Job Description

Job Title:

Project Engineer

Posting Start Date:

09/10/2025

Job Id:

1460

School/Department:

Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre

Work Arrangement:

Full Time (Hybrid)

Contract Type:

Fixed-term

Salary per annum ():

32,080 - 39,906

Closing Date:

05/11/2025
The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university.



We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more.

Overview

As a Project Engineer at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), you will have the opportunity to apply your skills to solve real-world manufacturing problems. Working within a team of multiple disciplines at the Integrated Manufacturing Group (IMG) to develop novel solutions for the high-value manufacturing sector, you will conduct research into specific technical fields, including the development of automated assembly design solutions (flexible fixturing, robot end of arm tooling, robot cell, etc.) and the development/optimisation of manufacturing processes.



You will be expected to deliver tasks with support from senior colleagues, work to set timescales, operate within a diverse team and contribute to the successful completion of projects. Your work will encompass all aspects of working with manufacturers, large and small, to identify and deliver projects aimed at improving efficiency, productivity, quality, and sustainability.



In this role you will be expected to continuously develop your skills and keep abreast of emerging technologies in a specific field. You will use these skills to help IMG deliver tangible impact to the UK high value manufacturing sector.

Main duties and responsibilities

Delivery of project tasks related to the development of automated and robotic design solutions, improvement of manufacturing processes and verification of design solutions through simulation. Conduct experimental work and synthesise outputs for use in project reporting. Work to deadline and develop an ability to manage your own time and resources. Communicate own work to peers, both as written and verbal outputs. Partake in stakeholder engagement sessions, both industrial and academic. Collaborate with peers to develop solutions to complex manufacturing and other highly technical problems. Collaborate with colleagues from multiple teams to plan workload and resources to fit project timescales. Research into novel technology to advance knowledge, evaluate new techniques, and to solve specific manufacturing problems. Adhere to the AMRC's quality management system and health and safety system. Compile technical engineering reports and presentations Provide assistance to peers when required. Attend conferences, trade shows and other events to develop own capabilities. Assist with project delivery outside of your core area of expertise when required. As a member of staff, you will be encouraged to make ethical decisions in your role, embedding the University sustainability strategy into your working activities wherever possible. Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post

Person Specification

Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience does not match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.

Criteria

Essential or desirable

Stage(s) assessed at

Have a degree in a relevant subject or equivalent industrial experience.


Essential


Application


Ability to work independently under the guidance of a senior colleague and to manage own time effectively.


Essential


Application and Interview


Ability to work within a project team.


Essential


Application and Interview


Ability to communicate, both written and verbally (e.g. report writing and presenting work).


Essential


Application and Interview


Ability to identify solutions to engineering challenges through research, as directed by senior colleagues.


Essential


Application and Interview


Ability to write project outputs within your technical area.


Essential


Application and Interview


Have experience of developing solutions to complex and technical problems relating to mechanical design and engineering.


Essential


Application and Interview


Experience of working to industry standards for example Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T): BS 8888


Essential


Application and Interview


Experience of mechanical design for automation. (Robot End Effector, Robot Cell)


Desirable


Application and Interview


Industrial experience / placement in engineering


Desirable


Application and Interview

Further Information

Grade

6

Salary

32,080 to 36,636 per annum

Work arrangement

Full-time

Duration

September 2025 to August 2027 (For fixed term)

Line manager

Senior Engineer

Direct reports

None

Our website

amrc.co.uk



For informal enquiries about this job contact Ejae Perez, Senior Theme Lead for Automated Assembly: on e.perez@sheffield.ac.uk or on 0114 215 8230

Next steps in the recruitment process

It is anticipated that the selection process will take place on 29th September 2025. This will consist of an interview and presentation. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage in the week following the closing date. If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact Ejae Perez.

Our vision and strategic plan

We are the University of Sheffield. This is our vision: sheffield.ac.uk/vision ().

What we offer

A minimum of 38days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more. Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles. Generous pension scheme. A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel. A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women's and Parent's networks). Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role. A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; integrated with our Academic Career Pathways A range of generous family-friendly policies + paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies
+ support for those going through the menopause
+ paid time off and support for fertility treatment
+ and more





We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.

Baseline Personnel Security Standard check

Please be aware that there is a requirement for the successful applicant to undertake a Baseline Personnel Security Standard check (BPSS). Please ensure you meet the eligibility criteria for the check when you are applying for this post.


Closing Date : 05/11/2025





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