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Design Engineer

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer looking for a more challenging role which will require you to come up with your own innovative designs?
Are you in a role where you feel you are limited to drafting and detailing and want to take the lead in the design of a new products and work with the production team to overcome obstacles as it is manufactured?

KDC are searching for a Design Engineer for a very exciting and engaging role. We are working closely with a global client who are renowned for their innovative products. You will be focussed on the design of all-new electro-mechanical machinery and sub-assemblies and actively generating brand new products and IP.

This opportunity will give the chance to advance your career with an abundance of opportunity to progress and join a well-rewarded family, achieving a competitive salary and excellent benefits package. This company prides itself in employing ingenious engineers to work in a fast paced environment, so we are looking for Mechanical Design Engineers who are delivery focused.

You will get the opportunity to use your Mechanical Engineering skills gained at University on your degree course or through a HND at College. You will be able to utilise your 2D and 3D CAD skills gained across one of the major packages. On top of this we are looking for someone who has experience in a machine design or manufacturing environment, and someone who is able to use their own initiative to solve problems that arise during manufacture or out on a customer's site.

You will develop your skills in producing concepts and then develop these into full detailed designs. You will work closely with the production team as your product becomes a reality and is eventually delivered to the client.

To find out more, click apply!

Job Type:

Permanent

Location:

Poole

Salary:

£25000 - £35000 per annum

Job Ref:

J140183

Logistics Specialist

S2P - Stock to Point of Use

Accountabilities

•Act as deployment leader for the process owners delegate for all plants and FALs and as such will represent Distribute Process with the focus on Stock to POU flow worldwide.
•Contribute to achieve department planned targets.
•Support the proximity project managers within their proximity by being the experts in logistics linked to S2P Projects.
•Secure the interface to the LTP (Logistic Transformation Platform) for the plants & FALs and as such support people engagement & competences development for logistics.
•Drive the strategic re-engineering of the Supply Chain & logistics as defined via Logistic Transformation platform (LTP) for plants & FALs with the focus on Stock to POU (S2P).
•Support process operators in deployment evolution and the adequacy of standard solutions and processes to ensure local maturity level and to support the Rate ramp up / RC convergence.
•Facilitate interface with proximities & perform best-practices exchange & cross-fertilization.

Main activities

•Support to ensure that FAL & plant Distribute projects and initiatives are aligned to DTE mission, strategy, target model and roadmap.
•Ensure the initiating, development, planning and implementation of innovative logistic concepts & projects to drive the strategic re-engineering of the Supply Chain in terms of LTP standards.
•Perpetuate and develop a pool of projects and best in class solutions and provide specialist support and direction on distribute processes, and support Process Operators in deployment evolution and adequacy of standard tools and methods and ensures local process maturity with the focus on S2P flows.
•Facilitate the interface to the Logistic Service Managers (DTLx), Lead Logistics Provider (LLP) and Procurement (POx)
•Act as deployment coordinator of the LTP piloted solution at plants & FALs
•Support process operators and provide expertise on E2E corporate project deployment, harmonization of practices, innovation and continuous improvement in the frame of LTP.
•Ensure effective communication to transverse functions and plant through the proximity team about projects status in which he/she is working on.
•Contribute to Distribute processes improvement and provide expertise on Distribute topics.

Dedicated to Proximity Area

•Capture and benchmark Plant priorities.
•CAPEX and OPEX identification for the relevant projects on his/her scope.
•Business Cases elaboration for Projects and Improvements (within his/her scope).

Job Type:

Contract

Location:

Bristol

Salary:

£24 - £26 per hour

Job Ref:

J140209

Production Planner

Our global client based in the Stevenage area is looking for an experienced Production Scheduler to join their team on a 12 month contract.

This role will be working within the Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) group, the Production Scheduler will support the team with the collation and processing of data for schedule updates. The candidate will assist with creating production schedules for every project undertaken in AIT facilities.


The day to day duties of the role will involve:
• Input into and maintain production schedules, with assistance of the Production Control Manager.
• Maintain the live2 status of products in the AIT production flows with assistance of area team leaders.
• Carry out schedule analysis to maximise future workload with external divisions and the AIT Business Manager.
• Issue documentation in accordance with the weekly reporting cycle.


Ideal candidates should have the following skills and experience:
• Experience of using Primavera P6 scheduling tool
• Able to work in high pressure environments
• 5+ years' experience in Manufacturing scheduling
• Experience of operating an MRPI, MRPII, ERP or ideally SAP within a manufacturing environment
• Strong interpersonal skills, confident to communicate and able to assert influence in a multifunctional environment

Please note *candidates must have the right to work in the EU.*

Job Type:

Contract

Location:

Stevenage

Salary:

Competitive

Job Ref:

J140210

System Engineer Flight Control System

Are you experienced in the development of complex flight control systems? Are you looking for a new challenge at the forefront of modern engineering?

KDC are currently working with a futuristic and rapidly growing Aerospace company based in Germany, who are developing the world's first all-electric vertical take-off and landing air taxi which is going to change travel as we know it.

We are currently looking for a Flight Control System Engineer who is able to relocate to Germany on a permanent basis. Within this role you will develop simulation models that enable the analysis of design changes, validate models, manage requirements at the flight control level and manage V&V activity.

As this company are truly working at the forefront of emerging and disruptive aerospace technology, we need people who are not scared to think outside the box and push the boundaries of engineering.

You'll need a Master's or PhD in an appropriate Engineering field and at least 5 years industry experience in systems engineering for complex systems.
• Experience with defining simulation models of complex systems (Matlab, Simlulink, Python etc)
• Experience with Systems Engineering tools (DOORS, SysML etc)
• Theoretical knowledge of flight physics or electrical systems is a plus

As well as working in this exciting and innovative business; this opportunity is also offering a competitive expatriate salary with an inclusive benefits package.

Are you ready to change the future of aviation? Click apply to learn more!

Job Type:

Permanent

Location:

Munich

Salary:

£40000 - £85000 per annum

Job Ref:

J140206

Administrator

Are you an experienced administrator looking for a change or new challenge?

KDC are looking for an experienced administrator to join their team in Bristol. We deliver technical engineering projects to global Aerospace clients across Europe and require a conscientious individual to join the team.

For the right candidate, KDC can offer flexible working hours along with a friendly and supportive working environment. Full training on all aspects of the position will be given.


The day to day duties will include:
• Project administration both internal and external
• Facilities Management
• Data processing
• Reconciling time recording and project management systems
• Handling telephone contacts in and out of the business
• Induction Programme
• Ensuring all relevant information is stored in the correct areas
• Keeping all trackers and HR files up to date
• Ad hoc office/administration tasks


Suitable candidates will ideally have the following skills and experience:
• Previous experience in a busy office environment
• Can do attitude
• Numerate
• Microsoft office skills - Intermediate Excel
• Attention to detail
• Tenacity and willingness to telephone rather than email


For more information please email Richard on lauren.b.a4lh2fo3s63@kdcresource.aptrack.co

Job Type:

Permanent

Location:

Bristol

Salary:

Competitive

Job Ref:

J140139