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Overview

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in a team at the forefront of Additive Manufacturing? The University of Sheffield’s AMRC North West is seeking an exceptionally skilled and ambitious Tech Fellow in Additive Manufacturing to lead our dynamic and rapidly expanding team. This is your opportunity to work with world-class technology and drive projects that are shaping the future of manufacturing.

Based within the AMRC North West Additive Manufacturing group, you will take full responsibility for the technical delivery of a diverse portfolio of cutting-edge projects. Your work might span design, process simulation, material characterisation, process monitoring and control, as well as post-processing techniques including heat treatment, machining and surface finishing. 

You will play a key role in coordinating project scoping, setup, execution and close-out, while providing expert insight across a wide range of AM technologies. Beyond delivering high-quality technical outcomes, you will help secure a sustainable pipeline of research, build strong industrial and government partnerships, and support growth of the AMRC NW order book. Maintaining the AMRC’s international reputation for excellence will be central to your leadership.

We believe in the power of collaboration and the strength that comes from diverse perspectives. By joining us, you will become part of an inclusive, multidisciplinary community of professionals who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology and delivering meaningful impact for industry. Here, your expertise will help set new benchmarks in advanced manufacturing—and your voice will help shape the future direction of the field.

If you thrive on innovation, collaboration and high-impact delivery, this role offers the chance to make a transformative contribution to the future of Additive Manufacturing.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Technical responsibility of delivering numerous concurrent projects, for a range of partners and funding bodies, although a specific requirement to deliver key projects for strategic partners will be required to be undertaken, expanded to a wider delivery team.

• Lead the identification of funding opportunities, develop high-quality proposals, and establish and manage collaborative consortia to secure resources that drive strategic research and technology development mainly in metallic Additive Manufacturing.

• Line management of a team . This includes setting team targets and completing annual SRDS reviews.

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• Report directly to the Head of Additive Manufacturing or Senior Technical Fellow on the performance of the teams and project progress against agreed measures and targets.

• Regular communication and formal reporting to project teams, stakeholders and customers.

•  Accountability for the technical decision making within your area of responsibility and correct understanding of the how and when to escalate. 

• Develop technical solutions and ideas for project staff to adopt and progress in the field of AM processes.

• Establish a reputation for being the world-class solution provider in the field of AM.

• Develop a clear strategic plan of engagement/representation at relevant conferences and disseminate information about new technologies and trends which will result in new research projects and commercial opportunities.

• Provide AMRC partners with confidence, support and value for money.

• Support the project teams in risk management and mitigation, and escalate issues in a timely manner. 

• Provide stakeholder and senior management communication of project status.

• Maintain a high reputation through the projects delivery and customer engagement.

• Lead and guide others to be technically competent, take initiative and be innovative.

• As a member of our Professional staff you will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to the professional behaviours set out in the Sheffield Professional Framework. Any other duties, commensurate with the grade of the post.

Person Specification

Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and are respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.

Further Information

Next steps in the recruitment process

It is anticipated that the selection process will take place on the week commencing with the 6th of April, 2026. This will consist of an interview and presentation. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage on the week commencing with the 23rd of March, 2026 . If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact XXXX.

Our vision and strategic plan

We are the University of Sheffield. This is our vision: sheffield.ac.uk/vision (opens in new window).

What we offer

• A minimum of 41 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.

• Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.

• Generous pension scheme.

• A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.

• A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parent’s networks).

• Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.

• A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; integrated with our Academic Career Pathways 

• A range of generous family-friendly policies

  • paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies

  • support for those going through the menopause

  • paid time off and support for fertility treatment

  • and more

More details can be found on our benefits page: sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits (opens in a new window).

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.

Baseline personnel security standard 

This role requires the postholder to undertake a Government baseline personnel security standard (BPSS) check as a condition of employment.

Closing Date : 08/04/2026 

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