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  • New Product Development Manager  

    - Birmingham
    Artifex Interior Systems is pleased to confirm the below opportunity w... Read More
    Artifex Interior Systems is pleased to confirm the below opportunity within our business: New Product Development Manager Main purpose of the job The primary purpose will be to develop, write and deliver the methodology of how to execute new Programs the ‘Artifex way' that ensures a robust, high quality and profitable Program delivered on time. This will involve working with key functional leads across the business to identify ‘what good looks like' in all of the different disciplines and building that all together into a coherent plan that can be followed by everyone in the business. Main missions and results • Work with all areas of the business to build the work streams for each functional area in support of a designated customer Program, identifying what ‘good looks like' for each team and drawing that out into something that makes sense. • Build all areas into one coherent plan, working most closely with the head of Program Management, Engineering and Manufacturing/Launch to ensure the key needs of the Program are covered. • Identify needed processes, procedures and systems along the way and taking live decisions on which ones need to be actioned as you go, and which ones can be delivered later. • Chair regular sessions with key stakeholders to manage conflicts between areas related to timing, needed outputs, process and system requirements. • Work with HR and training team to develop training programs to ensure that the methodology can be well integrated, easy to follow and becomes part of everyone's daily working life. • Be responsible for enabling lessons learnt and continuous improvement of the Product development methodology. • Work with key system providers to roll the authored methodology into a chosen software system than can integrate into or with the existing or new company systems without adding further complexity into how we manage and deliver programs. • Manage a small team of direct and indirect reports to author the processes and procedures that are identified as part of the methodology creation. Preferred skills and experience • Experience in authoring or being part of a team who have authored a new product development process/methodology for a technology company, preferably in Automotive. • A degree (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Manufacturing or Program management. • Must have a good technical (Engineering) and manufacturing understanding in a premium goods industry, preferably automotive. • Must have demonstrable experience (either directly or indirectly) in managing a team of people to achieve a program of work. Note: this is not an exhaustive list. All employees are expected to show flexibility and continued self-development to meet the ever-changing needs of the business. All job descriptions / vacancy notices will be subject to continual development.
    Internal closing date: Wednesday, 3rd December 2025. Please note if you apply after this date that you may still be progressed, but depending on the volume of applications we are unable to guarantee the ability to accommodate. Artifex is an equal opportunities employer and committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. We are committed to creating an environment in which individual differences and the contributions of all our staff are recognised. Interested? If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV with your contact details. If this job isn't quite what you are looking for but you are looking for a new position within Automotive, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Read Less
  • Procurement Manager - UK Indirects  

    - Birmingham
    Artifex Interior Systems is pleased to confirm the below opportunity w... Read More
    Artifex Interior Systems is pleased to confirm the below opportunity within our business: Procurement Manager - UK Indirects Main purpose of the job The Indirects Procurement Manager is responsible for leading a team of Buyers and also managing their own portfolio within Indirect Procurement.  The role will be mainly focused on the procurement of indirect goods and services that support manufacturing operations which may include such things as maintenance repair and operations facility, services, equipment and professional services. Artifex Interior Systems is a commercially driven environment, with a particular emphasis on strategic souring, supplier relationship management, effective negotiation, and stakeholder engagement. You will be working closely with plant operations and enabling services to understand and deliver indirect requirements at optimal value. Main missions and results • Strategic sourcing and procurement • Developing and executing sourcing strategies for indirect categories • Negotiate contracts pricing and terms with suppliers to achieve cost savings and value creation • Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to identify opportunities for improvement • Supply management • Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers • Ensure supplier performance, quality and compliance is in line with contractual obligations • Implement supply risk management and sustainability initiatives • Cost optimization • Drive cost reduction projects without compromising on quality and service levels • Analyse spend data and identify opportunities for consolidation and efficiency • Cross functional collaboration • Work in unity with manufacturing engineering finance and other departments to understand requirements • Collaborate with stakeholders in selecting suppliers and managing procurement processes • Demonstrate business behaviours in line with core company values • Compliance and reporting • Ensure adherence to company procurement policies and ethical standards Preferred skills and experience • Degree / MCIPS preferred but not essential. • Ability to promote best practice purchasing techniques. • Experienced in people management and leadership. • Proven commercial success / strong negotiator. • Previous manufacturing / automotive experience in (Indirect or Tooling) required. • Ability to lead negotiations and support teams in the development of negotiations strategies for large and complex projects. • Knowledge and experience of how to create and deliver commodity strategies. • Excellent influencing and interpersonal skills. • Demonstrable commercial success within an Automotive and / or manufacturing environment is desired, but willing to consider all industries with the right competencies gained. • Excellent organisational skills, deadline adherence and exceptional attention to accuracy and detail. • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Note: this is not an exhaustive list. All employees are expected to show flexibility and continued self-development to meet the ever-changing needs of the business. All job descriptions / vacancy notices will be subject to continual development.
    Artifex is an equal opportunities employer and committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. We are committed to creating an environment in which individual differences and the contributions of all our staff are recognised.
    Interested? If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV with your contact details. If this job isn't quite what you are looking for but you are looking for a new position within Automotive, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Read Less
  • Procurement Manager - UK Indirects  

    - Saffron Walden
    Artifex Interior Systems is pleased to confirm the below opportunity w... Read More
    Artifex Interior Systems is pleased to confirm the below opportunity within our business: Procurement Manager - UK Indirects Main purpose of the job The Indirects Procurement Manager is responsible for leading a team of Buyers and also managing their own portfolio within Indirect Procurement.  The role will be mainly focused on the procurement of indirect goods and services that support manufacturing operations which may include such things as maintenance repair and operations facility, services, equipment and professional services. Artifex Interior Systems is a commercially driven environment, with a particular emphasis on strategic souring, supplier relationship management, effective negotiation, and stakeholder engagement. You will be working closely with plant operations and enabling services to understand and deliver indirect requirements at optimal value. Main missions and results • Strategic sourcing and procurement • Developing and executing sourcing strategies for indirect categories • Negotiate contracts pricing and terms with suppliers to achieve cost savings and value creation • Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to identify opportunities for improvement • Supply management • Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers • Ensure supplier performance, quality and compliance is in line with contractual obligations • Implement supply risk management and sustainability initiatives • Cost optimization • Drive cost reduction projects without compromising on quality and service levels • Analyse spend data and identify opportunities for consolidation and efficiency • Cross functional collaboration • Work in unity with manufacturing engineering finance and other departments to understand requirements • Collaborate with stakeholders in selecting suppliers and managing procurement processes • Demonstrate business behaviours in line with core company values • Compliance and reporting • Ensure adherence to company procurement policies and ethical standards Preferred skills and experience • Degree / MCIPS preferred but not essential. • Ability to promote best practice purchasing techniques. • Experienced in people management and leadership. • Proven commercial success / strong negotiator. • Previous manufacturing / automotive experience in (Indirect or Tooling) required. • Ability to lead negotiations and support teams in the development of negotiations strategies for large and complex projects. • Knowledge and experience of how to create and deliver commodity strategies. • Excellent influencing and interpersonal skills. • Demonstrable commercial success within an Automotive and / or manufacturing environment is desired, but willing to consider all industries with the right competencies gained. • Excellent organisational skills, deadline adherence and exceptional attention to accuracy and detail. • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Note: this is not an exhaustive list. All employees are expected to show flexibility and continued self-development to meet the ever-changing needs of the business. All job descriptions / vacancy notices will be subject to continual development.
    Artifex is an equal opportunities employer and committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. We are committed to creating an environment in which individual differences and the contributions of all our staff are recognised.
    Interested? If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV with your contact details. If this job isn't quite what you are looking for but you are looking for a new position within Automotive, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Read Less
  • MES Engineer  

    - Birmingham
    Artifex Interior Systems is pleased to confirm the below opportunity w... Read More
    Artifex Interior Systems is pleased to confirm the below opportunity within our business: MES Engineer This role is on a 3-shift rotation, alternating between afternoons (14:00-22:00), mornings (06:00-14:00) and nights (22:00-06:00) on a weekly basis, with a Sunday night startup.
    Main purpose of the job • This role will form part of the plant technical team for the MES (Manufacturing Execution System) function for new project production launches and all current production processes across multiple Artifex Elmdon plants. Main missions and results • Reading of Sorion scripts to fault find. • Sorion process additions/alterations (example MY changes). • Overall understanding of the full Sorion system. • Understanding of changes within Sorion. • S21 into Sorion (BoMs). • Maintenance of updated Sorion scripts and backups. • Ability to create Sorion working sets for development. • Ability to implement Sorion working set through a CR (Change Request). • Setting up of scanning and printing. • Understanding of Orion Database. • Reading of PLC code to fault find (Siemens). • Assistance to support functions for problem resolution on PLCs. • Manual movement and recovery of a robot. • Understanding of error messages for fault finding on robotics. • Understanding of effect of change to vision system. • Management of master settings (vision/sensors). • Understanding of setting of: colour sensors, part presence sensors, fixed barcode and RFID readers, and EOL camera systems. • Reading of PTL (Pick to Light) scripts to fault find. • Process additions/alterations to PTL (Pick to Light - example MY changes). • Understanding of changes to PTL (Pick to Light) within Sorion. • Maintenance of PTL (Pick to Light) updated scripts and backups. • Understanding of how Kepware works with Sorion. • Ability to log onto Kepware server to fault find. • Ability to update Kepware system for additions/changes. • Ability to fault find and resolve issues within Eaton System. • Program new part numbers to positions in Eaton System (MY Changes and New Launch). Preferred skills and experience • Significant experience in an automotive and engineering environment. • Robotic awareness trained for movement, recovery and fault finding (ABB, Nachi and Fanuc).
    • Knowledge of PLC programming and fault finding through to fix. • Programming and fault-finding knowledge within Sorion, Orion and Kepware. • Audits - ISO19011 training or proven experience in automotive production sector (ISO/TS 16949, IATF16949, VDA). • Clear understanding and able to apply PFMEA logic to identify and manage risk/feasibility. • Knowledge of: • Keyence and Omron Vision, Camera and Sensor Systems. • Eaton System programming and fault finding through to fix. • ECR (Engineering Change Request) Processes. • Knowledge of and execution of Practical Problem Solving (Six Sigma Methodology). • PCR (Process Change Request) Processes. • Waterjet machines and robotics. • Key controlling documents (PFMEA, Control Plan and SOI's). • Knowledge and Understanding of Launch Process (Gateways). Note: this is not an exhaustive list. All employees are expected to show flexibility and continued self-development to meet the ever-changing needs of the business. All job descriptions / vacancy notices will be subject to continual development.
    Artifex is an equal opportunities employer and committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. We are committed to creating an environment in which individual differences and the contributions of all our staff are recognised.
    Interested? If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV with your contact details. If this job isn't quite what you are looking for but you are looking for a new position within Automotive, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Read Less
  • Maintenance Engineer  

    - Saffron Walden
    Artifex Interior Systems is pleased to confirm the below opportunity w... Read More
    Artifex Interior Systems is pleased to confirm the below opportunity within our business: Maintenance Engineer
    This role is on continental shifts - 2x 07:00-19:00, 2x 19:00-07:00, followed by 4 days off.
    Main missions and results • Maintenance of all electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems on all machinery, robotics, lasers, ancillary, material handling equipment to maintain efficiency and utilisation of 95%. • Assist in implementing and maintaining proactive maintenance systems for PPM and TPM. • Route cause analysis to identify issues and provide 1st time fixes to reduce downtime. • Fault finding and repair on electrical issues and mechanical faults on hydraulics and pneumatics. • Effective and timely response to all breakdowns. • Adhere to all company HSE policies and procedures at all times. • Comply with LOTO procedures at all times. • Recommend improvements to equipment and processes to enhance quality and productivity. • Perform safety checks on all machines. • Perform routine preventative maintenance checks on all production equipment and machinery. • Replace and repair parts on machines such as bearings, filters, wiring, valves, gauges and switches. • Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments. • Replace electrical parts and equipment as required. • Observe and listen to mechanical devices in operation to locate causes of trouble. • Dismantle machinery to gain access to and remove defective parts. • Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements. • Repair or replace defective parts. • Lubricate and clean parts as required. • Start machinery to test their performance. • Implement Continuous improvement activities to assist cost down at all times. • Any other projects or tasks assigned to you by management as required. • Shift working and flexibility essential. Preferred skills and experience • NVQ level 3 in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering required. • Must have previous experience working in a high volume, high class, Automotive environment. • Experience of working with injection moulding machines. • Experience in practical mechanical / electrical engineering.
    • Demonstrate effective time management. • Experienced in Robotics. specifically, ABB 6 Axis robot / Fanuc  and PLC Programming. • Knowledge of Quality systems such as IATF16949 / ISO 9000 a distinct advantage. • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels. • Team player- flexible on colleague cover and working outside normal hours. • Prepared to accommodate emergency call out (within reasonable parameters). • Understanding of IATF16949/ISO9001 Quality standards. Note: this is not an exhaustive list. All employees are expected to show flexibility and continued self-development to meet the ever-changing needs of the business. All job descriptions / vacancy notices will be subject to continual development.
    Artifex is an equal opportunities employer and committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. We are committed to creating an environment in which individual differences and the contributions of all our staff are recognised.
    Interested? If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV with your contact details. If this job isn't quite what you are looking for but you are looking for a new position within Automotive, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Read Less

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