Senior Project Engineer

University of Sheffield; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join the Machining Group. You will lead research and develop innovative solutions to manufacturing problems, applying your machining expertise to optimise processes and demonstrators.

You will work with a collaborative team, explore new technologies, and travel within the UK and internationally. A good honours degree in engineering and hands-on CAD/CAM experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Good honours degree in engineering or equivalent experience in machining.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software and NC machining hardware.
• Expert knowledge of machining processes and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Execute research and develop innovative solutions to manufacturing problems.
• Collaborate within a team to optimise processes and develop demonstrators.
• Travel within the UK and internationally as part of the role.

Skills

Engineering experience

CAD/CAM software

NC machining

Machining processes

Education

Good honours degree in engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM software

NC machining hardware

Job description

Job description: Are you an experienced engineer or STEM professional who enjoys working collaboratively? We have an exciting opportunity to join us as a Senior Project Engineer in the Machining Group at The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre.

You will be primarily responsible for the execution of research and developing innovative solutions to manufacturing problems some of which may be in the defence sector. Working as part of a team, you will draw upon your manufacturing experience, researching and trialling new technologies and developing processes which help our customers drive step change improvements in manufacturing performance.

Our work is diverse and exciting and can vary from fundamental research, designing concepts, optimising processes to developing demonstrators. There are superb opportunities for continuous learning and personal development. We are committed to investing in our staff development, exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University.

We are seeking candidates who ideally have a good honours degree in an engineering field or equivalent experience in machining. You will also have experience with CAD/CAM software and NC machining hardware and will hold expert knowledge of machining processes and techniques. You will show experience of working effectively and efficiently within both small and large teams. Being creative in the analysis and solving ofproblems with an appreciation of longer-term implications is also key for this role.As part of this role, you may have the opportunity to travel, both within the UK and internationally.

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.

Find out more at www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits and join us to become part of something special.

£38,784 to £47,389 with potential to progress to £51,753 through outstanding contribution