Additive Manufacturing R&D Engineer - Turbine Components

MTC - Manufacturing Technology Centre; Coventry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) in Coventry invites applications for an Additive Manufacturing Research & Development Engineer (HTRC) to join the High Temperature Research Centre.

You will lead and contribute to research and develop ceramic and wax additive manufacturing processes for investment casting and turbine components, with cross-functional collaboration and a focus on process optimization and robust manufacture.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in an engineering discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Strong foundation in manufacturing engineering principles and component development.
• Demonstrable experience or knowledge of additive manufacturing technologies, ideally within ceramic or wax processes.
• Experience in advanced manufacturing, research, or engineering development environments.
• Understanding of investment casting, machining, or turbine component manufacture is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to research and development activities focused on turbine component manufacturing and design improvement.
• Develop and optimise additive manufacturing processes for ceramic and wax applications.
• Define and implement robust methods of manufacture, including tooling, process parameters, and production techniques.
• Design and deliver experimental programmes to evaluate and enhance manufacturing capability.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including design, operations, and research partners.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, and cost performance.
• Provide technical expertise in manufacturing processes, equipment capability, and production methods.
• Support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment and systems.

Skills

Design for Manufacture

CAD/CAM

Tooling development

Experimental design

Process validation

Data-driven decision making

Problem solving

Project delivery

Risk management

Change control

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Job description

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) in Coventry invites applications for an Additive Manufacturing Research & Development Engineer (HTRC) to join the High Temperature Research Centre.

You will lead and contribute to research and develop ceramic and wax additive manufacturing processes for investment casting and turbine components, with cross-functional collaboration and a focus on process optimization and robust manufacture.