Job Description

The purpose of the Digital Transformation- Senior Advisor role is to work with manufacturing clients of all sizes to identify information systems requirements, along with opportunities for the introduction of appropriate digital technologies, using our structured engagement processes. The role holder will be responsible for developing digitalisation transformation plans to support the client's business growth strategy.


A Digital Manufacturing Advisor plays a crucial role in the UK manufacturing sector by helping companies adopt and integrate digital technologies to improve their operations.


Key responsibilities and aspects of the role will include:

Technology Integration: Advising on the implementation of advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, robotics, and Digital Twins to streamline manufacturing processes and enhance productivity. Process Optimization: Analysing current manufacturing processes and recommending digital solutions to optimize efficiency, reduce waste, and improve quality and other client KPI's. Training and Development: Providing training advice to ensure staff are able to utilise new digital tools and systems, ensuring that the workforce is skilled in using these technologies effectively. Data Management: Implementing data collection and analysis systems to monitor performance, predict maintenance needs, and support decision-making. Sustainability Initiatives: Promoting the use of digital technologies to support sustainability goals, such as reducing energy consumption and minimizing the carbon footprint of manufacturing operations. Strategic Planning: Assisting in the development of digital transformation strategies that align with the company's long-term goals and market demands. Collaboration and Networking: Working with various stakeholders, including technology providers, industry experts, and government bodies, to stay updated on the latest trends and innovations in digital manufacturing.

By leveraging these capabilities, a MTC Digital Manufacturing Advisor helps UK manufacturers become more competitive, resilient, and sustainable in an increasingly digital world.

Main Responsibilities:

Understanding our client's problems and how MTC can support their resolution. Identification of appropriate digital technologies. Using assessment tools to identify the current state of digital systems maturity. Running workshops to identify digital technology opportunities to support strategic growth. Evaluating opportunities to define work packages with clear value propositions. Planning for information system selection. Developing pilot programmes for digitalisation projects. Leading project work programmes and managing the activities of junior team members. Developing roadmaps that describe how to enhance a client's capability.

In addition to reporting to the Digital Transformation team leader there are technical and administrative roles that also need to be performed to ensure effective delivery of MTC's business.

Essential Skills/Qualifications/Experience

Communication Skills

The Digital Transformation Senior Advisor role is critical to lead and guide project stakeholders (Customer, 3rd party specialist technology partners and MTC resources) in defining and deploying digital technology associated with industrial projects. The role holder must be articulate and demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills.
Innovation

The role holder will perform a key role in identifying opportunities for the application of digital technologies, processes and methodologies for the solution of industrial problems. The role holder will be expected to demonstrate highly developed problem solving skills and apply these skills to complex multi-dimensional problems. This role will involve the identification of innovative ways to use digital technologies to solve industrial challenges.
Knowledge


The role holder will be involved in guiding MTC customers on the application of digital technologies. The role holder should have a good working knowledge of the following:

Different types of manufacturing systems (ideally ERP, MRP, MES and PLM), their purpose and integration. IT and OT system architectures. Data and information required to support successful manufacturing and business operations. Additionally, awareness of the following would be an advantage: Manufacturing Operational Efficiency improvement methods Business Process Re-engineering for Innovation Change management.
Personal Attributes


All aspects of the role are to be carried out as an exemplar within the business in adhering to the MTC core values

Acting responsibly, putting MTC's interests ahead of personal ambition. Providing inspirational leadership to all who come in contact with you. Delivering in the broadest sense a great working environment. Leading with humility, honesty and integrity in all that you do. Promoting teamwork, offering support through difficult times and collectively celebrating our successes.


In addition:

High level stakeholder management, both internally and externally. Commercially and financially astute. Independent and driven self- starter and a "completer finisher". Performing to the highest standards in a customer facing role. Able to absorb a wide range of developments in technology and see how these can add value to the industrial sector. Communicating technical information in a credible way, with a level of detail that is appropriate to the audience. Supporting governance of the MTC Project Management Process. Ability to "think out of the box", identify and resolve issues using a strongly analytical approach and challenge the status quo. Excellent decision-making capability and able to manage multiple concurrent tasks and prioritize effectively.

Desirable Skills/Qualifications/Experience

Good Engineering, Information Systems or Business degree, possibly with a Masters qualification. Experience of leadership and people management. Highly computer literate. Experience in the manufacturing sector is essential either as a manager, manufacturing engineer, information systems consultant, management consultant, systems analyst or systems architect. Experience of manufacturing system implementation projects is desirable. A full British driving licence and a willingness to travel will be a necessity as a significant amount of time will be spent on customer sites.


The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) was established in 2010 as an independent Research & Technology Organisation (RTO) with the objective of bridging the gap between academia and industry - often referred to as 'the valley of death'.


It represents one of the largest public sector investments in UK manufacturing and, after four years of planning and a 16 month build, the facility opened at Ansty Park in Coventry at the end of 2011.


In December 2011, there were 16 industrial members, 44 staff and just a few key pieces of equipment in the 'workshop'.


Over the following seven years the MTC's rapid growth has seen the expansion of our campus with the construction of three more facilities, including the opening of the Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre and the National Centre for Additive Manufacturing.


Our role has also increased to cover not only R&D but also Training, Advanced Manufacturing Management and Factory Design.


We now have over 700 talented employees working with us.


During this time we have helped hundreds of companies across a range of industries and over 100 of them have become members of the MTC.