Development Engineer

Salary:

Grade 6, £30,487 to £34,980 per annum.

Potential to progress to £38,205 per annum through sustained exceptional contribution.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Development Engineer, with knowledge of Dry Fibre technology, to join our Composite Centre team at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre. The AMRC is well-known nationally and internationally for its great research and innovation, providing impactful solutions for business of all sizes. We are looking for candidates with a passion for engineering and composite technology to join our team of highly skilled and knowledgeable people.

As a Development Engineer you will contribute to the research objectives of the Composite Centre team, primarily through delivery of industrially focused world-leading research and development projects, as part of a team of engineers in an exciting and dynamic environment. You will have the opportunity to use state-of-the-art equipment and techniques to deepen your knowledge in the composite field and progress as engineer.

The AMRC is a cluster of world-class centres for research into advanced manufacturing technologies used in the aerospace, power generation, medical and other high-value manufacturing sectors. We have a global reputation for helping companies overcome manufacturing problems and has become a model for collaborative research involving universities, academics and industry, worldwide.

You will have:

• An honours degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant STEM field.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Have good problem-solving skills.
• Technical knowledge of composites engineering or manufacturing, specifically in Dry Fibre technologies, and are able to apply this effectively in the workplace.
• Have a willingness to learn new skills.
• Desire to work hands on and also learn to program robots and advanced processing equipment.

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.

About the Team

The Composite Centre team focuses on producing and machining composite components, including hybrid parts combining high-performance metals and composites in a single structure. These structures can provide significant weight savings while maintaining the highest material and structural performance, offering improved fuel efficiency for aerospace and other transport applications.

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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