View 10 Other eng. Engineering jobs on the Polytec Personnel website en-gb Copyright: (C) Polytec Personnel 180 Main purpose of the jobOur client is seeking a Programme manager with a background in sensor development in the defence and security industry. The role involves managing challenging and often complex product and system developments for clients in a range of market sectors, with a focus on the defence and security market. Specific experience in radar systems, including development, deployment and operation in the field, will be an advantage to the applicant. Specific responsibilities* Managing projects in the field of defence and security, typically consisting of multidisciplinary teams (including hardware, software, digital signal processing, mechanics and production engineering).* The position involves the management of projects through the complete development lifecycle, from requirements definition through to final delivery. * You will be involved in proposal preparation, selection of the team, negotiations with 3rd parties, managing concept generation, analysis of the system architecture, liaison across engineering disciplines and the specification, implementation and testing of the design.* You will manage projects typically in the region £100,000 to £3,000,000 that require delivery within tight timescales and budgets, managing both internal and external resources.* You will also make a significant contribution to our business development activities through supporting our campaign managers. You will develop your own relationships with clients and will be able to respond to their needs, recognise sales opportunities and use your commercial skills to negotiate contract terms and conditions with the support of our business office.* The position will require some occasional international travel.Minimum requirements* A good degree in an engineering or science subject, plus substantial industrial experience working in radar and other sensor systems. * A thorough understanding of radar sensors and their underlying principles. * A proven track record in the management of large multi-disciplinary projects (mechanics, electronics, RF, analogue, software). * A sound commercial understanding of the defence business, including experience in negotiating contract terms. * Proven ability to lead the sales process, including technical and commercial proposal writing and converting prospects into sales.Other attributes:* A self-starting individual who takes responsibility for the delivery of complete, high quality solutions* Experience in managing both the development team and the customer* Working with customers in the UK and abroad* Experience in managing products through to manufacture* An interest in using your management skills across a range of industries* Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills* Your project management experience should be underpinned by relevant technical expertise http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/programme_manager_radar_systems_21969.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:01:04 GMT Main purpose of the jobOur client is seeking a Programme manager with transferable management skills and a background in one of the following: optics, volume products or embedded software. The role involves managing challenging and often complex product and system developments for clients in a range of market sectors. Offering a high level of diversity and interest, the role will include interworking with other seniors within the Products and Systems Division to develop relationships with prospective clients and identification of new business opportunities.Specific responsibilities* Managing projects, typically consisting of multidisciplinary teams (including hardware, software, digital signal processing, mechanics and production engineering).* The position involves the management of projects through the complete development lifecycle, from requirements definition through to final delivery. You will be involved in proposal preparation, selection of the team, negotiations with 3rd parties, managing concept generation, analysis of the system architecture, liaison across engineering disciplines and the specification, implementation and testing of the design.* You will manage projects typically in the region £100,000 to £3,000,000 that require delivery within tight timescales and budgets, managing both internal and external resources.* You will also make a significant contribution to our business development activities through supporting our campaign managers. You will develop your own relationships with clients and will be able to respond to their needs, recognise sales opportunities and use your commercial skills to negotiate contract terms and conditions with the support of our business office.* The position will require some occasional international travel.Minimum requirements* A good degree in an engineering or science subject, plus substantial industrial experience working in product / system design and development within optics, volume products or embedded software. * A proven track record in the management of large multi-disciplinary projects (mechanics, electronics, RF, analogue, software). * A sound commercial understanding within a relevant industry sector, including experience in negotiating contract terms. * Proven ability to lead the sales process, including technical and commercial proposal writing and converting prospects into sales.Other attributes:* A self-starting individual who takes responsibility for the delivery of complete, high quality solutions* Experience in managing both the development team and the customer* Working with customers in the UK and abroad* Experience in managing products through to manufacture* Experience of volume manufacture* An interest in using your management skills across a range of industries* Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills* Your project management experience should be underpinned by relevant technical expertise http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/programme_manager_21968.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:01:05 GMT An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Email Systems Specialist to join our clients eCommerce team to develop and optimise their online communications. As part of the team and reporting to the eCommerce Manager, you will become an expert in the email system used within the company (Neolane) applying your knowledge of email marketing best practice. You will know how to create, evaluate and further refine email marketing campaigns through the use of tracking methods and conversion metrics to achieve optimal levels of recipient engagement. Neolane is an email solution which uses SQL, JavaScript and XML to generate highly dynamic and individual email content – it is necessary to have experience of these and you will be required to demonstrate your aptitude towards this technical aspect of the role. You will be able to hand-code HTML templates for others within the eCommerce and Marketing teams to use, working with our in-house Web Designer to maximise the impact of our communications. Understanding deliverability and reputation management is advantageous. By the end of your first three months you will be expected to be well on your way to becoming an expert with Neolane, having created automated, behaviour-led workflows, and working closely with the Marketing department to establish further ways of gaining value from the sophisticated email system. The successful candidate should have a degree (or equivalent) in an IT or business-related discipline. The position would be ideal for someone with an IT background who wishes to move into a more commercial role. Candidates will also have excellent communication skills with a very high standard of spoken and written English coupled with very high attention to detail. Our clients culture is one that empowers individuals, with responsibility given at an early stage. They place great emphasis on knowledge and experience. The working environment is fun but intense, with everybody working together as a team to deliver great service and the best products to their customers. They offer an excellent package including share options, profit-share and a flexible benefits package which staff can shape to their own individual needs. http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/email_systems_specialist_21962.html Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:01:04 GMT Use your direct marketing experience to deliver lead generation programmes within Europe for our client, a leading provider of scientific business intelligence software.Working with the world's leading pharmaceutical, materials, academic and government research organisations, our client delivers scientific software solutions that change the way companies work. Working closely with their European sales force and global marketing team in San Diego, you’ll ensure the European marketing campaigns support their sales goals.With your direct marketing expertise you know how to mine contacts from varied sources, execute campaigns to maximise the number of qualified leads, manage the leads pipeline to support sales quotas and analyse the results to plan future strategy. All these skills will be invaluable as you develop regional marketing campaigns that generate leads for the field sales force, implement lead tracking metrics to report on the success of each campaign and generally ensure marketing budget delivers a return on investment. With a good first degree and ideally a postgraduate qualification in marketing, proficiency in the use of CRM packages is essential and an aptitude for sales would be highly advantageous.In return you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including: * private healthcare scheme * contributory pension * life assurance * 25 days’ holiday * occasional international travel opportunities http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/direct_marketing_specialist_21947.html Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:01:04 GMT This role will provide our client with meaningful and concise analysis of the various surveys that they run (e.g. market / customer / product surveys etc). Surveys will need to be analysed in a logical and consistent manner. Results will be presented and circulated using PowerPoint. The Analyst will be responsible for managing data after results are circulated so that multiple survey results can be aggregated for future analysis. The analyst will also support other groups within the company by providing basic market size and share analysis. The Analyst will advise the Survey Team on the data construction and logical design of surveys to ensure that data gathered is consistent between surveys. This role will suit individuals who have excellent analytical skills with a keen sense for business and want to build a career in a commercial science-based company. Ideal candidates will have a 2:1 degree or equivalent in a maths, engineering or econometrics related subject which included statistics. A biological background would be advantageous but not essential. You must possess an excellent understanding and use of both written and verbal English and have the ability to effectively communicate and be comfortable working in teams. You should also have intermediate / advanced Excel skills, and desirably have SQL skills. http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/survey_analyst_21888.html Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:01:06 GMT To support continued expansion, our client is looking for a Facilities and Safety Coordinator to take a central role over both their sites within the UK. The Facilities and Safety Coordinator is a central role, providing operational and practical support in day to day facilities management, health, safety, fire, security and environmental issues. The post holder has authority and influence, and as such, the role is pivotal in ensuring that the occupants of both Cambridge sites can work in a safe environment and to legislative requirements. One site is a laboratory/production facility and the other is predominantly an office environment but contains a laboratory, goods in/goods out facility. Candidates will be NEBOSH certified, will have broad experience (including laboratory) of working in facilities management and health and safety along with experience of running health and safety training sessions and running meetings. You should have practical experience in dealing with building maintenance issues, knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice standards along with exceptional communication skills including the ability to develop a network of professional relationships. You must have drive to deliver along with a strong consultative style. In addition to competitive salaries there is an attractive flexible benefits package which includes a profit-share scheme and share options. http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/facilities_and_safety_coordinator_21840.html Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:01:07 GMT An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Leader based at our clients Cambridge site. The role will encompass providing technical project leadership for the product development along with being responsible for ensuring that the product meets the requirements of their customers.Main responsibilities:1. Provide technical project leadership for the product development.2. Responsible for ensuring that a complete set of validated requirements are generated for the products development programme.3. Responsible for ensuring that the product meets the requirements of customers.4. Responsible for system architecture and suitable algorithm design.5. Responsible for ensuring that the manufacturing cost of the product is within the required range.6. Responsible for ensuring that the above requirements are met without compromising the development budget.7. Participate “hands-on” in the development project.8. Responsible for ensuring system level coordination is maintained between development partners.9. Supervise the integration of system hardware, software and firmware. 10. Supervise the initial ground and aircraft flight trials of the product.11. Ensure that the product development process is followed and meets the requirements of the specified design assurance level.12. Coordinate a programme of research and development to validate the product concept, including analysis of field data.13. Responsible for developing and protecting company intellectual property in the area of the product.14. Daily management of the product technical team.15. Undertake any other duties as reasonably required by the Technology Director.16. Travel as required to develop and present the product technology. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required* Confident and persuasive* Results focused (able to focus on the big picture)* Management exposure* Exposure to Matlab* Knowledge of digital microprocessor electronics and aircraft systems* Degree in Engineering Discipline http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/project_leader_21797.html Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:01:05 GMT Our client is currently seeking a Principal Consultant for their Wireless Technology, Transport department. JOB DESCRIPTION: We are seeking to strengthen our team at Principal Consultant level. As part of the Wireless Technology practice, you will work directly with clients on a wide range of assignments in the technology area associated with telematics, road-user charging, transport infrastructure, logistics and distribution. The successful candidate will work across a number of practices and will need to fit in as a member of a small but powerful team. EXPERIENCE and SKILLS:Although consultancy experience will be valuable, we are also interested in candidates with demonstrated track records in road user charging / congestion charging / vehicle location / transport telematics, preferably from working within the public sector or a major vendor. Educated to degree level and with a strong technical background, either in embedded technologies or IT, you will be self motivated and target driven, a strong team worker and effective relationship builder with a strong selling and influencing ability. Interested applicants must be able to demonstrate a solid project/people management track record in a high-tech complex environment and be willing to travel on business.You will demonstrate initiative, drive and willingness to do whatever it takes to help our clients succeed. PACKAGE:£ Excellent package including attractive bonus scheme, car allowance, pension, health plan, http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/principal_consultant_-_transport_21369.html Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:01:06 GMT Our client is looking for a Graduate Engineer or Mathematician, to work on client assignments and provide key ideas for projects involving algorithm development and digital signal processing for radar and radio location systems and sensors.Specific responsibilitiesAs a project team member you would be responsible for carrying out your specific project tasks within the time-scales and budgets agreed with your project managers. There are many aspects to the work in addition to design. As your experience develops, you might wish to take on further responsibilities.You will work on the design of digital signal processing algorithms for imaging, detection and sensing systems, and their implementation in hardware and/or embedded software.Minimum requirementsTo meet the requirements of this role you will have:· Good first degree or PhD in engineering, physics, mathematics or related discipline.· Strong mathematical skills and interest in applying mathematics to solve problems.· Good communication skills, both written and verbal. · Good software engineering skills.In addition, any experience of the following will also be beneficial:· Knowledge and experience of the application of Bayesian Inference in processing systems.· Experience of using C and MATLAB.· Experience in algorithm design, ideally in a DSP environment.· Experience in implementation in hardware or software, ideally in DSP systems.In addition, applicants should be both willing and able to work on UK defence projects. http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/graduate_engineer_or_mathematician_20615.html Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:01:24 GMT Our client is seeking to strengthen the team at Principal Consultant level.  As part of the Communications and Electronic Systems practice, you will work directly with clients on a variety of operating assignments in network design, architecture, strategy, operations and network planning within the mobile telecoms industry. Educated to degree level (1st or 2:1) in a relevant discipline (eg. Engineering, physics or computing) with a technical background, either in embedded technologies or IT, you will bring: • Experience and understanding of a broad range of technologies including: Radio Access Network, Core network, services network, (2G), 3G, LTE and WIMAX and other wireless technologies• Project management experience with experience of project delivery• A strong selling and influencing abilityYou will be self motivated and target driven, a strong team worker and effective relationship builder with team leadership skills to be able to direct and define work structure. Interested applicants must be willing to travel on business.  In the majority of cases, assignments will be in the UK but opportunities do exist to work on foreign assignments. http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/comms_and_electronic_systems_principal_consultant_19981.html Thu, 10 Jan 2008 11:01:09 GMT