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Job Title: Project Engineer
Posting Start Date: 30/06/2026
Job Id: 2681
School/Department: Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre
Work Arrangement: Full Time (Hybrid)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary per annum (£): £32,080 - £36,636 per annum. Potential to progress to £39,906 per annum through sustained exceptiona
Closing Date: 21/07/2026
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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
Do you have an appetite for knowledge and a talent for picking up new skills? Do you thrive on a mix of hands-on experimental work and in-depth data analysis? We're looking for a fast-learning individual with strong transferable research skills to join our Subtractive Process team at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), as a Project Engineer.
You'll be instrumental in the assessment, optimisation, and application of subtractive process solutions and associated technology. Your role will be data focussed, including data capture, processing, analysing, and reporting on data that is generated through subtractive processes. You will integrate the latest manufacturing technologies, both digital and physical, into existing manufacturing systems and use their data for continuous process improvement.
You'll showcase groundbreaking technologies, through manufacturing demonstration components. Collaboration is key; you'll work closely with partners, help scope new projects, and deliver complex initiatives, with support from experienced staff members, ensuring you have the mentorship you need to succeed.
Through interactions with our partners, you'll contribute to crafting the direction of your specific research area. While a strong background in engineering or relevant qualifications is a plus, we're particularly keen to hear from individuals who are excellent at managing their time, adhere to quality and project management procedures, and are excited by a challenge.
This role involves occasional travel for on-site investigations or meetings, within the UK, but with occasional international trips.
If you're ready to dive into exciting projects and develop the future of innovative manufacturing, we encourage you to apply!
Main duties and responsibilities
Technically deliver high quality research and machining projects in the Machining Group.
Research, analyse, collate and edit data and techniques for reports and other documents to summarise main findings and conclusions of tests and experiments.
Analyse and record data to aid the development of future research methodologies and produce useful findings for other industrial partners, funders, policy makers and practitioners.
Implement and coordinate the preparation of materials (work piece, tooling, fixtures, etc.) and set up equipment for experiments that have been developed specifically to meet research objectives and find solutions.
Develop skills through external or on the job training, suitable to accomplish the engineering and project tasks required.
Present data results to audiences both inside and outside the organisation at all levels in a professional and concise manner.
Plan and carry out tasks and responsibilities over the short-medium term, with an awareness of longer term issues to meet the research objectives set in a project.
Continuously supervise and check results. The unpredictability of research means that daily planning needs to accommodate new developments.
Produce detailed and accurate project documentation such as statements of work, experiment methodology and quality gate sheets.
Support planning for short-term projects in their own area, or contribute to the planning of the group.
Plan several months in advance to meet landmarks for AMRC project reports, industrial partner timelines and to support preparation for presentations to internal and external collaborators.
Working alongside the Project Management team to plan and order appropriate tooling, materials and hardware ahead of project requirements.
Work alongside the Machining Shop Floor staff to enable smooth transitions of project deliveries and machining demonstrations.
Update Project Manager and Technical Line Manager with progress reports and any raised customer or partner concerns.
Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post
Person Specification
Our varied community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We cultivate a culture where everyone feels they belong and are respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match flawlessly 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
Educational Background: A STEM degree (e.g., engineering, physics, materials science, computer science, mathematics) or equivalent experience demonstrating a robust understanding of scientific principles and problem-solving.
Essential
Application
Adaptability & Problem-Solving: The ability to creatively analyse and solve problems, considering both immediate and long-term implications. This includes effectively planning, monitoring, and revising your approach as circumstances change.
Essential
Application
Communication & Collaboration: Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences. You should be courteous, positive, and supportive in interactions with others, and comfortable working effectively within both small and large teams.
Essential
Application/
Interview
Initiative & Learning: A genuine desire to embrace "on-the-job" technical guidance and training opportunities to expand your knowledge and capabilities.
Essential
Application/
Interview
Resourcefulness: The ability to assess and organise resources, and to plan and progress your own work activities with appropriate support.
Essential
Application/
Interview
Strategic thinker: The ability to consider how a research project feeds into a large programme of projects.
Essential
Application/ Interview
Data Experienced: Experience in data capture, processing, analysing and presenting
Essential
Application/ Interview
Communication Exposure: Experience in writing reports, delivering presentations, and communicating effectively with staff at all levels.
Essential
Interview
Experimental Work: Experience in performing any type of practical experimental work
Essential
Application/ Interview
Defence openness: The willingness to attain BPSS clearance and work on defence related projects
Essential
Application/ Interview
Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with CAD/CAM software and/or NC machining hardware and/or machining processes.
Desirable
Application/ Interview
Software Integration: Experience in integrating software packages together
Desirable
Application/ Interview
Further Information
Grade
6
Salary
£32,080 - £36,636 per annum. Potential to progress to £39,906 per annum through sustained exceptional contribution.
Work arrangement
Full-time - Open-ended - Hybrid and Flexible options considered.
Line manager
Technical Lead
Direct reports
N/A
Our website
https://www.amrc.co.uk/
For informal enquiries about this job contact Richard Bonnell, Innovation Fellow: on
[email protected]
Next steps in the recruitment process
It is anticipated that the selection process will take place on the week commencing 8th August 2026. This will consist of a 50-minute interview, including a 10 minutes presentation (topic to be confirmed on invite to interview). We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage on the week commencing 27th July 2026. If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact
[email protected].
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 38 days 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.
We are a research university with a global reputation for excellence. Our ideas and expertise change the world for the better, making a real difference to society. We know that when people come together with different views, approaches and insights it can lead to richer, more creative and innovative teaching and research and the highest levels of student experience. Our University Vision (www.sheffield.ac.uk/vision) outlines our commitment to building a diverse community of staff and students that recognises and values the abilities, backgrounds, beliefs and ways of living for everyone.
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