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.
Have a degree in a relevant subject or equivalent industrial experience.
Ability to work independently under the guidance of a senior colleague and to manage own time effectively.
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Ability to work within a project team.
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Ability to communicate, both written and verbally (e.g. report writing and presenting work).
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Ability to identify solutions to engineering challenges through research, as directed by senior colleagues.
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Ability to write project outputs within your technical area.
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Have experience of developing solutions to complex and technical problems relating to mechanical design and engineering.
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Experience of working to industry standards for example Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T): BS 8888
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Experience of mechanical design for automation. (Robot End Effector, Robot Cell)
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Industrial experience / placement in engineering
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Further Information
Two-year Fixed Term Contract
For informal enquiries about this job contact Ejae Perez, Senior Theme Lead for Automated Assembly: on
[email protected] or on 0114 215 8230
Next steps in the recruitment process
It is anticipated that the selection process will consist of an interview and presentation. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage two weeks after 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 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.
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.
