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My client, a Systems Engineering & Programme Management Consultancy provides consultancy to Thales, MoD and other industry clients. They are looking for experienced Lead Systems Engineers to be able to assess the needs of a project, develop the Systems Engineering approach and work with the project manager and product engineers to deliver the solution. They will be expected to provide leadership within the business group, support bids and proposals and interact with customers on technical issues.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate achievements in one or more of the following:
-Technical leadership of a team of engineers developing a system solution or conducting system level testing.
-The development of a bid, system or product solution strategy.
-Provision of advice or guidance on the implementation of Systems Engineering methods and tools on high value complex projects or across product lines.
They are looking for candidates with a broad practical experience of System Engineering and the application of design methodologies and associated tools.
There is travel to client sites in the UK involved, and possibly abroad if desired.
My client, a top consultancy, requires an Operational Analyst with a broad range of experience in defence analysis techniques and knowledge of all warfare domains, particularly the land domain. The successful applicant will work with a number of projects providing advice and practical support on analysis covering all defence lines of development.
URGENT requirement from my client for an Information Assurance and Systems Security consultant with a communications and IT systems design and cross spectrum security background.
A senior planner with a minimum of 2 years experience in defence, aerospace, transport or civil engineering environments is required.
The successful applicant will have a proven track record of project management and demonstrable competence with IT systems, programme management, earned value management and risk tools.
Experienced Risk Manager/practitioner. Knowledge of defence orientated risk management processes/techniques. Good level of understanding of statistical analysis (schedule/cost risk analysis). Experience in carrying out risk reviews/brainstorm sessions and writing/producing risk reports. Analytical skills will be required to develop complex schedule and/or cost risk analysis models for monte-carlo simulation.
My client, a top engineering consultancy, is looking for System Engineers who can demonstrate achievments in one or more of the following:
Technical management of sub-contractors and the production of Statement of Works (SOWs) and Requests for Information (RFIs).
The elicitation, capture and management of user and/or system requirements. The ability to use DOORS is preferred.
Fully conversant with common methodologies (FMECA, RCM, MTA etc) and of the relevant Defence Standards. Conversant with standard LSA and modelling tools such as Eagle, OmegaPS, Opus, Ramlog, Simlox and so on.
We are currently looking for two Management Accountants for a leading defence company, based in either Farnborough or Winfrith. The job will include t
Understanding of defence policy and concepts and doctrine in one or more military domains.
A Qualified ACA/MIAA professional needed to deliver the internal audit and risk strategy for global group.
An Assistant Buyer is required to work for a large defence company based in Farnborough, Hampshire. The position is offering an initial 3-6 month cont
Production Team Leader - required by this leading Defence organisation to manage a Production Cell in a high tech Defence sector Manufacturing Environment.
Key responsibility areas
Maintain production targets in terms of output, quality, safety and cost.
Manage a team of Production operators and liaise with support functions.
Drive continuous improvement in the production area.
Additional information
One of the roles is in a Clean Room environment.
Experience Required: Working in a manufacturing area desirable; Engineering background desirable
Skills
Management in a Production Environment desirable; Leadership/People Management Skills desirable; Knowledge of MRP systems desirable and understanding of quality management tools would be desirable.
We act as a Recruitment Agency.
A Programme Planner is currently required for our large defence client based in Basingstoke, for an initial 3 month contract.
This is a Planning ro
We are currently seeking a Buyer to work for a large defence company. The position is contract to permanent, to start as soon as possible.
Daily t
Human Factors Consultants
Salary: £35k- £45k and excellent benefits!
Basingstoke/ Bristol
Immediate requirement!
Our client is an Engineering Consultancy based in Basingstoke and Bristol and involved in the provision of Management Services, Systems Engineering Services, Technology Services and Human services across a variety of markets including government and private industry.
Contract Operational Analyst x 4
May 2008 until February 2009 (up to 180 days)
Farnborough.
We have had a requirement in for up to four Operational Analysts to Support the Campaign Analysis Team based at our clients Farnborough office. Candidates are required to have at the minimum, a current SC UKEO Clearance and a maximum notice period of 2 weeks.
Sub-Contracts Manager
Sourcing suppliers that add value to the overall bid, seeking innovative supply chain solutions and commercial arrangements where ever possible, including the negotiation of terms that reflect prime contract risks where necessary (i.e. flow up/down arrangements) and have responsibility for overarching relationships with key suppliers.
Advising Project Managers on meaning and implication of contract terms, ensuring compliance to Contracts. Identifying business risks associated with tenders and supply contracts through analysis, mitigations or active management.
Drafting, negotiating terms to include flow-down of client prime agreement terms and conclude contracts award and maintain post contracting management - whilst achieving annual savings targets.
Working closely with suppliers and customers to improve operations, minimise risk, reducing cost, resolution of critical supply issues. Monitoring and reporting the performance of suppliers against contract terms and through active relationship management. Provide monthly reporting to the Senior Subcontracts Manager or Regional Procurement Manager, including establishing benchmarks relating to supply chain planning/performance against goals on a regular basis. Travel and attend meetings, as required to internal/external Client sites and Suppliers within the UK and international - as required.
Working with subject matter experts to integrate contributions of others spanning across different departments. Maintaining an expert working knowledge on supply chain management including keeping abreast of developments in the field.
Educational requirements: MCIPS (or working towards it).
Experience:
Practical knowledge of the content of a broad range of Commercial Supply Contracts and the ability to draft them in a Defence/Aerospace environment. Working knowledge of Contract law, Commercial practice and Risk.
We act as a Recruitment Agency.
We are currently recruiting for a Buyer to join a large defence company in Farnborough. This is a contract to permanent position to start as soon as p
Materials Production Team Leader - required by this leading Defence organisation to be responsible for all aspects of production and delivery of both bulk slices and epitaxial layers of the semiconductor Cadmium Mercury Telluride (CMT) using metal-organic vapour phase epitaxy (MOVPE), liquid phase epitaxy (LPE) and bulk growth techniques. This will demand a varied knowledge of physics, chemistry and general engineering skills together with the ability to liaise with internal and external customers. The production team will consist of operatives, technicians and junior engineers and the successful candidate will be responsible for their day-to-day supervision and will set the priorities. The successful candidate will also be expected to be able to grow and assess CMT layers by MOVPE.
We act as a Recruitment Agency.
A Lead Digital Electronic Design Engineer is currently required for our large defence client based in Basingstoke for an initial 6 month contract. Pri
Principal Commercial Officer required for this leading defence organisation based in Hampshire, commutable from Guildford, Basingstoke, Camberley & Haslemere.
The role is to be responsible for the commercial management of designated contracts and sub-contracts within the Combat Systems, Change Proposals to extant work including the Prime Contracts. Ensure that sub-contract issues that impact on Prime Contracts are managed. Manage/support business development opportunities as designated. Co-ordinate/support Phase Review and Tender Vet actions as per Life Cycle Management processes. Provide appropriate support to sub-contract management teams. Manage or support other designated tasks as appropriate.
Person.
The Principal Commercial Officer will be a Graduate in Engineering or Commercial/Business related subjects preferred but not essential - alternatively CIPS or HNC Business Studies preferred (or on extant course). You will have Procurement/Commercial experience in Defence or similar industry. Experience in the management/support or RFQs and Tendering experience. Experience in supporting negotiation and award of major sub-contracts. An understanding of MOD organisation and processes would be preferred but not essential. A good understanding of project and risk management processes.
This person will need good interpersonal skills and be confident and proactive within a team environment. Good analytical and problem solving qualities, attention to detail and a questioning mind.
We act as a Recruitment Agency.
Deputy Information Security Controller
IR Sensor Design Engineer
Required by this leading Defence organisation. This role is to take concepts and new ideas proposed by customers and by others from first prototype to fully engineered qualified products in the field of Infra-Red Detectors. After introduction into manufacture the job holder will continue to support yield improvement and problem solving while engaged in further development projects.
The role will be based in Hampshire and is commutable from Fareham, Winchester, Romsey and Lyndhurst.
Key responsibility areas:
Provide technical leadership in several of the following areas:
Semiconductor (CMT) device design and process technology (including modelling and analysis), Cryogenic system design and development, Optical system design for infra-red imaging, Integration of photodiode arrays with integrated circuits, Electro-optic performance and test. Liaison with customers on all areas of design. Take ownership of product design from concept to manufacture.
In addition to the technical skills outlined above, demonstration of technical leadership, problem solving, project planning, and technical writing skills are required. Understanding of several of the following would be an advantage: silicon IC processes and design procedures, commercial experience of semiconductor manufacturing, knowledge of infra-red detectors and their applications, knowledge of qualification procedures for Military applications.
A high degree of numeracy is required, together with a track record of technical leadership in product development, good communication skills, and an ability to negotiate, build concensus and influence effectively. A good Degree in Physics or Engineering (2:1 or 1st class Hons) is required and an MSc or PhD qualification would be valuable. Product Development is ESSENTIAL.
We act as a Recruitment Agency.
Marine Draughters
We have immediate requirements for marine draughters preferably with experience of Tribon for long term contract assignments.
You will already be a confident user in at least one of the following CAD systems. CADDS4 X, CADDS5, AutoCAD.
The roles will involve work on various newbuild projects and will include; the future aircraft carrier Project, offshore patrol vessels and also fast attack craft for foreign navys. We are looking for marine draughters in the following areas:
Piping Draughters
Outfit Draughters
Seating/Hotwork Draughters
Ideal applicants will have Tribon experience however training will be given to strong candidates who do not use this system.
Only UK nationals will be considered for these roles due to matters of national security.
To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
We act as a Recruitment Agency.