Senior Manufacturing Research Engineer

Location:

Chester Road
Bretton
Chester
CH4 0DH

We have an exciting opportunity at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Wales for someone with a passion for innovative manufacturing technology development who is looking to use their skills in manufacturing to make an impact on UK productivity. This role is based within our new AMRC Cymru/Wales facility at Broughton Flintshire.

As a Senior Manufacturing Research Engineer, you will be based within the new AMRC Cymru facility at Broughton Flintshire, focused on increasing the adoption of automated & digital manufacturing methods across the wide range of industry sectors that the AMRC Cymru will serve. You will take a pivotal role as an experienced member of the team tasked with the development of innovative industrial automation and digital manufacturing solutions. This will include the mentoring of the junior project engineers working on technology development projects.

For this role, you will have:

• Expertise in a wide range of engineering disciplines and have a proven track record of successfully delivering manufacturing development projects.
• A diverse skill-set, including good organisational skills and the ability to research, problem solve, design, and implement ideas in a hands-on environment.
• A practical approach, a positive attitude, and be a confident communicator.

You will also be interacting with local businesses within the Wales area as the AMRC builds stronger relations with the local government.

We are committed to investing in our staff development, exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University.

About the Team

AMRC Cymru’s vision is to be instrumental in driving world class manufacturing innovation for Wales and the UK, with applied research facilities comparable with the best in the world, ensuring Wales is an attractive destination for inward investment and the creation of new businesses, in addition to providing world-class support for existing manufacturers.

About the University

We’re one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University’s Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

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If you’re passionate about working at the AMRC/Wales, then we would love to hear from you.

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