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Principal research engineer - specialist materials machining

Bristol (City of Bristol)
National Composites Centre
Research engineer
€60,000 a year
Posted: 6 April
Offer description

We are seeking an experienced individual to join the Engineering Specialists team in a technical leadership role focused on specialist machining of challenging materials.


Responsibilities

* Setting up a new capability for NCC around complex machining of high density, high hardness and composite materials.
* Providing technical leadership on high profile defence, aerospace, and other sector projects.
* Building and leading a team to deliver customer delight and exceptional quality.
* Establishing and developing effective partnerships internally and externally with industry partners.
* Representing NCC in relevant technical forums and championing our technical strategy.
* Supporting the Chief Engineer & Head of Engineering in revising, formulating and creating the roadmap for novel and innovative approaches and pioneering technical solutions.


Qualifications and Experience

* Extensive theoretical knowledge and practical experience in complex machining of polymer and ceramic matrix composite materials and challenging metallics.
* Substantial experience in CAD/CAD to include CATIA, Siemens NX, Vericut and G‑Code.
* Proven track record in high value manufacturing and R&D environments.
* Experience of drafting technical requirements for bespoke machine tool acquisitions.
* Expertise in Defence applications and working in secure environments.
* Industrial prowess and strong network in this field.
* Technical leadership experience on complex multi‑disciplinary projects.
* Excellent ability with communicational clarity at all levels.


Benefits

* 12.5% employer pension contribution
* Private medical cover
* Hybrid and flexible working as standard
* Support to keep learning and progressing
* University of Bristol honorary staff status

We wish you every success in your job search. Please contact [email protected] for further information.

Equal Opportunity – We ensure that all hiring decisions are made without regard to age, race, national origin, sex, disability, gender, gender identity, religion or any other protected characteristic, and will treat all applications with the strictest confidence.

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