View 16 Quality, Purchasing, Sales & Support Engineering jobs on the Polytec Personnel website en-gb Copyright: (C) Polytec Personnel 180 Our client, an outsource company offering engineering support to clients, are seeking two mechanical technician team leaders to work on site in South Cambridgeshire. To be successful in this role you will need the following skills:* Previous proven team-leading experience* Knowledge and ability to overhaul a range of mechanical equipment* Understanding of plant / machinery diagrams, manuals and specifications* IT skills appertaining to mechanical plant maintenance software e.g. SAP* Knowledge and ability to safely operate workshop equipment* Ability to carry out pressure testing and to overhaul rotating equipment* Ability to carry out optical laser alignment of equipment* Ability to carry out condition monitoring techniques* Ability to climb and work at heights. The role is a permanent role but will be paid on a fixed hourly rate of £15.11ph http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/mechanical_technician_-_team_leader_21462.html Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:01:05 GMT Surgical Products - Head of Business DevelopmentMain purpose of the jobYou will lead all business development activities for our clients' Surgical and Interventional Products business. Your responsibility will be to set the strategy for the business and execute significant personal sales, marketing and client management activities that result in continued growth of this major sector of our business. Specific responsibilitiesYou will be responsible for all aspects of Business Development for our Surgical and Interventional Products Business. You will: - Identify companies that are potential clients - Develop strong commercial relationships with senior executives in potential client companies - Personally close substantial sales - Work with and guide the technical teams in Cambridge UK and business development and technical teams in Boston USA to maximize sales conversion - Feed back market information to the technical teams to support product and service development - Interact with teams across the broad technical base of the company which includes: Mechanical engineering Product design Electronics Software Regulatory affairs Manufacturing technology Process automation Life sciences - You will also use your strong commercial and technical skills to make a significant contribution to the overall direction of development projects, often working on more than one concurrently. Whilst this position is based in Cambridge, UK, there will be some international travel required (typically up to 25% of time) Minimum requirements To meet the demanding requirements of this role you will be able to provide the following:- Proven success in developing business in the Surgical and Interventional Products or broader Medical Products sector with substantial contract values - Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills - Significant commercial experience in medical product development, sales experience with a design and development services company or sales experience with a medical products company - Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline or in the physical sciences http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/surgical_products_-_head_of_business_development_21457.html Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:01:05 GMT Medical Diagnostics and Instrumentation- Business Development ManagerMain purpose of the jobYou will work with the Head of Business Development for the Medical Diagnostics and Instrumentation business. Your responsibility will be to support the strategy for the business and execute significant personal sales, marketing and client management activities that result in continued growth of this major sector of our clients' business. Specific responsibilities You will be responsible for supporting all aspects of Business Development for our Medical Diagnostics and Instrumentation business. You will: - Identify companies that are potential clients.- Develop strong commercial relationships with senior executives in potential client companies - Personally close substantial sales - Work with and guide the technical teams in Cambridge UK and business development and technical teams in Boston USA to maximize sales conversion - Feedback market information to the technical teams to support product and service development - Interact with teams across the broad technical base of the company which includes: Mechanical engineering Product design Electronics Software Regulatory affairs Manufacturing technology Process automation Life sciences - You will also use your strong commercial and technical skills to make a significant contribution to the overall direction of development projects, often working on more than one concurrently. Whilst this position is based in Cambridge, UK, there will be some international travel required (typically up to 25% of time) Minimum requirementsTo meet the demanding requirements of this role you will be able to provide the following:- Proven success in developing business in the Clinical Diagnostics and Instrumentation or broader Medical Products sector with substantial contract values - Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills - Significant commercial experience in medical product development, sales experience with a design and development services company or sales experience with a medical products company - Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline or in the physical sciences http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/medical_diagnostics_instrumentation-_bus_devt_mgr_21456.html Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:01:05 GMT The client is seeking to recruit a Change Controller. The role will be responsible for the Configuration Management function in Engineering Design across the projects at the Cambridge site and liaising with the Configuration Controller based in Greenford. Ensure Configuration Management processes meet the needs of the business and are continually reviewed and updated to take account of best practise. Ensure project teams follow Configuration Management practices at project level and meet the configuration control requirements. Responsible for assuring Hardware and Software configuration management activities as defined in Project /Standard management Plans.Key Responsibilities1. Provide training and support to Engineering, Operations and Support departments on all aspects of the Configuration Management processes needed to achieve Product Certification. a. Responsible for Change Management filing/distribution of data within the Project CM directories up to level 3- i.e. Documents, CAD data and Software files - within the scope of the Change Process b. Support and attend Office of Airworthiness (OAW) meetings and complete associated activities. c. Support External audits. Using the established company systems Log and track actions to completion d. Advanced release of design change notification to Customers.2. Supporting and administering Change Process Notes (up to level 3) raised from within the Design Organisation.3. Coordinating Customer approval on configured items where required. 4. Supporting the requirements of S/W Configuration Management in relation to product and processes.5. Ensuring that Concessions raised from within the Design Organisation are processed correctly.6. Interface with the Process Leads and the Office of Airworthiness that the intent and key artefacts required for Certification are being met. 7. Assuring (in relation to H/W and S/W): a. Formal orderly development of products by performing Transition Criteria Audits/Reviews. b. Assurance of Procedures. c. Perform CM process audits to Systems and Support departments to establish potential training requirements.8. Responsible for ensuring Configuration Management Plans of suitable quality are produced for all products to meet the business and Customer requirements.9. Development and support of metrics in relation to Design Configuration Management. 10. Ensure processes in place for the Configuration Control of the outputs from the CAD Tools in use.11. Review and assess new Configuration Management tools and support implementation of suitable Product Data Management (PDM) tools.12. Point of contact - The point of contact for all aspects of Configuration Management activities within the Design Organisation with the customer, Subcontractor, Process/development and Certification authorities. You should have worked within a design environment, for at least 3yrs, and have been an interface in relation to Configuration Management with internal/external customers. Have knowledge of Manufacturing/Engineering Design/Manufacturing environments. You should ideally have a qualification in Configuration Control/Management and have experience in performing in an assurance role. Good Communication skills together with PC/Microsoft Office - Word/Powerpoint/Excel, and good knowledge of Databases. The company will require you to be able to obtain MOD security clearance and you must also have a full UK driving licence. http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/change_controller_21453.html Tue, 23 Dec 2008 11:01:05 GMT Our client is seeking a production planner with a proven MRP/ERP background and previous experience in a similar role.Activities, Duties and Key Tasks* Production Control and Planning and Scheduling* Capacity Planning and control of Routings* Issuing of Manufacturing orders and Picking Lists* Set up and run MRP modules* Generation and circulation of visible production control status and systems * Generation and maintenance of Generic and Planning BOMs* Team-participation in Cycle Counts* Generation of Build Schedules for MRP* Team-participation in introduction of alternative production planning techniques such as Kan Ban* Publication of company performance KPI's* To undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by the Production Manager or the Managing Director.Person Specification - Required Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience* You are suitably qualified* Experienced in "hands on" set-up and running of MRP modules* Able to plan small volume, high value, long lead-time products, efficiently and effectively* The issue of Manufacturing orders and Picking Lists* Experience of scheduling systems* Knowledgeable in manual Production Control systems * Ability to formulate visible production control systems for a complicated product* Understanding of purchasing modules in ERP systems* Knowledgeable in Capacity Planning systems and routings* Knowledge of Generic and Planning BOM concepts* Cycle counting experience* Stock take experience* Knowledgeable in the use of build schedules for MRP * Experience of alternative production planning techniques e.g. Kan-BansPerson Specification - Preferred Additional Skills and Experience* * User experience of Purchase Order modules also an advantage* Preferably knowledgeable of ODBC and Microsoft Query * Understanding of Configure to Order concepts and generic BOM's a distinct advantage* Experience of Syspro an advantagePerson Specification - Personal* You have the ability to communicate with people of all levels* You have the ability to explain problems in simple, non-technical terms using the English language. * You are an enthusiastic team player, enjoying working closely with people of other disciplines * You relish a challenge* You are able to think outside the box* You are able to work on your own initiative* Good analytical, problem solving skills * Excellent Customer Service - Ability to exceed customer expectations through the delivery of outstanding customer service. Develop excellent understanding of individual internal client's needs and concerns* Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates -- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person as appropriate* Mathematics - Ability to apply mathematics to solve problems.* Reading Comprehension - Understand written work related documents.* Critical Thinking -- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to any particular issue or concern.* Time Management - Ability to effectively manage time and tasks to achieve high productivity http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/production_planner_21433.html Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:01:06 GMT Our client is currently seeking a Project Coordinator. Job Description:Facilitating the on-time delivery of newly developed hardware for engineering and early customer deliveries. Taking inputs from our engineering and commercial departments, the successful applicant will be responsible for coordinating the build and delivery of new hardware throughout the development process. Some basic project planning, Tracking and communication of hardware requirements and delivery dates, Reporting of delivery progress to engineering and commercial departments, Coordination and chasing of purchased parts with suppliers, Definition of product structures (BOMs), Loading and chasing hardware build, Ensuring that BU, SW and HW groups are co-ordinated on deliveries and ensuring that Engineering demand is loaded onto the production line. Profile:Good standard of education and experience of project administration within an electronics manufacturing company. Basic project management and planning skills and experience with an MRP System, such as MFGPro. Able to autonomously take on responsibility for delivery of hardware to prescribed timescales and be able to quickly learn, implement and adjust processes for the delivery of hardware, such as purchasing, BOM maintenance and factory loading procedures. You should have good communications skills, both written and verbally and be a confident IT user. A full driving licence would be desirable for working between sites. http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/project_coordinator_21387.html Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:01:08 GMT Our client is currently seeking a Customer Support Engineer/Manager to join their team. Brief Description: As a primary interface point dealing with technical issues relating to NVS and Ice protection systems you will be responsible for ensuring an excellent level of support is provided to customers throughout the world. Based predominantly in Cambridge, attendance at Greenford site will be required. Ability to travel worldwide is a requirement (sometimes short notice) Out of office hours working is a requirement. Experience: You should have excellent customer facing skills and be able to demonstrate having made a difference; Improvement drive and appetite for making change. You should be a team player, presentable, flexible with excellent communication skills. It is desirable that you have an aerospace background and after market sales (Spares and repairs) experience. Knowledge of Technical Publications Management and a keen interest in travel are also desirable. Duties and Responsibilities: • To liaise closely with customers for a range of products • To provide technical guidance (on occasions out of hours) and support to customers in the use of our products • To provide on-site training • To deliver the technical support obligations of our contracts • To provide customer feedback to the business and recommendations for change • To manage the Technical Publications update cycle for a range of products. • To make Operator visits and attend Aviation conferences and represent the companies interest • To promote a range of services and demonstrate the benefit of those services to Customers • To collate and publish reliability information on your allocated portfolio of products • Provide support to our external repair stations • Produce and maintain product support plans and action logs • Manage AOG and support stock • Provide 24/7 AOG support on a rota basis • Adjudicate over warranty claims Education: Degree in Engineering or Business Discipline http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/customer_support_engineer_manager_21365.html Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:01:07 GMT Our client, based West of Cambridge is seeking a sales engineer to join the team. The company provides high technology products and services for the chemistry and biochemistry industry. It is essential to have a degree in Chemistry as well as a strong commercial sales background and a good understand of automated peptide synthesis. You must also have experience of working with capillary equipment. You will be required to travel extensively around the UK and Europe and occasionally travel further afield. http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/scientific_sales_engineer_chemistry_21350.html Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:01:06 GMT You will help to create new business solutions for our client's design services and intellectual property. This will require co-ordination between senior engineers and company directors to create a marketing proposition. You will also assess the technical requirements of the market.You will market our client's services and technology by attending trade events, writing product specifications, producing sales presentations, creating content for web pages and by drafting press releases. You will also participate in the sales process by attending client meetings and supporting the writing of business proposals.You are likely to have the following skills:*A technical understanding of wireless electronics *Experience of dealing with business customers of high technology An ideal candidate would also have the following skills:*Experience of product marketing for high technology*Consultative sales skills *Able to co-ordinate between senior engineers and managers in different teams *Able to assess the technical needs of potential customer organisations *Good written communications skills and good presentation skills *Self motivated and resilient *Educated to degree level or above in Electronic Engineering or similar *Experience in high technology development or management *Able to be based at our client's offices near Cambridge *The willingness to travel to any part of the world at short notice http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/solutions_marketing_engineer_21285.html Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:01:07 GMT Our client is currently seeking a Product Manager to join their Wire business unit.MAIN DUITES:*To produce technical information incorporating features and benefits of flux cored wires produced within the wire business unit.*To provide technical support within the territories to subsidiaries, distributors and end users*To define the product range and applications in order to meet sales and marketing objectives*To be aware of the market requirements and competitor products in order to identify possible RandD requirements.*To analyse and establish manufacturing costs and transfer prices to sales offices within the territories*To organise demonstrations and customer visits*Ensure documentation of welding procedures is available*Receive and follow up all technical enquiries, at all times promoting the company's products as the best available option*To provide technical support to the Group Marketing Department in the preparation of technical and promotional literature*To provide assistance to the QC department to analyse complaints and implement corrective actionsQUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED:*Significant experience in a similar role within the welding industry*A welding engineering or metallurgical qualification would be beneficial, but certainly a technical backgroundHOURS OF WORK:08.30 to 17.00 hrs Monday to Friday, with half an hour for lunch, although a level of flexibility is expected with regard to actual hours of work.SALARY:According to experience and contribution to the company, £30,000-35,000 basic plus wireshop bonus after qualifying period, which is currently about £7000 p.a.BENEFITS*Contributory pension scheme after qualifying period*Contributory private healthcare scheme after qualifying period*Free private health screening after 5 years service**21 days annual leave, rising according to years of service, plus 8 bank/public holidays*Free on-site parking*Corporate Membership of Hills Road Sports and Tennis Centre*Corporate Membership of The Arts Theatre, Cambridge http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/product_manager_20996.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:01:08 GMT Our client is currently seeking a Quality Engineer to contribute to the development and continual improvement of the Quality Management System Development and Manufacturing processes and procedures and deliver training.MAIN DUTIES:*Ensure that quality product manufacture and release requirements are met, investigate and report any customer complaints.*Ensure that goods-in requirements are met and work with suppliers to assure their consistent performance and delivery.*Undertake internal and external auditing and tracking of corrective and preventive actions.*Schedule calibration of Quality, RandD and Operations equipment and manage the supplier approval and monitoring of calibration services.*Contribute to internal and external project meetings, design reviews and risk analysis.*Assist process development engineers in equipment specification, acceptance testing and validation.*Review of various quality related internally and externally issued documents.*Co-ordinate and support of the Company's product development, operations and marketing activities and facilities as requested from time to time.*Project related (or departmental budget) financial management as requested from time to time.SKILLS: *Sound understanding of Quality systems and their management*Thorough understanding of ISO 13485*Acquaintance with regulators such as FDA*Trained auditor*Six Sigma knowledge*Able to produce concise reports*Highly competent with Microsoft Excel *HND / Degree in an Engineering discipline *A minimum of four years experience in a similar role within the medical device industry *Experience of working within quality systems essential, e.g. ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/quality_engineer_20968.html Mon, 04 Aug 2008 17:01:07 GMT Our client is currently seeking a Commodity Buyer to join their team. MAIN DUTIES:_Strategic management and development of supply base._Elimination and management of risks within the supply chain._Maintenance of the data on the Purchasing application of Oracle._Cost management and reporting._Provide commercial support to other departments and where necessary co-ordinate supplier involvement._Support other areas of the company with regard to activities that involve the Supply Base. (Man.Eng, Accounts, SQA, Material Control and Cycle Count Activities)._Ensure that the company's Terms and Conditions are maintained and updated with all suppliers._Support the ECO process with regard to all communication with suppliers, managing any changes with production and minimising the cost of change through obsolescence._Manage and give support to stock management activities in line with Purchasing and Operations Directives. _Plan and deliver cost reductions._Co-ordinate the selection and introduction of new suppliers in line with current procedures.EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:*Computer literate (Microsoft Excel, work and Outlook)*Basic understanding of Contract Law and Standard Co Terms and Conditions*Individual and Team problem solving skills*Ability to negotiate at all levels*An understanding of current purchasing practices and techniques. *Basic understanding of accountancy techniques *Buyer level role experience http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/commodity_buyer_20896.html Tue, 16 Dec 2008 17:01:16 GMT Our client is currently seeking a Business Development Manager - EAME. You will be required to work within the Sales group to identify and develop business opportunities within Europe, Africa, and Middle East region and secure gravity gradiometry surveys for current and future gradiometry instrumentation. You must possess the ability to plan and prioritise business development activities to drive sales leads and opportunities for the regional sales team. Job Responsibilities: -New business development strategies.-Achieve sales targets for Europe, Africa and Middle East.-Identify and develop suitable regions/countries for gradiometry surveys.-Sales leads and opportunities for the regional sales team.-Awareness of key exploration companies.-Understand the business requirements for working/operating within the chosen countries-Development of contractual terms and conditions-Maintain a relationship with the existing clientsCandidate Requirements: -A degree in Geology, Geophysics or Geoscience Excellent geophysical/geological understanding and working practises.-Ideally 5 years experience in geophysical/geological sales.-Ideally you will have at least 5 years experience in EAME -Knowledge of French or Arabic language http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/business_development_manager_20888.html Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:01:06 GMT Our client is seeking a Product Manager to work within their Accessories Division. Your role will include managing current and potential profitability, for radios and accessories, sourcing and ordering. The range of accessories includes those for surveillance (ie radios, accessories, Radio Manager, etc). You must understand the Company's product-related objectives, key markets and market evolution; define product business criteria including return on investment, product positioning, timing etc and prepare business cases in support of each new product proposition. You will need to know existing product profitability and be pro-active on corrective actions to maximise the return from the product portfolio. You will challenge the development to be innovative and deliver value for money developments, challenge development and operations on product cost ensuring the Sales volumes are realistic.You will define the product range and contribute to Product Road Maps and provide strategy and plans for sourcing and stocking; and well as providing plans and actions to protect and grow our clients share of this business; Personal Attributes that are essential:Ability to act autonomously and be pro-active Be able to understand the market requirements and specify winning products Excellent communication skills are required, including persuasiveness with Sales, Development and Senior Management Be a team player with passion to succeed Ability to generate and think through options Be decisive and independently minded as well as be driven by data and achievement. http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/product_manager_-_accessories_20818.html Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:01:19 GMT Our client is seeking an established business development professional to identify and build opportunities for their medical technologies group. You will make a solid contribution to a group with core business in drug delivery devices, manufacturing systems, diagnostic instrumentation and surgical technology. You will be expected to initiate and build relationships with senior executives internationally, identify opportunities that add significant value to clients, ensure quality in delivery through an appropriate level of involvement in projects and inform the strategic direction of the group through intelligence gained in the field. It is essential to have a 1st or 2.1 honours in engineering or physics, excellent communication and presentation skills, a relentless drive to build business and a track record in selling high value contract development services. You should also demonstrate success in technology development and project management, have an established network of senior decision makers and be familiar with the regulatory context of medical device development. http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/business_development_consultant_19120.html Wed, 25 Jul 2007 14:01:06 GMT Our client is looking for a Business Developer to work in their Wireless department. You will be creating focussed sales campaigns based on the company's investment in technology and skills within the division. You will identify target companies and devise appropriate technical offerings, initiate contact, make pre-sales visits and identify prospective business. You will also lead the bid teams - working alongside a project manager and/or technical authority and you will be part of the project delivery team, remaining ultimately responsible for the client relationship and commercial success of the programme. You should have substantial experience and a track-record of wireless design, experience of high-value, technical sales and you should have a good market knowledge of existing technology (Wi-Fi, ZigBee, UWB, DECT, Bluetooth, GSM/3G, as well as custom radio solutions). You should also have a degree in an appropriate engineering subject, while experience of taking wireless products through the full development cycle is highly desirable. A supplementary commercial qualification would be highly desirable. http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/business_developer-_wireless_18430.html Thu, 08 Feb 2007 11:01:06 GMT