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We are growing our regional manufacturing support capability and are looking for experienced manufacturing professionals to work with a varied portfolio of businesses across the East of England. This role is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of modern manufacturing environments who is motivated by helping organisations improve productivity, strengthen operational capability and confidently adopt digital technologies and innovative ways of working. As a Digital Manufacturing Adviser, you will act as a trusted partner to senior manufacturing leaders, helping them assess their current position, develop their digital capability and implement practical, value-driven improvements that deliver measurable results.
Job Responsibility:
Build and maintain strong relationships with manufacturing businesses across the region, spending time on site to understand their operations, culture, challenges and growth ambitions
deliver structured business diagnostics and digital capability reviews, producing clear, commercially focused recommendations
advise on process improvement approaches that enhance efficiency, quality and operational resilience
support leadership teams to improve digital awareness and capability across their organisations
guide businesses in making informed decisions about the adoption of new technologies and innovation
offer balanced advice on systems, data-led decision-making and practical implementation
support organisations through change, helping leaders engage their teams and embed new ways of working effectively
facilitate workshops, explore potential grant opportunities and lead strategic discussions focused on innovation and future readiness
connect businesses to specialist expertise and funding where appropriate
contribute to wider regional engagement activities that strengthen collaboration across the manufacturing community
Requirements:
Hands-on manufacturing experience with strong advisory skills and a genuine interest in digital transformation and innovation
experience in operational leadership, continuous improvement or cross-functional collaboration within a manufacturing environment
experience in introducing new systems, technologies or process improvements
experience contributing to change programmes requiring clear communication and cultural alignment
solid understanding of manufacturing operations and continuous improvement principles
good digital awareness, including familiarity with manufacturing systems and business software
comfortable explaining technology concepts in practical, commercial terms
understanding how to approach organisational change
confident engaging with business owners, senior managers and operational teams
strong written and verbal communication skills
excellent IT skills
effective planning and organisational capability
ability to manage multiple business relationships in a digitally enabled working environment
a degree or equivalent professional experience in manufacturing, engineering, business or a related discipline beneficial
evidence of ongoing professional development beneficial
Nice to have:
Degree or equivalent professional experience in manufacturing, engineering, business or a related discipline