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 seeking a dynamic and experienced

Technology Manager / Resource Manager

to join our

Technology Adoption (TA)

leadership team within the Industrial Transformation Group. TA comprises three key sub-teams: Digital Transformation, Automation Transformation, and Technology Transformation.


This pivotal role combines technical leadership with people and resource management. You will lead a team of over 40 Advisors and Engineers, strategically deploying resources across diverse projects and ensuring the team remains at the forefront of manufacturing technology. You'll also contribute to technical delivery, shaping project activities such as feasibility studies, technology down-selection, secure digital systems design, and supply chain research.

Key Responsibilities

Provide leadership and line management for pod leads, fostering collaboration and innovation. Strategically deploy resources across project portfolios to maximise impact and efficiency. Identify training needs and create Personal Development Plans for team members. Drive future capability development plans and mitigate at-risk skillsets. Support reporting of departmental delivery planning metrics, including earnings forecasts and capacity gaps. Lead and contribute to technical delivery of TA projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes. Represent MTC externally at conferences, technical forums, and stakeholder meetings.

What We're Looking For

Degree in engineering, technology, science, or equivalent industrial experience. 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:

Chartered Engineer (or working towards). Experience across a range of technologies or industrial sectors. Track record of embedding technology to improve manufacturing processes. 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 lead a high-performing team and shape the future of UK manufacturing.

Ready to Apply?

Submit your application today and become part of a leadership team driving industrial transformation. 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.