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Current Vacancies - UK

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Finance

  • European Operations Finance Manager
    Role Summary

    Location: Newtown, Powys, UK

    As a key member of the European Operations Management team,  this role will be responsible for the Finance Function for the Manufacturing Operations in Europe. This role will lead the Finance Team to significantly contribute to strong Operational and Profit performance through robust Financial Planning and Reporting underpinned by disciplined Transactional Processing, Compliance and Controls.

    Qualifications, Experience and Profile
    • Degree classification 
    • Professional Accounting Qualification, (CIMA/ACCA) 

     

    Experience

    • Strong financial experience in a manufacturing sector 
    • Experience in leading a Finance Function 
    • Experience of working in a multinational company (desirable) 
    • Knowledge and experience of lean manufacturing methodology and process (desirable) 
    • Oracle ERP experience 

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Strategy and Planning

  • NPD Project Manager
    Role Summary

    Location: Telford or Newtown

    This is an exciting opportunity for any Project Managers looking to join a fast-paced Project Management Office (PMO), within a global organisation where you will gain the opportunity to work alongside industry experienced PMs on a wide range of projects. 

    In this role you will play a key part on leading NPD projects working with different departments across the business to lead on the delivery of new products.

    In this role you will manage a variety of different projects at the same time across the full project life cycle.

    Do you have a passion for Project Management and a desire to work in a highly experienced PMO?

    Then this could be the opportunity for you. 

    Qualifications, Experience and Profile
    • Strong NPD project management experience.
    • Experience delivering full life cycle projects using a variety of project management methodologies.
    • Confident at building relationships and holding project team (internal and external) to account across a broad geographical reach and making well-reasoned decisions / proposals with strong influence.
    • (Desirable)Experienced user of planning, change and configuration management tools.
    • Degree classification in a related field.

       
    • Recognised project management qualification (desirable), for example:
    1. Project Management Professional (PMP)
    2. APM PMQ or above (or IPMA equivalents)
    3. PRINCE2® Practitioner

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  • Operational Change Project Manager
    Role Summary

    Location: Telford or Newtown

    This is an exciting opportunity for any Project Managers looking to join a fast-paced Project Management Office (PMO), within a global organisation where you will gain the opportunity to work alongside industry experienced PMs on a wide range of projects. 

    In this role you will play a key part on leading operation-based projects working with different departments across the business to lead on the delivery of operational changes and improvements.

    In this role you will manage a variety of different projects at the same time across the full project life cycle.

    Do you have a passion for Project Management and a desire to work in a highly experienced PMO?

    Then this could be the opportunity for you. 

    Qualifications, Experience and Profile
    • Strong operational project management experience.
    • Experience delivering full life cycle projects using a variety of project management methodologies.
    • Confident at building relationships and holding project team (internal and external) to account across a broad geographical reach and making well-reasoned decisions / proposals with strong influence.
    • (Desirable)Experienced user of planning, change and configuration management tools.
    • Degree classification in a related field.
    • Good Project management skills, to work across cross functional teams and deliver process improvements.

     

    • Recognised project management qualification (desirable), for example:
    1. Project Management Professional (PMP)
    2. APM PMQ or above (or IPMA equivalents)
    3. PRINCE2® Practitioner

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  • Strategic Planner
    Role Summary

    Location: Telford or Newtown

    Are you someone who has a keen interest in strategic planning and analysis?

    If so, this role is the right opportunity for you!

    The strategic planner will play a key role project-based activities that will directly support the executive team of Control Techniques.

    As part of this role, you will be responsible in supporting resource allocation decisions based within a project portfolio management context.

    This role offers an exciting development opportunity for an individual with potential opportunities to transfer or move within the business

    Qualifications, Experience and Profile

    Qualifications:

    • Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree
    • Bachelor's degree in business, economics, finance, engineering, or a related technical discipline 

     

    Experience:

    • Relevant industry experience
    • Project management experience or qualifications (desirable)
    • Product management or management consulting experience (desirable)

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Sales & Marketing

  • Commercial Product Manager
    Role Summary

    Location: Newtown, Powys, UK

    This role will be situated within the Commercial Product Management Team and will be responsible for the commercial management of Control Techniques product sales within an industrial sector.

    The successful candidate will work closely with Global Product Management team being responsible for growing sales in your sector and working with the individual countries on launch and roll out plans including target market/customer identification, volume/revenue forecasts and collaboration with the local marketing team to support campaigns.

    Day to day this role with be responsible for the monitoring of the sales performance, in your sector, identifying areas for growth, disseminating successes and lessons learnt for the benefit of the business.

    Qualifications, Experience and Profile

    Essential

    • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in marketing and/or a related technical field or an equivalent combination of education and technical/ professional or proven experience.
    • Relevant procurement experience
    • Demonstrable product, application, and market knowledge
    • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build productive relationships at all levels.

     

    Desirable 

    • Holding a business management qualification is an advantage.

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Procurement & Supply Chain

  • Commodity Manager - Mechanical
    Role Summary

    Location: Newtown, Powys, UK

    This role will be responsible for completing the mechanical strategy, working as part of a cross functional team to deliver the deployment of innovation, growth, and productivity projects across multiple geographies.  

    With an emphasis on delivering: Best Value, Product protection, Supply chain continuity, Sustainability, and enhanced supplier relationships. 

    Qualifications, Experience and Profile

    Essential

    • Degree educated. 
    • Relevant procurement experience
    • Experience in the managing mechanical commodities
    • Strong Project Management skills
    • Lean manufacturing techniques

     

    Desirable

    • Relevant engineering degree 
    • MCIPS 
    • Prince 2 

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IT

  • Software Solutions Development
    Role Summary

    Location: Newtown, Powys, UK

    The Software solutions developer is involved in the full life cycle of custom Software Solutions (development, deployment, testing, documentation, maintenance, and support) to meet the needs of the Business, adhering to technical, procedural, and architectural standards established by the Software Solutions Manager.

    Qualifications, Experience and Profile

    Essential 

    • Comprehensive knowledge and experience using the following technologies in a business environment:
    • ASP.NET Web Forms and ASP.NET MVC
    • JavaScript / jQuery
    • Object Oriented development using C#
    • Oracle PL/SQL
    • SQL Server (T-SQL, SQL Server Integration Services, SQL Server Reporting Services, Administration)

    Desirable

    • HNC/HND or equivalent in Computing. 
    • Professional qualification in Software Development or Project Management
       

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Research & Development

  • Electronics Engineer
    Role Summary

    Location: Newtown, Powys, UK

    Candidates should be enthusiastic Electronic Engineers, with an interest for the development and improvement of Variable Speed and Drive products through the creation and maintenance of electronic circuits, component selection, prototyping and testing.

    Qualifications, Experience and Profile

    Essential 

    • Bachelor’s degree in electrical / Electronic Engineering 
    • Excellent communications skills
    • Able to work unsupervised, working efficiently to agreed timeframes.

     

    Desirable

    • Relevant experience working in a similar role.
    • An enthusiasm for Electronic Engineering 
       

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  • Power Electronics Engineer
    Role Summary

    Location: Newtown, Powys, UK

    Support the design and development activities of motor control electronics through all stages of the product development life cycle.

    Participate in designing motor control electronics ranging from low voltage DC products to 120/240Vac line powered products and including 480Vac industrial products.

    Qualifications, Experience and Profile
    • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
    • Experience in power electronics products; inverters, dc-dc converters and switching power supplies
    • Working knowledge in the design of conditioning and sensing circuitry for adjustable speed drives
    • Proficient in developing embedded code in C and assembly
    • Experienced in SCR, TRIAC, IGBT and MOSFET technology
    • Working knowledge of gate driver circuits for IGBTs, MOSFETs and fly-back power converter topologies
    • Experience working with voltage levels, protection, and component selections up to 480Vac

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  • Senior PCB & EDA Engineer
    Role Summary

    Location: Newtown, Powys, UK

    As a Senior PCB & EDA Engineer you will work within a dedicated PCB & EDA (Electronic Design Automation) group committed to producing completed & validated electronic designs for our products. These designs will ensure our Variable Frequency Drives and options are fit for purpose and compliant with all design requirements.  

    The Senior PCB & EDA Engineer will be providing technology and training leadership to less experienced members of the team and should have proven experience in PCB design

    Qualifications, Experience and Profile
    • Have experience in PCB design and EDA processes in similar industries.
    • Experience in using Professional ECAD software tools to their full extent. 
    • Experience in close collaboration with PCBA factories to ensure designs are implemented correctly.
    • IPC CID qualification is a minimum. 
    • Excellent Communication skills

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  • Product Support Engineer
    Role Summary

    Location: Newtown, Powys, UK

    An exciting entry-level engineering position for someone at the start of their career or are looking for a career change.

    This position works within the Global Technical Support Manager who provide and ensure the highest level or proactive and reactive technical support and training to our business network, third party partners and key users.

    As this positions is entry-level full support and training will be provided by an experienced team with a support network already in place.

    Qualifications, Experience and Profile
    • A degree classification in an engineering discipline or equivalent qualification
    • Strong communication skills
    • A desire to learn and develop

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