Principal Scientist

National Physical Laboratory; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in metrology is seeking a Principal Scientist to enhance their Manufacturing Metrology Group. The role involves scientific leadership, strategy refinement, and collaboration with industries, aimed at delivering high-quality research and services in measurement data confidence. Candidates should possess strong technical and leadership skills, with a commitment to health, safety, and quality.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience in CMM, non-contact measurement, image analysis/XCT, or Industry 4.0.
• Experience delivering projects in collaboration with industrial companies.
• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific leadership to the Manufacturing Metrology Group.
• Refine group's strategy for impactful, high-quality research and services.
• Shape the future direction of the group.

Skills

Commitment to Health, Safety, and Quality

Experience in writing successful applications for Innovate UK

Strong communication skills

Technical business development skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or Science

Master’s or PhD in Engineering or Science

Job description

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The Manufacturing Metrology Group at NPL has a mission to facilitate confidence in measurement data in manufacturing products and processes.

We are now looking for a Principal Scientist to provide scientific leadership to the group, helping our scientists achieve maximum impact on the manufacturing industry. This role involves evolving the group's strategy to deliver impactful, high-quality research and commercial services.

You will join the group at an exciting time. While the strategic direction is clear, there is a need to refine it further and establish more detailed focus areas. You will be instrumental in shaping our future.

About the Role

The Manufacturing Metrology Group at NPL aims to facilitate confidence in measurement data in manufacturing products and processes.

We are seeking a Principal Scientist to provide scientific leadership, helping our team achieve maximum impact in the manufacturing industry. The role involves refining our strategy for impactful, high-quality research and services.

You will join at an exciting time, with the opportunity to shape the future direction of the group.

About You

We are looking for a scientist with at least 5 years of experience in one of our key technologies (CMM, Non-contact measurement, image analysis/XCT, or Industry 4.0).

You should have an interest in and be open to learning about other areas, with the ability to work comfortably with a multidisciplinary team.

This role requires a relevant academic qualification at least at Degree level, ideally a Master’s or PhD in Engineering or Science.

Experience in working with the manufacturing industry, including scoping and delivering projects in collaboration with industrial companies, is essential, along with the ability to discuss the impact of your work.

Essential Skills

• Commitment to Health, Safety, and Quality
• Experience in writing successful applications for Innovate UK and Horizon Europe projects
• Experience leading teams of scientists, even if not in line management roles
• Strong communication skills, able to influence technical and non-technical audiences and build stakeholder relationships
• Technical business development skills
• Proven expertise in at least one key technical area of the group
• Ability to define and implement scientific strategy
• Strong problem-solving skills

Note: We actively recruit individuals from all backgrounds. Due to the nature of our work, nationality, residency, and security requirements are more tightly defined. You will be asked about this during the recruitment process. To work at NPL, you will need to obtain BPSS security clearance.