KTP Project Engineer

The Knowledge Transfer Network Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer PME is seeking an Associate for a Knowledge Transfer Partnership to bolster its engineering capabilities. The role involves supporting project management, developing a pilot proof-of-concept, and crafting roadmaps within a Change Management framework.

Work spans manufacturing planning, prototype manufacture, and full-scale implementation, guided by company and academic supervisors. You will assist in information technology readiness, data analysis, and KPI-based benefits tracking while

Qualifications

• Assist the Company and academic supervisors with project management.
• Develop a pilot project demonstrating a proof of concept.
• Develop a Roadmap and Action Plan as part of a Change Management Program.
• Manage and review the Action Plan.
• Complete Information Technology Readiness Assessments with gap analyses.
• Identify industry standards or certification relative to company goals.
• Assist in research and data analysis techniques.
• Monitor benefits realisation through KPIs.
• Assess risks and maintain an Issues Register.

Responsibilities

• Support project delivery under supervision and mentorship.
• Contribute to stage-gated milestones (Manufacturing Planning; SOP Development; Prototype Manufacture; Full-Scale Implementation; Future Factory Preparation).
• Help identify risks and track project benefits using KPIs.
• Collaborate with engineering and academic partners to advance the KTP program.

Job description

Mercer PME specialises in the design and manufacture of bespoke industrial machinery, delivering tailored engineering solutions across a range of sectors. The business generates revenue through the development of custom-built equipment, combining mechanical design, fabrication, and automation to meet specific client requirements, from standalone systems to integrated production solutions. Mercer PME’s current objectives focus on strengthening its in-house engineering capabilities and expanding its capacity to deliver complex, high-value machinery. With support from Innovate UK and Southern Regional College, the company is embedding advanced mechanical design, digital modelling, and automation expertise into its operations. This includes the adoption of structured product development frameworks and scalable digital workflowsto improve efficiency, consistency, and innovation.

As part of its growth strategy, Mercer PME is focused on reducing reliance on external design resources while enhancing its ability to deliver reliable, high-performance machinery. By upskilling its team and integrating best-practice engineering methodologies, the business aims to improve productivity, streamline development processes, and respond to increasingly complex project demands.

This forward-looking approach will enable Mercer PME to build a strong foundation of technical knowledge, foster a culture of continuous innovation, and position the company as a leader in bespoke, digitally enabled industrial machinery.

Duties and Responsibilities

Within this Associate post, the successful candidate will be responsible for any or all of the following duties:

Management Responsibilities

• Assist the Company and academic supervisors as required with respect to project management.
• The post-holder is expected to take an active role in driving the project.

Project Management Responsibilities

• Develop a pilot project demonstrating ‘proof of concept’ as part of a change management program.
• Develop a Roadmap and Action Plan as part of a Change Management Program
• Manage and review Action Plan
• Complete Information Technology Readiness Assessments with ‘gap analyses’ within the Company.
• Work towards the strategic goals of the company under the Knowledge Transfer Partnership
• Identify industry standards or certification relative to the company goals.
• Assist in research.
• Develop an understanding of data analysis techniques.
• Monitor benefits realisation through the use of Key Performance Indicators.
• Assess risks associated with the KTP project and manage an Issues Register.

Under the supervision and mentorship of the Company and academic supervisors, the Associate will be required to deliver the following key stages of the KTP Program;

• Project Stage 2 – Manufacturing Planning & SOP Development
• Project Stage 3 – Prototype Manufacture & Testing
• Project Stage 4 – Full-Scale Implementation & Industry 4.0 Integration
• Project Stage 5 – Strategic Planning & Future Factory Preparation

About the business

Mercer PME specialises in the design and manufacture of bespoke industrial machinery, delivering tailored engineering solutions across a range of sectors. The business generates revenue through the development of custom-built equipment, combining mechanical design, fabrication, and automation to meet specific client requirements, from standalone systems to integrated production solutions. Mercer PME’s current objectives focus on strengthening its in-house engineering capabilities and expanding its capacity to deliver complex, high-value machinery. With support from Innovate UK and Southern Regional College, the company is embedding advanced mechanical design, digital modelling, and automation expertise into its operations. This includes the adoption of structured product development frameworks and scalable digital workflows to improve efficiency, consistency, and innovation.

As part of its growth strategy, Mercer PME is focused on reducing reliance on external design resources while enhancing its ability to deliver reliable, high-performance machinery. By upskilling its team and integrating best-practice engineering methodologies, the business aims to improve productivity, streamline development processes, and respond to increasingly complex project demands. This forward-looking approach will enable Mercer PME to build a strong foundation of technical knowledge, foster a culture of continuous innovation, and position the company as a leader in bespoke, digitally enabled industrial machinery.