Advanced Research Engineer - NDT

The Manufacturing Technology Centre; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research and development organization in the UK seeks an Advanced Research Engineer to deliver projects focusing on radiographic inspection techniques. The successful candidate will lead technical deliverables across various industrial sectors, leveraging their expertise in NDT techniques and XCT analysis. Join a team dedicated to innovative engineering research in a collaborative environment, working with top minds in the field.

Qualifications

• Degree calibre engineer, technologist, scientist or mathematician.
• Demonstrable knowledge and application of NDT techniques.
• Hands-on experience with industrial radiographic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Supply technical deliverables for projects as Technical Lead.
• Undertake innovative Engineering research focused on TRL/MRL 3+.
• Contribute to new technology specification and delivery.

Skills

NDT techniques

X-ray Computed Tomography (XCT)

Python programming

Ultrasonic Inspection methods

Eddy current testing

Thermographic inspection

Digital Engineering concepts

Education

Degree in Engineering, Technology, Science or Mathematics

Tools

Dragonfly

VGStudio

Avizo

Job description

The Vacancy

The Role

The Advanced Research Engineer (ARE) role is focused on the technical delivery of projects and support the development of project related activities across The MTC, working across various technology departments and industrial sectors. In particular this role is focused on the delivery of projects and research using radiographic inspection techniques and the associated analysis.

As a member of the Metrology and NDT team, which is one of three teams in the Digital Engineering Group, you will be part of a team with diverse skill sets with the aim to deliver impactful projects and innovative research across inspection.

Main Responsibilities:

• Largely independent supply of larger project's technical deliverables, and act as Technical Lead for smaller projects where required; ensuring work meets or exceeds agreed customer requirements, within agreed budgets and timescales.
• Undertake innovative Engineering research work focused primarily on technology/manufacturing readiness levels (TRL/MRL) 3+, and able to demonstrate industrial project delivery.
• To contribute to the identification, technical specification and delivery of new and novel technology capability into the MTC, customers, or industrial members premises.
• This role will require involvement in all aspects of the project delivery including but not restricted to: concept generation, detailed design, ensuring compliance with all relevant standards, technical support of commissioning, awareness of project budget and deliverables

Person Specification

Essential Skills / Qualifications / Experience

Knowledge

• Degree calibre engineer, technologist, scientist or mathematician. Ideally, working towards professional registration.
• Demonstrable knowledge and application of NDT techniques through previous project work. In particular, knowledge and hands-on experience with industrial radiographic techniques (specifically X-ray Computed Tomography (XCT)), including quantitative analysis of XCT datasets using commercially available software (e.g., Dragonfly, VGStudio, Avizo, or similar).
• Proficiency in applying advanced XCT analysis methods for defect detection, dimensional analysis, and material characterisation.
• Experience in Python-based programming for image processing and analysis of XCT data is desirable.
• Broader knowledge of additional NDT techniques such as:
  • Ultrasonic Inspection methods,
  • Electromagnetic based inspection (Eddy current testing),
  • Thermographic inspection,
  • Image based inspection methodologies (visual inspection, hyperspectral imaging).
• An understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of these technologies and how different technologies may be more appropriate to specific inspection applications. The ability to apply this knowledge to down selection style projects to make objective recommendations on candidate technologies / systems for specific applications.
• An awareness of how inspection can support broader Digital Engineering / Industry 4.0 concepts.
• Experience working in R&D or project-based environments.

About The MTC

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned and respected research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing, and is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering from around the globe.

The MTC's engineers, scientists and technicians work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world in a supportive and collegiate environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale, helping manufacturers of all sizes develop new and innovative processes and technologies.

Established to prove cutting edge manufacturing advances in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions, the MTC works with hundreds of industrial clients across a range of sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, food and drink, infrastructure, construction and civil engineering, electronics, oil and gas and defence. The MTC helps businesses thrive by advancing their technological and engineering capabilities to improve their business efficiency, capability and competitiveness.

Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK Manufacturing, the MTC's engineering capabilities cover research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design and training for the skills of the future.

The MTC has world-class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool and Oxford, and is part of the UK's High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.

Reference Checks and Security Checks (where applicable)
Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks.