Project Engineer - Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Project Engineer Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Location : Cambridge/Rotherham Contract : Permanent Hours : Full time Job Profile : Graduate Engineer Salary/annum : Min £25,652- Max £40,311 Reference number : 122/24 Closing Date : 25 November 2024 Security requirements: You may require UK security clearance to fulfil this role. Note : Applicants might receive offers and undergo interviews before the deadline, although the position will remain available for at least seven days. We recommend submitting your application for this role as soon as you can during the recruitment process, prior to the closing date. Description of role: As a Project Engineer at TWI you will have the opportunity to impact the trajectory of manufacturing globally. You will be part of a world class technology department and join an enthusiastic team of both experienced and new employees. The Friction Welding and Processes Team has an extremely strong history of innovation and developing processes that have changed the game for a number of industries. Products that have been directly impacted by the innovations and developments made by our team include, space rockets, train carriages, battery packs for electric vehicles, nuclear storage canisters and aerospace engines. You will get challenging tasks from day one with early responsibilities within cutting edge projects. Examples of projects we are currently engaged in that have the potential to disrupt the current manufacturing approach include: Development of FSW for Hydrogen Storage Tanks enabling low emission Flight Investigating new manufacturing processes for first wall panels to enable the next generation of fusion reactors Developing state of the art joining processes to manufacture near-net-shape parts to reduce waste, environmental impact and cost or components for space The successful applicant's main duties and responsibilities would include : Lead – Bring a team together to deliver a range of research and development projects. Project Management - Ensure projects are delivered to quality, time and budget. Client liaison – Understanding client needs and how we can best support them. Technical Reporting – Writing and delivering scientific reports. Business development – Identifying and converting opportunities to deliver work to our clients. Proposal preparation – Estimating costs and timelines associated with delivering work and delivering this to the client as a pitch or bid. Innovation – contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches. We are looking for an applicant who : Has a good base of engineering knowledge but is keen to expand the breadth and depth of their knowledge with the help of our industry leading experts. Is excited to engage with a wide range of industry sectors, with a diverse set of manufacturing challenges. Is able to clearly and efficiently communicate with internal and external stakeholders. Is persistent in their pursuit of excellence, even in the face of challenging situations. The successful applicant will sit in the Friction Welding and Processes Section, experience or knowledge of friction welding would be an advantage however we strongly encourage anyone interested in the role to apply. We are searching for a person who is motivated by a challenge, egger to be involved and contribute to the future success of the section. The role will include understanding the needs of our customers and disseminating our most recent developments, as such this position will require occasional travel both in the UK and abroad. We have exciting opportunities to push the boundaries of what friction technologies can achieve within the defence sector, as such the ability to gain UK Security Clearance will be of high importance. For further details, please follow the Job Description link below : https://www.twi-global.com/pdfs/careers/122-24-JD-Project-Engineer-AMT.pdf Travel : This position may require regular travel both in the UK and abroad. About us: TWI Ltd is a world expert in engineering, materials and joining technologies with significant property assets. We provide industry with advice and know-how in design, fabrication, failure analysis and prevention. We offer opportunities to collaborate with inspiring and expert teams and a supportive environment in which you are actively encouraged to share your ideas and continually develop your own skills and knowledge. If you are looking to join an organisation that is fuelled by innovation, teamwork, and openness, this role could be for you. Diversity & Inclusion Statement: TWI Ltd is committed to treating all employees fairly and to being an inclusive employer. Our aim is to create a work environment where our employees can reach their full potential. We put Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of our people practices to attract, develop and retain the best talent. We recognise that it’s the differences of our people that gives us our competitive edge and enables us to maintain our world leading reputation. This is why we are committed to ensuring there is diversity across every level of our organisation; representative of the Members and societies we serve. We have made Inclusion our number one corporate value to demonstrate our commitment to ensure it is at the core of everything we do at TWI. Applications are encouraged from people who are under-represented. We actively encourage women, Black and Asian Ethnic minority, disabled and LGBT people to apply for vacancies at TWI. Disability Confident Scheme : We are pleased to confirm that we have achieved the first stage accreditation, which means we are a ‘Disability Confident Employer’. This is a government-supported scheme that supports organisations like TWI to make the most of the talents that people with disability can bring to our workplace. The scheme helps us recruit and retain great people; draw from the widest possible pool of talent; secure high-quality employees who are skilled, loyal and hardworking; and improve employee morale and commitment by demonstrating that we treat all of our people fairly. Why work for TWI? We offer a competitive salary, share-in-success bonus scheme, generous pension scheme (both employee contribution (flexible amount) and TWI contribution (up to 10% of salary), holiday (20 days 5 Corporate days 8 bank holiday’s), private health and dental cover, career development and training, onsite employee restaurant, onsite gym, day nursery available for companies on Granta Park (Cambridge) site (subject to availability), onsite parking and more. We know that balancing work and personal life can at times be challenging. This is why we continue to review and implement family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible working, enhanced maternity pay and paid parental leave. TWI Culture As one of the world’s leading independent research and technology organisations, we are committed to attracting, motivating and retaining the best talent from around the world. Our goal is to develop the next generation of experts to address future industry challenges. We are committed to creating a culture that recognises and respects the differences between people while valuing the contribution everyone makes to TWI. The diversity of our staff and students makes a positive and important contribution to our continuing success. TWI offers a comprehensive training programme, incorporating both in-house and external courses to support staff development. TWI Values: Our six values provide a point of reference for the way we expect our people to operate and behave. Inclusion: Valuing the contribution from every individual, creating value for our customers Teamwork: Building effective working relationships, we accomplish more together Adaptability: Engaging positively with change to meet the needs of the business Taking Responsibility : Achieving our objectives and personal development Innovation & Expertise : Championing new ideas and sharing knowledge to solve industry problems Customer Focus : Building trusting relationships with our customers