Research Engineer

We currently have x2 positions available within our Modelling and Simulation Team in Coventry for an Advanced Research Engineer and a Senior Research Engineer. This role is for the Advanced Research Engineer (ARE) which will be working on the technical delivery of projects and supporting the development of project related activities across the MTC, working across various technology departments and industrial sectors.
As such you will be required to support your team in professional development, understanding their skills and needs of the individual and those of the business. Execute complex project's technical deliverables, and act as Technical Lead for smaller projects where required; Undertake innovative Engineering research work focused primarily on technology/manufacturing readiness levels (TRL/MRL) 3+, and able to demonstrate industrial project delivery.
Contribute to the identification, technical specification and delivery of new and novel technology capability into the MTC, customers, or industrial members premises. Supporting of proposal of new capability development projects that align with the Department, Technology Theme, and overall MTC strategy, and able to explore different routes for project funding (internal, industrial, or CR&D funding).
Support senior colleagues with customer and internal partner liaison in collaborative projects, able to lead technical liaison with customers during project to ensure on time and on cost delivery
Be involved in all aspects of the project delivery including but not restricted to: concept generation, detailed design, ensuring compliance with all relevant standards, technical support of commissioning, awareness of project budget and deliverables.
You will be a degree-calibre engineer, technologist, scientist or mathematician.
Demonstrate industrial experience leading simulation, modelling and analytical studies, including Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Thermodynamics, Simulation of Electomagnetic systems or Discrete Event Simulation (DES).
able to demonstrate a high standard of report writing and presentation skills.
Demonstrate ownership of career development through mentoring coaching and training courses through personal development plan.
setting and continuous review of objectives, managing and maximising performance in a constructive manner, communicating effectively, with candour and in a timely manner. coaching and mentoring your team, supporting in personal development plans and organising training.
The candidate should have manufacturing, object-oriented programming, data analytics experience.
Knowledge of one or more industrial sector and / or understanding of manufacturing systems and technologies.
Application of general analysis methodology (GAM) and VVUQ frameworks.
Proven ability on project and time management.
Option to buy or sell up to a week’s holiday, plus long service holidays
Fully Flexible working offering
Wellbeing hub incl. Corporate Discounts e.g. up to 50% selected gyms
Financial support for Professional memberships
Professional development opportunities
Enhanced family leave
Life Assurance
Company Pension Scheme and access to pension advice
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned and respected research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing, and is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering from around the globe.
The MTC's engineers, scientists and technicians work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world in a supportive and collegiate environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale, helping manufacturers of all sizes develop new and innovative processes and technologies.
Established to prove cutting edge manufacturing advances in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions, the MTC works with hundreds of industrial clients across a range of sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, food and drink, infrastructure, construction and civil engineering, electronics, oil and gas and defence. The MTC helps businesses thrive by advancing their technological and engineering capabilities to improve their business efficiency, capability and competitiveness.
Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK Manufacturing, the MTC's engineering capabilities cover research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design and training for the skills of the future.
The MTC has world-class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool and Oxford, and is part of the UK's High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.
Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks.