Industrial Leader

Broughton
1 week ago
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On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit an Industrial Leader on an initial 6-month contract. As an Industrial Leader you will be required to support the design to cost projects and Industrialisation for serial programs. You will be working with the suppliers globally together with the UK design engineering, tooling and operations teams.

Role: Industrial Leader
Pay: Up to £39.00 per hour via Umbrella
Location: Broughton
Contract: Monday- Friday, 35 Hours per week, 6 Months Contract
IR35 Status: Inside
Security Clearance: BPSS

Responsibilities

Main interface ME team between the Plant and the Suppliers regarding activities on Series Programmes.
Transfer of Work - support the supplier selection and subsequent industrialization, via due business process.
Plant Disruption - lead or support technical abnormalities that are causing disruption in plant or continued supply to contain and correct that issue.
Design / Manufacturing changes - proactive engagement in the Continuous Product Development processes, applying manufacturing engineering expertise in concurrent engineering and industrialization aspects
Cost Down - Individually or as part of an MFT proactively understand and influence cost drivers of a particular product or work package - such that opportunities for cost down can be qualified and quantified.
Engage with ME MFT representative and others, such that all commercial and contractual implications are properly considered within the Procurement environment.
Ensure integration, architecture and engagement of the wider business network within ME or other areas - to proactively manage risks and opportunities in an efficient and effective manner.
Seek continuous improvement to suppliers ME capability be that product or process, standardizing and harmonizing across the business, whilst clearly demonstrating bottom line / value adding orientation.
Essential Skills:

Experience in a large manufacturing setting
Some focus on managing supply chain issues and queries
Experienced with liaising with different suppliers and being able to review quality issues with them directly
Experience working to meet regulatory requirements and constraints.
Project management
Communication skills
Autonomy, adaptability, and proactivity
If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation

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