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Technical Manager, Communications Technology, Electronics//RF/Radio, (263w) - Hertfordshire – £40,000k - £55,000k

Our client, a leader in innovative Communication Technology is seeking an Electrical/Electronic Engineer/Technical Manager) to act as the Subject Matter Expert for their products and solutions.

DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY, WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO REPRESENT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EX MILITARY.

This person will become the Senior Technical Manager's proxy and will be the first point of contact for Production in the introduction of new products, improvements, changes in build or configuration, quality assurance etc.

Depending on experience, this can either be an Assistant Technical Manager OR a Technical (Product) Manager. A varied role which requires both deep electronics/electrical engineering knowledge as well as people-management experience, as you will also supervise the small Production Department. Client would welcome Service Leavers (requires experience in hand-held radios)

Responsibilities include

Own the interface between the Technical & Operations Departments, ensuring successful integration of technical improvements, new products, programming updates etc into Production

Assist the Senior Technical Manager with all new software and hardware products to be operationally assessed as part of technical sign-off procedure

Creation, delivery and control of technical documentation and procedures

Regular review of production processes, identifying and implementing improvements to increase efficiency, improve productivity and reduce waste

Management and technical direction/investigation of supplier/manufacturer and internal technical non-conformance issues

Perform regular inspections and assessments to ensure quality control / assurance standards are met

Provide in-house technical support for Sales, Marketing, 2nd-line Technical Support, Field Engineers and Production

Monitor the technical skillset and knowledge of the Production Technicians, defining and delivering training to improve technical understanding and introduce new products

Product and systems testing in-house using software test tools in C#

Work with Recruitment Manager to create relevant technical assessments for candidates; participate in recruitment process for technical staff

Experience

Understanding and hands-on capability of RF technology, paging systems, two-way radio systems and IT hardware/software solutions

Programming languages (it would be advantageous to have C#, Java, Python)

Experience in electrical/electronic production process and best practices (understand fundamental electronics principles, radio telemetry, resistance, radio electronics.

Quality Control processes & inspections

Ability to undertake build drawings

ISO-certified environment

Min HND in Electronic Engineering (or equivalent)

Electrical awareness/qualification (ECS is desirable)

Strong technical aptitude & ability to understand and manage installation process & test company products & systems

Demonstrated capability and experience to learn new practices quickly and efficiently

Excels at operating in a fast-paced environment

If you are interested in applying, please send a copy of your CV with a note outlining why this would be the ideal opportunity for you, to Liz Walsh at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd