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Advanced research engineer - systems engineering

Coventry
MTC - Manufacturing Technology Centre
Research engineer
Posted: 6 September
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Overview

Advanced Research Engineer - Systems Engineering. 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.


Role

We are looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to join our growing Systems Engineering Team. The role is primarily focused on technical delivery of projects across the MTC. You will report to our Systems Engineering Manager and work across various technology departments, industrial sectors, and customers.


Main Responsibilities

* Undertaking Systems Engineering activities on a wide range of projects, delivering outputs that meet customer expectations within agreed budgets and timescales.
* Collaborating with Systems Engineering leadership to develop and implement Systems Engineering processes, templates and tools.
* Promoting best practice Systems Engineering across the MTC.
* Proposing and participating in development projects to grow Systems Engineering capability.


Essential Skills / Qualifications / Experience

* Experience of applying Systems Engineering approaches in a product development, design or manufacturing environment.
* Experience of undertaking Systems Engineering activities on large-scale complex projects with bespoke control schemes, novel technologies, complex interfaces, multiple suppliers or partners, or safety critical systems.
* Experience of working to Systems Engineering standards such as BS ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288:2023 or industry equivalent.
* Good verbal and written technical communication at all levels.
* Experience on projects with multiple stakeholders, partners and/or suppliers.
* Excellent teamwork and ability to guide and teach others.
* Creative problem solving with a practical approach to implementation and the ability to adapt to project needs.
* Holding a degree or equivalent experience or qualification in an appropriate STEM discipline.


Desirable Skills / Qualifications / Experience

* Experience of applying Model Based Systems Engineering.
* Experience of manufacturing plant, assembly or production lines and manufacturing processes.
* Experience in functional safety, fault trees and safety assessments.
* Experience in design, development and realisation of system prototypes and system test rigs.
* Engineering knowledge across Electrical, Mechanical, Software, Electronics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Simulation Modelling to facilitate collaboration with engineers from these functions.
* Familiarity with FMEAs, HazID and HazOps analyses.
* Familiarity with agile methodologies and/or spiral development within the Systems Engineering framework.
* Familiarity with Quality Assurance, Process Assurance, Configuration Management and Lifecycle Management.


Interview Process

Once you submit your application, this will be passed to our Talent Acquisition team for review. If you are shortlisted, you will be invited for an interview to meet members of the team and learn more about the role and the MTC.


Reference and Security Checks

Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained and you may be required to undergo security clearance checks.


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. 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.


Seniority level

* Mid-Senior level


Employment type

* Full-time


Job function

* Engineering and Information Technology


Industries

* Research Services
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