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Assistant Project Engineer

University of Sheffield - Advanced Manufacturing Group

Location: Sheffield
Salary: £20,761 to £21,630 Grade 3
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 7th February 2023
Closes: 6th March 2023
Job Ref: UOS036251
 

Are you interested in a placement at a world top 100 university, working with some of the biggest names in Engineering? A year long placement is a great opportunity for students to increase their employability through hands-on experience.

We have an exciting opportunity in the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre for someone with a passion for engineering who is looking to use their skills in manufacturing to make an impact on UK productivity.

Involvement in the Factory 2050 Integrated Manufacturing project is a fantastic opportunity to influence the way products are being manufactured and to develop innovative solutions towards industrial problems in the UK. You will deal directly with some of the most advanced technologies and companies in the world, such as Airbus, Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems, Spirit AeroSystems, and GKN Aerospace, as well as diverse industries beyond aerospace.

As an Assistant Project Engineer, you will work alongside Project Engineers, Technical Leads, and others on a diverse range of projects. You will work with cutting edge technology to solve real problems, dealing directly with customers and other external stakeholders, and occasionally travelling to visit suppliers and partner companies.

You are expected to:

  • Have experience of at least one of the following areas:
    • CAD
    • Complex mechanical system design
    • Robots and/or controls hardware
    • ROS
    • Networks and connectivity
    • Instrumentation
    • Process / Machine monitoring
    • AI / Machine Learning / Data Science
  • Be able to assess and solve technical challenges while working independently and/or as part of a team.
  • Have good organisational skills and time management skills such as planning personal workload effectively, as well as checking progress against a project plan.

This post is aimed at both recent graduates and applicants with relevant experience in a research or industrial environment.  

About the Team

The University of Sheffield AMRC builds on the success of the original Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre with Boeing, creating a cluster of industry-focused manufacturing R&D centres and supporting facilities. The AMRC with Boeing, established in 2001, has grown to become a world-leading centre of advanced machining and materials research for aerospace and other high-value sectors. It has around 100 industrial members, from global giants such as Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems, and Airbus, to local Small Medium Enterprises (SME).

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 talents and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching, and student experience.

To find out what makes the University of Sheffield a remarkable place to work, watch this short film: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LblLk18zmo, and follow @sheffielduni and @ShefUniJobs on Twitter for more information.

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