Senior Project Engineer (Digital) in Rotherham

Energy Jobline ZR; Rotherham; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Rotherham seeks a Senior Project Engineer. In this role, you will develop digital technologies for manufacturing processes and support high-quality research in machining process simulation. The ideal candidate should have a relevant engineering degree and expertise in programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, C++, and Fortran. This position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

41 days annual leave

Flexible working opportunities

Generous pension scheme

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Experience with Finite Element modelling principles.
• Ability to apply statistical analysis techniques.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support high-quality research in machining process simulation.
• Programming for model development and Finite Element simulations.
• Prepare and perform experimental machining tests.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

C++

Fortran

Statistical analysis techniques

Finite Element modelling

Education

Good honours degree in relevant engineering field

Job description

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Job Description

08/10/2025

Job Id: 1333

School/Department: Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre

Work Arrangement: Full Time (Hybrid)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary per annum (£): 38,249.00 - 46,735.00

Closing Date: 05/11/2025

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 and join us to become part of something special.

Overview

As a Senior Project Engineer in the machining group, your primary focus will be on developing digital technologies and process modelling techniques for commodity‑led production challenges. Collaborating within a team, you will leverage your extensive manufacturing experience to identify, evaluate, and implement established and emerging technologies. Your key objective will be to develop robust and efficient manufacturing processes that drive significant improvements in production output, cost‑effectiveness, and overall industrial performance for our customers.

Our projects are collaborative and often complex, involving multiple partners, working on innovative technology to provide practical solutions to industrial problems. As a member of the multi‑functional project team, you will contribute to the scoping, delivering and reporting of research projects, as well as engineering tasks such as programming for modelling development, implementing numerical techniques such as the Finite Element Method, and performing experimental testing for data capture and analysis. You will support project engineers in their development and in turn, be supported in project tasks.

Supported by a dedicated project management team, you will lead and deliver high‑impact research outcomes. With responsibility for growing the order book in subsequent years, you will need to champion key relationships with industrial and government partners to help keep us at the forefront of advanced manufacturing research.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Technically support the delivery of high‑quality research in machining process simulation and optimisation.
• Programming (MATLAB, Python, C++, Fortran) for model development and Finite Element simulations.
• Statistical experimental design and analysis of data (i.e Design of Experiments and ANOVA).
• Preparation of materials (workpiece, tooling, fixtures, etc.) and set up of equipment for experimental machining tests.
• Perform experimental machining tests and material characterisation activities.
• Write technical reports to summarise key findings and outputs to aid the direction of future research.
• Present data and results to internal and external stakeholders at all levels in a professional and concise manner.
• Develop skills through external or on‑the‑job training, suitable to accomplish the engineering and project tasks required.
• Plan and carry out tasks and responsibilities over the short‑medium term, with an awareness of longer‑term issues to meet the research objectives set in a project.
• Produce detailed and accurate project documentation such as statements of work, experiment methodologies, and quality gate sheets.
• Working alongside the Project Management team to plan and order appropriate tooling, materials and hardware ahead of project requirements.
• 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.

Essential criteria

• Have a good honours degree in a relevant engineering field (e.g. Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials).
• Experience with at least one of the following programming languages: MATLAB, Python, C++, Fortran.
• A proven understanding of Finite Element modelling principles and practice.
• Ability to apply statistical analysis techniques to interpret experimental data effectively.
• Ability to creatively analyse and solve problems with an appreciation of longer‑term implications.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to staff at all levels.
• Be a British national and be prepared to successfully undertake a Security Check (SC) with UK Security Vetting.
• Have resided in the UK for the past five years to apply for security clearance; dual‑national or persons born outside the UK may be subject to additional scrutiny.

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of simulating non‑linear large‑deformation and plasticity problems.
• Knowledge of machining process simulation techniques, including numerical and analytical modelling of chip formation, prediction of residual stress and distortion, surface integrity prediction, and mechanistic modelling of cutting forces.

Further Information

Grade
7

Salary
£38,249 – £46,735 per annum. Potential to progress to £51,039 per annum through sustained exceptional contribution.

Work arrangement
Full‑time

Line manager
Technical Fellow

Direct reports
Project Engineer(s)

For informal enquiries about this job contact Josh Priest, Technical Fellow on [e-mail].

Next steps in the recruitment process

It is anticipated that the selection process will take place a week after the advert closing date. This will consist of a 50‑minute interview, including a 10‑minute presentation (topic to be confirmed on invite to interview). We will let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage two weeks after the advert closing date. If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact Josh Priest at [e-mail].

Benefits

• 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.
• 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 (e.g. 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

More details can be found on our benefits page: sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits.

Other Information

We are a confident employer. If you meet the essential criteria, you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.

Criminal record: Possession of a criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment. More information on eligibility for security clearance can be found on the government website: gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/-security-vetting-clearance-levels.

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