Objectives of this role

• Deliver high-quality technical outputs for advanced engineering and research projects, meeting customer requirements, budgets, and timelines.
• Act as Technical Lead for smaller projects and support larger projects with independent technical delivery.
• Advance innovative manufacturing and engineering technologies at Technology and Manufacturing Readiness Levels (TRL/MRL) 3+.
• Support the development and deployment of new and novel technology capabilities within industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Independently deliver technical work packages for complex engineering projects.
• Lead smaller projects as Technical Lead, ensuring quality, compliance, and delivery targets are achieved.
• Identify, specify, and support the introduction of new manufacturing technologies.
• Maintain awareness of project budgets, milestones, and agreed deliverables.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and contribute to presentations for stakeholders.
• Contribute to all stages of project delivery, including:

– Concept generation and feasibility studies

– Detailed engineering design

– Compliance with relevant engineering and welding standards

– Technical support during commissioning and implementation

Skills and qualifications

• Degree-qualified engineer or engineering technologist (or equivalent experience).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrable experience in one or more of the following areas:

– Welding and joining technologies

– Robotic and automated welding systems

– Arc welding processes

– Welding standards and their practical application

– Welding qualification procedures

– Directed Energy Deposition (DED)

– Manufacturing and process development

Preferred qualifications

• Working towards or holding professional engineering registration.
• Experience producing technical reports and presenting findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Exposure to the UK manufacturing or industrial sector.
• Experience delivering industrial research or applied engineering projects.
• Strong interest in innovation, technology development, and advanced manufacturing.