Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Technology Manager / Resource Manager to join the leadership team for Laser Processing at the MTC. This pivotal role combines technical leadership with people and resource management, providing leadership to 30 laser processing engineers and supporting the delivery of cutting-edge laser machining projects across aerospace, defence, energy, and other high-value manufacturing sectors.


As part of the Laser Processing Leadership Team, you will oversee the deployment and development of Laser Processing engineering talent, ensuring the team remains at the forefront of laser-based manufacturing technologies. You will also contribute directly to technical delivery, shaping the future of laser processing capabilities at the MTC and collaborate with leading industrial and academic partners to develop advanced laser manufacturing solutions.


This role offers the opportunity to form part of the leadership team of an extremely high-performing laser processing team and to contribute towards the strategic growth of the MTC's laser processing capability. You will also have scope to influence future research directions, working at the interface of applied research and industrial deployment

Main Responsibilities:

People & Resource Management

Provide line management for the Laser Processing Team, fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment. Strategically deploy engineers across project portfolios to maximise impact and efficiency. Identify training needs and ensure all team members have clear Personal Development Plans. Drive strategic growth of laser processing capabilities, aligning technical roadmaps future skills requirements to meet MTC objectives. Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management to support career progression and wellbeing.

Technical Leadership

Lead and contribute to the delivery of laser processing projects (Advanced Machining, Surface Engineering, Welding/Joining), ensuring high-quality outcomes on time and within budget. Collaborate with industrial and academic partners to develop innovative solutions and secure funding for both industrial and R&D programmes. Where necessary, represent MTC externally at conferences, technical forums, and stakeholder meetings.

Essential Skills / Qualifications / Experience

Degree or PhD in engineering, physics, materials science, or a related discipline. Proven experience in resource planning and deployment across multiple projects, balancing technical priorities and team capacity. Ability to manage and lead a technical team, including setting objectives, conducting performance reviews, and supporting career development. Skilled in identifying training needs and creating Personal Development Plans tailored to individual and team growth. Experience in fostering a positive team culture, promoting wellbeing, and encouraging collaboration and innovation. Experience in people engagement, requirements capture, and building long-term relationships. Capable of managing competing demands and adapting resource allocation to meet dynamic project requirements. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple stakeholders. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal teams, industrial clients, and academic collaborators. Confident in presenting technical content at conferences, customer meetings, and stakeholder forums.

Desirable Skills / Qualifications / Experience

Chartered Engineer (or working towards professional registration). Strong experience in laser processing processes such as advanced machining, surface engineering or welding/joining. Demonstrated ability to lead technical delivery of complex projects, ensuring outputs meet customer requirements within time and budget. Deep understanding of laser-material interactions and process fundamentals, with proven application in industrial or research settings. Experience in publishing technical research or securing patents. Understanding of the UK manufacturing sector, Catapult network, and UK/EU funding landscape.


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.