Product Development Engineer (Materials & Data) (KTP Associate @ SBD Apparel)

Fixed-term (24 months)

Full Time – 37 hours per week

Closing date: 19/04/2026 at 23:30

This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a high-impact, industry-focused project at the intersection of sports engineering and materials science.

You will work closely with both Sheffield Hallam University and SBD Apparel, developing and implementing data-driven testing methodologies to inform material selection and product design.

It will appeal to individuals passionate about applying research in a real-world manufacturing environment, offering the chance to directly influence the next generation of strength sport apparel, while gaining valuable experience across academia and industry.

Find out about SBD Apparel.

We offer a diverse range of benefits and opportunities to pursue a rewarding and fulfilling career in a supportive environment. 

Further benefits are also available, as outlined in the Job Details document, uploaded to this vacancy on the Sheffield Hallam website.

You will be contractually enrolled into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) – one of the largest and most generous defined benefit pension schemes in the country.

Find out more about the TPS

Like all universities, we are having to make tough decisions due to the well-documented financial challenges being faced across the higher education sector. We are currently entering a period of negotiation with our Trade Unions on several issues including consideration of pension costs modern universities like Sheffield Hallam are facing. However we remain however committed to providing our staff with a competitive reward and benefit offer.

For this job we particularly welcome applications from minority ethnic applicants who are underrepresented in this area/ this type of job at Sheffield Hallam.

Please note this job may be eligible for the Global Talent Visa - UK Research and Innovation endorsement route. Please visit GOV.UK for information.

We welcome applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements.

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