HTRC Project Engineer

Manufacturing Technology Centre; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge technology centre in Coventry is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer – Project Engineer to lead innovative projects in turbine component manufacturing. The ideal candidate will be skilled in manufacturing principles, experienced in investment casting, and proficient in CAD/CAM. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art equipment and contributes to significant research and manufacturing projects with global partners.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Opportunity for continuous learning

Involvement in high-impact projects

Qualifications

• Degree qualified or has equivalent technical experience.
• Skilled in manufacturing and component engineering principles.
• Experienced in investment casting and/or machining of turbine components.
• Proficient in CAD, CAM, tooling design, and inspection methods.
• A proactive team player with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer requirements into robust manufacturing methods.
• Manage technical packages, planning, risk, and cost.
• Collaborate with designers, researchers, and operations teams.
• Ensure validation, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Manufacturing principles

Component engineering

Investment casting

Machining of turbine components

CAD

CAM

Tooling design

Inspection methods

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

🚀 Join Our Team as a Manufacturing Engineer – Project Engineer

📍 Location: Coventry | 🏢 Department: HTRC | 📈 Career Level: 4

Are you ready to shape the future of turbine component manufacturing? The High Temperature Research Centre (HTRC), a cutting‑edge collaboration between the University of Birmingham and Rolls‑Royce, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer – Project Engineer to join our dynamic team.

🔧 About the Role

As a Project Engineer at HTRC, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation, working with state‑of‑the‑art equipment in investment casting, machining, and advanced metrology. You’ll lead projects that design and manufacture turbine components, develop novel manufacturing techniques, and drive cost reduction and yield improvement.

This is a hands‑on role where you’ll:

• Translate customer requirements into robust manufacturing methods.
• Manage technical packages, planning, risk, and cost.
• Collaborate with designers, researchers, and operations teams.
• Ensure validation, compliance, and continuous improvement.

🧠 What You’ll Bring

• Degree qualified or has equivalent technical experience.
• Skilled in manufacturing and component engineering principles.
• Experienced in investment casting and/or machining of turbine components.
• Proficient in CAD, CAM, tooling design, and inspection methods.
• A proactive team player with strong communication and problem‑solving skills.

Experience in research environments and Design for Manufacture (DfM) is highly desirable.

🌟 Why Join Us?

• Develops world‑leading research and manufacturing solutions.
• Works on high‑impact projects with global partners.
• Operates in a supportive environment that values integrity, teamwork, and continuous learning.

📩 Apply Now

If you’re passionate about engineering excellence and want to make a real impact in advanced manufacturing, we’d love to hear from you.