Digital Transformation Specialist (Knowledge Transfer Partnership Associate)

Contract Type
Fixed Term
Job Type
Research
Hours
Full Time
School/Department
Engineering
Closing Date
11/11/2024
Ref No
4881

School of Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Liverpool John Moores University in partnership with Teledyne UK.

Digital Transformation Specialist (Knowledge Transfer Partnership Associate)

This is a 24 month fixed term post based at the Teledyne UK premises in Bromborough Wirral, with the possibility of time spent at Liverpool LJMU locations. Employed by Liverpool John Moores University.

We are looking to appoint a graduate to run this project with a salary of £35,000 - £40,000 per annum dependent on experience. Plus, a £4,000 personal training budget to help your career, as well as management and leadership training provided as part of the KTP.

Teledyne CML Composites is a division of Teledyne UK Limited. CML operates in the defence and aerospace sectors, specialising in the manufacture of high-precision composite components.

Teledyne UK and Liverpool John Moores University have collaborated to run a Knowledge Transfer Partnerships project with the aim of to Implement a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and its integration into workstations, planning and quality systems, enabling real-time monitoring and data analysis.

The Associate will be based at Teledyne CML Composite's manufacturing facility in Bromborough, maintaining regular communication and receiving support from academic supervisors at LJMU. The Associate will take a leading role in developing our digital transformation, implementing innovative processes and procedures for our business partner, Teledyne CML Composites. The emphasis will be on the transformation from a paper based manufacturing organisation, involving the implementation of a Manufacturing Execution System (MES), its integration with an ERP and the collection and interpretation of data from manufacturing and quality systems.

In addition to this, new digital technologies will be identified to improve efficiency. The Associate is expected to collaborate closely with the business partner, actively contributing to the creation of visualisation dashboards for key personnel. The aim is to enhance quality, minimise waste, and optimise processes. You will be based at Teledyne CML Composites’ manufacturing facility in Bromborough, maintaining regular communication and receiving support from academic supervisors at LJMU.

More information about KTPs can be found here - knowledge-transfer-partnerships

LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief.  All our appointments are made on merit.

Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.