Overview
The Vacancy
Research Engineer – Additive Manufacturing (Metals)
Location: Coventry
Salary: £37,000–£45,000
Hours: 36 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Vitality Medical cover, Company Pension, Tusker Car Scheme, Cycle‑to‑Work Scheme and more
The Opportunity
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is a leading research and development organisation dedicated to advancing UK manufacturing. We work at the intersection of industry and academia, helping organisations of all sizes accelerate innovation, adopt advanced technologies, and enhance productivity.
With world‑class facilities and multidisciplinary teams across Coventry, Liverpool, and Oxford, we deliver cutting‑edge research, demonstration projects, and industrial solutions across sectors including aerospace, automotive, rail, infrastructure, electronics, and more.
We are seeking a skilled Research Engineer specialising in Metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) to join our growing AM team. In this role, you will contribute to the technical delivery of research and industrial projects, working collaboratively across the organisation to support the development, validation, and deployment of advanced manufacturing technologies.
You will work closely with our AM Operations team, supporting practical experimentation and project delivery within our state‑of‑the‑art AM facilities. This position may involve work in the Defence sector and therefore requires eligibility for relevant security vetting.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver high‑quality technical outputs for larger projects and act as Technical Lead on smaller projects.
* Conduct innovative research focused on technologies at TRL/MRL 3+ and support industrial project delivery.
* Contribute to the specification, development, and introduction of new metal AM capabilities.
* Support all aspects of project delivery, including concept generation, detailed design, compliance, commissioning, and documentation.
* Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to ensure effective project execution.
Person Specification
Essential
* Strong technical background in metal Additive Manufacturing, specifically Laser Powder Bed Fusion.
* Understanding of the full metal AM process chain.
* Demonstrable problem‑solving capability with a proactive, flexible approach.
Desirable
* Experience with additional AM processes such as Directed Energy Deposition (DED) or Binder Jetting.
What We Offer
* A collaborative, forward‑thinking environment working with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the UK.
* Opportunities to work on impactful cross‑sector industrial and research projects.
* Excellent professional development prospects and access to cutting‑edge facilities.
* A comprehensive benefits package and a supportive working culture.
About The MTC
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned and respected research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing, and is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering from around the globe.
The MTC\'s engineers, scientists and technicians work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world in a supportive and collegiate environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale, helping manufacturers of all sizes develop new and innovative processes and technologies.
Established to prove cutting edge manufacturing advances in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions, the MTC works with hundreds of industrial clients across a range of sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, food and drink, infrastructure, construction and civil engineering, electronics, oil and gas and defence. The MTC helps businesses thrive by advancing their technological and engineering capabilities to improve their business efficiency, capability and competitiveness.
Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK Manufacturing, the MTC\'s engineering capabilities cover research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design and training for the skills of the future.
The MTC has world‑class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool and Oxford, and is part of the UK\'s High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.
Reference Checks and Security Checks (where applicable)
Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks.
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