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JOB DESCRIPTION
Employer Description
Legend Brands, an industry leader and long standing, stable company, combines over 185 years of experience in providing equipment, accessories and chemicals for professional cleaning, facility maintenance, portable environmental control, fire remediation and water damage restoration.
Job Summary
Under general supervision, the Director of Procurement is responsible for developing and executing purchasing strategies, leading the team in managing vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring the company acquires necessary goods and services at the best possible price by analyzing market trends, mitigating risks, and collaborating with stakeholders, requiring strong leadership, negotiation, and analytical skills.
Essential Duties
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties.
The list below is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing, nor does it constitute an employment agreement, and the duties may change at any time. Management
Assist in targeting and establishing departmental goals, utilizing a philosophy of a continuous improvement Identify, and where appropriate, develop alternative sourcing strategies including off-shore and on-shore sources of supply. Lead cost reduction and transition activities. Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers, maintaining high levels of personal contact with these organizations. Assist in the development and implementation of policy and procedures for the department . Assist in the selection and training of departmental staff, including regular performance reviews. Plan and assist in the departmental budgeting process including operational expenses, headcount, and capital expenses. Build a collaborative culture within the company and Purchasing Department. Strategic planning and execution of procuring materials and all other related components for Legend Brands' companies. Supervise purchasing staff. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Purchasing
When needed, negotiate and monitor formal supplier agreements and other purchase and supply contracts. Leverage corporate wide spending to support "lowest cost of ownership and highest value" by reviewing and analyzing company procurement practices, developing suppliers, and working collaboratively with other departments in the company. Train and coach purchasing department in new systems, practices, and approaches to procurement. Work in cooperation with the Engineering, Product Development, Manufacturing and QA Departments to develop a robust supply chain for new and existing products. Conduct formal requests for quote, tabulate, review and compare bids with specifications to verify conformance; consider the quality of items, services and abilities of the supplier in terms of company needs. Evaluate, monitor, select and revise the supplier base based on price, quality, service/support, warranty, and reliability. Develop monthly reports and measures on purchasing activities.
Minimum Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, certification and/or licensure required.
An equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties and meet the necessary employment standards may be considered. Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree required. Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Engineering or related field preferred. 10 years of procurement, supply chain or related experience required. Previous experience in overseas procurement supply chain management preferred.
Prior experience with vendor negotiation and managing complex supplier relationships in a regulated environment, strongly preferred.
Knowledge of contract management and legal compliance (e.g pricing agreements, terms of service), preferred. Experience with ERP systems required. Certifications
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) preferred.
Hiring Range
Between $110K - $125K annually
Benefits
Legend Brands offers an excellent benefits package with comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, leaves of absence, 10 paid holidays, generous paid time off, employer matching 401k PLUS a company-sponsored pension, and more!
Additional Considerations
Legend Brands is an equal opportunity employer that considers all applicants without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability. Candidates must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S., as we are not currently sponsoring or taking over sponsorship of employment Visa's All job offers are contingent upon satisfactory pre-employment drug test and background screening. Accepting applications through April 30, 2025.
Applications will be reviewed as received and on-going interviews will be conducted as necessary.
ABOUT US
Legend Brands group is the leading provider of equipment, chemicals and expert training for professional cleaning, facility maintenance, portable environmental control, smoke and fire remediation and water damage restoration.Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Burlington, Washington
Posted: 2025-03-08 06:07:01
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Holt Executive is Hiring Senior GNC Engineer (Space Missions) Holt Executive is partnering with a cutting-edge space technology company to find a Senior GNC Engineer to join their expert team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on advanced Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) systems, contributing to the development of rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking (RPO) missions that are shaping the future of space sustainability.
About the Role: As a Senior GNC Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and validating trajectory planning, guidance algorithms, and navigation filters for complex spacecraft rendezvous and docking operations.
You will work closely with flight dynamics, software, and systems engineering teams to create robust, fault-tolerant GNC solutions that ensure mission success.
This role is ideal for an engineer with a strong background in GNC algorithm development, aerospace simulations, and system-level analysis, looking to contribute to next-generation space missions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and validate GNC algorithms for RPO and spacecraft manoeuvres.
- Develop simulator models to support guidance and control system validation.
- Ensure configuration control and logical management of GNC software solutions.
- Support software architecture development, leading towards an integrated GNC software solution.
- Conduct research into state-of-the-art GNC algorithms and implement innovative solutions.
- Collaborate with QA and production teams to transition GNC developments into scalable solutions.
Essential Skills:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Aerospace Engineering or a relevant discipline.
- Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, Python, and C/C++ for aerospace simulations.
- Strong experience in GNC algorithm design (e.g., navigation filters, guidance strategies, control systems).
- Experience in fault-tolerant GNC system design and software development.
- Understanding of systems engineering principles and best practices.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team.
- Strong problem-solving skills, balancing innovation and on-time delivery.
Desirable Skills:
- Knowledge of GNC rendezvous sensors and pose estimation techniques.
- Hands-on experience with GNC hardware Assembly, Integration, and Verification (AIV).
- Familiarity with Active Debris Removal (ADR) and RPO mission concepts, such as ESA CleanSpace projects, DARPA Express, or DEOS.
Whats on Offer?
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Work with a highly skilled, international team on cutting-edge space technology.
- Hybrid working and flexible schedule options.
- Private healthcare, life insurance, and relocation support.
- Access to state-of-the-art office and cleanroom facilities.
- Regular social events and professional development opportunities.
If youre passionate about advancing space mission GNC systems, apply today or contact Holt Executive for more details! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Harwell,England
Start: 07/03/2025
Salary / Rate: £60000 - £90000 per annum
Posted: 2025-03-07 15:57:12
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Holt Executive is Hiring GNC Engineer (Space Missions) Holt Executive is partnering with a pioneering space technology company to find a GNC Engineer to join their expert team.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge space guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) systems, enabling complex rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking (RPO) missions.
About the Role: As a GNC Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, optimizing, and testing GNC algorithms and simulation models to support advanced space missions.
You will work on sensor technologies, fault detection processes, and system integration, ensuring mission success through robust and innovative engineering solutions.
This role is ideal for an engineer with experience in GNC algorithm development, spacecraft simulations, and system-level analysis, looking to work on game-changing space sustainability missions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, optimize, and test GNC algorithms (e.g., navigation filters, guidance strategies, and controllers).
- Develop GNC simulation models and functionalities for mission analysis.
- Support trade-off analysis and integration of state-of-the-art RPO sensors and data fusion techniques.
- Contribute to Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) and Fault Detection, Isolation, and Recovery (FDIR) processes.
- Perform GNC subsystem verification, validation, and spacecraft integration testing.
- Work with Engineering Model (EM) hardware to conduct subsystem development testing.
- Support both development-focused and production-focused GNC activities, including Quality Assurance (QA) processes.
Essential Skills:
- Degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related technical field.
- Experience with GNC simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink and Python.
- Hands-on experience designing navigation filters, guidance algorithms, and control systems.
- Strong understanding of fault-tolerant GNC system design.
- Experience with Systems Engineering principles and processes.
- Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a balance between creative innovation and delivery-focused engineering.
Desirable Skills:
- Knowledge of GNC rendezvous and pose estimation sensors and techniques.
- Experience in GNC hardware Assembly, Integration, and Verification (AIV).
- Familiarity with Active Debris Removal (ADR) and RPO mission concepts, such as RemoveDebris, ESAs CleanSpace projects, DARPA Express, or DEOS.
Whats on Offer?
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Work with a highly skilled, international team on cutting-edge space technology.
- Hybrid working and flexible schedule options.
- Private healthcare, life insurance, and relocation support.
- Access to state-of-the-art office and cleanroom facilities.
- Regular social events and professional development opportunities.
If youre passionate about advancing space mission GNC systems, apply today or contact Holt Executive for more details! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Harwell,England
Start: 07/03/2025
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £75000 per annum
Posted: 2025-03-07 15:52:06
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Are you an experienced Lead Quality Engineer with experience of ISO9001 standards?
Our client specialises in developing bespoke hardware and firmware devices.
Their products serve automotive and industrial sectors, providing cutting-edge solutions that ensure high-quality customer integration.
They are seeking a talented Lead Quality Engineer to head up their team in Fareham.
Responsibilities of this Lead Quality Engineer job based in Fareham:
Lead the company's QA systems to required standards with the companies engineering team.
Lead on QA topics with customers in relation to pre-sales activity, qualifications and certifications, production deliveries and failure analysis.
Identify and resolve quality issues and non-conformities.
Requirements of this Lead Quality Engineer job based in Fareham:
An engineering degree (or close international equivalent) preferably in Electronics, Physics, Programming or Computer Science.
Other subjects will be considered if the candidate can display good aptitude in the required disciplines.
ISO9001 accreditation.
Implementation and development of quality management systems or business management systems.
Leading internal and external QA audits
Benefits:
- Salary - up to £65,000.00 per annum
- Annual discretionary pro rata bonus depending on company and individual performance
- Pension contributions through social security contribution
- 38 hours of work per week
- 25 days vacation plus statutory UK public and bank holidays
To apply for this Lead Quality Engineer job based in Fareham, please email NDrain@redlinegroup.Com or call Nick on 01582878828 / 07487756328. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Fareham, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £45000 - £65000 per annum
Posted: 2025-03-06 15:25:32
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Game Engine integration required for Virtual Reality and Virtual Production software tool integration programming.
Strong C++ programmer with deep Game Engine technologies experience with knowledge of Unreal and Unity, their API???s and plug-ins.
Working from home is possible most of the time provided you are able to visit their Oxford offices as is practical.
You would typically be working with a team of developers, domain experts, and QA Engineers.
Experience
Substantial C++ expertise on challenging projects.
Also be advantageous
C++ 11,14, 17 or 20, STL, Boost, Qt, QML, Python, C# Unreal and Unity
Multi-threading, Networking, OpenGL
Continuous Integration,
Animation Tools
Role Responsibilities
Creating seamless, platform integrations of motion tracking with leading game engines.
Human character modelling.
Collaborating with product managers to produce requirements and designs.
Communicating with the broader development teams, customers, and game engine developers. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Oxford, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £38000 - £68000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2025-03-05 12:29:37
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We are currently looking for Quality Assurance Engineer to join as a permanent team member for our client.
Experience on RESTful API test automation using Java/Groovy
Experience on web test automation using Selenium and Java/Groovy
Experience testing REST services
Good spoken and written English
+3 years experience working within QA
Responsibilities:
Work alongside Developers and product teams in an agile approach, to proactively improve the software quality of our products
Creation and execution of tests at both functional and non-functional levels
Maintenance and creation of test automation components
Provide test metrics relating to test progress and product quality levels
If interested, please get in touch via contact details provided or click “Apply” to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
Cavendish (Recruitment) Professionals Ltd are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we believe that inclusivity begins with the candidate experience.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of, gender, race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief. ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Hungary
Start: ASAP
Duration: 6 Months
Posted: 2025-02-27 22:17:14
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Position: Marine Electrical Field Service Engineer
Job ID: 131/34
Location: Ipswich
Location: Ipswich / Felixstow / Great Yarmouth / Suffolk / Norfolk
Salary: £34,000 - £39,000 Plus overtime and benefits
We are looking for a Marine Electrical / Electronic Engineer / Field Service Engineer.
For a company that has over 50 years experience within the marine industry.
This person could be from a sailing ETO or a land based Electrical / Electronic Engineer from the marine environment working on marine navigation and communication systems.
You will be required to travel around the area.
Duties of Marine Electrical / Electronic Engineer / Field Service Engineer.
You will undertake service, maintenance and installation of marine automation, navigation and communication equipment
At points, you will supervise field service teams / sub-contractors / shipyard labour with an aim of maintaining morale and team spirit, ensuring that all members of the team are fully familiar with the company QA policies, Health and Safety regulations
Conduct site surveys and detailed work specifications
Ensure an accurate list of tools and materials are created in line with the workload
Accuracy and professional standard of field service deliverables (i.e.
problem solving and quality of work)
Be a mentor and trainer to help the development of other colleagues as and when required
Play a leading role in ensuring that all work carried out is to ISO 9001/2000 standard
Qualifications marine Electrical / Electronic Engineer / Field Service Engineer.:
Background with marine electronics, especially bridge navigation, coms & PA systems
Preferably HND/HNC Engineering or equivalent experience
UK Passport Holder
Full UK Driving Licence
Must be able to travel in and around the Suffolk / Norfolk area.
This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical who have been appointed to act as the recruitment consultancy for this role. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Norfolk, England
Start:
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £34000 - £39000 Per Annum Great Benefits & Overtime Involved With This Business
Posted: 2025-02-27 17:03:06
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Employer Description
Legend Brands, an industry leader and long standing, stable company, combines over 185 years of experience in providing equipment, accessories and chemicals for professional cleaning, facility maintenance, portable environmental control, fire remediation and water damage restoration.
Job Summary
Under general supervision, the Director of Procurement is responsible for developing and executing purchasing strategies, leading the team in managing vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring the company acquires necessary goods and services at the best possible price by analyzing market trends, mitigating risks, and collaborating with stakeholders, requiring strong leadership, negotiation, and analytical skills.
Essential Duties
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties.
The list below is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing, nor does it constitute an employment agreement, and the duties may change at any time. Management
Assist in targeting and establishing departmental goals, utilizing a philosophy of a continuous improvement Identify, and where appropriate, develop alternative sourcing strategies including off-shore and on-shore sources of supply. Lead cost reduction and transition activities. Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers, maintaining high levels of personal contact with these organizations. Assist in the development and implementation of policy and procedures for the department . Assist in the selection and training of departmental staff, including regular performance reviews. Plan and assist in the departmental budgeting process including operational expenses, headcount, and capital expenses. Build a collaborative culture within the company and Purchasing Department. Strategic planning and execution of procuring materials and all other related components for Legend Brands' companies. Supervise purchasing staff. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Purchasing
When needed, negotiate and monitor formal supplier agreements and other purchase and supply contracts. Leverage corporate wide spending to support "lowest cost of ownership and highest value" by reviewing and analyzing company procurement practices, developing suppliers, and working collaboratively with other departments in the company. Train and coach purchasing department in new systems, practices, and approaches to procurement. Work in cooperation with the Engineering, Product Development, Manufacturing and QA Departments to develop a robust supply chain for new and existing products. Conduct formal requests for quote, tabulate, review and compare bids with specifications to verify conformance; consider the quality of items, services and abilities of the supplier in terms of company needs. Evaluate, monitor, select and revise the supplier base based on price, quality, service/support, warranty, and reliability. Develop monthly reports and measures on purchasing activities.
Minimum Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, certification and/or licensure required.
An equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties and meet the necessary employment standards may be considered. Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or Engineering required. 10 years of procurement, supply chain or related experience required. Previous experience in overseas procurement supply chain management preferred.
Prior experience with vendor negotiation and managing complex supplier relationships in a regulated environment, strongly preferred.
Knowledge of contract management and legal compliance (e.g pricing agreements, terms of service), preferred. Experience with ERP systems required. Certifications
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) preferred.
Hiring Range
Between $110K - $125K annually
Benefits
Legend Brands offers an excellent benefits package with comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, leaves of absence, 10 paid holidays, generous paid time off, employer matching 401k PLUS a company-sponsored pension, and more!
Additional Considerations
Legend Brands is an equal opportunity employer that considers all applicants without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability. Candidates must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S., as we are not currently sponsoring or taking over sponsorship of employment Visa's All job offers are contingent upon satisfactory pre-employment drug test and background screening. Accepting applications through April 30, 2025.
Applications will be reviewed as received and on-going interviews will be conducted as necessary.
ABOUT US
Legend Brands group is the leading provider of equipment, chemicals and expert training for professional cleaning, facility maintenance, portable environmental control, smoke and fire remediation and water damage restoration.Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Burlington, Washington
Posted: 2025-02-27 14:06:40
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Head of Product required to coordinate between engineering teams including Hardware and Software development, QA, Sales, Customer Support and Marketing.
You will liaise with other department heads updating market needs, defining features and functions of products aligning user needs with engineering requirements for new product range growth.
Key Skills
Head of Product or Senior Product Manager experience doing technical product management dealing with global clients.
Team Leadership ideally of a global product management team.
Over 4 years of product experience in a related technology field.
B2B in an SME environment.
International leadership experience across multiple sites.
Experience of hardware, application software and embedded software products.
Experience with both engineering teams and senior stakeholders.
Engineering or technical background ??? 3D, Animation, Biometrics, Video, motion capture or related market experience highly desirable.
Responsibilities
Lead a global Product Team including Technical Authors.
Liaise with different departments to ensure the Product department is properly supporting the needs of the operating business.
Create and review product visions including financial analyses for new market and product opportunities.
Propose new product visions to the C-level team.
Create, maintain and present product roadmaps.
Assist Marketing team in development of customer communications, marketing campaigns and products marketing assets. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Oxford, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £50000 - £65000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2025-02-27 11:50:09
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We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Electronics Test Engineer for testing a system where hardware, firmware and software are all tested together.
You will be responsible for managing the team and overseeing the process.
Responsibilities
This role includes working with the product and engineering teams to ensure features are clearly understood and can be translated into a set of quality-based test plans, developing and evolving test plans for complex front-end and back-end applications, and working on creating performance and load tests for various backend applications.
Skills
Minimum of 8 years as a Software Test Engineer with hardware testing experience.
Knowledge of firmware testing, desktop application.
Experience in hardware testing.
Experience in implementing QA processes in projects.
Proficient in test management tools (TestRail preferred) and in defect management tools (Jira preferred)
Possess strong knowledge of Agile testing methodologies and best practices.
Agile testing, Test Planning, Test Automation, Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Jira, C#,C++, Confluence ??? desirable. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Oxford, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £38000 - £50000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2025-02-27 11:46:55
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If you're ready to make a significant impact in the world of technology and are excited to collaborate with a team of innovators, then this role is for you.
Our client is at the forefront of technology and software development organisation.
They develop hardware and software products for the medical, film and engineering industries.
Your expertise in desktop software and hardware testing will be put to the test as you plan and execute hands-on software testing, including specification validation, bug and feature testing, and regression testing.
What they're Looking For:
A degree in Biomechanics, Biomedical Engineering (preferred), Computer Science, Physical Science, or a related field.
3 to 6 years of experience as a Test Engineer, with a background in software and hardware development.
Hands-on experience testing desktop software applications integrated with bespoke hardware.
Familiarity with best practices in software quality assurance (QA).
Proficiency in creating, executing, reviewing, and updating test cases.
Experience in functional, regression testing, and exit testing.
Proficient in test management tools (TestRail preferred) and defect management tools (Jira preferred).
....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Oxford, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £35000 - £40000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2025-02-27 11:39:33
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We are looking for a Hardware Product Development Project Engineer to manage multiple hardware development projects (motion capture), with some involvement in software.
The role requires project management experience, preferably with agile methodologies.
The successful candidate will work closely with Development and Product Managers to oversee the development of new products and manage technical upgrades and maintenance for existing products.
Required Skills and Experience:
Knowledge of project management principles and hardware development.
Experience with hardware test management and QA processes.
Understanding of motion capture technology.
Recognized project management qualification (e.g., Prince2, APM).
Familiarity with agile methodologies and both hardware and software processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Define project scope and schedules with technical leads and product managers, ensuring timely delivery and inclusion of all requirements.
Manage project progress, track timescales, and report to the Programme Manager.
Address unplanned work and manage project risks and issues.
Conduct technical meetings and support delivery planning.
Perform lessons learned reviews and apply improvements to future projects.
Use up-to-date project management tools and adhere to ISO9001 and ISO13485 frameworks.
Benefits:
Competitive salary
10% Company Pension
25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
Life Cover
Private Medical with Optical/Dental Insurance
Permanent Health Insurance
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free On-site Parking ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Oxford, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £65000 - £75000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2025-02-27 11:36:22
