We are seeking engineers who want to innovate and apply their knowledge to the challenges of industry and society to support applied industrial research, development and knowledge transfer, and in particular CNC manufacturing process development, within AMIC’s advanced manufacturing activities. You will apply your specialist knowledge and experience of methods, processes and process validation to generate innovative research outputs which have a direct economic and technical benefit to companies and sectors. You will work collaboratively with your team, industry, technology providers, national technology centres and academia to deliver key projects focused on CNC machining in advanced manufacturing. To assist in business development activities as required to secure funding from industry and government sources, nationally and internationally.
About the person:
To be considered for this post, candidates must demonstrate that they meet the following criteria:
- Honours Degree, or equivalent, in related engineering discipline with substantial recent relevant industrial experience OR minimum HNC in related engineering discipline with extensive recent relevant industrial experience.
- Demonstrable evidence of competence in the application of CNC manufacturing equipment for machining and drilling, with clear experience of using CNC related CAD and CAM technologies.
- Extensive breadth and depth of specialist knowledge in machining ferrous and non-ferrous alloys, creating, implementing and optimising machining processes.
- Theory and implementation of Advanced machining including application of at least two of the following: -process control techniques, modern machining strategies, complex work-holding solutions, process modelling and simulation.
- Experience using relevant CAM software packages for CNC programming e.g. Master Cam, Catia, Siemens NX, Hypermill, Edge CAM.
- Knowledge of safety systems and their use within a CNC Machining environment.
- Demonstrable evidence of working within multifaceted environments delivering to deadlines and within budget.
- Experience of using research/industrial tools and techniques resulting in high quality projects and technical reports.
- Evidence of complex problem-solving skills obtained with a proven ability to develop innovative solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate complex technical information.
To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website.
Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.
Skills:
CNC manufacturing advanced manufacturing innovative research
