Manufacturing Specialist

1 month ago


Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom University of Leicester Recruitment Team Full time

The College of Science and Engineering at the University of Leicester is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Specialist to join our team.

Job Overview

This role will involve leading the education of students in manufacturing techniques and Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) principles, with a focus on rapid prototyping, turning and milling operations, bench skills and fitting techniques.

You will also be responsible for supervising the Engineering Manufacture Workshop for task allocation; ensuring manufacture request deadlines are met; and collaborating with academic staff to design and develop technical skills training and manufacturing activities.

As a Manufacturing Specialist, you will have demonstrable experience and knowledge of operating conventional and CNC engineering manufacture equipment, including vertical milling and horizontal turning operations.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Design and manufacture unique devices, including repair, modification, and construction of new and existing equipment and components.
  2. Provide instruction in mechanical workshop skills for the manufacture of research equipment and components.
  3. Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate project manufacture within the School of Engineering.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Demonstrable experience in operating conventional and CNC engineering manufacture equipment.
  • Knowledge of vertical milling and horizontal turning operations.
  • Able to work effectively as part of a team.
About Us

The University of Leicester has been changing the world and people's lives for 100 years. As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme, and generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.



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