Digital Production Planning and Control Engineer for Industrialised Construction

2 weeks ago

Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Newcastle University Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Digital Production Planning and Control Engineer to join our team at Newcastle University. As a key member of our Industrialised Construction project, you will be responsible for developing and implementing cutting-edge digital solutions to enhance production and manufacturing processes.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work with Merit Holdings Ltd. and Newcastle University on a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project. You will lead the specification and deployment of a digital solution for dynamic production planning and control, addressing the need for dynamic project-specific production workflows, optimising resource allocation, reducing production waste, and enabling automated process control and inspection.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement digital solutions for production planning and control
  • Lead the specification and deployment of a digital solution for dynamic production planning and control
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team from Newcastle University and Merit Holdings Ltd. to achieve project goals
  • Disseminate and embed knowledge within Merit to various stakeholders throughout the KTP via reports, presentations, group discussions, and workshops
  • Prepare publications, case studies, and attend conferences

Requirements

  • MSc, MEng, or PhD in Mechanical/Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, Mechatronics, Civil, Automation, Construction Management, or a related discipline
  • Industrial experience of a manufacturing or work-site environment desirable
  • Expertise in applying formal methods for knowledge capture, developing digital and data-driven solutions for improving factory processes, and designing and implementing data-driven control systems for managing production workflows
  • Skills in using Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and digital technologies for capacity planning, production scheduling, and resource management
  • Ability to deploy and manage IoT systems to capture and analyse live production data
  • Competence in C++ and Python programming languages

What We Offer

  • Develop managerial skills and attend two residential managerial workshops
  • £4,000 personal training budget
  • The opportunity to lead a project, develop project management skills, and improve long-term career prospects
  • Mentoring by a Knowledge Transfer Network Adviser
  • Full access to university resources to complete the project
  • Ability to work in a largely self-determined way, across the industry-academic partnership
  • Opportunities to develop both technical understanding and commercial awareness
  • The possibility of studying for a higher degree or undertaking professional development

How to Apply

For more information or informal enquiries, please contact Prof Mohamad Kassem (Mohamad.kassem@newcastle.ac.uk) and Dr John Hedley (John.Hedley@newcastle.ac.uk)

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams. We are committed to being a fully inclusive university and value diversity as well as celebrate, support, and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent.

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