Senior Research Engineer (SRE)- Automation Transformation

The purpose of the Automation Transformation, Senior Advisor (SRE) role is to work with manufacturing business clients to understand the current state of their business and manufacturing operations, develop future state improvements, and create a strategy to achieve competitive advantage through transformation and the adoption of Automation and Robotics.

To guide businesses through the process of integrating robotics and automation solutions into their operations, facilitating/working with industrial integrators and other suppliers to develop innovative but practical solutions to real world problems.

Supporting various Technology groups across the MTC to develop the technology solutions for industrial applications.

Main Responsibilities:

Your main responsibilities will include:-

• leading projects with manufacturing clients.
• running client discovery workshops to identify information, systems requirements, and opportunity for Adopting Automation.
• using the MTC structured engagement process.
• Specifically, this involves:
• Leadership of Client facing projects, to include leading project Teams, comprising engineers from the Automation Transformation Team and other MTC Technology Groups.
• Project and technical leadership of project team members.
• Technical governance of project outcomes.
• Understanding client problems and identifying how MTC can support their resolution.
• Identification of appropriate Automation technologies.
• Using assessment tools to identify the current state of a customer’s readiness to adopt Automation.
• Running workshops to identify Automation/Technology opportunities to support strategic growth.
• Evaluating opportunities to define work packages with clear value propositions.
• Developing pilot systems for Automation projects.
• Developing roadmaps that describe how to enhance a client’s capability.
• Additionally, there are technical and administrative roles that need to be performed to ensure effective delivery of MTC’s business.

Person Specification

Essential Skills/Qualifications/Experience

Communication:

The Senior Advisor in Automation Transformation, is critical in leading and guiding project stakeholders i.e. the customer, 3rd party specialist technology partners and MTC resources in defining and deploying technology associated with industrial projects.

You will be articulate and demonstrate competent communication and presentation skills and be comfortable communicating and working at all levels in a business from operators to executive teams.

Innovation:

The Senior Advisor will contribute to and/or define the forward strategy for the development of products and portfolios of work as identified by your Group Functional Lead and others, including senior managers and managers from other key functions e.g. Business Development, Programmes, Product Development, Technology Management, Resource Management to understand and shape current and future capability requirements and product offerings.

You will perform a key role in identifying opportunities for application of manufacturing best practice, processes, methodologies and technologies for the solution of industrial problems and be expected to demonstrate highly developed problem-solving skills and apply these to complex, multi-dimensional problems.

Knowledge:

The Senior Advisor will be involved in guiding MTC customers in the application of manufacturing best practice and technology and shall have a strong working knowledge of the following:

• automation and robotics technologies, solutions and typical applications
• business /manufacturing improvement techniques e.g. value stream mapping, process mapping, lean techniques
• manufacturing operational efficiency improvement methods e.g. flow and layout
• business process re-engineering for innovation
• leadership and change management
• coaching and mentoring for performance improvement
• supply chain assessments and strategy
• Microsoft office 365 product set

The above should be backed by experience in one or more key engineering disciplines, such as manufacturing systems, mechanical engineering, electrical and electronics, production, chemical, biochemical, civil, materials, metallurgy, ideally at degree level.

Person Specification:

The Senior Advisor will be responsible for leading teams within projects so must have the following attributes and skills:

• a persuasive personality able to explain technical concepts to varying audiences
• well-developed problem-solving abilities and strong analytical skills
• manufacturing engineering experience, ideally gained in a production relevant environment or equipment provider
• knowledge of the specific technology landscape and providers within your industry
• have previously delivered work packages in one of the following areas: equipment specification, installation, commissioning, ramp-up, new product introduction, new technology introduction, capability acquisition, process development
• interest in working within the defence and security sector (optional). Relevant experience or a desire to transfer previous knowledge and skills from another sector
• minimum of 10 years’ experience within industry, including leadership and change management roles
• high level stakeholder management, both internally and externally
• willing and able to hold and maintain an appropriate level of security clearance
• commercially and financially astute
• independent and driven self-starter and completer-finisher
• performs well in a customer facing role
• able to absorb a wide range of developments in technology and see how these can add value to the industrial sector
• communicating technical information in a credible way, with a level of detail that is appropriate to the audience
• supporting governance of the MTC Project Management Process
• ability to "think out of the box", identify and resolve issues using a strongly analytical approach and challenge the status quo
• excellent decision-making capability, able to manage multiple concurrent tasks and prioritize effectively
• computer literate
• experience in the manufacturing sector is essential as a manufacturing engineer, manufacturing manager/director, MD, management consultant
• experience of manufacturing technology implementation projects is desirable.
• all aspects of the role are to be carried out as an exemplar within the business in adhering to the MTC Blueprint:
• ability to organise and prioritise workload to meet deadlines and resolve conflicting demands
• ability to work as a member of a team sharing knowledge, providing guidance and technical advice
• a high aptitude for learning, innovation & personal development
• a persuasive personality able to explain technical concepts to varying audiences
• ability to provide different perspectives, options and ideas to overcome challenges.