Job Description

Location:

Coventry, UK

Contract:

Permanent 36 hours per week Flexible working options

About Us

The

Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC)

is a world-class research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and industry. We work with leading manufacturers across sectors such as aerospace, automotive, defence, and energy, helping them adopt cutting-edge technologies to improve efficiency and competitiveness. With state-of-the-art facilities in Coventry, Liverpool, and Oxford, we are part of the UK's High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced

Technology Manager / Resource Manager

to lead our

Data & Information Systems

team. This is a unique opportunity to combine technical leadership with people and resource management, overseeing a team of 30 engineers and driving the delivery of advanced informatics projects across high-value manufacturing sectors.


You will play a key role in shaping the future of digital-based manufacturing technologies at MTC, collaborating with industrial and academic partners, and influencing strategic growth in informatics capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Provide leadership and line management for the Data & Information Systems team. Strategically deploy engineers across projects to maximise impact and efficiency. Identify training needs and create Personal Development Plans for team members. Drive growth of informatics capabilities and align technical roadmaps with future skills requirements. Lead technical delivery of projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes on time and within budget. Represent MTC at conferences, technical forums, and stakeholder meetings.

What We're Looking For

Degree in engineering or a related discipline. Proven experience in resource planning and technical team leadership. Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders. Experience fostering a positive team culture and supporting career development.

Desirable:

Expertise in digital engineering and technical delivery of complex projects. Understanding of UK manufacturing, Catapult network, and funding landscape.

Why Join Us?

Flexible working and hybrid options. Excellent benefits including Vitality Medical, Company Pension, Tusker Car Scheme, Cycle-to-Work scheme, and more. Opportunity to work at the forefront of digital manufacturing innovation.

Ready to Apply?

Submit your application today and become part of a high-performing leadership team shaping the future of UK manufacturing. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a two-stage interview process. Please note, all employment is subject to satisfactory references and security clearance.


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.