Research Engineer - Additive Manufacturing

MTC UK; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Research Engineer specializing in Additive Manufacturing to join their innovative team. This exciting role focuses on delivering cutting-edge research projects across various sectors, including Defence. The successful candidate will collaborate with talented colleagues, ensuring technical excellence while managing project budgets and timelines. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility, contributing to advancements in manufacturing technology. If you are a proactive problem solver with a passion for engineering, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Technical background in metal additive manufacturing processes.
• Experience with the full metal AM process chain.

Responsibilities

• Supply technical deliverables for larger projects and act as Technical Lead.
• Contribute to the identification and delivery of new technology capabilities.

Skills

Metal Additive Manufacturing

Laser-Powder Bed Fusion

Binder Jetting

Problem Solving

Job description

Research Engineer - Additive Manufacturing

Location Coventry

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in 25 days at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

The Research Engineer (RE) role focuses on the technical delivery of projects and supports the development of project-related activities across The MTC, working across various technology departments and industrial sectors.

This role reports to the Metal AM team lead within the broader Additive Manufacturing team structure. The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues in both the AM team and wider MTC to deliver cutting-edge research projects across multiple industrial sectors. Additionally, this role involves working closely with the MTC’s AM Operations team in the AM facility to support practical project delivery.

This role may involve project activities in the Defence sector; candidates should be willing and able to work in this area and undergo additional security vetting if required.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Supply technical deliverables for larger projects and act as Technical Lead for smaller projects when required, ensuring work meets or exceeds customer requirements within budgets and timescales.
2. Undertake innovative engineering research focused on technology/manufacturing readiness levels (TRL/MRL) 3+ with demonstrated industrial project delivery.
3. Contribute to the identification, technical specification, and delivery of new and novel technology capabilities for the MTC, customers, or industrial partners.
4. Participate in all aspects of project delivery, including concept generation, detailed design, compliance with standards, technical support during commissioning, and managing project budgets and deliverables.

Person Specification

Essential Skills/Qualifications/Experience:

• Technical background and experience with metal additive manufacturing processes, preferably Laser-Powder Bed Fusion or Binder Jetting.
• Knowledge of the full metal AM process chain.
• Proactive problem solver, demonstrating agility and flexibility in approach and technical skills.

About The MTC

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is a globally recognized R&D organization bridging academia and manufacturing. It hosts advanced engineering talent and state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment for developing and demonstrating new technologies at an industrial scale.

The MTC collaborates with industry, academia, and institutions to advance manufacturing processes across sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, electronics, defence, and more. It supports UK manufacturing through research, factory design, and skills development, backed by significant public sector investment. Facilities are located in Coventry, Liverpool, and Oxford, and it is part of the UK’s High Value Manufacturing Catapult supported by Innovate UK.

Reference Checks and Security Checks

Employment is subject to satisfactory references and security clearance, given the sensitive nature of some projects.