methods;
Experience in the execution and supervision of laboratory equipment calibrations and checks.
An aptitude for mechanical testing;
An eye for detail, and the ability to follow written procedures;
Thoughtful, thorough and conscientious;
Ability to take ownership and engagement in the work;
Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise work in a fast-paced environment;
Ability to work well in a team and independently;
Open and receptive to new and different ideas;
Good practical experience with office tools: MS Office, Google Drive, Teams, e-mail, among others.
What’s in it for you?
-Competitive basic salary.
-Annual leave
-Unique career progression
Who are we?
Executive Integrity is a global executive search and recruitment consultancy for a more sustainable world with a focus on the talent within the Maritime and Renewable Energy sectors. We give 1% of all our profits to Renewable World, a charity that develops affordable and innovative renewable energy solutions for poverty-stricken communities.....Read more...
About YouDo you have a passion for geotechnical engineering and ensuring the safety of disused colliery tips to protect the safety of the general public and the environment ?Would you enjoy carrying out a key ‘on the ground’ role with the inspection and management of disused colliery tip sites; assessing safety issues, stability, drainage and geotechnical aspects ?Do you enjoy working outdoors, in varying locations, managing your own projects and working as part of a close knit team ?If so, read on….Our tips response team manage sites in Wales, England and Scotland, undertaking inspections, maintenance and management of sites within the ownership of the Coal Authority.We also provide tip inspection services to third parties in the UK, and since 2020 have been a key partner with Welsh Government, Natural Resources Wales and Welsh Local Authorities, assisting with the implementation of a programme of safety inspections to all disused coal tips in Wales.We are looking for enthusiastic individuals, who enjoy working outdoors in challenging environments and with a passion for public safety and an ambition to develop their geotechnical and civil engineering skills.We don’t expect candidates to meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!About The Rolecarrying out a key ‘on the ground’ role in the inspection and management of disused colliery tip sites; assessing safety issues, stability, drainage and geotechnical aspects.
compiling reports and specifying remedial and maintenance works.
supervising contractors and consultants and liaising with statutory bodies and stakeholders to ensure the safety of disused colliery tips in Wales.
supporting colleagues in delivering projects throughout the South Wales region whilst maintaining the flexibility to work across the UK coalfield.
developing your knowledge and skills through work based training and development to become an expert in your field.Role location: South Wales For more information about the role please refer to the attached job description.Schedule: Application closing date: 7th April 2024Sifting date: 8th April 2024Interviews:15th & 16th April 2024(If you are unavailable on these interview dates, please make us aware, and we will look at alternative dates)Security:Successful candidates must pass basic security checks and will be subject to UK Immigration requirements.About The Coal AuthorityOur benefits:
A market leading pension scheme - our employer contribution rate is around 27%A choice of working patterns; full-time, part-time, job-shareFlexible working arrangements availableGenerous holiday allowance – 27.5 days annual leave, plus the ability to flex an extra 6 days in addition to 8 public holidaysAdoption or shared parental leave of 26 weeks full pay (subject to qualifying criteria)Support with professional qualificationsPayment of one annual professional subscriptionFree, confidential Employee Assistance ProgrammeDiversity Network GroupsMental Health AlliesEmployee discounts available through EdenredAnnual health check£15 per month towards wellbeing activitiesCivil Service Sports and Social clubA values based recognition schemeOn-site free parking, tea, coffee and soft drinks in the Mansfield officeWorking with us:We offer different ways to work flexibly, and the following types of flexibility are usually possible: job share, flexible hours, working from home for part of the week and compressed hours. Please feel free to talk about what flexibility means to you at your interview.With a genuine commitment to flexible working, we believe that work life balance is incredibly important.Who we are:Here at the Coal Authority, we really are a great team to work with. We’re united in our passion and commitment to make a better future for people and the environment in mining areas.We carry out a wide variety of essential services from responding to coal mining hazards, to keeping everyone and everything safe from mine water pollution.We are excited about what our future holds. Our work is helping to develop a new sustainable source of renewable energy for the UK. By harnessing the energy from mine water heat, we hope to play a key role towards helping the UK to meet net-zero emissions by 2050.We truly are a supportive organisation where we all live and breathe our values. We are inclusive, trusted and progressive in everything that we do.Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:Here at TCA we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our colleagues, our customers and our communities. We are proud to be an inclusive employer. We are committed to developing a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We encourage applications from people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and beliefs. Diversity is vital to our success and innovation and is fundamental to our values of being trusted, inclusive and progressive.As part of our commitment to increasing the diversity of our workforce, we provide a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the minimum selection criteria who are disabled or from a minority ethnic community.If you require any reasonable adjustments or alternative format application forms you can get in touch with us by contacting the team by email at recruitment@coal.gov.uk or by phone on 01623 637000.....Read more...
The role
Fugro is now seeking a dynamic Senior Project Manager to join the Marine Site Characterisation Project Management team based in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK. This is an exceptional opportunity to work as part of a global team on marine site characterisation and engineering projects, managing offshore site investigations, data analysis/interpretation and geotechnical engineering analyses, and technical reporting. As a Senior Project Manager, you will apply your extensive knowledge and experience to manage complex projects, looking for continuous improvement, leading a project team to achieve effective and efficient execution of the project, whilst ensuring Health and Safety, technical, commercial and contractual requirements are all met.
This job is for you if:
You have an accredited Project Management professional qualification.
You are educated to degree level in a technical discipline, engineering, or project management
You have experience of managing projects and a project team
You want exposure to management of a wide variety of Marine Site Characterisation projects on a global scale
Who you’ll be working with:
Business and Service Line Directors/Managers, Project Management, Operations, Technical, Commercial and Health and Safety team members and Regional Project Director. Clients, sub-contractors and any external stakeholders.
Here’s what a typical day would be like:
Plan, organise, control, co-ordinate, lead, motivate, delegate and communicate to achieve optimal balance between cost, time, quality, benefit and risk on projects of complex projects.
Lead and coordinate project teams and drive a positive safety culture. Create suitable governance, communication lines and clarity on project roles and responsibilities and coaches project team members to deliver their full potential.
Develop project documentation including execution, risk management and performance plans. Identify and mitigate project risk and exploiting opportunities in collaboration with the business development, proposal development, technical and operational staff.
Monitor project budgets, schedules and performance and take any mitigating action to avoid risks and exploit opportunity. Maintain an up to date financial forecast.
Liaise with clients fostering harmonious relationships, reporting on project progress.
Leading and supporting proposals.
Who we’re looking for:
Essential
A degree in an engineering discipline, project management or equivalent in education and experience.
Professional project management qualification Prince II, PMQ or PMP or working toward award.
Membership of an appropriate professional body.
Extensive experience in a project delivery environment.
Strong experience in project management.
Excellent communicator (i.e. verbally and written) with the ability to target communication style to various internal and external stakeholders.
Computer literate, with proficient use of Office 365 software, particularly Word, Excel and Microsoft Project.
Capable of generating a safe and quality-based culture within the offshore and onshore team.
Ability to work well under pressure and effectively manage and delegate a workload.
Experience of managing and motivating a team.
Desirable
Working knowledge of geotechnical and geophysical marine site characterisation, offshore renewable or oil and gas industry.
What we’ll offer you:
Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally.
Competitive salary accompanied by an attractive package including contributory pension scheme, life assurance and private medical insurance.
Flexible working hours and the potential to work 2 days a week from home in accordance with your manager and corporate policies.
24 days annual leave.
Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave.
Subsidised canteen/restaurant in Wallingford.
Free parking.
Option to lease an electric car.
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Do you want to be a technical leader in your discipline? Fugro’s global reach, unique know-how and Geo-data expertise will put a world of technology firsts at your fingertips. Our desire to support sustainable initiatives and develop our technical expertise help us to provide society with invaluable Geo-data insights. We measure, map and monitor the most relevant Geo-data to make sense of the earth around us, to ensure the design, build and operate phase of physical and natural assets are completed safely, sustainably and efficiently. Our team are always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative but work well within a team.
The role
Fugro are now seeking an Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Consulting Specialist to join the Europe and Africa Geoconsulting team based in either Wallingford, Oxfordshire, Louvaine-la-Neuve, Belgium or Nootdorp, Netherlands. Reporting to the Department Head for Geophysics Geoconsulting, your responsibilities will be two-fold; to coordinate regional screening studies as to the UXO risk levels for offshore wind installations, advising on UXO risk mitigation measures and secondly to define optimal technical solution in terms of UXO survey for marine sites, where UXO is identified as a risk, this will include working with many internal stakeholders and external clients to agree the best technical campaigns.
Who we’re looking for:
A degree or MSc in History, Archaeology, Explosive Engineering, Earth Sciences or Geotechnical Engineering.
Previous experience as a UXO Consultant is essential.
Chartership or actively pursuing chartership through appropriate professional institutions to support ALARP assessment.
Willingness to travel overseas.
Excellent verbal and written English language skills.
A passion for learning and a drive for improvements through innovation.
Work collaboratively with colleagues and peers.
Excellent communication skills and able to build strong influential relationships.
Focused on delivering results.
What we offer:
Fugro provides a positive work environment as well as projects that will satisfy the most curious minds. We also offer great opportunities to stretch and develop yourself. By giving you the freedom to grow faster, we think you’ll be able to do what you do best, better. Which should help us to find fresh ways to get to know the earth better. We encourage you to be yourself at Fugro. So bring your energy and enthusiasm, your keen eye and can-do attitude. But bring your questions and opinions too. Because to be the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, we need the strength in depth that comes from a diverse, driven team. For UK based candidates the benefits are as follows, Belgium and Netherlands benefits may differ:
Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally.
Competitive salary accompanied by an attractive package including car allowance, contributory pension scheme, life assurance and private medical insurance.
Flexible and hybrid working
24 days annual leave.
Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave.
Subsidised canteen/restaurant in Wallingford.
Opportunity to lease a discounted electric car.
Free parking.
Our view on diversity, equity, and inclusion
At Fugro, our people are our superpower. Their variety of viewpoints, experiences, knowledge and talents give us collective strength. Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome, but discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behaviour and unfair treatment are not. Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly. And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard. Crucially, we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging, of safety and acceptance, that makes us feel more connected to Fugro’s purpose ‘together create a safe and liveable world’ – and to each other.
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My clients in North Bucks have an immediate requirement for an NPI Engineer - Electronics.This role is commutable from Milton Keynes, Newport Pagnell, St. Neots, Biggleswade, Sandy, Bedford.My clients are a world leader in in the design, manufacture and continuous improvement of wireless condition monitoring solutions. Their technology is used in 35 countries in rail, construction and mining. More than 30,000 sensors were installed last year, helping users manage ground and structural movement, landslide risk, geotechnical behaviour, rail track movement and much more.Main Duties & Responsibilities:As NPI Engineer you will provide an administration link between the engineering, product management and operational disciplines, with specific focus on all activities associated with New Product Introductions.This role reports to the Quality Assurance Manager and there may be an occasional requirement for national travel, primarily to meet suppliers and customers and support product deployment.Responsibilities include, although are not limited to the following:• Work alongside the Head of Quality to manage allocated projects through a structured gated process from concept/quotation to production-handover.• Analyse and recommend improvements to all production processes and methods to facilitate cost reduction and quality improvement.• Ensure compliance to all ECO procedures and work instructions.• Maintain process to communicate all engineering changes to internal and external stakeholders.• Support of production line tooling and equipment to support manufacturing processes.• Own creation of new part numbers, BOM creations/structure and BOM costings.• Preparation of Control documents/work instructions and provide technical support to production departments when necessary.• With help of Quality Engineers, perform FEMA, PFMEA study to understand the Production process and improve production time.• Generate and issue Component Inspection report, FAIR reports and manage PPAP process (if applicable).Relevant Skills & Competencies:Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate the following relevant skills and competencies:• A self-starter with good facilitation skills.• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation and with customers and suppliers.• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.• Ability to understand and communicate technical data and specifications.• Able to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.Relevant Knowledge & Experience:Candidates should assess their suitability against the following essential and/or desirable relevant knowledge and experience:Essential:• Degree qualified (or with equivalent experience) in an engineering discipline.• Strong, demonstrable background in Electronic Manufacturing.• Ability to manage project and coordinate project review meetings.• Interpretation of drawings (ASME and ISO) and GD&T, technical specifications, Gerber Files and product control documentation.• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with fluency in written and spoken English.• Experience using 3D CAD software – SolidEdge preferred but others are acceptable too.• Good computer skills with competency in using MS Office suite and other software as necessary.Desirable:• Previous experience within Sensor manufacturing industry is an added advantage.• Experience working with projects in APQP/PPAP environment is preferred.• Use of PFMEA/DFMEA/Control plan tools and risk management techniques.• Awareness of measurement and calibration standards.• Competent user of Microsoft Office suite and Project.• Awareness / exposure to direct communication with OEM customers.Package:Salary to c£40k, negotiable for a candidate with extremely well matched skills & experience.Workplace Pension Scheme with matched employer contributions.Life Assurance scheme.Cycle to Work Scheme.Tech Purchase Scheme.Learning & Development scheme including a variety of training courses.To apply for this NPI Engineer - Electronics role in North Bucks please contact us ASAP!....Read more...
My clients in North Bucks have an immediate requirement for an NPI Engineer - Electronics.This role is commutable from Milton Keynes, Newport Pagnell, St. Neots, Biggleswade, Sandy, Bedford.My clients are a world leader in in the design, manufacture and continuous improvement of wireless condition monitoring solutions. Their technology is used in 35 countries in rail, construction and mining. More than 30,000 sensors were installed last year, helping users manage ground and structural movement, landslide risk, geotechnical behaviour, rail track movement and much more.Main Duties & Responsibilities:As NPI Engineer you will provide an administration link between the engineering, product management and operational disciplines, with specific focus on all activities associated with New Product Introductions.This role reports to the Quality Assurance Manager and there may be an occasional requirement for national travel, primarily to meet suppliers and customers and support product deployment.Responsibilities include, although are not limited to the following:• Work alongside the Head of Quality to manage allocated projects through a structured gated process from concept/quotation to production-handover.• Analyse and recommend improvements to all production processes and methods to facilitate cost reduction and quality improvement.• Ensure compliance to all ECO procedures and work instructions.• Maintain process to communicate all engineering changes to internal and external stakeholders.• Support of production line tooling and equipment to support manufacturing processes.• Own creation of new part numbers, BOM creations/structure and BOM costings.• Preparation of Control documents/work instructions and provide technical support to production departments when necessary.• With help of Quality Engineers, perform FEMA, PFMEA study to understand the Production process and improve production time.• Generate and issue Component Inspection report, FAIR reports and manage PPAP process (if applicable).Relevant Skills & Competencies:Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate the following relevant skills and competencies:• A self-starter with good facilitation skills.• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation and with customers and suppliers.• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.• Ability to understand and communicate technical data and specifications.• Able to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.Relevant Knowledge & Experience:Candidates should assess their suitability against the following essential and/or desirable relevant knowledge and experience:Essential:• Degree qualified (or with equivalent experience) in an engineering discipline.• Strong, demonstrable background in Electronic Manufacturing.• Ability to manage project and coordinate project review meetings.• Interpretation of drawings (ASME and ISO) and GD&T, technical specifications, Gerber Files and product control documentation.• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with fluency in written and spoken English.• Experience using 3D CAD software – SolidEdge preferred but others are acceptable too.• Good computer skills with competency in using MS Office suite and other software as necessary.Desirable:• Previous experience within Sensor manufacturing industry is an added advantage.• Experience working with projects in APQP/PPAP environment is preferred.• Use of PFMEA/DFMEA/Control plan tools and risk management techniques.• Awareness of measurement and calibration standards.• Competent user of Microsoft Office suite and Project.• Awareness / exposure to direct communication with OEM customers.Package:Salary to c£40k, negotiable for a candidate with extremely well matched skills & experience.Workplace Pension Scheme with matched employer contributions.Life Assurance scheme.Cycle to Work Scheme.Tech Purchase Scheme.Learning & Development scheme including a variety of training courses.To apply for this NPI Engineer - Electronics role in North Bucks please contact us ASAP!....Read more...
My clients in North Bucks have an immediate requirement for a Head of Quality - Electronics.This role is commutable from Milton Keynes, Newport Pagnell, St. Neots, Biggleswade, Sandy, Bedford.My clients are a world leader in in the design, manufacture and continuous improvement of wireless condition monitoring solutions. Their technology is used in 35 countries in rail, construction and mining. More than 30,000 sensors were installed last year, helping users manage ground and structural movement, landslide risk, geotechnical behaviour, rail track movement and much more.Main Duties & Responsibilities:You will take a lead role in managing the Company’s Quality Management System to ensure that customers receive product to the highest standard of quality possible. You will be involved in facilitating successful new product introduction through the manufacturing facility. The role also requires driving continuous improvement throughout the organisation ensuring that problems are prevented, whilst always ensuring a customer focus throughout the organisation, and ensuring product is correctly released to necessary standards.This role reports to the Head of Operations and has the following direct reports: Senior Quality Engineer, Junior NPI Engineer and Quality Engineer (including HSE).There may be minimal requirement for national and international travel, primarily to undertake supplier audits, evaluation and NCR Fault/Fact Finding.Responsibilities include, although are not limited to the following:Provide leadership to the quality department and team. Manage, develop, and motivate an effective Quality team.• Manage all aspects of Organisation's Quality.• Own and lead the business ECN (Engineering Change Note) Process.• Work with Production, Supply Chain, Customer Support, Logistics to integrate Quality objectives into business objectives.• Lead coordination with engineering, product management and operations to implement manufacturing plan for products.• Own process to monitor status of all new products and ensure effective execution of projects according to required policies, procedures and government regulations.• Prepare plans for all NPI projects and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.• Maintain a strong relationship with Product Management to understand business product roadmap and status.• Develop Quality Improvement strategies for the Organisation.• Monitor Business Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), customer complaints, and other Quality indicators and drive projects to eliminate recurring issues as well as address special events in order to drive an overall improvement.• Implement effective process and product control strategies such as PFMEA, control plans, Measurement Systems Analysis, Statistical Process Control, Production Part Approval Process, Layered Process Audits and Finished Goods audits where necessary.• Ensure the auditing system is fit for purpose across the Quality Management System. Perform Internal ISO and Supplier Quality audits as necessary to ensure compliance with processes, policies, and expectations.• Lead and train others to develop effective corrective and preventive actions using 8D and Mistake Proofing concepts in response to customer concerns, COPQ data or regular product audit results.• Drive Quality consistency of procedures across all sites/hubs (UK, USA, Mainland Europe).• Assist/help maintain all HSE facility related compliance.• Lead, participate and facilitate various continuous improvement events and projects to support company goals and objectives. Partake and contribute to cultural change utilising appropriate continuous improvement tools and methodologies (Six Sigma, Mistake Proofing, Kaizen, etc).• Utilise strong interpersonal skills to communicate and engage support for driving COPQ improvement across various functions and levels within the Organisation.• Ensure that all process required for the Quality Management System are established, implemented and maintained.• Chairing and organising Management Reviews with the use of established KPIs to ensure the continuing suitability and effectiveness of the Quality Management System and to assess any improvement opportunities for the Quality Department.• Promote the awareness of customer requirements throughout the organisation and develop effective customer relations.• Maintain and assist in developing systems required for Environmental Regulatory compliance.Relevant Skills & Competencies:Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate the following relevant skills and competencies:• Continuous Improvement Skills such as PFMEA, FMEA, SPC, 8D.• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.• Demonstrable organisational, planning and program management skills with careful attention to detail.• Ability to build trusting relationships and communicate effectively at all levels.• Ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities while working effectively in a team.• Driven, with a focus on continuous improvement and ability to shine a light on problems and facilitate teams on taking appropriate action.• Ability to communicate ideas with clear understanding of audience and gain commitments that are critical to the success of the organisation.• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.• Good computer skills with competency in using MS Office suite and other software as necessary.• Greenbelt, Blackbelt and/or Lean Expert Certification preferred.Relevant Knowledge & Experience:Candidates should assess their suitability against the following essential and/or desirable relevant knowledge and experience:Essential:• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in an Electronic Engineering Environment AS9100, ISO 9000, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, TS16949, ISO14001 previous Quality Management experience, (Automotive & Military Customers, Supplier Management), plus having completed successful improvement projects.• Experience working in Electronic Manufacturing Environments.• Degree educated (preferably in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering) or equivalent experience in lieu.• Strong influencing skills at a senior stakeholder.Desirable:• Demonstrable experience at leading an implementation of QM change• Black Belt accredited to Lean Six Sigma• Experience of leading an improvement project in customer qualityPackage:Salary to c£65k, negotiable for a candidate with extremely well matched skills & experience.Workplace Pension Scheme with matched employer contributions.Life Assurance scheme.Cycle to Work Scheme.Tech Purchase Scheme.Learning & Development scheme including a variety of training courses.To apply for this Head of Quality - Electronics role in North Bucks please contact us ASAP!....Read more...
My clients in North Bucks have an immediate requirement for a Head of Quality - Electronics.This role is commutable from Milton Keynes, Newport Pagnell, St. Neots, Biggleswade, Sandy, Bedford.My clients are a world leader in in the design, manufacture and continuous improvement of wireless condition monitoring solutions. Their technology is used in 35 countries in rail, construction and mining. More than 30,000 sensors were installed last year, helping users manage ground and structural movement, landslide risk, geotechnical behaviour, rail track movement and much more.Main Duties & Responsibilities:You will take a lead role in managing the Company’s Quality Management System to ensure that customers receive product to the highest standard of quality possible. You will be involved in facilitating successful new product introduction through the manufacturing facility. The role also requires driving continuous improvement throughout the organisation ensuring that problems are prevented, whilst always ensuring a customer focus throughout the organisation, and ensuring product is correctly released to necessary standards.This role reports to the Head of Operations and has the following direct reports: Senior Quality Engineer, Junior NPI Engineer and Quality Engineer (including HSE).There may be minimal requirement for national and international travel, primarily to undertake supplier audits, evaluation and NCR Fault/Fact Finding.Responsibilities include, although are not limited to the following:Provide leadership to the quality department and team. Manage, develop, and motivate an effective Quality team.• Manage all aspects of Organisation's Quality.• Own and lead the business ECN (Engineering Change Note) Process.• Work with Production, Supply Chain, Customer Support, Logistics to integrate Quality objectives into business objectives.• Lead coordination with engineering, product management and operations to implement manufacturing plan for products.• Own process to monitor status of all new products and ensure effective execution of projects according to required policies, procedures and government regulations.• Prepare plans for all NPI projects and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.• Maintain a strong relationship with Product Management to understand business product roadmap and status.• Develop Quality Improvement strategies for the Organisation.• Monitor Business Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), customer complaints, and other Quality indicators and drive projects to eliminate recurring issues as well as address special events in order to drive an overall improvement.• Implement effective process and product control strategies such as PFMEA, control plans, Measurement Systems Analysis, Statistical Process Control, Production Part Approval Process, Layered Process Audits and Finished Goods audits where necessary.• Ensure the auditing system is fit for purpose across the Quality Management System. Perform Internal ISO and Supplier Quality audits as necessary to ensure compliance with processes, policies, and expectations.• Lead and train others to develop effective corrective and preventive actions using 8D and Mistake Proofing concepts in response to customer concerns, COPQ data or regular product audit results.• Drive Quality consistency of procedures across all sites/hubs (UK, USA, Mainland Europe).• Assist/help maintain all HSE facility related compliance.• Lead, participate and facilitate various continuous improvement events and projects to support company goals and objectives. Partake and contribute to cultural change utilising appropriate continuous improvement tools and methodologies (Six Sigma, Mistake Proofing, Kaizen, etc).• Utilise strong interpersonal skills to communicate and engage support for driving COPQ improvement across various functions and levels within the Organisation.• Ensure that all process required for the Quality Management System are established, implemented and maintained.• Chairing and organising Management Reviews with the use of established KPIs to ensure the continuing suitability and effectiveness of the Quality Management System and to assess any improvement opportunities for the Quality Department.• Promote the awareness of customer requirements throughout the organisation and develop effective customer relations.• Maintain and assist in developing systems required for Environmental Regulatory compliance.Relevant Skills & Competencies:Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate the following relevant skills and competencies:• Continuous Improvement Skills such as PFMEA, FMEA, SPC, 8D.• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.• Demonstrable organisational, planning and program management skills with careful attention to detail.• Ability to build trusting relationships and communicate effectively at all levels.• Ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities while working effectively in a team.• Driven, with a focus on continuous improvement and ability to shine a light on problems and facilitate teams on taking appropriate action.• Ability to communicate ideas with clear understanding of audience and gain commitments that are critical to the success of the organisation.• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.• Good computer skills with competency in using MS Office suite and other software as necessary.• Greenbelt, Blackbelt and/or Lean Expert Certification preferred.Relevant Knowledge & Experience:Candidates should assess their suitability against the following essential and/or desirable relevant knowledge and experience:Essential:• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in an Electronic Engineering Environment AS9100, ISO 9000, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, TS16949, ISO14001 previous Quality Management experience, (Automotive & Military Customers, Supplier Management), plus having completed successful improvement projects.• Experience working in Electronic Manufacturing Environments.• Degree educated (preferably in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering) or equivalent experience in lieu.• Strong influencing skills at a senior stakeholder.Desirable:• Demonstrable experience at leading an implementation of QM change• Black Belt accredited to Lean Six Sigma• Experience of leading an improvement project in customer qualityPackage:Salary to c£65k, negotiable for a candidate with extremely well matched skills & experience.Workplace Pension Scheme with matched employer contributions.Life Assurance scheme.Cycle to Work Scheme.Tech Purchase Scheme.Learning & Development scheme including a variety of training courses.To apply for this Head of Quality - Electronics role in North Bucks please contact us ASAP!....Read more...
