Job Description

Salary

36,000 - 39,000 per annum (plus 2,000 per annum training and development budget)

Basis

Full time

Job category/type

Administrative and support, Technical

Date posted

28/07/2025

Job reference

R7915

Fixed term for 36 months, 42.5 hours per week

The University of Huddersfield in partnership with Mac's Trucks - a specialist, innovative, vehicle manufacturer, have an exciting employment opportunity for a high-calibre graduate to work on a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP). This is a strategic and challenging project that will shape the future of this specialist engineering company through the development of new and innovative design simulation processes.

The KTP scheme is one of the UK's largest graduate employment programmes. A key benefit includes access to a 6,000 training budget, key management training from specialists Ashorne Hill, and dedicated coaching and mentoring to develop your core people and project management skills.

As Design Simulation Engineer, you will be based at Mac's Trucks and will work in collaboration with the University of Huddersfield. The University's experienced teams will provide you with full support throughout the project. By applying academic knowledge to a real-world challenge, this is a chance to deliver impact and fast-track your career. This is a fixed-term contract for 36-months, however, successful completion of the KTP may lead to long-term employment at Mac's Trucks.



The Company

Mac's Trucks is a leading manufacturer of specialist trucks, including crane-on-body vehicles. The company is focused on reducing new vehicle development time through robust design simulation. The role will be based within the design function, in Huddersfield, alongside their manufacturing plant.



The Role

The role involves developing and embedding robust simulation methodologies, including vehicle simulation, into Mac's Trucks' design process. It also includes defining and supervising physical crash tests. Reporting directly to Mac's Trucks' Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for leading this high-profile project with significant support from the academic team at the University, and other stakeholders.



The Person

You will have a First Class Honours degree or a Master's degree with Merit or above in Mechanical Engineering or closely related technology discipline, along with practical engineering experience ideally gained within the vehicle manufacturing sector. You will also have strong technical skills and the drive and determination to lead this strategic project to deliver and embed new knowledge into the company.

The University is deeply committed to equality and diversity for all its students and staff. We seek to be diverse and inclusive, supporting individuals and groups to fulfil their potential and nurture a sense of belonging. We strive to be an accessible, inclusive employer, removing barriers for all. Find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, including our commitments and accreditations as a Disability Confident Employer, Stonewall Gold Award holder and Top 100 Employer, Athena SWAN Bronze Award holder and Race Equality Charter Bronze Award holder.

If you have any questions about the role, or would like to discuss the opportunity in more detail, please email Professor Simon Barrans via email: s.m.barrans@hud.ac.uk

If you are a current student at the University, you are welcome to apply for part-time roles of 16 hours or less per week, unless you are a part-time postgraduate student, in which case you can also apply for full time roles, subject to any visa requirements.

For more information, please download the recruitment pack.