Engineer (SME Group)

Warwick; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

Learning & development opportunities

On-site childcare facilities

Job summary

The Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the University of Warwick is seeking an Engineer to help SME manufacturers with their digital transformation journey. You will apply Industry 4.0 tools and collaborate with external technology providers and university experts to deliver tangible value.

You will translate client challenges into clear, implementable recommendations, develop prototypes, and create demonstrations that excite clients about digital solutions.

Qualifications

• Interest in Automation Systems & Robotics
• Interest in AI applications in manufacturing
• Interest in IT and OT System Architectures
• Interest in Manufacturing Systems (ERP, MRP, MES and PLM)

Responsibilities

• Understand client challenges, identify digital technologies as solutions, and present actionable recommendations for implementation
• Develop proof-of-concept and demonstrable solutions for clients
• Design and build demonstrations showcasing latest digital technologies to clients
• Lead digital transformation workshops and produce technical roadmaps and grant applications

Job description

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Hours: Standard working hours 36.5 per week

Closing Date: Monday 5th October 2026

Full time Salary Range: £31,236 - £34,610 per annum

About the Role

For informal queries, please contact Onur Eren (Principal Engineer) at [e-mail]

Flexible Working

• We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full-time.
• We welcome applications from candidates seeking a minimum of 21.9 hours per week (0.6 FTE).

Do you have skills and expertise to help manufacturers with their digital transformation journey? We are looking for an Engineer to join the team!

In this role you will help SME manufacturing clients solve their most pressing problems using the latest digital tools and Industry 4.0 technologies. You will have the opportunity to work with external technology providers and experts within the University.

Specifically, the role involves:

• Working with the team to understand client’s challenges, identify cutting-edge digital technologies as solutions, and present clear recommendations for implementation. You'll be the go-to engineer for translating these solutions into clear, actionable recommendations for implementation and supporting technology transfer.
• Developing proof‑of‑concept and demonstrable solutions for clients. This is where your engineering talent comes into play – turning ideas into prototypes that not only demonstrate feasibility but makes a huge impact.
• Designing and building demonstrations that showcase the latest digital technologies to our clients. It's not just about presenting solutions; it's about engineering that leave clients excited and eager to embrace digital.
• Leading digital transformation workshops, producing technical roadmaps that pave the way for success, writing impactful grant applications.

About You

The ideal candidate should have a strong interest in developing their knowledge in one or more of the following:

• - Automation Systems & Robotics
• - AI and its applications in manufacturing
• - IT and OT System Architectures
• - Manufacturing Systems (ERP, MRP, MES and PLM)

This role presents a unique range of career development opportunities: for people with business skills and experience to expand their technical knowledge and gain experience working with cutting‑edge Industry 4.0 digital technologies. Similarly, people with a technical bias will have the opportunity to develop business consulting skills and gathervaluable manufacturing business management exposure through supporting and mentoring business owners and company directors.

Such business and technology exposure may appeal to people who have an entrepreneurial flair and are interested in broadening their horizons, working with a wider variety of SME manufacturers working across different sectors from food to engineering, and exploring opportunities with a view to starting their own business at some point in the future.

As an engineer, you will receive training and coaching on the specific duties the role requires. There will also be numerous opportunities to develop your leadership style and lead on projects with support from a senior colleague.

In addition, being a part of WMG can offer the successful candidate various opportunities for to get involved in academic research, in addition the general day-to-day duties of the role.

About the Department

The Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) is the largest department at the University of Warwick, with over 800 staff and nearly 3,000 students across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in management, technology, and applied engineering.

We are globally recognised for our world-class research, innovative industry partnerships, and teaching excellence, and we are proud holders of Athena SWAN Silver Award and the Institutional Silver Award.

The interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

• attractive pension scheme
• generous holiday allowance plus Christmas closure
• excellent learning and development opportunities
• savings on a wide range of products and services
• generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy
• onsite childcare facilities

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer you access to flexible working, for more information click here .

If you are considering relocating to the UK, read our Relocation Guide to find out more about what Warwick has to offer and what might be involved in the process.

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We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all communities regardless of culture, background, age, disability, sex/gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual or romantic orientation. To find out more about our social inclusion work at Warwick visit our webpages here .

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