Overview

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Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Technically deliver high quality research and machining projects in the Machining Group.
• Research, analyse, collate and edit data and techniques for inclusion in reports and other documents to summarise main findings and conclusions of tests and experiments.
• Analyse and record data to aid the design of future research methodology and produce useful findings for other industrial partners, funders, policy makers and practitioners.
• Implement and oversee the preparation of materials (work piece, tooling, fixtures, etc.) and set up equipment for experiments that have been designed specifically to meet research objectives and find solutions.
• Develop skills through external or on the job training, suitable to accomplish the engineering and project tasks required.
• Present data results to internal and external stakeholders at all levels in a professional and concise manner.
• Plan and carry out tasks and responsibilities over the short-medium term, with an awareness of longer term issues to meet the research objectives set in a project.
• Continuously monitor and check results. The unpredictability of research means that daily planning needs to accommodate new developments.
• Produce detailed and accurate project documentation such as statements of work, experiment methodology and quality gate sheets.
• Support planning for short-term projects in their own area, or contribute to the planning of the group.
• Plan several months in advance to meet deadlines for AMRC project reports, industrial partner deadlines and to support preparation for presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Work alongside the Project Management team to plan and order appropriate tooling, materials and hardware ahead of project requirements.
• Work alongside the Machining Shop Floor staff to enable smooth transitions of project deliveries and machining demonstrations.
• Update Project Manager and Technical Line Manager with progress reports and escalation of any issues.
• Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post.

Person Specification – Essential and Desirable

• Educational Background: A strong STEM degree (e.g., engineering, physics, chemistry, materials science, computer science, mathematics) or equivalent experience.
• Adaptability & Problem-Solving: Ability to creatively analyse and solve problems, with effective planning and monitoring.
• Information Management: Skilled in managing information and following up on actions.
• Communication & Collaboration: Effective written and verbal communication, ability to convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences; works well in teams.
• Initiative & Learning: Willingness to engage with on-the-job guidance and training opportunities.
• Resourcefulness: Ability to assess and organise resources and plan your own work with support.
• Willingness to work on defence related projects.
• IT Proficiency: Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Experimental Work: Experience in performing practical experimental work.
• Desirable: Familiarity with CAD/CAM software and NC machining hardware.

Further Information

Grade: 6

Salary: £32,080 - £36,636 per annum, with potential to progress to £39,906 per annum through sustained exceptional contribution.

Work arrangement: Full-time - Open-ended - Hybrid and Flexible options considered.

Line manager: Technical Lead

Direct reports: N/A

Our website: https://www.amrc.co.uk/

For informal enquiries about this job contact Emily Pickford, Technical Fellow: e.pickford@sheffield.ac.uk