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Manufacturing Project Officer

Employer
MBDA
Location
Bolton
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
22 Aug 2022
Reference
R05594-bolton

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Discipline
Electrical, Electronics, Manufacturing & Production, Mechanical
Sector
Defence
Job Type
Early Career, Engineer, Senior & Chartered Engineer, Engineering Manager
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Job Details

Bolton

MBDA Missile Systems - Deliver for a more secure tomorrow

An opportunity has arisen for a Project Officer to join a dynamic and forward thinking manufacturing team to deliver complex manufacturing projects.

The Role
  • Planning for the success of manufacturing projects, associated with high technology products to schedule, cost and quality.
  • Compilation of weekly and monthly reporting metrics including schedule, cost and quality.
  • Creation and maintenance of accurate sales orders on the MRP system (SAP).
  • Developing and maintaining key relationships with customers and key subcontractors.
  • Maintaining control of the programme scope ensuring alignment of funding to deliver the plan.
  • Preparing and maintaining contract risk and opportunity plans/budgets.
What we're looking for
  • Proficient Project Officer with a proven track record supporting the delivery of fixed cost programmes, within a matrix organisation. Experience within an engineering or production environment would be of preference.
  • Experience in monitoring and controlling assigned projects, facilitating regular reviews and providing reports to project teams and senior management.
  • An eye for detail, able to identify risks and opportunity trends within in cost, schedule and quality data and able formulate plans in order to mitigate risk and deliver opportunities.
  • Experience in supporting the compilation of bid and estimates based on previous products or by working with design and engineering teams on new product definitions.
  • Able to construct and maintain project plans and familiar with project planning software such as Primavera or Microsoft Project.
  • Able to work collaboratively with stakeholders throughout the organisation.

What's in it for you?
  • The role will provide many stimulating challenges, personal development opportunities and the chance to influence decisions at senior levels
  • Being a key member of the project management team you will have the opportunity to collaborate with other team members, challenge the norm and implement change within the organisation
  • MBDA values its employee's personal and professional development and therefore provides opportunities for both on the job training, e-learning and classroom learning in a variety of technical and managerial subjects.
  • The opportunity to gain professional accreditation via the PMI.
Our benefits
*Flexible working *opportunities for career progression *paid overtime (subject to level) *great bonus scheme *comprehensive pension scheme *annual salary review *fantastic working environment and site facilities *social, charitable and sporting activities.

Join a great team!
  • Manufacturing UK prides itself in providing the ultimate application of manufacturing expertise and capability throughout the whole lifecycle and supply chain of our product.
  • The respective project teams are ready to welcome an intelligent and motivated Project Manager that can ensure Customer expectations and needs are exceeded on a consistent basis.

Why us?

MBDA is an award winning company; committed to providing an inclusive working environment where our employees can be themselves and everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We value difference and know that a diverse community makes for greater innovation and brings a breadth of skills, experience and perspectives.

We're here to help and want to ensure you have a positive experience throughout our recruitment process. We recognise that everyone is unique and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments.

MBDA is a proud member of Working Families - the UK's work-life balance organisation. We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

We understand that flexibility benefits our people, our teams and our business; wherever possible we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working

Follow MBDA on LinkedIn (MBDA), Twitter (@MBDAcareers) and Instagram (lifeatMBDA_UK).

Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role.

Company

Together. For the future of defence.

We work with purpose, knowing that every advancement provides better, smarter and more effective defence capabilities to the UK and their allies. Regarded as one of the most trusted suppliers of defence solutions in Europe, we have a relationship with the UK military spanning back over 70 years.

Whether it’s designing a future concept for the British Army, managing the procurement of a missile component or harnessing their expertise in software in order to integrate one of our products on to the newest fighter jet, all of our employees are a part of delivering a more secure tomorrow.

In addition to being the only defence company on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2022 list, MBDA are also recognised nationally with three Investors in People Gold Awards (People, Apprenticeships, and Wellbeing), a top 10 finisher on the Best Big Companies to Work For 2022 league tables.   

For the latest vacancies, employer updates and stories from our people, make sure to visit and bookmark our MBDA UK Careers site.

Our Values 

Our values are at the core of everything we do and shape the culture of our organisation. No matter what role, our people from leadership to entry-level encompass these values knowing that they are working towards the same common goal, sharing a bigger purpose in order to protect national security and enable strategic independence.

Through promoting change with Innovation, taking ownership through Commitment, building trust through Integrity, inspiring others through Passion and encouraging collaboration through Team Spirit, we have created a place where people feel connected with each other and valued in our community.

 

 

Company info
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Telephone
01438754500
Location
6 Hills way
 Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 2DA
United Kingdom
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