Senior Engineer: Design Methods

We are seeking engineers who want to innovate and apply their knowledge to the challenges of industry and society to support Smart Design activities within AMIC's advanced manufacturing activities. You will apply your specialist knowledge and experience of design automation in the development of new methods and processes, automation of elements of the concept design and detailed design process, and integration of manufacturing and materials data into design tools, to generate innovative research outputs which have a direct economic and technical benefit to companies and sectors. The initial 12 months of this project will be working on a collaborate research programme called Re-Imagining Engineering Design (RIED) where you will develop key technologies focussed on smart design methods and automation, such as automated scripts and standard operating procedures for the automation of design tasks, working collaboratively with your team, industry, technology providers, national technology centres and academia.

About the person: Undergraduate degree or equivalent in computing, engineering or a related discipline with significant relevant industrial experience; OR minimum HND in a related discipline with extensive recent and relevant industrial experience. Relevant experience and in-depth knowledge of design processes and the application of design technologies, with clear experience of using CAD and/or FE analysis solutions. Strong evidence of the ability to apply digital design techniques and software, including developing new design approaches and methods in an industrial project from initial project scoping, through proposal development, project execution and successful delivery to timescale. Experience in a range of Industrial Digital Technologies relating to smart design. Demonstrable evidence of working within multifaceted environments delivering to deadlines and within budget. Experience of using research/industrial tools and techniques resulting in high quality projects and technical reports. Demonstrable evidence of complex problem-solving skills obtained / relevant for industrial data-related problems Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate complex technical information Ability to innovate and rapidly contribute to research projects. Willingness to visit collaborative partners and to attend meetings and conferences nationally and internationally as requested. To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website. This post is available for 3 years. Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

What we offer: Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health.