Manufacturing Technician - Metrology

We are seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Technician to work in AMIC’s Metrology team to support projects being delivered as part of AMIC’s advanced manufacturing activities. AMIC is a £100M investment through the Belfast Region City Deal - a collaborative, innovative powerhouse of advanced manufacturing set to elevate our region globally.

We are supporting economic growth and prosperity for Northern Ireland by creating high quality jobs and increasing inward investment through high value manufacturing innovation clusters and driving industrial transformation, paving the way for future technologies and competing globally with a more sustainable focus.

Our launch team of over 60 staff has core capabilities in digitalising manufacturing, smart design, sustainable polymers & composites and nanotechnologies & photonics. We’re excited to be expanding the team throughout 2025 and beyond.

We are seeking a manufacturing technician in the area of industrial metrology, inspection and quality who can support project delivery as part of AMIC’s advanced manufacturing activities. The successful candidate will assist with workshop-based research and development activities and apply knowledge and experience to ensure outputs which will have a direct economic and technical benefit to AMIC and our partner companies. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Metrology team, wider AMIC team and industry partners to help deliver key projects focused on advanced manufacturing.

About the person:

To be shortlisted for interview, candidates must demonstrate how they meet the following essential criteria:

1. OND/ONC and/or NVQ level 3 or above (or equivalent standard) in a relevant engineering discipline and/or a recognised, apprenticeship completed in an engineering environment OR lower qualifications with significant and relevant industrial experience.
2. Post apprenticeship experience in lab/manufacturing environment which should include:
   a. Experience in the use of inspection equipment and software
   b. Creation of inspection plans, measurement routines and fixturing techniques
   c. Demonstrable knowledge of quality procedures, processes and techniques in relation to modern quality and inspection best practice
3. Demonstrable analytical skills with a proven track record in solving engineering related problems.
4. Strong IT skills (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel).

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information.

This is a 3 year fixed term post. Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

What we offer:

Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more on our website.

Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.

For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website.

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