Technical Lead (Additive Manufacturing) at University of Sheffield

Roy Chadwick Way,
Samlesbury Enterprise Zone,
Mellor Brook,
Blackburn
BB2 7HP

The University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre North West (AMRC NW) have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Lead-Additive Manufacturing.

As a Technical Lead, You will take responsibility for all Additive Manufacturing projects. This will include the line management of project engineers working on various Additive Manufacturing technology development projects. An important aspect of the role will be to steer the technical direction of the team whilst ensuring current projects are delivered successfully. You will be expected to input to project scoping, set up and delivery as well as advising on technical matters across Additive Manufacturing topics. You must ensure projects are delivered to a high technical standard to ensure the AMRC’s international reputation is maintained.

You will have:

• Knowledge of digital manufacturing technologies including process monitoring and data collection
• The ability to assess and organise resources, plan and progress personal work activities, with the support and guidance of the successful candidates’ line manager.
• The ability to identify, analyse and solve long-term strategic technical problems with an appreciation of longer-term implications.

What We Offer:

• 41 days annual leave (including closure days and Bank Holidays), with the possibility to purchase up to ten additional days.
• Up to 5 days of paid time off to cover emergency caring responsibilities.
• A highly competitive pension scheme.
• Discounts at participating shops and cinemas, and a cycle to work scheme.
• A commitment to your development, with programmes, learning modules and mentoring schemes.
• An inclusive and diverse workplace.
• A commitment to your wellbeing, with confidential emotional support, support for those going through the menopause, experiencing fertility treatment and having a baby, paid leave for IVF treatment and more.

Further information can be found at www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits

About the Team

AMRC North West’s value proposition is to be a high value advanced manufacturing research and development centre that provides high value solutions targeted at improving the capability and competiveness of UK high value and advanced manufacturers. With industrial partners, AMRC North West will provide high value manufacturing solutions across the manufacturing market place.

We are part of the AMRC with Boeing which focuses on the research, development and application of state-of-the-art technologies.  We have an excellent track record of developing technology and integrating it into a shop floor environment to demonstrate financial benefit to partners. This ability to translate technological advances into bottom line savings has led to a large growth in demand from especially its aerospace partners and a growing need for skilled engineers with an interest in manufacturing.

About the University

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

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