Engineer

twiglobal; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Share-in-success bonus scheme

Generous pension scheme

Holiday days (20) + 5 corporate + 8 BH

Private health and dental cover

Career development and training

Onsite restaurant

Onsite gym

Day nursery (Granta Park site)

Onsite parking

Job summary

TWI Ltd in Sheffield is seeking a Graduate Engineer or Engineer to support the development and application of advanced laser-based technologies, including L-DED using powder and wire systems, EHLA, and hot wire laser cladding. These technologies support aerospace, energy and defence sectors.

You will work in multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver additive manufacturing solutions, applying engineering principles and experiments to improve performance and quality while managing your own

Qualifications

• Graduate Engineer or Engineer to support the development and application of advanced laser-based technologies including L-DED, EHLA, and hot wire laser cladding.
• Strong communication and organisational skills to capture customer requirements and present technical results.
• Willingness to learn and adopt new technologies in a rapidly evolving field.
• Travel in the UK and abroad may be required to support customer, project and collaboration activities.

Responsibilities

• Support development and application of laser-based technologies for industrial additive manufacturing.
• Contribute to process development, optimisation and industrial delivery of additive manufacturing solutions.
• Apply engineering principles and experimental methodologies to improve process performance, material integrity and component quality.
• Take ownership of defined technical work packages or complete projects with support from colleagues; manage own workload.

Job description

Job Details

Location : Sheffield, UK

Contract : Permanent

Office/Hybrid: Sheffield based; hybrid working available in line with business needs

Hours : Full time, 36 hours per week

Job Profile : Engineer

Salary/annum : Min £37,300 - Max £55,900

Reference number : JR100888

Closing Date : 21/08/2026

Description of role

The Laser Additive Manufacturing (LAM) section is seeking a Graduate Engineer or Engineer to support the development and application of advanced laser-based technologies, including Laser Directed Energy Deposition (L-DED) using powder and wire systems, Extreme High-Speed Laser Application (EHLA), and hot wire laser cladding. These technologies support industrial applications including repair, surface enhancement, and the manufacture of high-value components across sectors such as aerospace, energy and defence.

Working within multidisciplinary teams, you will contribute to process development, optimisation and industrial delivery of additive manufacturing solutions. The role will involve applying engineering principles and experimental methodologies to improve process performance, material integrity and component quality, while helping to solve complex technical challenges for customers.

You will be involved in multidisciplinary project delivery, taking ownership of defined technical work packages or complete projects with support from colleagues. The role requires strong communication skills to capture customer requirements and clearly interpret and present technical results, alongside strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload.

A willingness to learn and adopt new technologies in a rapidly evolving field is essential. Your appointment will be made at Engineer or Graduate Engineer grade depending on your demonstrable competence.

Travel

This position may require travel in the UK and abroad to support customer, project and collaboration activities.

About us

TWI Ltd is a world expert in engineering, materials and joining technologies with significant property assets. We provide industry with advice and know-how in design, fabrication, failure analysis and prevention.

We offer opportunities to collaborate with inspiring and expert teams and a supportive environment in which you are actively encouraged to share your ideas and continually develop your own skills and knowledge.

If you are looking to join an organisation that is fuelled by innovation, teamwork, and openness, this role could be for you.

Diversity Statement

TWI Ltd is committed to treating all employees fairly and to being an inclusive employer.

Our aim is to create a work environment where our employees can reach their full potential.

We put Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of our people practices to attract, develop and retain the best talent.

Inclusion

We recognise that it's the differences of our people that gives us the competitive edge and enables us to maintain our world leading reputation.

This is why we are committed to ensuring there is diversity across every level of our organisation; representative of the Members and societies we serve.

We have made Inclusion our number one corporate value to demonstrate our commitment to ensure it is at the core of everything we do at TWI.

Disability Confident Scheme

We are pleased to confirm that we have achieved the first stage accreditation, which means we are a 'Disability Confident Employer'.

This is a government-supported scheme that supports organisations like TWI to make the most of the talents that people with disability can bring to our workplace.

The scheme helps us recruit and retain great people; draw from the widest possible pool of talent; secure high-quality employees who are skilled, loyal and hardworking; and improve employee morale and commitment by demonstrating that we treat all of our people fairly.

Job Description PDF

For further details, please follow the Job Description link below : https://www.twi-global.com/pdfs/careers/ Job-Description-Graduate-Engineer-or-Engineer.pdf

Why work for TWI?

• competitive salary
• share-in-success bonus scheme
• generous pension scheme (both employee contribution (flexible amount) and TWI contribution (up to 10% of salary)
• holiday (20 days + 5 Corporate days + 8 bank holiday's)
• private health and dental cover
• career development and training
• onsite employee restaurant
• onsite gym
• day nursery available for companies on Granta Park (Cambridge) site (subject to availability)
• onsite parking
• and more

Work-Life Balance

We know that balancing work and personal life can at times be challenging. This is why we continue to review and implement family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible working, enhanced maternity pay and paid parental leave.

If you require any additional support during your application, interview or any other aspect of our recruitment process please reach out to [e-mail]