MEGGITT AVIONICS
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Job Title: MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS ENGINEERING MANAGER
Competency
area
Essential
Job Related
Experience
Planning and introducing improvements
Desirable
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6 Sigma Black Belt
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Experience of a pivotal role in process planning and integration from concept to production
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Experience in planning and controlling new product/variant introductions with emphasis on
efficient factory layout and optimising capital equipment, taking into account overall
manufacturing philosophy.
Lean Manufacturing Master
Engineer
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Experience of effective test
polices and the establishment
of test equipment strategies
from concept to cessation of
production
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Experience of ATE, and
functional testing methods
across a wide range of
products and technologies
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Experience of validating and verifying that the process and system meet the product,
production, legislation and business requirements
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Experience of continuous improvement and its implementation
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Understanding of electronic hardware, PCB population, SMT process techniques, module
assembly and test
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Experience of ATE, and functional testing methods
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Understanding of mechanical engineering and complex electro mechanical assembly and
test.
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Experience of using manufacturing systems engineering tools
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Experience of reviewing the manufacturing process at a factory/business level
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Experience of introducing improvements encompassing efficient layout of production as
well as administration and support activities
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Experience of data collection and manufacturing data analysis
Best practice reviews
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Experience of reviewing existing manufacturing and business
benchmarking them against best practice in lean manufacturing
processes
and
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Exposure to a wide range of manufacturing facilities and systems
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Ability to establish credibility quickly
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Experience of reviewing design data and influencing the direction of design
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Ability to increase awareness of the latest manufacturing techniques and ensure their
embodiment within new and modified products.
Seen as an expert, with a record of research into best practice
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Business Skills
Customer understanding
Time management and planning
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Focused on the need to satisfy both internal and external customers.
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Ability to demonstrate providing the right service at the right time.
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Experience of leading meetings with customers and suppliers
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Experienced in maintaining appropriate communications with customers and suppliers
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Ability to progress and resolve issues on products for a number of internal and
external customers at the same time whilst keeping them informed of progress
Workload and priorities
Capable of managing a diverse, multi-site department
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Can demonstrate ability to meet fixed timescales for completion of actions without
management support.
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Ability to prioritise and to concentrate on the most important jobs
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Experience of working within
a project team
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Awareness of project
management techniques
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Utilisation of sub
contractors to
complement in house
resources to discharge
the breadth of tasks
involved in required
timescales.
Innovation problem solving
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Capable of introducing different ways of working to achieve agreed results
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Experience of influencing others and driving agreed actions through
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Can develop, introduce and improve tools and techniques used in the business
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Used to working with other disciplines to solve problems
Flexible in attitude and approach.
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Personal Skills
Communication
Communication
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Computer literate with operational experience of word processing, spreadsheet, CAD
and business system packages.
- Familiarity with MS Office
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Considerable experience of working with customers, suppliers, other engineering
disciplines, manufacturing and other company departments.
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Experience of database
packages.
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Can communicate in an appropriate way with different levels of staff.
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Experience of MAX
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Experience of report and process writing and able to demonstrate concise written
communication skills
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Strong interpersonal communication skills; persuasive and assertive.
Experience of arranging visits to
other companies to learn about
best practice
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Ability to listen to and understand others’ points of view and to influence them.
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Excellent, ‘Best-in-Class’, presentation skills with experience of presenting at business
meetings
2000.
Goal achievement
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Self-motivated and tenacious.
Learning and development
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Meets deadlines consistently
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Interested in self-development
Learning and development
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Looking for further development.
Training and development
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Prepared to seek out and introduce good practice to others
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Experienced in coaching and mentoring other engineers and production staff
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Experience of developing others to use best practice techniques
Leadership
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Experienced leader of multifunctional problem solving teams.
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Experience of leading meetings and agreeing actions with peers.
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Experience of motivating others to resolve issues.
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Business
Awareness
- Experience of functional departments and their inter-relationships.
- Understanding of the need for the business to be profitable.
- Ability to manage the dynamics and politics within organisations
- Ability to work within time and budget constraints to achieve goals
Qualifications
and Experience
Other
Extensive experience in a manufacturing systems engineering role, including experience at a senior
level within a high technology or small batch product-manufacturing environment
Experience in aerospace or avionics.
And,
Degree or HND in manufacturing systems engineering or equivalent
Experience in a Test Development
- Prepared to work extra hours and be called out of hours as required to meet business
needs.
- Prepared and able to travel regularly within the UK and occasionally overseas.
- Current driving licence
File Ref: ManufSystEngMgr/PS
28/04/09
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