Digital Manufacturing Software Engineer (KTP) – Innovation

UAG; England; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Essex, in partnership with Howard Bros Joinery, offers an exciting KTP opportunity for a graduate to modernise software capabilities and develop a single source digital platform for a traditional joinery firm.

The role includes validating software platforms, redesigning workflows, building interoperable systems, automating reporting, and producing training materials to support sustainable digital adoption across the business.

Responsibilities

• Validating that the business uses industry‑efficient software platforms and obtaining KTP verification that the starting point is optimal.
• Redesigning and streamlining workflows across disparate platforms and exploring AI integration.
• Delivering robust interoperability, automated reporting and database restructuring using digital engineering knowledge.
• Balancing rapid development with business demands in a live manufacturing environment.
• Managing parallel workstreams (database redesign, automation tooling, interoperability utilities and training development).
• Collaborating with teams and stakeholders, communicating technical concepts to support adoption of new processes.

Job description

The University of Essex, in partnership with Howard Bros Joinery, offers an exciting KTP opportunity for a graduate to modernise software capabilities and develop a single source digital platform for a traditional joinery firm.

The role includes validating software platforms, redesigning workflows, building interoperable systems, automating reporting, and producing training materials to support sustainable digital adoption across the business.