Job Description

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Join Our Team as a Manufacturing Engineer - Project Engineer

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Location:

Coventry ??

Department:

HTRC ??

Career Level:

4


Are you ready to shape the future of turbine component manufacturing? The High Temperature Research Centre (HTRC), a cutting-edge collaboration between the University of Birmingham and Rolls-Royce, is seeking a

Manufacturing Engineer - Project Engineer

to join our dynamic team.


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About the Role

As a Project Engineer at HTRC, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, working with state-of-the-art equipment in investment casting, machining, and advanced metrology. You'll lead projects that design and manufacture turbine components, develop novel manufacturing techniques, and drive cost reduction and yield improvement.


This is a hands-on role where you'll:

Translate customer requirements into robust manufacturing methods. Manage technical packages, planning, risk, and cost. Collaborate with designers, researchers, and operations teams. Ensure validation, compliance, and continuous improvement.

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What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who is:

Degree qualified or has equivalent technical experience. Skilled in manufacturing and component engineering principles. Experienced in investment casting and/or machining of turbine components. Proficient in CAD, CAM, tooling design, and inspection methods. A proactive team player with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Experience in research environments and Design for Manufacture (DfM) is highly desirable.


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Why Join Us?

At HTRC, innovation is at our core. You'll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that:

Develops world-leading research and manufacturing solutions. Works on high-impact projects with global partners. Operates in a supportive environment that values integrity, teamwork, and continuous learning.

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Apply Now

If you're passionate about engineering excellence and want to make a real impact in advanced manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you.


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.