Job Description

Job Title:

Advanced Research Engineer

Location:

MTC Coventry

Job Type:

Permanent

Working hours:

36 Hours per week (Flexible Working Week available)

Salary:

Competitive

Benefits:

Vitality Medical, Company Pension, Tusker Car Scheme & Cycle 2 work scheme and more.



The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned and respected research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing, and is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering from around the globe.



The MTC's engineers, scientists and technicians work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world in a supportive and collegiate environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale, helping manufacturers of all sizes develop new and innovative processes and technologies.



Established to prove cutting edge manufacturing advances in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions, the MTC works with hundreds of industrial clients across a range of sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, food and drink, infrastructure, construction and civil engineering, electronics, oil and gas and defence. The MTC helps businesses thrive by advancing their technological and engineering capabilities to improve their business efficiency, capability and competitiveness.



Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK Manufacturing, the MTC's engineering capabilities cover research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design and training for the skills of the future.



The MTC has world-class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool and Oxford, and is part of the UK's High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.



The Advanced Research Engineer (ARE) role is focused on the technical delivery of projects and support the development of project related activities across the MTC, working across various technology departments and industrial sectors.



Largely independent delivery of larger project's technical deliverables, and act as Technical Lead for smaller projects where required; ensuring work meets or exceeds agreed customer requirements, within agreed budgets and timescales.



Undertake innovative Engineering research work focused primarily on technology/manufacturing readiness levels (TRL/MRL) 3+, and able to demonstrate industrial project delivery.



To contribute to the identification, technical specification and delivery of new and novel technology capability into the MTC, customers, or industrial members premises.

Essential Skills/Qualifications/Experience

Demonstrable experience in at least one of the core topics of the theme (net shape manufacturing, advanced materials processing, electronics manufacturing, and materials analysis and consultancy) Experience working in R&D or project-based environments Experience of having produced technical reports and / or guidance materials on engineering topics Relevant degree; Masters, PhD or industrial experience


Once you submit your application, this will be passed on to our Talent Acquisition team for review. If you are successfully shortlisted, the next steps will be a 2-stage interview process.



Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks.


The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) was established in 2010 as an independent Research & Technology Organisation (RTO) with the objective of bridging the gap between academia and industry - often referred to as 'the valley of death'.


It represents one of the largest public sector investments in UK manufacturing and, after four years of planning and a 16 month build, the facility opened at Ansty Park in Coventry at the end of 2011.


In December 2011, there were 16 industrial members, 44 staff and just a few key pieces of equipment in the 'workshop'.


Over the following seven years the MTC's rapid growth has seen the expansion of our campus with the construction of three more facilities, including the opening of the Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre and the National Centre for Additive Manufacturing.


Our role has also increased to cover not only R&D but also Training, Advanced Manufacturing Management and Factory Design.


We now have over 700 talented employees working with us.


During this time we have helped hundreds of companies across a range of industries and over 100 of them have become members of the MTC.