Senior Research Engineer - Systems Engineering

The Manufacturing Technology Centre; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organization in the UK is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to join their team. The role involves leading Systems Engineering activities on complex projects while providing technical governance and nurturing early-career engineers. The ideal candidate will have experience in Systems Engineering, a strong background in project management, and excellent communication skills. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with cutting-edge technologies.

Qualifications

• Experience in applying Systems Engineering for all phases of the development lifecycle.
• Track record of leading Systems Engineering on large-scale complex projects.
• Experience with BS ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288:2023 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead Systems Engineering activities on challenging projects.
• Develop and implement Systems Engineering processes and tools.
• Provide technical expertise and governance.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Project Management

Technical Communication

Creative Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in a relevant STEM discipline

Job description

The Vacancy

About Us

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.

The role

We are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to join our growing Systems Engineering Team. The role is primarily focused on technical delivery of projects across the MTC. You will report to our Systems Engineering Manager and work across various technology departments, industrial sectors, and customers.

Main Responsibilities

• Leading Systems Engineering activities on a wide range of challenging projects, ensuring outputs meet customer expectations within agreed budgets and timescales.
• Developing and implementing Systems Engineering processes, templates and tools.
• Providing Systems Engineering technical expertise and governance, including nurturing earlier-career stage engineers in their technical development.
• Establishing and promoting best practice Systems Engineering across the MTC.
• Contributing to the development and realisation of Systems Engineering strategy.
• Proposing and supporting capability development projects that align with the Department, Technology Theme, and overall MTC strategy.

Person Specification

Essential Skills/Qualifications/Experience

The MTC is a collaborative environment where we value teamwork. To facilitate this, we are looking for candidates with the following skills, qualifications and experiences:

• Experience of applying Systems Engineering approaches for all phases of the system development lifecycle, in a product development, design, industrialisation of technologies and/or manufacturing environment.
• Experience of defining and leading Systems Engineering activities on large-scale complex projects, for example, systems with bespoke control schemes, novel technologies, complex interfaces, multiple suppliers and/or partners, safety critical systems.
• Experience developing and implementing processes aligned with BS ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288:2023 or industry equivalent.
• A track record of excellent verbal and written technical communication at all levels.
• Experience with managing multiple stakeholders, partner and/or suppliers.
• Demonstrable experience of coaching and mentoring to support colleagues.
• Creative problem-solving abilities, with a practical approach to implementation. Applies a pragmatic approach to achieving project objectives and can adapt to the needs of the situation.
• Holding a degree, or equivalent experience or qualification, in an appropriate STEM discipline.

Desirable Skills/Qualifications/Experience

• Experience as a functional team leader, including team administration, career development and pastoral care.
• Experience of applying Model Based Systems Engineering.
• Experience of manufacturing plant, assembly or production lines and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in functional safety, fault trees and safety assessments.
• Experience of design, development and realisation of system prototypes and system test rigs
• Engineering competence in wide range of engineering disciplines such as Electrical, Mechanical, Software, Electronics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Simulation Modelling, to facilitate appropriate technical leadership of these functions at system level.
• Experience of developing FMEAs, HazID and HazOps analyses.
• Experience of applying agile methodologies, and/or spiral development within the Systems Engineering framework.
• Knowledge and experience of Quality Assurance, Process Assurance, Configuration Management and Lifecycle Management.

Interview Process

Once you submit your application, this will be passed on to our Talent Acquisition team for review. If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be invited for interview where you will have the opportunity to meet members of the team and find out more about the role and the MTC.

Reference and Security Checks

Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained and you may be required to undergo security clearance checks.

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.