Project Engineer - Additive Manufacturing

University of Sheffield; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university near Blackburn is seeking a Project Engineer for Additive Manufacturing. This role involves supporting research projects from concept to completion. Ideal candidates will possess engineering/scientific knowledge and strong communication skills. The university offers a competitive benefits package including flexible working and generous leave entitlement.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Flexible working options

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Good grasp of engineering and/or scientific principles.
• Experience in a practical environment, ideally in additive manufacturing.
• Strong communicator, both written and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of both large and small research projects from concept to completion.
• Maintaining high standards in project completion.
• Collaborating with technical teams and industrial partners.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Grasp of engineering/scientific principles

Experience in practical work environment

Job description

University of Sheffield
Job Reference Number:
1244
Working Pattern:
Grade 6 £31,637 to £36,130 per annum. With potential to progress to £39,355 per annum through sustained exceptional contribution.
Full time 35 hours per week. With e.g. 60%, working days in the office to be agreed with the successful candidate
Faculty:
AMRC NW
- Advanced Manufacturing GroupClosing Date:
07.08.2025
Are you interested in driving forward world leading research in additive manufacturing using an array of impressive metallic AM processing equipment?
The AMRC group is seeking a Project Engineer
- Additive Manufacturing for their facility near Blackburn. Use your engineering and/or science background to provide project support and contribute to the AMRC NW's growth in additive manufacturing. You will use your skills in engineering and/or a relevant science subject to provide project support to the team, helping to build the capability and reputation of the AMRC NW in the field of additive manufacturing.In this varied and dynamic role, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of both large and small research projects from concept to completion ensuring that projects are delivered to an exceptional standard. You will have experience within a practical ‘hands on’ work environment, ideally in additive manufacturing, however this is not essential as training will be provided. You will be working within the technical teams as well as interacting and working with our industrial partners.
Your role will involve supporting the completion of research projects, maintaining high standards. Previous practical work experience, preferably in additive manufacturing, is beneficial but not vital. You will collaborate with technical teams and industrial partners.
You will have:
● Have a good grasp of engineering and/or scientific principles.
● Experience within a practical environment, hands-on work, in additive manufacturing.
● Be a strong communicator, both written and verbally.
● Be able to work to deadlines.
Our people, with a diverse group of backgrounds, abilities, and beliefs, contribute to making Sheffield a world-class university.
Our benefits package includes a competitive annual leave entitlement, a generous pension's scheme, flexible working options, support for your development and wellbeing, retail discounts, and more.
The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university.
We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more.
Find out more at www.sheffield.ac.uk/benefits and join us to become part of something special.
We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.