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Overview

As a Project Engineer at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), you will have the opportunity to apply your skills to solve real-world manufacturing problems. Working within a multidisciplinary team at the Integrated Manufacturing Group (IMG) to develop novel solutions for the high-value manufacturing sector, you will conduct research into specific technical fields, including Discrete Event Simulation (DES), supply chain and factory flow optimisation and data analytics such as cost modelling to support decision-making within a manufacturing environment.

You will be expected to deliver tasks with support from and collaboration from colleagues at all levels, work to set timescales, operate within a diverse team and contribute to the successful completion of projects. Your work will encompass all aspects of working across a range of manufacturers, from SMEs to large corporations, to identify and deliver projects aimed at improving efficiency, productivity, quality, and sustainability.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to continuously develop your skills and keep abreast of emerging technologies in a specific field. You will use these skills to help IMG deliver tangible impact to the UK high value manufacturing sector. 

Main duties and responsibilities

• Delivery of project tasks related to discrete event simulation modelling and digital simulation using specialist software, with guidance and support from colleagues at all levels.
• Conduct experimental work and synthesise outputs for use in project reporting.
• Work to deadlines while developing time and resource management skills.
• Effectively communicate your work to diverse audiences through written and verbal outputs.
• Engage with stakeholders across industry and academia.
• Work with peers to develop solutions to complex manufacturing and other highly technical problems. 
• Collaborate with colleagues from multiple teams to plan workload and resources to fit project timescales. 
• Research into novel technology to advance knowledge, evaluate new techniques, and to solve specific manufacturing problems. 
• Adhere to the AMRC’s quality management system and health and safety system. 
• Write technical engineering reports.
• Support and collaborate with peers as needed.
• Attend conferences, trade shows, and events to enhance professional development and share knowledge.
• Contribute to project delivery beyond your core expertise, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.
• As a member of staff you will be encouraged to make ethical decisions in your role, embedding the University sustainability strategy into your working activities wherever possible.
• Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit 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 is 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.

Essential criteria

• Hold a good honours degree in a relevant subject (or possess equivalent industrial experience), such as Operational Research, Software Engineering, or a related discipline. (assessed at: application)
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience in Simulation Modelling and Mathematical Modelling, particularly within Operational Research (assessed at: application/interview)
• Familiarity with at least one Discrete Event Simulation software (e.g. Plant Simulation, Witness, Matlab, AnyLogic). (assessed at: application/interview)
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with colleagues at all levels and effectively managing time and tasks. (assessed at: application/interview)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presenting work (e.g. report writing, presenting work) (assessed at: application/interview]
• Experience in developing solutions to complex technical challenges. (assessed at application/Interview)
• Ability to research and develop solutions to engineering and manufacturing challenges, with guidance from colleagues (assessed at application/interview)

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of a programming language (Python, Javascript, C#, C++, etc.). (assessed at application/interview)
• Experience in Industry 4.0 technologies such as: IoT, cloud, AI, Digital Twins… (assessed at: application/interview)

Further Information

Grade: 6

Salary: £31,637 - £36,130 with potential to progress to £39,355 through outstanding contribution

Work arrangement: Full-time

Duration: Open-ended

Line manager: Lead Engineer for Manufacturing Intelligence

Direct reports: N/A

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

For informal enquiries about this job contact
Marco Franchino, Lead Engineer for Manufacturing Intelligence: on m.franchino@sheffield.ac.uk

Next steps in the recruitment process

It is anticipated that the selection process will take place in July/August 2025. This will consist of an interview including a 10 minute presentation. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage as soon as possible following shortlisting. If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact Marco Franchino, Lead Engineer for Manufacturing Intelligence: on m.franchino@sheffield.ac.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.

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