Senior Advisor - Automation Transformation

Manufacturing Technology Centre; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology innovation centre in Coventry is seeking a Senior Advisor for Automation Transformation to deliver key projects in manufacturing. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in automation technologies and effective communication skills, leading diverse client workshops and projects. This role offers a salary range of £55,000-£70,000 and flexible working options.

Benefits

Private medical

Pension contribution

Electric lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• 10+ years in industry, including leadership roles.
• Experience in manufacturing and technology implementation projects.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects with manufacturing clients.
• Run client discovery workshops.
• Deliver automation transformation projects.

Skills

Communication

Innovation

Knowledge of automation technologies

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Advisor - Automation Transformation

Location: Ansty, Coventry

Job Type: Permanent

Working hours: 36 Hours per week (Fully Flexible Working Week and Hybrid working options available)

Salary: £55,000- £70,000 per annum

Benefits: Private medical, 2x pension contribution, electric lease car scheme, cycle to work scheme, 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and more.

The Role

The role responsibilities of the Automation Transformation, Senior Advisor, is to provide leadership and delivery of a specific function and/or for the technical delivery of large programmes of work for customers in a variety of 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 with the purpose of capturing opportunities for productivity improvement and technology insertion to support the shaping of the future direction and their business strategy. Collaborating with colleagues in the Automation Transformation team you will deliver the objectives of the team and the wider Technology Adoption Department and Industrial Transformation Group.

Responsibilities

• leading projects with manufacturing clients at their site(s)
• running client discovery workshops to identify and explore relevant information
• scoping out potential opportunities for the deployment of manufacturing best practice and technology application
• evaluating opportunities to define work packages with clear value propositions
• scoping and delivering programmes of work to deliver a step change in volume, quality or efficiency by introducing new equipment, processes and working methods into an existing production system
• scoping/delivering programmes of work to up-scale and industrialise prototype production
• running workshops to identify suitable technology opportunities to support strategic growth
• developing pilot programmes for technology projects, which may include planning for technology selection
• technical leadership of client facing projects, to include the leadership of project teams comprising engineers from across the Industrial Transformation Group i.e. Business, Digital, Automation, Technology and Sustainability Transformation and MTC Technology Groups i.e. Advanced Production Systems (APS), Digital Engineering (DE), Component Manufacturing Technologies (CMT) and AMTC Future Skills team
• train, be approved and operate as a Technical Governor on nominated projects
• deliver work packages from the resulting Automation Transformation project framework which prepare the business for automation/technology insertion resulting from deploying the following standard products: automation discovery project framework, feasibility project framework, supplier engagement project framework
• maintaining and developing system integrator database supply chain
• support the Technology Groups in work packages to develop the technology solutions
• perform technical and administrative roles to ensure effective delivery of MTC’s business.

Person Specification

Essential Skills/Qualifications/Experience

• Communication: The Technology Manager, 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 Technology Manager 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 to understand and shape current and future capability requirements and product offerings. You will identify opportunities for application of manufacturing best practice, processes, methodologies and technologies for solving industrial problems and demonstrate highly developed problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge: The Technology Manager will guide MTC customers in applying manufacturing best practice and technology with knowledge of automation/robotics technologies, value stream mapping, lean techniques, flow and layout, business process re-engineering, leadership and change management, coaching, supply chain assessments, Microsoft 365, and related areas. Experience in one or more key engineering disciplines (e.g., manufacturing systems, mechanical, electrical/electronics, production, chemical, materials, etc.) at degree level is preferred.
• Experience and capabilities: 10+ years in industry including leadership and change management roles; strong stakeholder management; security clearance is required; commercially astute; independent and driven; customer-facing; ability to absorb diverse technology developments and translate them into value for the industrial sector; ability to explain technical concepts to varied audiences; governance experience with project management processes; ability to think creatively and analytically; excellent decision-making and prioritisation skills; computer literate; manufacturing sector experience as a manufacturing engineer/manager/director/consultant; experience with manufacturing technology implementation projects is desirable.
• Other attributes: Organised, team player, quick learner, capable of guiding others, and able to work within the MTC Blueprint framework.

Interview Process

Once you submit your application, this will be passed on to our Talent Acquisition team for review. If you are successfully shortlisted, the next steps will be a 2-stage interview process and a technical test (if applicable for your role).

Reference and Security Checks

Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks.