KTP Associate (Cutting and Wear)

Job description:

(Based at Cutting & Wear Resistance Developments Ltd in Ecclesfield)

Are you a skilled and ambitious mechanical or manufacturing engineer ready to apply your expertise in real-world innovation? We are offering an exciting opportunity to work as a KTP Associate on a 24-month project between the University of Sheffield and Cutting & Wear Resistant Developments Ltd., focused on revolutionising downhole milling tools for oil and gas well decommissioning.

The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. The School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering (MAC) belongs to the prestigious Faculty of Engineering, which is one of the largest academic communities of engineers in the UK, ranked joint 1st in the UK for Research Environment in the last Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021). Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university. We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a generous pensions scheme, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more.

C&W are an international, world-class organisation supplying downhole tool technology to drilling equipment manufacturers across the world. The company has been established since 1968 and was founded to serve the drilling industry with high quality products and services, based on leading-edge technology. Cutting & Wear patented technology for hard facing materials and methods, coupled with down hole tool development, has set standards within the industry.

You will lead the development of a digital simulation platform to design and validate advanced cutting tools for challenging downhole environments. Collaborating closely with university researchers and industry experts, you'll embed advanced simulation capability into the business, supporting sustainable technological advances and commercial growth.

This is an excellent career opportunity for someone looking to fast-track their expertise in design engineering, digital simulation, and applied R&D. You’ll gain access to state-of-the-art facilities, tailored training support, and the potential for ongoing employment with the industrial partner.

You are expected to hold a higher 2.1 or First-class degree at the MEng/MSc or PhD level in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, or Manufacturing, with a strong background in design and modelling skills. You’ll have strong skills in Finite Element Analysis (e.g. Abaqus, ANSYS), an understanding of machining processes, and a proactive, collaborative approach to problem-solving.

The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University.

We offer flexible working, a minimum of 41 days annual leave (pro rata), a generous pension scheme, a range of staff networks and wellbeing support, and access to outstanding professional development opportunities.

We build inclusive teams that reflect a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences. If you're passionate about innovation and want to make a real-world impact, we encourage you to apply.

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