Overview
Working with a World-renowned Defence Company, they are seeking a Development Manager in their Electronic Engineering Department. This is a 6 Month sub-contract basis which is likely to be extended. The role is based in Hertfordshire.
Responsibilities
* Role will work within Electronic Engineering (EE) and Manufacturing to develop leading edge electronic engineering expertise, capabilities and technologies.
* Support the business improvement strategy to reduce development hardware timescales, essential for the development lifecycle.
* Operate within the PCB-A Governance Team to help define the sourcing strategy for prototype hardware and subsequent production build and future capabilities.
* Project Manage PCB-A activities, ensuring planning and delivery within acceptable/agreed timescales, and support follow-on integration activities.
* Engage with customers, suppliers, design, procurement and manufacturing teams to ensure requirements are fully captured.
* Maintain and build relationships with external suppliers, developing future strategies and agreements to support business needs.
* Primarily deliver hardware for PCB-A requirements during the development phase, working closely with Manufacturing, Electronic Engineering, Equipment and Procurement teams.
* Coordinate the new product introduction to the series production site.
* Create robust estimates to support activities and provide accurate reporting of activities for internal and customer needs.
Qualifications and Experience
* Experienced and ambitious Manager/Lead with a proven track record in defining strategies.
* Experience in delivering complex products and providing manufacturing support within a high-profile manufacturing environment.
* Enthusiastic, proactive and tenacious with ability to prioritise and understand strategic business needs as well as managing day-to-day tactical decisions.
* Natural communicator able to build strong relationships, with experience driving multi-functional teams and delivering to tight time-scales.
* Experience within an engineering or production environment is preferred.
* PCB-A technical background is preferred but not essential; good management skills to collaborate across departments are required.
* Demonstrates company values to promote the new capability within the company and influence/enhance its delivery reputation across the business.
* Required to maintain and develop relationships with key suppliers.
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