Aerospace Research Project Engineer (Fixed-term) (ENG014619)

The Centre for Aerospace Manufacturing (CAM) requires an experienced and skilled mechanical engineer to join our team. The role will involve application of a range of professional engineering skills relating to the development, design, manufacturing, commissioning and use of aerospace automated assembly facilities in support of CAM research. The role encompasses all aspects of the mechanical system including control and instrumentation and the role holder will be expected to capture and analyse test data.

Working as part of a small team the post holder will assume a significant role in implementing automated aerospace assembly and tooling projects. This includes taking responsibility for the technical deliverables in some projects and project management activities. Liaison with academics, researchers, technical colleagues and industrial colleagues will form a part of the role. This post may involve travel to partner sites across Europe. 

Candidates must have an understanding, and preferably direct experience, of one or more of the following areas:

Manufacturing and assembly processes and toolingProcess automation and robotic programmingConcept and design skills applied to complex assembly cells, test rigs and fixtures or similarCAD/CAM expertise in mechanical domainProject management, particularly within a research environment Aerospace engineering requirements (desirable)Testing, instrumentation and data acquisition (desirable)

Key tasks for the post will include:

Development and implementation of new concepts for automated assemblyTesting and validation of technology demonstratorsManagement of automated assembly systems development and validationsLiaison with industrial and academic partners and technology suppliersReporting to key stakeholders

Candidates must hold a BEng, MEng, MSc or equivalent in a relevant field (Mechanical/Manufacturing/Aerospace/Automotive). They should be confident, have excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team. Experience of working within the UK and EU, in both industry and research is desirable. 

This full time post is offered on a fixed term contract for 2 years. Job share arrangements may be considered.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Alison Turner, tel: 0115 748 6166, email Alison.Turner@nottingham.ac.uk or Prof Svetan Ratchev, tel: 0115 951 4018, email svetan.ratchev@nottingham.ac.uk Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 04 Mar 2019
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)