KTP Associate (Materials and Manufacturing Engineer)

Fixed term for 24 months from start date

At Teesside University, we are ambitious in our goals, vision and aspirations. We challenge expectations and push the boundaries of what is possible. From transforming our campus through a £300m investment and capital development programme, to creating outstanding, innovative academic programmes, our work is always relevant and purpose-driven.

The School of Computing, Engineering and Digital Technologies enjoys an excellent reputation for innovation and our teaching staff combine academic excellence, world class research and industrial experience.  It offers a diverse range of accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programmes as well as degree apprenticeships, all informed by a number of active research projects in these areas.

This position forms part of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme which is part funded by Innovate UK.  It’s essential you understand how KTP works with business and the University, and the vital role you will play if you successfully secure a KTP Associate position. Find out more by Visiting: https://www.ktp-uk.org/.

This position is initially for a 24 month fixed term contract, employed by Teesside University but working at Ford Aerospace premises day to day. Your role will be to work with the company and academic team to develop new product and systems to enhance Ford's materials science innovation capabilities which utilise state-of-the-art adhesive bonding and conversion coating techniques. This will enable the creation of new products which will support significant business growth. 

The appointed candidate will have access to a dedicated £4,000 training budget tailored towards their personal development, access to industry leading technology and supervision from a leading academic research team from Teesside University. 

Ford Aerospace Ltd are an ITAR regulated employer and we will share applicant data with them as part of this collaborative recruitment process.

As part of the ITAR regulations, if you are a national of one of the ITAR Prohibited Countries Country Policies - DDTC Public Portal (state.gov) we will be unable to progress your application for this vacancy.

This role is subject to funding approval. 

Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post may qualify for University sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.

Please note if you are invited to interview this will take place in person on site at Ford Aerospace Ltd.

Please note that the University may ask you to participate in a number of selection activities as part of the recruitment process for this vacancy.

Apply now (via the ‘Apply’ button above) if you would like to join us.

Job Reference: T01250

For further details of this and other posts, please refer to our website at http://www.tees.ac.uk/jobs

Interview date: 26/09/2024

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