We are looking for a candidate to join the team at BeFC to oversee and execute the industrialisation plan, towards mass production, in particular related to printing technologies.
The post holder will be line managed by the COO and will work closely with team members across different projects
The role will involve assisting in the management of several projects and the associated employees.
BeFC encourage and support the personal and professional development of our staff. Individual development needs will be identified through a regular review process.
The job may involve working across all of the BeFC facilities. Lifting and handling of heavy equipment may occasionally be required, lifting aids will be provided where appropriate. Contact with chemicals may be part of the job and personal protective equipment will be provided.
From time to time, the post holder may be asked to assist with Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities. This will form part of a substantive role and no additional payment for these activities should be expected
The ideal candidate will have excellent project management skills as well as a strong engineeringinterest and desire to develop expertise in the technologies for production of biofuel cells and associated electronics.
1) Assist in the management and execution of the industrialisation roadmap
2) Identify and communicate resource requirements
3) Plan material stock levels and work with team to ensure suitable supply
4) Define and agree budgets for equipment and processes
5) Monitor productivity rates and identify areas for efficiency improvements
6) Implement a quality control framework
7) Assist in selection of equipment and definition of their maintenance schedules
8) Assist in creation of technical documentation
9) Supervise and motivate the process teams
10) Coordinate with internal and external teams, in particular with the innovation and product teams
11) Identify risks and work towards their mitigation
12) Compliance with statutory and company regulations/protocols
Previous experience in print manufacturing and production processes
Expertise in printing technologies
Desire to lead a team to achieve a common mission
Take pride in the quality of their work
Organised and rigorous
Ability to work efficiently, both in a team and autonomously
Translate complex ideas into clear, logical, and accurate documents
Objective-oriented
Creative problem-solver
Graduate with an engineering background (Masters degree or equivalent)
Graduate from a degree in project management
Previous management experience
Expertise in roll-to-roll processes
Experience in printed electronics
Experience with quality control frameworks
Understanding of English language, both written and oral
