Transformation Engineer - J37373095

Job Title:
Transformation Engineer

Location:
Gaydon, Warwickshire

Rate: £28.43ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £21.25ph on a PAYE basis

Employment Type:
Contract (12 months)

Hours:
Standard 40 Hours Per Week

Reference: J

As a Transformation Engineer in Global Manufacturing Engineering, you will facilitate transformation work streams within Final Assembly Technology. Your primary responsibility is to ensure strategic alignment and sustained momentum across multiple initiatives/projects, the role being crucial for driving long‑term value in Manufacturing Engineering. The role blends engineering expertise with structured project delivery — ensuring that transformation initiatives are well‑planned, well‑governed and successfully embedded.

• Facilitate transformation work streams with a strategic focus on Digital Innovation, People, Customer Love, Process Excellence, Sustainability and Cost Efficiency to deliver aligned and measurable outcomes.
• Facilitate end‑to‑end delivery of transformation projects, from scoping and planning through to implementation and closure.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, RAID logs, risk mitigations and resource requirements.
• Own project governance, reporting and alignment with PMO standards.
• Track value delivery (cost, efficiency, quality, lead time) and maintain a benefits realisation plan.
• Support the development and deployment of innovative technologies and processes within Final Assembly.
• Provide governance and reporting to track performance against transformation targets using tools such as:
  • Microsoft Project – for project planning, scheduling, and milestone tracking.
  • Excel – for data analysis, KPI tracking, and performance dashboards.
  • Power Point – for presenting progress updates, insights, and executive summaries.
  • Jira – for managing agile work streams, tracking issues, and sprint progress.
  • Lucid (Lucidchart/Lucidspark) – for visualizing workflows, transformation roadmaps, and stakeholder maps.
  • These tools support structured oversight, transparent communication and data‑driven decision‑making across all transformation initiatives.
• Recognize and celebrate successful project completions
  , highlighting impact and reinforcing a culture of achievement.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and transformation.

• Operational Efficiency Gains (e.g., cycle time reduction, first‑time quality rate)
• Cost Savings Delivered (£ saved through transformation initiatives)
• On‑Time Project Delivery (% of projects completed on schedule)
• Sustainability Impact (e.g., waste reduction, energy efficiency)
• Technology Adoption Rate (% of users adopting new tools/processes)
• Supplier Performance Improvements (e.g., defect‑free deliveries, onboarding time)
• Employee Engagement & Training Completion Rates

• Strong background in manufacturing engineering, ideally within final assembly operations.
• Project management capability (planning, RAID management, value tracking, governance).
• Experience working within PMO frameworks (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid).
• Excellent facilitation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to navigate complex organisational structures and influence at multiple levels.
• Strategic mindset with a hands‑on approach to problem‑solving and execution.
• Project and Budgetary Management Experience.
• Degree qualified or equivalent in relevant Engineering discipline.
• Highly organised with strong analytical and systems‑thinking ability.

As stated in the rate information, this role is Inside IR35.

No terminology within this advert is intended to unlawfully discriminate on the grounds of age, sex, race or disability and we welcome all applications.