Advanced Research Engineer - Systems Engineering

Manufacturing Technology Centre; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research and development organization in Coventry seeks an experienced Systems Engineer. This role entails managing technical project deliveries, collaborating across technology departments, and promoting Systems Engineering best practices. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant STEM field, experience in industrial applications, and strong problem-solving abilities. Join a vibrant team at the forefront of innovation in manufacturing technology.

Qualifications

• Experience of applying Systems Engineering in manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale complex projects.
• Familiarity with Systems Engineering standards such as BS ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288:2023.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Systems Engineering activities on various projects.
• Collaborate with leadership on processes and tools.
• Promote best practice in Systems Engineering.

Skills

Systems Engineering approaches

Verbal and written technical communication

Teamwork

Creative problem-solving

Education

Degree in appropriate STEM discipline

Job description

About Us

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.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to join our growing Systems Engineering Team. The role is primarily focused on technical delivery of projects across the MTC. You will report to our Systems Engineering Manager and work across various technology departments, industrial sectors, and customers.Main Responsibilities

Undertaking Systems Engineering activities on a wide range of projects, delivering outputs that meet customer expectations within agreed budgets and timescales.

Collaborating with Systems Engineering leadership to develop and implement Systems Engineering processes, templates and tools.

Promoting best practice Systems Engineering across the MTC.

Proposing and participating in development projects to grow Systems Engineering capability.



Person Specification

Essential Skills/Qualifications/ExperienceThe MTC is a collaborative environment where we value teamwork. To facilitate this, we are looking for candidates with the following skills, qualifications and experiences:

Experience of applying Systems Engineering approaches in a product development, design, industrialisation of technologies and/or manufacturing environment.

Experience of undertaking Systems Engineering activities on large-scale complex projects, for example, systems with bespoke control schemes, novel technologies, complex interfaces, multiple suppliers and/or partners, safety critical systems.

Experience of working to Systems Engineering standards such as BS ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288:2023 or industry equivalent.

Good verbal and written technical communication at all levels.

Experience on projects with multiple stakeholders, partner and/or suppliers.

Excellent teamwork and ability to guide and teach others.

Creative problem-solving abilities, with a practical approach to implementation. Applies a pragmatic approach to achieving project objectives and can adapt to the needs of the situation.

Holding a degree, or equivalent experience or qualification, in an appropriate STEM discipline.



Desirable Skills/Qualifications/Experience

Experience of applying Model Based Systems Engineering.

Experience of manufacturing plant, assembly or production lines and manufacturing processes.

Experience in functional safety, fault trees and safety assessments.

Experience of design, development and realisation of system prototypes and system test rigs

Engineering knowledge and experience in a wide range of engineering disciplines such as Electrical, Mechanical, Software, Electronics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Simulation Modelling, to facilitate meaningful collaboration with Engineers from these functions.

Familiarity with FMEAs, HazID and HazOps analyses.

Familiarity with agile methodologies, and/or spiral development within the Systems Engineering framework.

Familiarity with Quality Assurance, Process Assurance, Configuration Management and Lifecycle Management.



Interview Process

Once you submit your application, this will be passed on to our Talent Acquisition team for review. If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be invited for interview where you will have the opportunity to meet members of the team and find out more about the role and the MTC.

Reference and Security Checks

Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained and you may be required to undergo security clearance checks.