Senior Advisor - Automation Transformation

Manufacturing Technology Centre; Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organization is seeking a Technology Manager for Automation Transformation. This role involves leading projects that enhance manufacturing processes through automation and technology. Candidates should have a strong engineering background, proven leadership skills, and experience in managing technical projects to drive productivity improvements and strategic growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading technology projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of automation technologies and best practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading projects with manufacturing clients at their sites.
• Running discovery workshops to identify opportunities.
• Delivering work packages from project frameworks for technology insertion.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Technical Expertise

Industry Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

The role

The role of Technology Manager, Automation Transformation within the Industrial Transformation Group is responsible for providing leadership and delivery of a specific function and/or for the technical delivery of large programmes of work for customers in sectors including aerospace, defence, and security.

You will work with manufacturing clients using the MTC structured engagement process and MTC Delivery Methods. By deploying the discovery process, you will define the current state of manufacturing operations using assessment and mapping tools to identify opportunities for productivity improvement and technology insertion, supporting the shaping of future business strategies.

Collaborating with colleagues in the Automation Transformation team, you will deliver the objectives of the team, the wider Technology Adoption Department, and the Industrial Transformation Group.

Main Responsibilities:

Your main responsibilities will include:-

- Leading projects with manufacturing clients at their site(s)
- Running client discovery workshops to identify and explore relevant information
- Scoping potential opportunities for deploying manufacturing best practices and technology applications
- Evaluating opportunities to define work packages with clear value propositions
- Scoping and delivering programmes to achieve a step change in volume, quality, or efficiency by introducing new equipment, processes, and working methods into existing production systems
- Up-scaling and industrialising prototype production through programme delivery
- Running workshops to identify suitable technology opportunities supporting strategic growth
- Developing pilot programmes for technology projects, including planning for technology selection
- Providing technical leadership on client-facing projects, leading project teams comprising engineers from various groups such as Business, Digital, Automation, Technology, and Sustainability Transformation, as well as MTC Technology Groups like APS, DE, CMT, and AMTC Future Skills
- Operating as a Technical Governor on nominated projects after approval
- Delivering work packages from the Automation Transformation project framework to prepare businesses for automation and technology insertion, including frameworks like automation discovery, feasibility, and supplier engagement
- Maintaining and developing the system integrator database and supply chain
- Supporting Technology Groups in developing technology solutions
- Performing technical and administrative roles to ensure effective delivery of MTC’s business.