Component Leader

Gillingham, United Kingdom | Posted on 05/06/2024

• The component application leader leads assigned technical projects| executes the different technical activities that are required to support a customer (or set of customers). This involves working with a cross functional team including product and manufacturing engineering| project management and customer managers. Examples include preparing and presenting the design reviews| hosting regular team meetings| participating| and organizing customer meetings and follow up customer specific requests.
• Assigned projects can include advance & business pursuit activities| serial development| and serial support.
• Advanced and business pursuit provide the opportunities to explore regional markets| existing and potentially new customers| and their future requirements| supporting trade shows and other industrial relevant forums.
• Serial development and serial support projects are focused on a specific customer application to develop and industrialize the relevant products.
• The Component Application Leader reports to the Application Engineering Component Manager.

• Work within the assigned functional and project core teams| following EOS framework and procedures.
• Execute tasks required to meet core team and project objectives| (cost| quality| and timing)
• Escalate risks and issues to core team members and management in a timely manner.
• Prepare reports| presentations| and technical documentation for internal and customer use.
• Present technical status in internal reviews and with customers and suppliers
• Provide clear analysis and summaries for decision making.
• Apply engineering standards| procedures| and methodologies to execute project activities.
• Apply problem solving techniques in the execution of project activities.
• Analyse technical gaps in requirements by reviewing:
• Specifications and BOMs.
• DFMEA generic vs Application specific
• Use of Simulations| 3D CAD models| 2D Engineering drawings with core team
• Create development plan for product / system by:
• Defining BOM content and design activities based on core products for all phases of the project.
• Identifying application specific feature requirements
• Define validation plan to meet requirements.
• Track and co-ordinate engineering activities to project timing requirements (PDP)
• Prepare Product / System release documentation.
• Assess risk using established FMEA methods.
• Lead design preparation and design reviews as per PDP plans and project timing
• Review and contribute to Lessons Learned process

• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience in a suitable engineering or business discipline.
• Proven experience of working with customers
• Excellent communications skills| with ability to present information at all levels of the business
• Significant product knowledge for FIE components or systems

• Fluent in English| French or German| depending on the localisation
• Project Management experience
• Ability to apply FMEA methodology highly desirable
• Managing teams
• Ability to understand product / system functionality.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organisation and customer.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings| simulations and BOM.
• Ability to operate GES.
• Ability to apply change management process.
• Ability to run Product Development Process (PDP)
• System Integration &Calibration or Software System Function background

They do offer sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However| for this role| applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United Kingdom on a full-time basis.