Advisor Business and Supply Chain

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

Job summary

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) in Coventry seeks an Advanced Research Engineer to join our team, advancing cutting-edge engineering solutions for industry partners.

You will lead technical projects, collaborate with experts, and contribute to new technology development across sectors while maintaining quality and compliance. The role offers hands-on engineering challenges and opportunities to influence manufacturing capability at scale.

Qualifications

• A degree in Engineering, Technology, Mathematics or a related scientific discipline.
• Hands-on engineering experience and a pragmatic approach to problem solving.
• Strong organisational, communication and report-writing skills.
• The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience working within structured processes where quality, confidentiality and compliance are essential.
• A desire to share knowledge, support colleagues and contribute to a collaborative working culture.

Responsibilities

• Leading small-scale technical projects and supporting larger multidisciplinary programmes.
• Contributing to the development of new technology and capability projects aligned with MTC strategy.
• Supporting horizon-scanning activities to identify emerging technologies and industrial opportunities.
• Assisting with concept generation, detailed engineering design and technical delivery.
• Supporting customer engagement and helping secure repeat business through successful project delivery.
• Working across multiple industries to solve complex engineering and manufacturing challenges.

Job description

The Vacancy

Join One of the UK's Leading Manufacturing Innovation Centres

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally recognised research and development organisation, bringing together industry, academia and technology experts to solve some of manufacturing's biggest challenges. Working across sectors including aerospace, automotive, defence, infrastructure, rail and energy, we help organisations develop and adopt innovative technologies that drive competitiveness and growth.

The Vacancy

Join One of the UK's Leading Manufacturing Innovation Centres

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally recognised research and development organisation, bringing together industry, academia and technology experts to solve some of manufacturing's biggest challenges. Working across sectors including aerospace, automotive, defence, infrastructure, rail and energy, we help organisations develop and adopt innovative technologies that drive competitiveness and growth.

We're looking for an enthusiastic and innovative Advanced Research Engineer to join our team in Coventry. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of advanced manufacturing, supporting the development and delivery of cutting-edge engineering solutions for leading industrial organisations.

The Role

As an Advanced Research Engineer, you will support the delivery of technical project outcomes across a range of industrial sectors and technology areas. Working alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists, you'll contribute to innovative research and development projects from concept generation through to implementation and commissioning.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading small-scale technical projects and supporting larger multidisciplinary programmes.
• Contributing to the development of new technology and capability projects aligned with MTC strategy.
• Supporting horizon-scanning activities to identify emerging technologies and industrial opportunities.
• Assisting with concept generation, detailed engineering design and technical delivery.
• Supporting customer engagement and helping secure repeat business through successful project delivery.
• Working across multiple industries to solve complex engineering and manufacturing challenges.

About You

We're looking for a proactive engineer with a passion for innovation, problem-solving and collaborative working.

You’ll ideally have:

• A degree in Engineering, Technology, Mathematics or a related scientific discipline.
• Practical, hands-on engineering experience and a pragmatic approach to problem solving.
• Strong organisational, communication and report-writing skills.
• The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience working within structured processes where quality, confidentiality and compliance are essential.
• A desire to share knowledge, support colleagues and contribute to a collaborative working culture.

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.