THE MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY CENTRE

CURRENT RECRUITMENT

For all current requirements please VIEW ALL VACANCIES listed here

FUTURE RECRUITMENT

As the centre develops we will be seeking to appoint a number of highly skilled individuals.
For these roles you should have a degree in an associated discipline and proven exposure to one of the appropriate sectors.

RESEARCH ENGINEER and SENIOR RESEARCH ENGINEERS in the following areas:

High Integrity Fabrication

Rotary, linear friction and laser welding, EB processing, high accuracy arc welding, and electronics assembly/fabrication processes
Techno-economic assessment of candidate joining techniques
Equipment and process proving and optimisation for demanding joining tasks
Process analysis & modelling to develop robust industrial joining processes and procedures
Use of automation to achieve quality and productivity targets
Pre-production runs to demonstrate process capability prior to full scale deployment
Implementation support and technology transfer to end user

Net Shape Manufacture

Net Shape HIPping (Hot Isostatic Pressing)
Direct Laser Fabrication using blown powder
Direct Laser Deposition using powder bed

Advanced Tooling and Fixturing

Implementation of novel, reconfigurable tooling methods & solutions
Modelling and simulation of part-fixture-tool behaviour
Understanding input and variation to fixture & tooling design
Development of reconfigurable jigs for different variant usage
Definition of verification methodologies
Development of adaptive, active and self-learning fixtures and tooling
Metrology-guided self-aligning fixtures
Self-healing tooling

Intelligent Automation

Intelligent Automation Systems
Labour intensive and complex manual operations need to be automated to reduce variation, re-work, and costs and improve productivity
Introduce automation to reduce exposure in hazardous conditions
Decision tools for an organisation-wide strategy - where best to apply intelligent automation
Develop standardised methods and practices within a systems integration framework
Proving out automated solutions given part variations in small volume production
Knowledge capture and management as a major enabler for intelligent automation systems design, implementation and through life operation

The Research Engineers and Senior Research Engineers will report directly to the respective Technology Managers and all project activities, within each theme, will be governed overall by the Technology Director.

We are seeking individuals who can demonstrate the necessary, qualifications, experience, technical skills and personal drive to successfully contribute to the rapid development of the MTC operations.