On behalf of our client, we are looking for a Test Equipment New Business Support to join them on an initial 6-month basis. As Test Equipment New Business Support, you will support the Test Equipment bidding team to produce technical costed proposals for all the UK delivered test solutions, for Development, Production and Export.
Role
Test Equipment New Business Support
Pay: £50ph via Umbrella
Location: Stevenage
Contract: 6 months (possible extension)
IR35 Status: Inside
Security Clearance: BPSS however requires Security Clearance
Responsibilities
* Generation and compilation of UK bid costs from multi-disciplined areas of the business (including an international supplied cost-base). Subsequent generation of the technical costed proposals and where required presentation to the UK programs.
* Accountability for ensuring the UK bid team make quick, informed decisions and taking initiative in the face of evolving project requirements and unexpected disruptions.
* Working as part of the small UK team, taking direction from the New Business Manager, to generate the cost data and subsequent presentation material
* Manage the configuration control of the bidding data, with data entry into the Data Management Systems tools (Matrix, JIRA, Primavera etc. - all training to be provided).
* Maintain cross-functional alignment - acting as a bridge between internal customers to Hardware Design, Software Design, Procurement, Quality, manufacturing etc. to keep workflows co-ordinated and avoid bottlenecks.
* Maintain positive working relationships with Key Interfaces & stakeholders and to promote the Test Equipment function. Engage with, manage and motivate all interfaces, both programs, peers and subject matter experts for successful outcomes.
* Manage the achievement of schedule adherence and delivery of KPIs through the execution of the bidding/planning process.
* Provide advice and support to test equipment and program teams and stakeholders, detailing best practice
* Identifying and supporting opportunities for improvement.
* Generating and developing documentation, reports, plans and communications. Delivery, presentation and reporting to an International test equipment leadership team.
Skillset / Experience
* Compilation of bid data sourced from technical subject matter experts into standardised bid pro forma.
* Ability to communicate with different areas and levels of the business.
* Liaising and interfacing with the bid requesting customers, technical teams, subject matter experts, and test equipment leadership teams.
* Use of common office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.).
* Experience within an engineering discipline and knowledge of a product 'through life' design life cycle (concept, development, Integration & validation, delivery, support etc.) ideal but not essential.
* Some international travel to France may be required - the ability to speak French is not essential.
* Training on bidding process and IT tools will be provided as needed.
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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