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National Physical Laboratory; Teddington; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in Teddington is seeking a Senior Engineer to join their Engineering Manufacture group. This full-time role involves costing and estimating for manufacturing projects, collaborating with design teams, and developing advanced methods for mechanical projects. Ideal candidates will have an engineering degree, strong people management skills, and proficiency in manufacturing methods. The position offers a hybrid working model to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience with CNC and conventional machining.
• Knowledge of CAD / CAM programming and materials.
• Ability to obtain SC clearance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal customers and the design team.
• Support design activities and project governance.
• Assess and produce manufacturing plans and cost estimates.
• Develop methods for bespoke mechanical projects.
• Work with technicians to deliver projects on time.
• Maintain relationships with key subcontractors.

Skills

Resource assessment for manufacturing projects

Estimating and costing techniques

Manufacturing methods knowledge

People management skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Production control / MRP systems

Job description

Overview

Through our vital research, the National Physical Laboratory supports scientific and commercial innovations, international trade, environmental protection, and health and wellbeing.

As our Senior Engineer, you'll join our Engineering Manufacture group with a focus on costing and estimation. This is a full-time role based in Teddington. You will develop and apply advanced knowledge, techniques, and technology, making a tangible impact on our business and the UK. Your passion for your expertise will drive continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal customers and the design team to understand requirements and ensure successful delivery.
• Support design and project activities, advise on Design for Manufacture, and contribute to project governance such as Manufacturing Readiness Reviews.
• Assess manufacturing projects using your engineering manufacturing and estimating expertise, working from CAD models, drawings, and specifications to produce manufacturing plans, cost estimates, budgets, and schedules.
• Develop detailed methods for manufacturing bespoke or low batch number mechanical projects in a research environment.
• Work with manufacturing technicians to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Maintain relationships with key subcontractors.
• We operate a hybrid working model, combining remote and on-site work, with an emphasis on work-life balance. Due to the role\'s requirements, you will spend most of your time on-site in Teddington.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in resource assessment for manufacturing projects, including operations, labor, tooling, materials, and subcontractors.
• Experience with estimating and costing techniques.
• Knowledge of various manufacturing methods, including CNC and conventional machining, CAD / CAM programming, and materials.
• Strong people management skills to work across functions and influence teams.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting complex information.
• Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and production control / MRP systems.
• Knowledge of electrical and electronics manufacturing / assembly is advantageous.
• Note: Due to security requirements, applicants must have or be able to obtain an SC clearance with no restrictions. We actively recruit individuals from all backgrounds.