SMITHS DETECTION

Responsibility

• negotiate contracts with customers, principally airports, ports and borders and other similar organisations
• we are looking for a proactive, dynamic, self-motivated individual where experience from the Aviation Industry or Construction industry would be beneficial
• takes responsibility and accountability for commercial performance of contracts, driving revenue, margin and cash
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• great commercial awareness is essential
• takes the lead role in identifying and managing risk through effective contract management, ensuring appropriate pricing and protection is in place
• ensure effective commercial change management control, including pricing and negotiation of terms and preparation of contract amendments
• join us and we’ll help build your career, offering excellent opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally
• you’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing
• advice and guidance to the existing project delivery team on all live contracts to maintain a strong commercial position
• we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Contracts Manager where you will be responsible for commercial management of bids, negotiating contracts and the commercial management of a portfolio of contracts in UK, Ireland and Israel
• draft and issue requests for proposal and contracts with sub-contractors
• you will be the lead for managing negotiations with customers and technology partners to maximize the revenue and margin for Smiths Detection while achieving a high-level of customer satisfaction
• assist with preparation of winning proposals and tender responses, including the management and engagement with applicable internal and external stakeholders
• monitor and control commercial and contract documentation and correspondence, being first point of contact for administration of contracts
• this role is based from our Hemel Hempstead site where standard security clearance is required and travel will be expected
• understand the company’s contractual obligations and work closely with the project delivery teams and support functions to ensure their understanding and compliance
• mentor other members of the Commercial team to increase the knowledge and skill base
• you’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective
• monitor customer and sub-contractor activity to avoid and where necessary resolve commercial issues
• be the day-to-day point of interface on commercial and contractual matters, internally and externally
• manage new contract formation, contract changes, renewals and renegotiations, draft and implement contract amendments, working within delegated authorities and operate business approvals processes. Co-ordinate contract launch, review and closure

Responsibility

• perform other duties as required/ assigned
• participate in Design / Process FMEAs Lead and undertake Quality, Information Security, EHS internal audits
• review and sign off Engineering Change Requests and Waivers on behalf of the Quality function. Drive timely management and ownership of the existing non-conforming material by participating in the MRB process

Requirements

• quality assurance: 5 years

Earnings for position quality engineer

Responsibility

• support the product design throughout its life, making continuous improvements to improve product value

Requirements

• minimum of three years of design engineering experience, including experience in packaging electronic and scientific components to withstand harsh environments
• minimum of five years of design engineering experience, including experience in packaging electronic and scientific components to withstand harsh environments
• competent user of 3D CAD design tool, and associated product data management –advantageous SolidWorks
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• familiar with manufacturing methods including; Plastic Injection moulding; Additive Layer Manufacturing; sheet metal design; and conventional machining
• highly desirable to have experience of analytical instrument design, particularly ion mobility spectrometry or mass spectrometry
• desirable to have experience of COMSOL MultiPhysics, MATLAB, LabView
• understanding of thermal and fluid flow analysis
• knowledge of Military Standards would be beneficial but not essential
• awareness of business tools such as Enterprise resource planning advantageous

Responsibility

• the Vendor on Time Delivery to Factory is essential for this role
• if you are a person who enjoys problem solving and have a can-do attitude you are ideal for this role
• you’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing
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• standard security clearance will be required including minimum 3 years UK residency
• as a Material Planner you will coordinate and expedite the flow of materials according to production schedules
• you will be responsible to balance demand against capacity and to take relevant actions that ensure the factory delivers to plan.You will be liaising with the Planning, Production, Quality and Procurement teams, the role holder will ensure that customer priorities are met and to establish product availability dates
• join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally
• performing other related duties as required and assigned
• optimise inventory levels by commodity. Aim to bring materials in a timely manner without compromising production
• complying with and promoting all relevant legal requirements & Smiths policies and procedures, including business ethics, data protection and health & safety

Requirements

• proven track record in Material Planning
• energetic, results oriented, driven individual
• attention to detail imperative
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• able to see the overall business goals as well as specific factory needs
• effective communicator at all levels both internally and externally
• excellent interpersonal skills able influence at all levels
• always meets commitments
• ability to balance priorities and manage time effectively
• experience in an MRP system environment
• excellent negotiation skills
• collaborative problem-solving capability

Responsibility

• it’s an excellent opportunity for a bright and driven individual to carve a career in Project Management within a Global organisation
• we are seeking a Project Management level 4 Apprentice with a positive and proactive attitude to join our Programmes team based in Hemel Hempstead
• over the course of the Level 4 apprenticeship you will undertake various placements; starting with short rotations through various departments to gain a thorough understanding of the business followed by longer term placements of six to nine months covering projects in both technology and commercial markets
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• are you looking for an apprenticeship that offers varied and interesting opportunities? At Smiths Detection we have a fantastic opportunity to earn as you learn and provide a real-world introduction into Project Management to kickstart your career

Requirements

• you must be 18 years old before July 2023. The position is subject to satisfactory background checks and/or National Security Vetting
• A passion for technology with an interest in project management
• energetic and determined
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• developing knowledge of project management methodologies is desirable
• developing verbal and written communication and people management skills
• good problem-solving skills
• A natural passion to deliver against commitments
• ability to communicate with peers
• good attention to detail, highly organised
• ability to work with general instructions on routine work and with detailed guidance on new assignments
• fluent in written communications and able to articulate complex issues
• willingness to learn new skills