Resource Manager (Technology Manager) - Additive Manufacturing

Manufacturing Technology Centre; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research and development organization in the UK is seeking a Technology Manager / Resource Manager to lead a team focused on Additive Manufacturing. This pivotal role involves overseeing project delivery and resource management, ensuring high-quality outcomes while fostering team development. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree or PhD and possess strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, along with proven experience in resource planning and team management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in resource planning and deployment across multiple projects.
• Ability to manage and lead a technical team, including setting objectives and conducting performance reviews.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workloads.

Responsibilities

• Provide line management for the Additive Manufacturing team.
• Drive strategic growth of AM capabilities aligned with MTC objectives.
• Lead and contribute to the delivery of AM projects across the process chain.

Skills

Resource planning

Team leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

Degree or PhD in engineering, physics, materials science or related discipline

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Technology Manager / Resource Manager to join the leadership team for Additive Manufacturing (AM) at the MTC. This pivotal role combines technical leadership with people and resource management, providing leadership to 18 AM research engineers and supporting the delivery of cutting‑edge projects across aerospace, defence, energy, and other high‑value manufacturing sectors. As part of the AM leadership team, you will oversee the deployment and development of Additive Manufacturing engineering talent, ensuring the team remains at the forefront of the manufacturing technology landscape. You will also contribute directly to technical delivery, shaping the future of AM capabilities at the MTC and collaborate with leading industrial and academic partners to develop advanced manufacturing solutions across the AM process chain.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide line management for the Additive Manufacturing team, fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Strategically deploy engineers across project portfolios to maximise impact and efficiency.
• Identify training needs and ensure all team members have clear Personal Development Plans.
• Drive strategic growth of AM capabilities, aligning technical roadmaps and future skills requirements with MTC objectives.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management to support career progression and wellbeing.
• Lead and contribute to the delivery of AM projects spanning the entire AM process chain across metals, polymers and ceramics, ensuring high‑quality outcomes on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with industrial and academic partners to develop innovative solutions and secure funding for industrial and R&D programmes.
• Represent MTC externally at conferences, technical forums, and stakeholder meetings when necessary.

General Requirements

• Degree or PhD in engineering, physics, materials science or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in resource planning and deployment across multiple projects, balancing technical priorities and team capacity.
• Ability to manage and lead a technical team, including setting objectives, conducting performance reviews, and supporting career development.
• Skilled in identifying training needs and creating Personal Development Plans tailored to individual and team growth.
• Experience in fostering a positive team culture, promoting wellbeing, and encouraging collaboration and innovation.
• Experience in people engagement, requirements capture and building long‑term relationships.
• Capable of managing competing demands and adapting resource allocation to meet dynamic project requirements.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal teams, industrial clients, and academic collaborators.
• Confident in presenting technical content at conferences, customer meetings, and stakeholder forums.

Desirable Skills / Qualifications / Experience

• Chartered Engineer (or working towards professional registration).
• Strong experience in Additive Manufacturing processes such as Laser Powder‑bed Fusion, Material Extrusion (incl. large‑format), Directed‑Energy Deposition, Vat Photo‑polymerisation or Metal Binder Jetting and their associated process chains.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical delivery of complex projects, ensuring outputs meet customer requirements within time and budget.
• Deep understanding of AM material consolidation mechanisms and process fundamentals, with proven application in industrial or research settings.
• Experience in publishing technical research or securing patents.
• Understanding of the UK manufacturing sector, Catapult network, and UK/EU funding landscape.

The MTC is an internationally renowned research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing and home to some of the brightest minds in engineering worldwide. It offers world‑class facilities and supports cutting‑edge manufacturing advances in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions.

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