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Overview

Do you have an appetite for knowledge and a talent for picking up new skills? Do you thrive on a mix of hands-on experimental work and in-depth data analysis? We're looking for a fast-learning individual with strong transferable research skills to join our Subtractive Process team at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), as a Project Engineer.

You'll be instrumental in the assessment, optimisation, and application of subtractive process solutions and associated technology. Your role will be data focussed, including data capture, processing, analysing, and reporting on data that is generated through subtractive processes. You will integrate the latest manufacturing technologies, both digital and physical, into existing manufacturing systems and use their data for continuous process improvement.

You'll showcase groundbreaking technologies, through manufacturing demonstration components. Collaboration is key; you'll work closely with partners, help scope new projects, and deliver complex initiatives, with support from experienced staff members, ensuring you have the mentorship you need to succeed.

Through interactions with our partners, you'll contribute to crafting the direction of your specific research area. While a strong background in engineering or relevant qualifications is a plus, we're particularly keen to hear from individuals who are excellent at managing their time, adhere to quality and project management procedures, and are excited by a challenge.

This role involves occasional travel for on-site investigations or meetings, within the UK, but with occasional international trips.

If you're ready to dive into exciting projects and develop the future of innovative manufacturing, we encourage you to apply!

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 reports and other documents to summarise main findings and conclusions of tests and experiments.

• Analyse and record data to aid the development of future research methodologies and produce useful findings for other industrial partners, funders, policy makers and practitioners.

• Implement and coordinate the preparation of materials (work piece, tooling, fixtures, etc.) and set up equipment for experiments that have been developed 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 audiences both inside and outside the organisation 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 supervise 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 landmarks for AMRC project reports, industrial partner timelines and to support preparation for presentations to internal and external collaborators.

• Working 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 any raised customer or partner concerns.

• Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post

Person Specification

Our varied community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We cultivate a culture where everyone feels they belong and are respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match flawlessly 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 8th August 2026. This will consist of a 50-minute interview, including a 10 minutes presentation (topic to be confirmed on invite to interview). We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage on the week commencing 27th July 2026. If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact r.bonnell@amrc.co.uk.

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 38 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.

We are a research university with a global reputation for excellence. Our ideas and expertise change the world for the better, making a real difference to society. We know that when people come together with different views, approaches and insights it can lead to richer, more creative and innovative teaching and research and the highest levels of student experience. Our University Vision (www.sheffield.ac.uk/vision) outlines our commitment to building a diverse community of staff and students that recognises and values the abilities, backgrounds, beliefs and ways of living for everyone.