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Lead Automation Engineer R&D Profile + Working within the R&D group to develop automation on production systems for the Biopharmaceutical market + Lead automation development or improvement from an early phase, managing specification, design, industrialization, and transfer to manufacturing as part of a global multi-disciplinary product development team. + This role will focus on common standards for automation architecture and overall strategy in collaboration with hardware and software engineering. Essential Job Functions: + Interact with and support other departments and outsourced teams (such as supply chain, quality, logistics and product management) to facilitate handover and ensure all have required knowledge of products. + Be a resource for ongoing development projects by: - Developing new design concepts in alignment with industry standards - Transferring qualified design packages to engineering group for customer configuration - Analyzing and identifying strong vendors and partners - Leading prototype design, build, and testing - Authoring documentation for internal audience as well as end users - Providing ongoing expertise for technical problem solving post-launch + Collaborating with maintenance teams during development and assisting with generation of strong maintenance procedures. + Travel will vary according to project needs but may be up to 30% across multiple months. Yearly average of 20% or less. Travel will mainly include United States, Belgium, Germany and United Kingdom. Candidate must have capability to obtain entry into these countries given appropriate visa assistance. Minimum Qualifications: + Minimum degree or equivalent in a relevant Engineering field or Computer Science degree with relevant automation experience. + 5+ years experience in an industrial Automation Engineering or relevant Product Design role Position Competencies: + Demonstrated success in leadership including developing and executing project plans and reporting plans/results to management. + Proven track record of product development including management of outside contractors, automation architecture design, authorship of specifications, maintenance of appropriate documentation and ability to work within a global multi-disciplinary team + Language: Technical English fluency required Assets: - Experience working with PLC code (from any major PLC supplier) and GAP - Basic knowledge of one or more programming languages (C++, C#, WinCC, Python preferred) - Soft prototyping capability in CAD packages such as SolidWorks, ProE or similar - Familiarity with the biopharmaceutical industry and applicable security regulations for automated products such as 21CFR part 11 - Experience with developing products for use in GMP environments including a working knowledge of GAMP 5 development strategies - Familiarity with common communications protocols such as OPC-DA/UA and Modbus (serial and Ethernet) - Experience of software application life cycle management + Ability to read and/or communicate effectively in German/Dutch/French

Sales Engineer Aerospace Sales Engineer - Home based The Company A renowned and highly respected global group with activities spanning four continents. The UK subsidiary of this organisation undertakes design, development, manufacturing and offer a comprehensive after sales service. The Role We are looking for a high calibre aerospace sales professional to join our growing engineering business. The role will focus on the supply of automation systems, tooling and solutions to the aerospace industry. The company has established a strong reputation in the global aerospace marketplace. The successful candidate will generate business primarily throughout the UK and Ireland Aerospace Industry to significantly increase the company’s market share. This new role represents an excellent opportunity for a high calibre candidate to join the business and make a significant impact to an expanding operation. Key Responsibilities & Duties + Use your Aerospace contacts to develop leads and obtain RFQ’s + Confirm bid/no bid decisions with the Business Development Manager + Analysis of customer contract T&C’s + Develop robust concepts and solutions in response to RFQs + Prepare a technical response to RFQs + Issue of RFQ’s to specialist equipment or service suppliers and subsequent quotation analysis + Produce detailed cost estimates in accordance with the company procedures + Create detailed project execution timing plans and where required, cycle time diagrams using MS Project + Ability to use 3D cad to generate concept drawings to assist the customer and suppliers to understand the proposed concept + Compile all necessary documentation and submit the response to the RFQ + Manage time efficiently to ensure RFQ requests are submitted by the bid due date + Engage with the customer during the bid evaluation process and present our proposal to the customer as required + Prepare and deliver professional presentations using MS PowerPoint + Generate opportunities throughout the UK and Ireland to receive RFQ requests from aerospace customers + Build and develop professional relationships with customers and prospective customers + Advising senior management of opportunities gathered through field activities and business intelligence to maximise the Aerospace business potential + Meet agreed targets and promote the organisation throughout the UK and Ireland + Developing existing accounts and new prospective customers, understanding competitors, and monitoring the market using your pre-existing network in the industry Position Requirements & Experience + Strong knowledge of the aerospace industry + An individual who can develop new sales opportunities for the company through appropriate propositions and sales methods in line with the long term business strategy + A competent and proficient understanding of this customer market and the ability to manage and win project business and major programmes, together with solid technical knowledge of Aircraft + A high level of interpersonal, written and oral communications skills + A technical sales background preferably degree qualified or equivalent in a relevant technical discipline (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, etc) + Good level of product and service experience managing technical sales, across the aerospace markets + Clean driving licence and willingness to work a flexible schedule and spend nights away from home + High level presentation skills are crucial, as this forms a core requirement of the day to day role + A self-starting sales professional with proven 5 years+ experience in a technical engineering environment + You will be expected to be highly presentable, confident and comfortable to interact with customers across all management levels. + Proven experience in aerospace business development is essential, whether having worked for an OEM, Tier 1 or as a supplier + Proficient MS Office, MS Project, MS PowerPoint skills etc. + SAP experience would be useful The successful candidate can expect an attractive salary and an excellent benefits package depending upon experience. Dependent upon candidate locality, appropriate remote office positioning may be considered