Project Engineer - Additive Manufacturing(AM)

Diversity Dashboard; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Generous pension

Annual leave

Discounts

Staff networks

Job summary

The University of Sheffield's AMRC North West invites applications for a Project Engineer - Additive Manufacturing near Blackburn. You will deliver research projects in AM, operate 3D printing and machining equipment, and work with multidisciplinary teams to advance additive manufacturing capabilities.

You will hold a good honours degree in engineering or materials science, understand AM processes and post-processing technologies, and communicate effectively with customers and staff.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in mechanical, manufacturing engineering or materials science, or equivalent AM experience.
• Understanding of AM processes.
• Understanding of post-processing technologies for AM.
• Strong written and verbal communication with customers and staff.
• Ability to analyse and solve problems with long-term implications.
• Curiosity and a willingness to learn.
• Working independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) challenges of advanced manufacturing (Desirable)
• Technical Professional Registration or willingness to work towards it (Desirable)
• Understanding of material processing (Desirable)
• Experience in design for AM, material characterization, process modelling and process monitoring (Desirable)

Responsibilities

• Create manufacturing plans, route cards and procedures to support research activities in AM and other advanced manufacturing processes.
• Assist in the delivery of research projects by conducting experiments, collecting, recording and analysing data, and contributing to technical reports.
• Operate additive manufacturing equipment and associated technologies, including 3D printers, 5-axis machine tools and post-processing equipment, following established procedures.
• Undertake material characterisation activities, including sample preparation, tensile testing, hardness testing and X-ray CT scanning.
• Support the development and optimisation of AM processes through design for AM, process monitoring, material characterisation and process evaluation where appropriate.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with quality standards, safe working practices, and EHS requirements.
• Plan and manage individual workloads to meet project objectives and timescales.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of multidisciplinary project teams, communicating progress and technical findings clearly to colleagues and stakeholders.
• Assist in coordinating project activities by monitoring progress against milestones and contributing to the successful delivery of project outcomes.
• Provide technical support and guidance on AM processes, showing willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Contribute to the procurement and preparation of materials, equipment and consumables for research activities.
• Support colleagues across research groups and contribute to multiple projects to meet organisational priorities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities to enhance manufacturing processes, research methods and laboratory practices.
• Promote ethical, sustainable and responsible engineering practices in line with the University's sustainability strategy.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Scientific principles

Communication skills

Deadline oriented

Teamwork

Curiosity

AM familiarity

Education

Mechanical engineering

Manufacturing engineering

Materials science

Tools

3D printers

X-ray CT scanning

Post-processing equipment

Job description

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 about our benefits (opens in a new window) and join us to become part of something special.

Are you interested in driving forward world leading research in additive manufacturing (AM) using an array of impressive metallic AM processing equipment?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the rapidly expanding AMRC group as Project Engineer - Additive Manufacturing at the new AMRC North West facility on the Samlesbury Enterprise Zone near Blackburn.

You will use your skills in engineering and/or a relevant science subject to provide engineering support to the team, helping to enhance 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, in additive manufacturing and other advanced manufacturing technologies. You will be working within the technical teams as well as interacting and working with our industrial partners.

You will:

• Have a good degree in relevant engineering discipline.
• A good grasp of engineering and/or scientific principles.
• Have experience within a practical environment; hands-on work, ideally in metallic additive manufacturing.
• Be a strong communicator, both written and verbally.
• Be able to work to deadlines.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Create manufacturing plans, route cards and procedures to support research activities in additive manufacturing (AM) and other advanced manufacturing processes.
• Assist in the delivery of research projects by conducting experiments, collecting, recording and analysing data, and contributing to technical reports.
• Operate additive manufacturing equipment and associated manufacturing technologies, including 3D printers, 5-axis machine tools and post-processing equipment, following established procedures (training will be provided).
• Undertake material characterisation activities, including sample preparation, tensile testing, hardness testing and X-ray CT scanning (training will be provided).
• Support the development and optimisation of AM processes through design for AM, process monitoring, material characterisation and process evaluation where appropriate.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with quality standards, safe working practices, and Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) requirements.
• Plan and manage individual workloads to meet project objectives and agreed timescales.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of multidisciplinary project teams, communicating progress and technical findings clearly to colleagues and stakeholders.
• Assist in coordinating project activities by monitoring progress against agreed milestones and contributing to the successful delivery of project outcomes.
• Provide technical support and guidance on AM processes where appropriate, demonstrating a willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Contribute to the procurement and preparation of materials, equipment and consumables required for research activities.
• Support colleagues across research groups and contribute to multiple projects as required to meet organisational priorities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities, identifying opportunities to enhance manufacturing processes, research methods and laboratory practices.
• Promote ethical, sustainable and responsible engineering practices in line with the University's sustainability strategy.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post.

Person Specification

Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and are respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.

• Have a good honours degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering or materials science (or equivalent industrial experience in AM with a different engineering degree).

  Essential

  Application

• A good understanding of AM processes

  Essential

  Application / Interview

• A good understanding of the post-processing technologies for AM

  Essential

  Application / Interview

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, in order to present to customers and communicate to staff on all levels within the organisation.

  Essential

  Application / Interview

• Ability to analyse and solve problems with an appreciation of longer-term implications.

  Essential

  Application / Interview

• Curiosity and a willingness to learn.

  Essential

  Application / Interview

• Working independently and as part of a team.

  Essential

  Application / Interview

• A good working knowledge of the Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) challenges of advanced manufacturing

  Desired

  Application / Interview

• Technical Professional Registration or the willingness to work towards it.

  Desired

  Interview

• A good understanding of material processing

  Desired

  Application / Interview

• Experience in design for AM, material characterization, process modelling and process monitoring

  Desired

  Application / Interview

Further Information

Grade

6

Salary £32,080 to £36,636 Potential to progress to £39,906 per annum through sustained exceptional contribution.

Work arrangement Full-time

Line manager Tech Fellow-AM

Direct reports N/A

Our website amrc.co.uk

For informal enquiries about this job contact Evren Yasa, Head of Additive Manufacturing: on [e-mail]

Next steps in the recruitment process

It is anticipated that the selection process will take place on the week commencing with the 26th October 2026. This will consist of an interview and presentation. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage on the week commencing 19th October 2026.

Our vision and strategic plan

We are the University of Sheffield. This is our vision: sheffield.ac.uk/vision (opens in new window).

What we offer

• A minimum of 38days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
• Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
• Generous pension scheme.
• A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
• A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women's and Parent's networks).
• Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
• A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; integrated with our Academic Career Pathways
• A range of generous family-friendly policies
  • paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies
  • support for those going through the menopause
  • paid time off and support for fertility treatment
  • and more

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.

Baseline personnel security standard

This role requires the postholder to undertake a Government baseline personnel security standard (BPSS) check as a condition of employment.

Closing Date :16/10/2026

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