Digital Transformation/Innovation Engineer (KTP)

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm offers a unique opportunity for a motivated graduate to join a dynamic team as a Digital Transformation/Innovation Engineer. This role focuses on leveraging advanced digital twin technology to optimize recycling plant performance, enhancing manufacturing efficiency and sustainability. The successful candidate will work closely with experts from academia and industry, gaining hands-on experience and mentorship. This position not only supports the company's ambitious growth plans but also serves as a launchpad for your career, providing access to substantial development resources and a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Professional Mentorship

Development Budget

Collaboration with Experts

Qualifications

• Hold or be about to obtain a university degree in Engineering/Science/IT.
• Strong analytical skills and experience in problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and optimization of recycling plants.
• Collaborate with experts to drive sustainable solutions.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Digital Technologies

CAD Software (e.g., SolidWorks)

Education

University Degree in Engineering/Science/IT

Tools

CAD Software

Data Analysis Platforms

AI Systems

Job description

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Digital Transformation/Innovation Engineer (KTP), Preston, Lancashire

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Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

Through the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Programme, Kiverco Ltd, in collaboration with Queen's University Belfast, invites applications for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team. This role is ideal for a motivated graduate in Engineering, Science, or IT who is eager to apply their skills to real-world challenges and contribute to the company's ambitious growth plans.

This innovative project focuses on leveraging advanced digital twin technology to transform the performance of bespoke recycling plants. By optimizing plant design and enhancing manufacturing efficiency, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving sustainable solutions and meeting customer demand for exceptional material purity.

The position is based at Kiverco Ltd, a leader in designing and manufacturing recycling plant solutions for processing, separating, and recovering waste streams. As part of a highly skilled team, the candidate will directly contribute to Kiverco's vision of delivering the "World's Toughest Recycling Plant" with unparalleled uptime, sustained purity, and longevity. This global business has installed over 350 recycling plants worldwide, and this role will directly support Kiverco's mission to innovate and grow internationally.

Applicants will benefit from hands-on experience, professional mentorship, and collaboration with experts from Queen's University Belfast.

About the person:

The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following criteria:

• Hold or be about to obtain (by July 2025) a university degree (minimum 2.1 classification, with a 2.2 classification acceptable if candidate holds an MEng degree or an alternative relevant postgraduate qualification) in an Engineering/Science/IT discipline such as Mechanical/Manufacturing/Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Strong analytical skills and significant experience in problem-solving, which may include academic projects, placements, or previous employment.
• Demonstrable knowledge of digital technologies and relevant experience of using digital tools such as CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks), data analysis platforms, and/or AI systems.
• Relevant experience of executing and managing engineering projects. Experience can be evidenced through completion of a module, academic research project, student placement, or practical work during employment or internships.

Applicants should indicate how their experience could be applied to this post. Please note the above are not an exhaustive list. To be successful at shortlisting, clearly demonstrate in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website.

A KTP role is an excellent launchpad for your career, providing the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge and skills to deliver a strategic innovation project within a company. Benefits include access to a substantial development budget and support from Queen's world-class academics and researchers.

This role offers a unique chance to work closely between academia and industry while developing your skills in project management. For more information about the KTP Programme, visit our website. If you are an international applicant without a visa, please use the provided information on our website to self-assess visa support possibilities.

Skills:

Engineering, Science, IT