Project Engineer

University of Sheffield; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking a Project Engineer for their Subtractive Process team to enhance machining efficiency through collaboration and innovative solutions. The role requires a STEM degree and expertise in research skills, focusing on areas like milling and turning. It offers flexible working opportunities and competitive benefits, with occasional UK and international travel.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Development and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• STEM graduate or equivalent background with strong transferable research skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and adhere to quality and project management procedures.
• Willingness to take on challenges and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with partners to scope new projects and deliver complex initiatives.
• Assess, optimise, and apply subtractive process solutions and related technology.
• Prepare reports that summarise key findings and present results.

Skills

Research skills

Time management

Interest in subtractive manufacturing

Education

STEM degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

University of Sheffield. Closing Date: 10 October 2025. Working Pattern: Full-time 35 Hours per week. The Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) invites applications for a Project Engineer in the Subtractive Process team. The role involves joining a fast-learning individual with strong transferable research skills to support the assessment, optimisation, and application of subtractive process solutions and associated technology. The focus is on boosting efficiency in milling, turning, drilling, CAM strategy, virtual machining and machine tool capability, and on showcasing groundbreaking technologies through manufacturing demonstration components.

Collaboration is key: you will work closely with partners, help scope new projects, and deliver complex initiatives with mentorship from experienced staff. The role may require occasional travel within the UK and internationally, and may involve work within the defence sector.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with partners to scope new projects and deliver complex initiatives with mentorship from experienced staff.
• Assess, optimise, and apply subtractive process solutions and related technology to improve machining efficiency (milling, turning, drilling, CAM strategy, virtual machining, machine tool capability).
• Contribute to manufacturing demonstration components and technical delivery of research and machining projects, including preparing materials and equipment, conducting experiments, and monitoring and analysing results.
• Prepare reports that summarise key findings and present results to internal and external stakeholders.
• Plan and manage short-to-medium-term tasks while contributing to broader group planning.
• Develop skills through training to meet evolving project requirements.
• Travel occasionally for on-site investigations or meetings, within the UK and occasionally internationally.

Qualifications and candidate profile

• STEM graduate or equivalent background; strong transferable research skills and ability to learn quickly.
• Interest in subtractive manufacturing processes and manufacturing research environments.
• Ability to manage time effectively and adhere to quality and project management procedures.
• Willingness to take on challenges and collaborate across teams; openness to defence sector work where applicable.

Benefits and about the employer

The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work with a diverse community of backgrounds, abilities and beliefs that contributes to a world-class university. The AMRC is a world-leading research and innovation centre, part of the University of Sheffield and one of seven centres within the High Value Manufacturing Catapult (HVMC).

• Competitive annual leave entitlement (with the option to purchase additional leave).
• Generous pension scheme and flexible working opportunities.
• Development and wellbeing support, with a wide range of discounts and family-friendly policies.
• More information at sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits.