Typical responsibilities include: Producing statistical reports for management, organising general sales and trade show travel; analyzing and improving the effectiveness of the CRM system, ensuring export licenses are sort where appropriate, ensuring the office is always well presented, and office material needs are always available, managing Directors business diaries; other sales administration tasks.

Specific Responsibilities

• Ensuring the sales process is efficient from order to dispatch.
• CRM key user.
• Producing high level statistical sales activity reports.
• Providing administration support as part of the RMA process.
• Making travel arrangements and negotiating competitive prices.
• Updating the travel budgets and forecasts.
• Managing Directors meeting schedules during business hours.
• Ensuring the office is properly equipped with stationary, meeting necessities and is presentable.
• Conference rooms are prepared for customer meeting.
• Organising customer, distributor conferences and training days etc.
• Greeting customers upon arrival at Gill.
• Responsible for the switchboard.
• Mentoring the administration team members.
• General internal sales and support of sales activities.

Qualifications Required

• Good academic experience in Sales Administration or another relevant subject.

Essential Experience Required

• Excellent understanding of Microsoft dynamics CRM and managing opportunities through the system.
• Sales administration within a technology product manufacturing company.
• Knowledge of Syspro or equivalent manufacturing management system.
• Production and good understanding of statistical sales activity reports.
• Fluent in Microsoft Office.

Advantageous Experience

• Experience writing short hand.
• Foreign Language skills.
• Export licence experience.

Person Specification:

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Understanding of engineering principles.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• The ability to multi task effectively.
• The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Good team player.

A position profile does not imply that the duties stated are the only ones to be performed by the incumbent. Employees will be required to follow any other reasonable job-related instruction as required.

About Lymington

Lymington is a vibrant hub situated on the South Coast. The area boasts unparalleled leisure opportunities from water sport in the Solent through horse riding in the New Forest, with the nightlife of Bournemouth and Southampton less than 1/2 hour in each direction.

About Gill Research & Development

Established twenty-five years ago and now employing over 75 people, Gill Research & Development Ltd has rapidly expanded to become a leading supplier of innovative solutions to such varied industries as Motorsport, Defence, Medical, Aerospace, Process Control and Meteorology. We are involved in the full product lifecycle, from initial pure research through design and development to manufacture in small to medium volumes.

We strive to apply best practice and have the support of industry recognised tools to deliver class leading products.

As a privately owned company, Gill recognises the importance of home life and provides superb conditions, at its newly refurbished office and factory in Lymington. Employees are encouraged to be innovative and challenge the status quo as we forge ahead with extension of our product ranges to continue our successful growth strategy.

Every employee can influence the success and direction of the company through their individual contribution. We have the flexibility to adapt to take full advantage of each person’s skills and experience.

A position profile does not imply that the duties stated are the only ones to be performed
by the incumbent. Employees will be required to follow any other reasonable job-related
instruction as required.

Direct applicants only – agency applications will not be accepted.

Working within the Research and Development team, innovating, designing, developing and supporting systems and electronics hardware solutions for a variety of standard and bespoke products. Generating documentation for and controlling designs both internally and for external release.

Specific Responsibilities

• System level design in analogue and digital low-power electronics hardware.
• Detailed design of electronics hardware from initial concept schematic diagram through to manufacture.
• Production of hardware specification documentation
• Controlled release of designs and manufacturing information to BS EN ISO 9001: 2008 standard
• System to component level test and debugging
• Support of and enhancements to existing electronics hardware
• Customer and sales support

Qualifications Required

• Excellent academic achievements to degree level or equivalent in electronics engineering or closely related subject.

Position Requirements

• Able to provide at least 3 examples of instances where they have provided innovative ideas to products or designs.
• Able to provide examples of the use of simulation tools to prove designs.
• Demonstrable design experience of electronics hardware design for embedded systems.
• Circuit design to single transistor level for analogue and digital signal processing.
• Proficiency in mathematics and/or physics.
• Good understanding of mechanical design principles and electronics packaging.
• EMC and Environmental testing.
• Use of laboratory equipment (Oscilloscopes, DVMs, signal generators etc).
• Proficiency in PADs or other similar ECAD software.
• FPGA based design.

Advantageous Experience

• Knowledge of sensors and sensing technology.
• Understanding of software both high and low level.
• Communication standards (CAN, RS485, RS232, USB etc).
• Low power design.
• Control Theory and DSP techniques.

Person Specification:

• Organised, self-motivated individual with initiative.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must demonstrate a sound knowledge of engineering principles.

About Lymington

Lymington is a vibrant hub situated on the South Coast. The area boasts unparalleled leisure opportunities from water sport in the Solent through horse riding in the New Forest, with the nightlife of Bournemouth and Southampton less than 1/2 hour in each direction.

About Gill Research & Development

Established twenty-five years ago and now employing over 75 people, Gill Research & Development Ltd has rapidly expanded to become a leading supplier of innovative solutions to such varied industries as Motorsport, Defence, Medical, Aerospace, Process Control and Meteorology. We are involved in the full product lifecycle, from initial pure research through design and development to manufacture in small to medium volumes.

We strive to apply best practice and have the support of industry recognised tools to deliver class leading products.

As a privately owned company, Gill recognises the importance of home life and provides superb conditions, at its newly refurbished office and factory in Lymington. Employees are encouraged to be innovative and challenge the status quo as we forge ahead with extension of our product ranges to continue our successful growth strategy.

Every employee can influence the success and direction of the company through their individual contribution. We have the flexibility to adapt to take full advantage of each person’s skills and experience.

A position profile does not imply that the duties stated are the only ones to be performed
by the incumbent. Employees will be required to follow any other reasonable job-related
instruction as required.

Direct applicants only – agency applications will not be accepted.

Two Blade60 sensors have been installed into 10 Indycar ARB systems

The Blade60 Inductive position sensor by Gill Sensors, UK, has been installed into an ARB lever system to provide accurate real-time positional measurement of the cars’ anti-roll bars to address vehicle handling issues.

Gill Sensors’ Blade60 non-contact position sensor has been integrated into an anti-roll bar (ARB) lever assembly in a number of IndyCars. The ARB system has been developed for use in the American IndyCar series to address vehicle handling issues and improve race performance.

The 2013 open-wheeled championship consists of 19 high-speed and widely varied circuits, each designed with a complex combination of sharp turns, corners and bends, making car handling characteristics extremely important. Effective management of the cornering forces on the suspension is crucial to determine the success of a race.

Doug Shelby Engineering (DSE) took on the challenging task of developing a non-invasive ARB sensor fixture using Gill Blade60 non-contact position sensors, to track the position of the anti-roll bars during race use. Two Blade60 sensors have been installed in each lever assembly to provide accurate positional measurement of the mechanical linkages (anti-roll bars) attached to the front and rear suspension.

A reliable and robust sensor, resistant to mechanical damage and harsh environmental conditions was required for the application.

The application required a reliable and robust sensor, resistant to mechanical damage and the harsh environmental conditions experienced on the track. The previously used potentiometers and hall-effect sensors are potentially vulnerable to these conditions leaving them open to inaccurate and unreliable data reporting.

DSE chose Gill’s Blade60 non-contact position sensor to measure the position of the ARB levers. Blade60 sensors are solid-state and fully sealed, offering unlimited mechanical life and long-term reliability in harsh operating environments. Fitted to both sides of the ARB lever assembly, the inductive sensors provide the team with accurate real-time data, giving the driver and pit crew a true representation of real-time mechanical setup.

Blade60 sensors are solid-state and fully sealed, offering unlimited mechanical life and long-term reliability in harsh operating environments

The ARB lever allows the driver to adjust the stiffness of the anti-roll bar to vary the mechanical roll of the vehicle and reduce adverse effects on the tyre camber caused by cornering forces. Correct adjustment of the lever means more of the tyre is in contact with the road, improving handling performance and reducing tyre wear.

The position readings provided by the sensors allow the driver to make adjustments at the precise moment required to effectively control the movement of the car. Data accuracy is crucial as an incorrect sensor reading can lead the driver and crew in the wrong direction when addressing handling issues.

“The driver must always know the positions of the roll bars as must the engineering crew back in the pits. A reliable sensor is required to monitor these levers and The Blade60 sensors were a cost-effective solution to all of the requirements” explains Doug Shelby of Doug Shelby Engineering. “The solution is also superior to the sensor technology it has replaced. Depending on the installation, string and linear potentiometer calibrations could vary car-to-car and leave an open possibility for inaccurate data. The digital circuit boards with hall-effect sensors are invasive to the assembly and must be individually customised for the specific ARB position gates. The Blade 60 has eliminated calibration variance and offers the resolution necessary to adapt to unlimited ARB gate changes.”

Currently Blade 60 has been installed into the ARB lever system of 10 IndyCars and is also used to measure weight jacker position on 1 car. Gill capacitive liquid level sensors are also installed in a number of the cars of major teams, providing reliable and accurate fuel and oil level measurement.

IndyCar have produced this great video outlining an IndyCars typical anti-roll bar system.

Source article:IndyCar

More information about Doug Shelby Engineering can be found on their website.

U.S representative, Everight Sensors (stand #806), will be showcasing Gill’s range of non-contact position sensors including the newly launched Blade 20. The display will also feature a selection of Gill’s liquid level sensors, designed to provide accurate and reliable measurement within harsh and dangerous operating environments.

Gill is able to develop intrinsically safe sensors for use in a variety of off-shore applications including oil rig equipment and heavy machinery. Gill’s measurement technology provides critical data to improve efficiency and performance as well as avoiding costly down time.

For more information on our range of sensors please visit Everight’s OTC stand #806 or contact our sales team.

Key Event Information
Exhibition Dates: 6th-9th May 2013
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Booth Number: 806
Gill Sensors Representatives: George David (Everight)
Exhibition Website: Click Here

The article provides details on Gill’s custom designed liquid level sensor which was mounted through the side wall of the fuel tank on the Penguin B unmanned aircraft during the 54 ½ hour flight.

Recognised as one of Europe’s leading tradeshows for sensors, measurement and test equipment, Sensor +Test creates a hub for design, technology and innovation across all industry sectors.

With over 500 international exhibitors, the trade fair presents a spectrum of measurement and sensing systems from automotive engineering to scientific testing equipment. Sensor +Test offers a programme enriched with forums and networking opportunities, creating an essential platform for engineers and developers to showcase their technology.

On stand 12-146, Gill Sensors will display their latest range of non-contact position sensors including the newly launched Blade 20. The new sensor features Gill’s patented induction technology and represents a significant breakthrough in position sensing, with a single product allowing the measurement of linear and shallow-arc motion with a single micro sensor.

Displayed alongside the position sensors will be the range of micro industrial liquid level, speed, and  oil debris sensors. The new Ultrasonic fuel flow sensor will also be showcased. Gill’s range of sensors has been installed in a variety of applications to provide accurate and reliable measurement in harsh operating environments.

If you would like to find out more about our products and services visit stand 12-146 or contact us to arrange a meeting during the show.

Key Event Information
Exhibition Dates: 14th-16th May 2013
Location: Nurnberg, Germany
Booth Number: Hall 12, Stand 12-146
Gill Sensors Representatives: Simon Peaty
Exhibition Website: Click Here

The Head of Marketing has overall responsibility for the company marketing function.

With direct responsibility for leading and developing the marketing team, the role is focused on increasing company and product awareness. Continually measuring the effectiveness of activity, the Head of Marketing is expected to set and monitor KPIs to ensure growth.

In addition, the Head of Marketing is responsible for coordinating and implementing marketing strategies for other group companies as an external consultant.

Specific Responsibilities

• Management and development of the marketing and creative team.
• Set and monitor marketing KPIs.
• Create marketing plans in accordance with sales strategies to ensure growth.
• Produce and manage the marketing budget and forecast for Gill R&D.
• Oversee brand communication.
• Manage all marketing and creative activities, including:
  • SEO strategy and implementation.
  • Website development, content strategy and copywriting.
  • Production of product literature; promotional material and large format printing.
  • Multimedia production (presentations; product videos; tutorials; GUI development etc).
  • Online, Display and PPC Advertising campaign strategies.
  • Social Media.
  • Organisation of International Trade shows.
  • Production and distribution of press releases and other communications.
• Produce monthly marketing reports.
• Manage use of Gill brand by distributors and other stakeholders.
• Work with the sales team to identify and qualify new application opportunities.
• Conduct market analysis to drive future product development and sales expansion.

Qualifications Required

• Good academic achievements to degree level or equivalent in relevant subject.
• Suitable level of experience in lieu of qualifications.

Position Requirements

• Familiar with marketing of technical products in a B2B environment.
• Creatively minded with the ability to direct creative projects.
• Experience delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns on time and to budget.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (2010 preferred).
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, InDesign).
• Willing and able to travel as required.
• Advanced knowledge of Google Analytics and Webmaster Tools.
• Thorough knowledge of multi-channel online and offline marketing, with emphasis on web, SEO, PPC and DM strategies.

Advantageous Experience

• Client-side and agency marketing experience.
• Knowledge of electronics markets and opportunities.
• Experience managing external agencies.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles.
• Experience managing and mentoring multi-disciplined marketing and creative teams.

Person Specification:

• Confident, organised and motivated.
• Approachable team leader able to realise the team’s potential.
• Comfortable liaising directly with the Board of Directors.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent budgetary management skills.
• The ability to think strategically and lead on planning as well as being hands-on to deliver effective campaigns.
• Excellent analytical skills and experience in measuring and reporting on effectiveness of activity.

About Lymington

Lymington is a vibrant hub situated on the South Coast. The area boasts unparalleled leisure opportunities from water sport in the Solent through horse riding in the New Forest, with the nightlife of Bournemouth and Southampton less than 1/2 hour in each direction.

About Gill Research & Development

Established twenty-five years ago and now employing over 75 people, Gill Research & Development Ltd has rapidly expanded to become a leading supplier of innovative solutions to such varied industries as Motorsport, Defence, Medical, Aerospace, Process Control and Meteorology. We are involved in the full product lifecycle, from initial pure research through design and development to manufacture in small to medium volumes.

We strive to apply best practice and have the support of industry recognised tools to deliver class leading products.

As a privately owned company, Gill recognises the importance of home life and provides superb conditions, at its newly refurbished office and factory in Lymington. Employees are encouraged to be innovative and challenge the status quo as we forge ahead with extension of our product ranges to continue our successful growth strategy.

Every employee can influence the success and direction of the company through their individual contribution. We have the flexibility to adapt to take full advantage of each person’s skills and experience.

A position profile does not imply that the duties stated are the only ones to be performed
by the incumbent. Employees will be required to follow any other reasonable job-related
instruction as required.

Direct applicants only – agency applications will not be accepted.

Working for the whole organisation, maintaining the quality systems of the company. Ensuring compliance with ISO9001: 2008, regulatory and customer specific quality requirements.

Specific Responsibilities

• Ensure procedures are followed across the company and introduce corrective actions.
• Develop product reliability tests and data.
• Support daily activities in the Quality Department from goods receiving through to despatch.
• Ensure audits are completed in a timely manner.
• Support company production requirements at all times.
• Support product updates and new product introduction.
• Seek to provide continual improvements.
• Supplier quality analysis and improvement plans.
• Ensure adherence to supplier approval processes.

Position Requirements

• Proven Quality Assurance experience within a medium volume manufacturing company.
• Methodical approach to problem solving.
• Computer literate.
• PC literate.
• HNC/D in Engineering, or equivalent.
• Six Sigma knowledge.
• Electromechanical assembly experience.
• Ability to understand component drawings and inspection methods.

Person Specification:

• Organised and self-motivated individual with initiative.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Flexibility.
• SC – Security Cleared or able to become security cleared.

About Lymington

Lymington is a vibrant hub situated on the South Coast. The area boasts unparalleled leisure opportunities from water sport in the Solent through horse riding in the New Forest, with the nightlife of Bournemouth and Southampton less than 1/2 hour in each direction.

About Gill Research & Development

Established twenty-five years ago and now employing over 75 people, Gill Research & Development Ltd has rapidly expanded to become a leading supplier of innovative solutions to such varied industries as Motorsport, Defence, Medical, Aerospace, Process Control and Meteorology. We are involved in the full product lifecycle, from initial pure research through design and development to manufacture in small to medium volumes.

We strive to apply best practice and have the support of industry recognised tools to deliver class leading products.

As a privately owned company, Gill recognises the importance of home life and provides superb conditions, at its newly refurbished office and factory in Lymington. Employees are encouraged to be innovative and challenge the status quo as we forge ahead with extension of our product ranges to continue our successful growth strategy.

Every employee can influence the success and direction of the company through their individual contribution. We have the flexibility to adapt to take full advantage of each person’s skills and experience.

A position profile does not imply that the duties stated are the only ones to be performed
by the incumbent. Employees will be required to follow any other reasonable job-related
instruction as required.

Direct applicants only – agency applications will not be accepted.

A significant proportion of the work undertaken at Gill R&D is the research of new technologies, methods and materials to improve and expand our range of sensors. In most cases, data must be captured using prototype hardware prior to general analysis.

The position involves developing embedded software, as well as computer-based user interfaces for configuration of such prototype systems.

Specific Responsibilities

• Design embedded software solutions for both existing and new devices.
• Document designs where appropriate.
• Design PC and Linux-based user-interface (some graphical) solutions for the configuration and control of target devices.
• Perform, and provide evidence of software testing as required.
• Follow release procedures as required.
• Address issues and feature requests that arise for released software.
• Work with the research team to support our electronic prototype systems.

Position Requirements

Experience:

• Real-time embedded software design in C.
• PC-based GUI design and development.
• Some Python or Matlab experience.
• System level design using OOD or UML.
• Production of documentation including specifications, release of software and user manuals.
• Proficiency in mathematics and or physics.

Additional advantageous experience:

• Familiarity with Microchip DSPic, PICMicro, Hitachi or ARM range of processors.
• Familiarity with Xilinx FPGA development.
• Familiarity with communications protocols such as CAN, USB, RS485, RS232, etc.
• Basic electronics and ability to read circuit diagrams.
• Use of laboratory equipment (Oscilloscopes, DVMs, signal generators etc).

Person Specification:

• Innovative and creative.
• Organised, self-motivated individual with initiative.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Appreciation of a wide variety of engineering and scientific fields.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must demonstrate a sound knowledge of engineering principles.
• Hold or be able to achieve UK security clearance (SC).

About Lymington

Lymington is a vibrant hub situated on the South Coast. The area boasts unparalleled leisure opportunities from water sport in the Solent through horse riding in the New Forest, with the nightlife of Bournemouth and Southampton less than 1/2 hour in each direction.

About Gill Research & Development

Established twenty-five years ago and now employing over 75 people, Gill Research & Development Ltd has rapidly expanded to become a leading supplier of innovative solutions to such varied industries as Motorsport, Defence, Medical, Aerospace, Process Control and Meteorology. We are involved in the full product lifecycle, from initial pure research through design and development to manufacture in small to medium volumes.

We strive to apply best practice and have the support of industry recognised tools to deliver class leading products.

As a privately owned company, Gill recognises the importance of home life and provides superb conditions, at its newly refurbished office and factory in Lymington. Employees are encouraged to be innovative and challenge the status quo as we forge ahead with extension of our product ranges to continue our successful growth strategy.

Every employee can influence the success and direction of the company through their individual contribution. We have the flexibility to adapt to take full advantage of each person’s skills and experience.

A position profile does not imply that the duties stated are the only ones to be performed
by the incumbent. Employees will be required to follow any other reasonable job-related
instruction as required.

Direct applicants only – agency applications will not be accepted.

To propose solutions to technical issues, and are responsible for meeting development schedules and ensuring the delivered solution meets the technical specifications and design requirements.

Specific Responsibilities

• To lead projects for our range of sensors including inductive position and capacitive liquid level, taking ownership of new developments from start to finish.
• To coordinate the activities of the sensors development team, and therefore required to be a good organiser to plan their work and that of other workers. This will include owning the development life-cycle and be responsible for managing technical risks throughout the project.
• Provide guidance to the development team on any technical difficulties or situations they may encounter and be able to easily recognise system deficiencies and implements effective solutions.
• Have the ability to motivate people and have excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills. They will lead technical reviews with the development team and Programme Manager.
• Keeps Programme Manager well informed of status of development effort and serves as liaison between development staff and Programme Manager that will require them to be a major decision-maker in terms of implementing plans of a project.

A position profile does not imply that the duties stated are the only ones to be performed by the incumbent. Employees will be required to follow any other reasonable job-related instruction as required.

Position Requirements

Qualifications:

• Excellent academic achievements to degree level or equivalent in any engineering discipline or closely related subject.

And/or experience:

• Complete system life-cycle experience
• Technical leadership of multidisciplinary development teams
• Experience of end-to-end product development
• Proficiency in mathematics and/or physics
• Understanding of EMC and environmental testing
• Demonstrable experience of project planning, process and engineering management

About Lymington

Lymington is a vibrant hub situated on the South Coast. The area boasts unparalleled leisure opportunities from water sport in the Solent through horse riding in the New Forest, with the nightlife of Bournemouth and Southampton less than 1/2 hour in each direction.

About Gill Research & Development

Established twenty-five years ago and now employing over 75 people, Gill Research & Development Ltd has rapidly expanded to become a leading supplier of innovative solutions to such varied industries as Motorsport, Defence, Medical, Aerospace, Process Control and Meteorology. We are involved in the full product lifecycle, from initial pure research through design and development to manufacture in small to medium volumes.

We strive to apply best practice and have the support of industry recognised tools to deliver class leading products.

As a privately owned company, Gill recognises the importance of home life and provides superb conditions, at its newly refurbished office and factory in Lymington. Employees are encouraged to be innovative and challenge the status quo as we forge ahead with extension of our product ranges to continue our successful growth strategy.

Every employee can influence the success and direction of the company through their individual contribution. We have the flexibility to adapt to take full advantage of each person’s skills and experience.

A position profile does not imply that the duties stated are the only ones to be performed
by the incumbent. Employees will be required to follow any other reasonable job-related
instruction as required.

Direct applicants only – agency applications will not be accepted.