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Adderley Featherstone plc

Salary

Competitive + Attractive negotiable salary, bonus, large company benefits and relocation assistance

Location

Northern Ireland

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Development of Advanced Manufacturing Techniques for Efficient Production of High Integrity Composite Components and Assemblies

A World-Class Career Opportunity with a Global Market-Leader

Our Client is a market-leader operating from a renowned world-class facility in Northern Ireland and as a result of its continued success, which is founded on the excellence of its products, it wishes to add a high quality, high potential, talented engineer to its team.

As an exemplar of advanced manufacturing practice this facility has few equals in its sector. Employing over 700 personnel this plant manufactures aircraft seating for most of the world’s major airlines and uses the latest techniques of design and materials technology to provide high integrity designs which meet in-flight requirements whilst minimising weight and maximising passenger appeal.

This Manufacturing Engineer role provides the interface between the in-house design teams and the manufacturing unit by providing efficient manufacturing solutions for completed designs that meet the quality standards and which offer reduced wastage, labour content and time savings. Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager and joining a specialist team this role carries specific responsibility for the production introduction of new composite components or components offering performance upgrades in existing product. This will include the system design of new tooling or production processes that increase throughput or which offer significant improvements in yield, quality and lifetime.

Candidates should be degree or equivalent qualified engineers with a composite manufacturing systems specialisation and should have already had initial working experience within a composite components manufacturing environment which operates to Lean principles. Aerospace experience may be advantageous, although other advanced manufacturing backgrounds such as automotive or power generation would also be relevant. Set against the double digit percentage output growth of this plant, prospects are excellent in this Manufacturing Engineer role with the immediate and imminent introduction of a number of new product lines and associated innovative manufacturing practices.

Clearly, this is a unique opportunity with a world-leader and carries with it significant technical challenge and potential for job satisfaction and career fulfilment together with an ability to make an impact on the business. The Company has an open people oriented management culture and a strong belief in people development. There is a broad range of benefits, competitive salary and relocation assistance to the attractive region surrounding the plant will be available for the appointed candidate if required.

To apply for the Manufacturing Engineer (Composites), please forward in absolute confidence a full curriculum vitae, to Adderley Featherstone by clicking on the apply button and completing a short application.

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Adderley Featherstone plc

Salary

Competitive + Attractive salary, bonus, large company benefits, relocation assistance

Location

Northern Ireland

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Pushing Performance Boundaries for In-Flight Aerospace Applications

World-Class Career Opportunity with a Global Market Leader

Our Client is a market-leader operating from a renowned world-class facility in Northern Ireland and as a result of its continued success which is founded on the excellence of its products it wishes to add high quality, high potential talented engineer to its team.

High performance, high strength, light weight, toughness and cosmetic appeal coupled with ease of manufacture and reduced environmental impact are just some of the factors associated with the development of products based upon new composite technologies which the Aerospace sector demands. This major commercial aerospace product manufacturer is the dominant force in its sector, a position gained, in part, by substantial investment in its composite manufacturing facility which operates adjacent to its assembly plant in Northern Ireland and which is currently satisfying a major proportion of the world market for commercial aircraft seating.

The company is now seeking to recruit a qualified New Product & Process Development Specialist who will join the engineering team concentrating on new composite technologies and new product developments which will yield some or all of the benefits indicated above. Reporting to the Engineering Manager this cross functional role will provide expert technical input and guidance on both product and process development of all new and existing composite products designed onsite, ensuring that specification requirements are met, and exceeded wherever possible.

Ideally, candidates will have a minimum first degree or equivalent in an engineering, chemical or materials science discipline related to composites technologies and may well have higher specialised qualifications. They must also have several years’ broad composite product development experience associated with a commercial manufacturing operation ideally within the aerospace or similarly demanding high integrity sector.

Clearly, this is a unique opportunity with a world-leader and which carries significant technical challenge and significant potential for job satisfaction and career fulfilment with an ability to make an impact on the business. The Company has an open people oriented management culture and a strong belief in people development. There is a broad range of benefits, competitive salary and relocation assistance to an attractive area will be available for appointed candidates.

To apply for the New Product & Process Development Specialist, please forward in absolute confidence a full curriculum vitae, to Adderley Featherstone by clicking on the apply button and completing a short application.

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Adderley Featherstone plc

Salary

Competitive + Attractive salary, bonus + relocation assistance

Location

Northern Ireland

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Process & Design Development for Advanced Composite Components used In-Flight Aerospace Applications

A World-Class Career Opportunity with a Global Market Leader

Our Client is a market-leader operating from a renowned world-class facility in Northern Ireland and as a result of its continued success which is founded on the excellence of its products it wishes to add high quality, high potential talented engineers to its development team.

The large manufacturing operation is a model of high efficiency manufacturing practice. The plant supplies a wide range of aircraft seating products and systems, anticipating market trends and meeting the stringent quality and performance requirements of the civilian aerospace sector. Operations are fully integrated with a substantial in-house development and design team which is resourced to the highest levels of CAD capability, dynamic performance simulation, stress analysis and thermal modelling. The research and development function is charged with identifying and introducing innovative solutions to the composite product design team that have the potential to provide superior product performance, quality or profitability.

With its long term growth underwritten by a strong order book the operation is recruiting and is seeking to appoint a Composite Research & Development Engineer to join a specialist forward looking group within the composite engineering and product design function. The Research & Development Engineer role carries responsibility for the identification of materials, processes and partner organisations that would contribute to the profitable use of composites in the company’s products. It also includes liaison responsibility with existing partner organisations both externally and within the group internationally. There will also be a requirement to identify and liaise with potential vendors of the newly identified technologies throughout the prototyping phase of any development.

Ideal candidates for the Research & Development Engineer will be degree qualified materials science or mechanical engineers with initial research and development experience in the composites field associated with a high integrity manufacturing activity. Previous experience within the aerospace sector will be advantageous but not mandatory. Maturity of approach coupled with good communication skills are essential.

Joining a specialist composite design team within this world class manufacturer in this high profile sector offers unparalleled career opportunity and prospects for personal development, making this position unique within the industry. The Company has an open people oriented management culture and a strong belief in people development. There is a broad range of benefits, competitive salary and relocation assistance to an attractive area will be available for the appointed candidate.

To apply for the Research & Development Engineer - Composites role, please forward in absolute confidence a full curriculum vitae, to Adderley Featherstone by clicking on the apply button and completing a short application.

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Adderley Featherstone plc

Salary

Competitive + Competitive salary, bonus, large company benefits, relocation assistance

Location

Northern Ireland

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Interfacing Product Development with Volume Manufacture

A unique Opportunity to join a Market Leading Aerospace Company with a Worldwide Presence

Our Client is a market leader operating from a renowned world-class facility in Northern Ireland. The operation is expanding with a very strong order book and services the requirements of the world commercial aviation industry where it has a significant market share in its sector.

The large manufacturing operation is constantly introducing new products which satisfy the market requirements for lighter weight, higher performance and design flair in a user environment which demands attractive but ergonomically functional designs. Many of these products contain composite elements or components which are designed and manufactured in-house.

The Tooling Engineer role will report directly to the Engineering Manager and will carry responsibility for overseeing all tooling related activities within the composites area. This will include the provision of advice at the initial design stages, the design and specification of production tooling for composite components and the programme management of the vendor selection and procurement of production tooling. The role will follow the introduction of all new products and will retain a responsibility for monitoring tooling performance and the operation of a maintenance and upgrade programme.

Ideal candidates for the Tooling Engineer role will already be experienced tooling practitioners with broad experience of tooling processes and procedures associated with composite component manufacture. They will have initial engineering qualifications to HND or possibly degree level although practical experience in a relevant field remains the primary requirement. The tooling background could also include press or injection mould tooling with repetitive single use applications. Aerospace industry experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Joining the design and production engineering team at this time in the company’s development represents a truly unique opportunity to contribute to the organisation’s growth and future success. The company has an open, people oriented culture which fosters initiative and has a strong belief in people development. There is a broad range of benefits, competitive salary and relocation assistance is available if required.

To apply for the Tooling Engineer - Composite Products position, please forward in absolute confidence a full curriculum vitae, to Adderley Featherstone by clicking on the apply button and completing a short application.

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Adderley Featherstone plc

Salary

From £50,000 to £60,000 per year + Attractive Salary and Benefits

Location

Cardiff

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Global leader in high-tech secure identity and access control solutions

Lead two embedded software teams in the UK and Poland

Our client, HID Global, is the trusted source for secure identity solutions for millions of customers around the world. Recognised for robust quality, innovative designs and industry leadership, HID Global is the supplier of choice for OEMs, system integrators, and application developers serving a variety of markets. These markets include physical and logical access control, strong authentication and credential management; card printing and personalisation; highly secure government ID; and identification technologies used in animal ID and industry and logistics applications. The company's primary brands include HID®, ActivIdentity™, Fargo®, and LaserCard®. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HID Global has over 2,100 employees worldwide and is growing significantly both in the UK and in Poland where it has recently opened up a new state-of-art design centre. HID is strengthening their significant product development function with a focus on world leading core skills that builds product solutions ranging from chip level embedded firmware to user interface applications to xUnit test automation and everything in between.

As a Software Developer Manager, you will need to be an industry trendsetter that can challenge the limits of resource constrained devices and set a technical example that inspires others in your team to reach higher boundaries in software development.

As Manager you will lead two teams, one in Cardiff and one in Krakow, Poland in the development of embedded firmware & drivers for Linux, Windows & Mac OS systems for RFID reader based products. The role requires extensive PC & embedded C, C++ development and debug experience with familiarity of various 8 & 32 bit microcontrollers being an advantage.

The Software Development Manager will be responsible for conducting, leading and coordinating software development activities with your team, including key design decisions for the technology, structure, configuration & QA testing of the systems under development.

As HID are looking to appoint the very best talent in the sector, a candidate of significant ability is required. A Masters degree in Computer Science, Electronics or a related discipline is essential. Proficiency is required in the following programming languages:
• C and C++, knowledge of C# & .Net
• Ability to use scripting languages (such as Python, Ruby, Perl etc) for testing and during the build process
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS and Javascript for Web 2.0 (Ajax) based user interface

In addition efficient use of tools for source code control management, issue tracking, build automation, testing and debugging are expected as well as object oriented and modern software/firmware design methodologies.

The company operates through a dynamic team orientated culture and you will need to be comfortable working in a major international company environment. Going forward the career opportunities are excellent and the rewards package is designed to attract an industry leading Software Development specialist. This will not be an obstacle for the right person. Relocation to Cardiff will be offered.

The groups parent company ASSA ABLOY is world class, substantial and has the resources and commitment to make this a unique career enhancing experience for the appointed candidate.

To apply for the Software Development Manager, please forward in absolute confidence a full curriculum vitae, to Adderley Featherstone by clicking on the apply button and completing a short application.

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Adderley Featherstone plc

Salary

Competitive + Attractive and competitive terms to be negotiated

Location

Moscow

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Bi-lingual Russian/English
International Materials Engineering Group
Supplying the Automotive, Glass, Energy and Nuclear Sectors

Moscow Region

This is a rare opportunity to establish a new market presence in Russia for a highly successful leading international materials engineering group. This appointment can take the form of either a direct employee of the group or alternatively as an agent or distributor for them in Russia and we are interested to receiving resumes of all interested parties.

The Client is a leader in the manufacture of surfacing and brazing products, exotic metal powders, castings and machined parts. In recent years the Company has enjoyed significant growth by targeting new geographic areas that have growth potential that matches the core competencies of the group. The business is currently undergoing significant change and as a result it is now looking to recruit a Russian national who will be based near Moscow to assist in further sales penetration of Russia and other Eastern-bloc countries. You will report through to the Managing Director and in this pioneering role you will seek out new opportunities for business and focus on the following sectors: power; energy; oil and gas; and automotive. In order to be successful you will have to bring proven experience of selling into these sectors similar products or services. You will have a strong engineering foundation and be an excellent communicator particularly in English. You will have a strong knowledge of the Russian/Eastern-bloc marketplaces and you will also enjoy the scope and autonomy that this role offers.

The Client would like to appoint a highly energized, motivated individual capable of working in an autonomous way to grow their business in the region and they will negotiate a highly attractive package in order to attract the best talent available either as an established sales professional, agent or distributor.

Interviews will be held locally in Russia, please provide CV in English.

To apply for the Sales Opportunity - Russia, please forward in absolute confidence a full curriculum vitae, to Adderley Featherstone by clicking on the apply button and completing a short application.

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Adderley Featherstone plc

Salary

Competitive + Attractive salary, bonus, large company benefits, relocation assistance

Location

Northern Ireland

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Key Role within the Engineering Team of a Market Leader

A Unique Opportunity to join a World Class Organisation
with a Global Presence

Our Client is a market-leader supplying high performance products to the world’s commercial aerospace sector. It operates from a substantial facility in Northern Ireland and is enjoying significant success and growth based upon the proven performance of its products in its demanding, highly competitive markets.

The increasing use of composites driven by the market demands for lighter weight, user appeal and toughness in a high usage environment is creating the requirement to expand the engineering team. This specialist role will sit in the composites group and will be responsible for the structural analysis, simulation, verification and optimisation of the design and performance of all new composite components. In this context, weight minimisation is a major criterion with its consequent in-flight benefits of higher payload, increased fuel efficiency and reduced environmental impact.

Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager the ideal Structural Analyst candidate will have a degree or equivalent qualification in mechanical or structural engineering and will already have working familiarity with Finite Element modelling and analysis techniques and associated design tools/packages such as ANSYS. Composite experience is, clearly, desirable although a strong generalist background in structural analysis may compensate for this. They must have a practical approach to their work and be able to provide a specialist service to a team whilst inputting their own ideas and concepts in a constructive and collaborative manner. The role will liaise with counterparts within the group internationally and associates in universities to promote the use of best practice and to ensure that the latest techniques are deployed effectively.

This is a clear career opportunity within an organisation that has a unique scale and international presence in its international markets. The Structural Analyst role carries considerable technical challenge, has access to extensive resources and has the potential to make a significant impact on the new generations of products that are being developed. The corporate culture fosters involvement and personal development and offers a wide range of benefits. Relocation assistance to the region is available if required for the selected candidate.

To apply for the Structural Analyst - Composites role, please forward in absolute confidence a full curriculum vitae, to Adderley Featherstone by clicking on the apply button and completing a short application.

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Adderley Featherstone plc

Salary

Competitive + c£60,000, Bonus, Car Allowance Plus Benefits

Location

Manchester

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

A world class Software Development Leader with experience in hardware, firmware and software products

Value Adding Data Management Solutions for blue chip corporate client

This is a superb opportunity to make a real impact on the design and delivery of our client’s product portfolio.

They are a leading provider of real time monitoring systems data management and value adding management services to a demanding blue chip corporate client base with a strong emphasis on the UK’s leisure and FMCG sectors.

AIM listed, with a strong record of acquisition and organic growth, they are now creating a sustainable platform for the future by investing heavily in their technology, infrastructure and people.

In this newly created role, reporting to the Managing Director and leading an established technical team the Head of Solutions Development will be accountable for the design and delivery of the group’s hardware, firmware and software based products where the major challenge will be the setting and achievement of best-in-class performance in terms of customer satisfaction.

The products are built around specific customer needs with many bespoke elements enabling them to utilise data and analytics as a real source of competitive advantage and as a key driver in optimising ROI. The role will involve liaison with senior colleagues in product management, IT, development and other specialists in order to agree specifications and fulfil client needs.

A highly credible graduate qualified professional development manager is required. With a distinct bias towards software development and a practical experience of hardware and firmware development you will have a demonstrable track record in producing on time and in budget complex data driven customer solutions which are based on scalable, robust and cost effective architecture. Up to date across a range of technologies, and experienced in deploying external and internal resource to maximum effect you will have built a first class reputation for delivering products that create a “wow factor” in their design, functionality and contribution to customer performance. Sector experience of interest to the client includes leisure, hospitality, consumer products and retail.

An inclusive leader, experienced in working as part of a dynamic leadership team, emotionally resilient you will also have a passion for exceeding customer expectations and know first-hand what good looks and feels like; as a member of the senior leadership team you will also have well developed P&L awareness.

Above all you will be fuelled by the desire to be influential in bringing transformational change and operational excellence into this highly admired Group. This is an excellent time to be joining this ambitious group which offers real scope for you to impact upon the business and achieve your career ambitions. There is a comprehensive range of benefits as expected for a role of this seniority.

To apply for the Head of Solutions Development, please forward in absolute confidence a full curriculum vitae, to Adderley Featherstone by clicking on the apply button and completing a short application.

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Adderley Featherstone plc

Salary

From £50,000 to £70,000 per year + Competitive Package

Location

Bedfordshire

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

This is a senior business leader position that is responsible for delivering profitable growth of a product portfolio from within an acknowledged industry leader, globally renowned for its technical excellence and specialist products. Reporting to the Marketing Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic portfolio management of a significant product line within a matrix structure. These innovative and safety critical products can be found in a wide range of applications in a variety of process control environments including, but not limited to, oil & gas, fine chemicals, pharmaceutical and power generation.

The Product Line Manager role will interact at all levels within the organisation and will focus on developing and implementing a strategy to achieve business goals, including the achievement of sales and profit targets for the product line. You will provide in-depth marketing support and direction to our regional based sales organisation throughout the globe.

Ideal candidates will combine high level graduate qualifications, most likely in a science based or engineering subject, with a progressive career path through either a sales, marketing or product management discipline, preferably with a high degree of international exposure. You will have broad experience of the process control and automation marketplace with specific experience within one or more of the sectors indicated above. Language skills and an MBA will be advantageous but neither are mandatory.

This is a unique opportunity for a business leader professional to join a highly regarded industry player at a senior level with the opportunity to grow and develop a key product line.

The benefits package is comprehensive and should attract the high-calibre, world-class talent required to be successful in this role.

To apply for the Product Line Manager position, please forward in absolute confidence a full curriculum vitae, to Adderley Featherstone by clicking on the apply button and completing a short application.

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Adderley Featherstone plc

Salary

Competitive + c. £60,000 + comprehensive Benefits package

Location

North East England

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Large Exhaust Systems for Gas Turbine, Air Handling and Filtration Applications
Power Generation, Oil & Gas and Gas Turbine Installations

L10105
North East based, some international travel
c. £60,000 + comprehensive Benefits package

Our Client is a significant UK subsidiary of an international group and a world leader in its sector designing and manufacturing air-filtration units and large scale exhaust systems which are used in connection with power generation equipment and gas turbine related applications. The products tend to be large fabrications with cross sections of significant size, housing filtration elements which are designed to withstand severe environmental conditions with minimal maintenance and absolute reliability. The throughput of these filters and exhaust systems is substantial and applications can relate to both the input and exhaust flows of the relevant processes. The performance criteria are demanding in terms of temperature range, humidity, vibration and noise often operating in arduous remote environments where reliability is paramount and these factors are a significant consideration in the design process.

The Senior Design Engineer role reports into a senior level and carries responsibility for the mechanical and structural design process of the Company’s large exhaust products including the modelling, simulation and optimisation of performance both within and external to the specified operating envelope. There is access to a full range of CAD facilities, for example Ansys, Caesar and Staad, with associated software enhancements and design code databases for the relevant target market sectors.

Ideal candidates will be degree qualified mechanical or structural engineers with significant career to-date design experience involving large exhausts, fabricated structures, international structural design conventions and building codes. Previous experience in wind, seismic, transportation, erection and operational load derivations and design calculations are important as is your experience with 3D structural analysis and 3D systems modelling. Experience in the energy sector is preferred and large exhaust experience is of paramount importance. This is an opportunity to join a specialist group which is enjoying growth and global success and the role will appeal to an enthusiastic, ambitious, self-motivated and confident team player. International travel will also be involved. There is a broad range of benefits as expected of a major employer and the career fulfilment potential is very real. Relocation assistance will also be offered.

To apply for the Senior Design Engineer, please forward in absolute confidence a full curriculum vitae, to Adderley Featherstone by clicking on the apply button and completing a short application.