Digital Manufacturing Adviser

• Build and maintain strong relationships with manufacturing businesses across the region
• deliver structured business diagnostics and digital capability reviews
• advise on process improvement approaches that enhance efficiency, quality and operational resilience
• support leadership teams to improve digital awareness and capability
• guide businesses in making informed decisions about the adoption of new technologies and innovation
• support organisations through change
• facilitate workshops
• explore potential grant opportunities
• lead strategic discussions focused on innovation and future readiness
• connect businesses to specialist expertise and funding
• contribute to wider regional engagement activities

• Hands-on manufacturing experience with strong advisory skills and a genuine interest in digital transformation and innovation
• likely to have worked within a manufacturing environment, with experience in operational leadership, continuous improvement or cross-functional collaboration
• may have played a role in introducing new systems, technologies or process improvements, or in supporting organisations to improve performance and innovation capability
• experience contributing to change programmes requiring clear communication and cultural alignment would be advantageous
• solid understanding of manufacturing operations and continuous improvement principles
• good digital awareness, including familiarity with manufacturing systems and business software
• 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 would be beneficial, together with evidence of ongoing professional development

• A degree or equivalent professional experience in manufacturing, engineering, business or a related discipline
• evidence of ongoing professional development

attractive benefits package