Senior Research Engineer - Additive Manufacturing (Arc-DED)

MTC - Manufacturing Technology Centre; Coventry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in manufacturing technology is seeking a Senior Research Engineer specializing in Additive Manufacturing. This role involves technical leadership for Arc-DED projects, mentoring engineers, and contributing to strategic advancements in manufacturing technology. Ideal candidates will have solid experience in DED and a strong engineering background.

Qualifications

• Experience in Arc-DED and associated manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of DED hardware and software.
• Knowledge of AM process qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead Arc-DED projects ensuring quality deliverables.
• Contribute to strategic development of technologies.
• Mentor fellow engineers within the team.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project delivery

Arc-DED Additive Manufacturing

In-process monitoring

Education

Relevant engineering degree

Job description

Senior Research Engineer - Additive Manufacturing (Arc-DED)

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The role

This role will sit within the Additive Manufacturing department, reporting to the Additive Manufacturing Resource Manager. This role delivers key responsibilities within the Additive Manufacturing department, with two primary areas of focus being to develop new MTC capability to deliver value to members, customers and wider UK industry and, technically lead and delivery high quality project work to MTC customers.

The Vacancy

The role

This role will sit within the Additive Manufacturing department, reporting to the Additive Manufacturing Resource Manager. This role delivers key responsibilities within the Additive Manufacturing department, with two primary areas of focus being to develop new MTC capability to deliver value to members, customers and wider UK industry and, technically lead and delivery high quality project work to MTC customers.

In addition, this role will be expected to contribute heavily towards the MTCs metal AM technology strategy, capital investment decisions, technical business development and, proposal of new project work. It is also expected that the successful candidate will support and coaching and mentoring of the wider technical team to support their personal development and development of skills within the AM team and wider MTC.

This role requires an individual who is self-motivated, an excellent communicator and able to effectively manage their time. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a dynamic research environment and able to work well and integrate with others with different background and skills, growing their network of influence to broaden the value and impact of AM both internally and externally to the MTC.

This role may engage with project activities in the Defence sector in the future and therefore, candidates should be willing and able to engage in work in this area and, undertake additional security vetting if required.

Main Responsibilities:

• Technical leadership and responsibility for the MTC’s portfolio of Arc-based Directed Energy Deposition (Arc-DED) projects, leading the supply of technical deliverables with support from the wider project delivery team, where required; ensuring work meets or exceeds agreed customer requirements, within agreed budgets and timescales and, to a high level of quality.
• Contribution toward strategic development of Additive Manufacturing technologies and, leadership of the MTC’s Arc-DED strategic capability development, capital investments and industrial engagement.
• Proposing and undertaking innovative engineering research work focused primarily on technology/manufacturing readiness levels (TRL/MRL) 3+, and able to demonstrate industrial project delivery.
• Actively support development of fellow engineers through project delivery and dedicated mentoring and coaching activities, enabling the growth of abundance of key technical skills within the wider AM team.
  
  
  

Person Specification

Essential Skills/Qualifications/Experience

• Technical background and experience in Arc-DED Additive Manufacturing and associated manufacturing process chain
• Experience undertaking DED process development activities using structured DoE methodologies
• Intimate understanding of DED hardware and software and, their influence on material consolidation and resulting part quality
• Knowledge and experience of AM process and materials qualification
• Use of different technologies for Arc-DED in-process monitoring
• Industrial application of Arc-DED technology for in-service parts
  
  
  

Desirable Skills/Qualifications/Experience

• Knowledge and/or experience of any of the following:
• Other AM technologies across metals, polymer and/or ceramics
• Surface finishing/post processing of AM components.
• Metallurgy as it relates to AM
• Chartership status with relevant engineering institute or organisation
  
  
  

About The MTC

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned and respected research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing, and is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering from around the globe.

The MTC's engineers, scientists and technicians work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world in a supportive and collegiate environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale, helping manufacturers of all sizes develop new and innovative processes and technologies.

Established to prove cutting edge manufacturing advances in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions, the MTC works with hundreds of industrial clients across a range of sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, food and drink, infrastructure, construction and civil engineering, electronics, oil and gas and defence. The MTC helps businesses thrive by advancing their technological and engineering capabilities to improve their business efficiency, capability and competitiveness.

Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK Manufacturing, the MTC's engineering capabilities cover research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design and training for the skills of the future.

The MTC has world-class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool and Oxford, and is part of the UK's High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.

Reference Checks and Security Checks (where applicable)

Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Research Services

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