Senior Industrial IT Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Industrial IT Engineer to lead complex IT projects in the Aerospace and Defence sector. This role involves overseeing the deployment of IT solutions in manufacturing environments, ensuring high-quality documentation, and managing customer transitions. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and collaboration skills, with a focus on delivering projects 'right first time'. With a commitment to employee well-being and professional development, this company offers a supportive environment where your contributions will be valued and recognized. Join a team that is dedicated to innovation and excellence in technology.

Benefits

23 days annual leave

Paid family support days

Home office provision

Discretionary performance related bonus

Access to financial advice

Access to mental health first aiders

Employee Assistance Programme

Monthly wellbeing events

Life assurance

Employee away days

Qualifications

• Strong background in IT project delivery within manufacturing environments.
• Experience in Aerospace and Defence industry is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design phase, ensuring all technical documentation aligns with project requirements.
• Oversee the deployment of IT hardware and software in critical manufacturing environments.

Skills

IT project delivery

Technical documentation

Leadership

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Windows

ITIL

PRINCE II

TOGAF

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At ATS, our Senior Industrial IT Engineers play a key role in delivering complex IT projects for customers within the Aerospace and Defence manufacturing industry. You will be responsible for deploying IT hardware and software in critical manufacturing production environments. This role covers multiple stages of the project lifecycle, from design and documentation to implementation and customer acceptance.

Why Work for Us

We are proud to be a certified “Great Place to Work”. Employees at ATS UK feel empowered to have their voices heard, their opinions are valued, and they see that our actions match our words. At ATS UK, everyone can bring their whole selves to work, and everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their full potential.

How You Will Make an Impact

Project Design and Documentation:

• Create high-quality technical documentation that meets customer technical governance and assurance criteria.
• Lead the design phase, ensuring all technical documentation aligns with project requirements.

Implementation:

• Oversee the deployment of IT hardware and software in critical manufacturing environments.
• Ensure the implementation phase is executed seamlessly, adhering to project timelines and quality standards.

Customer Acceptance and Transition:

• Manage the transition of projects from implementation to service support.
• Facilitate customer acceptance, ensuring all project deliverables meet or exceed expectations.

Technical Leadership:

• Assume a leadership role within projects, guiding and collaborating with technical delivery teams.
• Work effectively with customers’ organisations and their various IT suppliers to ensure seamless integration and project success.

Success looks like

• Understanding our customers’ challenges and perspectives, building credibility and strong relationships, and tailoring your delivery approach to fit.
• Taking responsibility for the delivery of projects ‘right first time’ and providing technical lessons learned to our commercial team.
• Being commercially aware and spotting opportunities that will enhance the ATS UK proposition for our customers.
• Striving for professional development and career progression by combining your existing IT knowledge with experience gained in the manufacturing industry and applying this to your role and other areas within ATS UK.

How We’ll Reward You

The benefits of working for ATS UK include:

• 23 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year to a maximum of 28 days, plus bank holidays
• Paid family support days
• Home office provision
• Discretionary performance related bonus
• Access to a fee-free mortgage service and other financial advice through our wellbeing partner
• Access to mental health first aiders (MHFA trained)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Monthly wellbeing events including yoga, meditations, mental health awareness sessions, fitness challenges, and more!
• Life assurance
• Employee ‘away days’

What You Will Bring to The Team

• Strong background in IT project delivery within manufacturing environments.
• Experience in the Aerospace and Defence industry is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in developing technical documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and manage complex IT projects.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and precision.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies and methodologies.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows client and server operating systems, including demonstratable proficiency in installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• The ability to obtain Security Clearance to work at a UK MOD accredited manufacturing facility.
• A willingness to work on-site at customers’ manufacturing facilities across the UK and occasionally overseas.
• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent industry experience.

Nice to Have

• Working knowledge of Enterprise IT systems and associated service and project delivery frameworks (e.g., ITIL, PRINCEII, TOGAF).
• Understanding of OT (Operational Technologies) such as PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, and associated data transport protocols like OPC UA, OPC DA, MTConnect, Profinet, and Profibus.
• Understanding of ISA-95 and its application to the “Purdue Model”.

Please note that due to the nature of our customer operations and the requirement to obtain Security Clearance, we are only able to accept applications from British Nationals.