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Technical Lead – Dry Fibre

University of Sheffield - Advanced Manufacturing Group

Location: Rotherham
Salary: £37,099 to £45,585 Grade 7, per annum, potential to progress to £49,794 pa through sustained exceptional contribution.
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 20th September 2023
Closes: 18th October 2023
Job Ref: UOS038502
 

Salary:

Grade 7, £37,099 - £45,585 per annum.

Potential to progress to £49,794 pa through sustained exceptional contribution.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Lead, with knowledge of Dry Fibre technology, to join our Composite Centre team at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre.

Working as Technical Lead, you will be exposed to state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies and processing capabilities. You will develop your expertise and knowledge through developing solutions for future manufacturing challenges across multiple sectors. You will work primarily within the Dry Fibre Team, involved in cutting edge research using advanced conversion technologies for composite applications, whilst also support the wider composites team. With experience of fibre conversion technologies and processing, you will develop your experience in the field to become a UK lead in composite fibre manufacturing development.  

You will contribute to the research objectives of the Composite Centre team, through delivery of a number of concurrent industrially-focused world-leading research and development projects as part of a team of researchers in an exciting and dynamic environment. This will include planning of projects and resources, project team leadership, writing of reports for industrial partners, regular communication with customers and partners, delivery of projects to timescales and technical problem solving. The projects undertaken frequently involve overseas partners and there may be opportunities for travel across mainland Europe, the USA, Japan and South Korea.

You will have:

  • A good masters level qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant field, for example but not limited to: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Physics etc.
  • Significant manufacturing experience and knowledge, including delivery of Research & Development or material improvement programmes.
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal and the ability to solve problems creatively.
  • Technical knowledge of composites engineering or manufacturing, specifically in Dry Fibre technologies, and are able to apply this effectively in the workplace.

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.

We are also committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and 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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