Principal Engineer

at  ITM Power PLC

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or a related discipline is required
• Excellent knowledge of Automation best practices and the latest technologies
• An experienced manager and leader of teams delivering varied and complex projects
• Lean Manufacturing, Process Mapping, and PFMEA methodology
• Experience writing equipment technical specifications and performing FAT and SAT
• Statistical knowledge, capability studies and MSA
• Strong drawing interpretation skills and GD&T understanding
• Experience on having led DFM/DFA and lessons learnt activities
• Project management
• Risk Management
• Experience in comparable engineering roles, preferably in a leadership capacity
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading projects and delivering production lines covering heavy assembly
• Expert in the fields of process definition, development, and optimisation
• Proven track record of delivering complete, bespoke production lines both in the UK and Internationally

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Forward thinking in the area of manufacture, able to communicate a clear vision through from concept to implementation
• Adept in evaluating tasks, prioritisation, and multi-tasking
• Able to evaluate project risks and define strategies to de-risk
• Logical approach and great attention to detail
• Data driven decision maker, problem solver
• Project driven and “milestone adherence” approach
• Ability to communicate at all levels and positively influence internal stakeholders
• Supplier engagement and skillful in escalating at the correct time
• Strong coaching and mentoring, highly supportive and collaborative
• Professional approach
• Continuous improvement culture
• Proactive and excited to make positive changes
• Take pride in their work and always strives to do their best
• High performing and self-motivated individual

• Create equipment technical specifications for new automated production equipment.
• Manage ITM Power Manufacturing technology roadmap for the production area.
• Generate Capex business cases, presenting to the Executive in order to realise the Manufacturing vision.
• Perform factory and site acceptance tests (FAT and SAT).
• Manage projects from kick off, proof of concept to release to production within budget.
• Manage Gateways tasks and ensure each Gateway deliverable is completed on time.
• Assess and communicate project status, manage escalations on potential risks and delays.
• Become a business expert of manufacturing in one of 5 pillars with production, remain up to date on all industry leading trends and emerging technologies.
• Develop other team members adopting a coaching or mentoring style.
• Member of the department management team focusing on developing a high-performance culture.
• Managing the area budget.