Senior Engineer - Assembly

Dunhillmedical; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pensions

Hybrid working

Discounts

Professional development

Job summary

The University of Sheffield's Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) seeks a Senior Engineer to lead projects in the Integrated Manufacturing Group, improving processes and delivering automation and robotics solutions. You will supervise junior staff and drive successful outcomes for partner companies and research funding bodies.

You will apply mechanical engineering expertise across design, assembly, and tooling, while engaging with industry and academia to deliver impactful results in a

Qualifications

• Have a degree in a relevant subject or equivalent industrial experience.
• Ability to work independently, within a team and manage project resources and own time effectively
• Ability to communicate to a high level to internal and external stakeholders, both written and verbally through reports and presentations.
• Have experience of developing solutions to complex and highly technical problems relating to mechanical engineering, assembly and manufacturing. Including the ability to identify solutions to engineering challenges through independent research.
• A track record of scoping and delivering both grant and commercial projects related to automation and robotics, assembly, mechanical engineering and design or manufacturing.
• Experience of successfully securing commercial and grant funding.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for solving complex manufacturing and other highly technical problems. This will include managing staff and resources to ensure that they are properly focused in the most effective manner.
• Provide oversight and lead the delivery of project tasks related to automated assembly, mechanical engineering and design, robotic tooling and cell design.
• Research into novel technology to advance knowledge, evaluate new techniques, and to solve specific manufacturing problems and lead delivering this in projects.
• Provide a high level of technical knowledge in your field, and demonstrate expertise to support customers and others within the AMRC.
• Lead project teams.
• Represent AMRC at conferences, trade shows and other events.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Mechanical engineering

Automation

Robotics

Design for manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject

Tools

ISO 9001

ISO 45001

GD&T BS8888

Job description

School/Department: Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre

Work Arrangement: Full Time (Hybrid)

Contract Type: Fixed-term

Salary per annum (£): £38,784.00 - £47,389, with potential to progress to £51,753 per annum

Closing Date: 03/09/2026

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.

Overview

As a Senior Engineer at the AMRC, you will play an active role in solving real‑world manufacturing problems. Working in a diverse team in the Integrated Manufacturing Group (IMG) to develop novel solutions for the high‑value manufacturing sector, you will lead research into specific technical fields including improving manufacturing processes through mechanical engineering, mechanical design, assembly, designing and developing automated fixturing and robot end effectors.

You will lead the delivery of projects for partner companies and research council‑funded projects. Reporting to IMG’s senior management team, you will be responsible for the oversight of junior engineers and ensuring successful project delivery. Your work will encompass all aspects of engaging with manufacturers, large and small, to identify, scope and deliver projects aimed at improving efficiency, productivity, quality, and sustainability.

In this role you will be expected to continuously develop your skills and stay ahead of emerging technologies in your field. You will use these skills to help IMG deliver tangible impact to the UK high value manufacturing sector.

Main duties and responsibilities

Responsible for solving complex manufacturing and other highly technical problems. This will include managing staff and resources to ensure that they are properly focused in the most effective manner.

Provide oversight and lead the delivery of project tasks related to automated assembly, mechanical engineering and design, robotic tooling and cell design.

Research into novel technology to advance knowledge, evaluate new techniques, and to solve specific manufacturing problems and lead delivering this in projects.

Provide a high level of technical knowledge in your field, and demonstrate expertise to support customers and others within the AMRC.

Assist with project delivery outside of your core area of expertise when required.

Work independently, with an ability to manage your own time and those you supervise.

Communicate your work to peers and customers, both as written and verbal outputs.

Partake and lead in partner engagement sessions, both industrial and academic.

Collaborate with colleagues from multiple teams to plan workload and resources to fit project timescales.

Adhere to the AMRC’s quality management system and health and safety system.

Write and review technical engineering reports and presentation.

Lead project teams.

Provide assistance to peers when required.

Represent AMRC at conferences, trade shows and other events.

Provide continual improvement in processes within IMG and AMRC and delivery excellence of projects.

Develop and scope project work for both grant and commercial projects including business development with customers.

Proactively drive personal and professional growth to maintain the highest standards of practice and align with evolving engineering industry benchmarks.

As a member of staff you will be encouraged to make ethical decisions in your role, embedding the University sustainability strategy into your working activities wherever possible.

Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit 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 is 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.

Criteria

Stage(s) assessed at

Have a degree in a relevant subject or equivalent industrial experience.

Application/Interview

Ability to work independently, within a team and manage project resources and own time effectively

Application/Interview

Ability to communicate to a high level to internal and external stakeholders, both written and verbally through reports and presentations.

Application/Interview

Have experience of developing solutions to complex and highly technical problems relating to mechanical engineering, assembly and manufacturing. Including the ability to identify solutions to engineering challenges through independent research.

Application/Interview

A track record of scoping and delivering both grant and commercial projects related to automation and robotics, assembly, mechanical engineering and design or manufacturing.

Application/Interview

Experience of working to industry standards such as quality standards ISO 9001, H&S standard ISO 45001 and GD&T BS8888

Application/Interview

Ability to write and review project outputs within your technical area. Including providing critical feedback and taking ownership for the quality of the outputs you approve

Application/Interview

Ability to network in order to develop contacts throughout industry and to use those contacts where necessary to identify project opportunities, scoping of work and develop solutions.

Application/Interview

Application/Interview

Experience of successfully securing commercial and grant funding.

Application/Interview

Further Information

Grade

7

£38,784 - £47,389 per annum, with potential to progress to £51,753 through sustained exceptional contribution in the role.

Work arrangement

Full-time

Duration

24 months

Line manager

Lead Engineer or Senior Theme Lead for Assembly

Direct reports

Right to work in the UK

If you do not currently hold the right to work in the UK, you can find more information here to help determine your visa eligibility. Additional guidance is also available on the UK Visa & Immigration website .

For informal enquiries about this job contact Ejae Perez, Senior Theme Lead for Assembly [e-mail]

Next steps in the recruitment process

It is anticipated that the selection process will take place within six weeks of the advert closing. This will consist of an interview and a presentation. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage two weeks after the advert closing . If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact Ejae Perez..

A minimum of 41 days 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.

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

access to menopause support in the workplace

paid time off and support for fertility treatment

We are a Disability Confident Leader (opens in a new window). 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.

Criminal record

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