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Overview
Are you ready to join a team that is pushing the boundaries of manufacturing research? The University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) is seeking an ambitious and enthusiastic Thermal Processing Engineer to join our world-class AMRC Casting Group. This role offers an outstanding opportunity to be part of a team that is making a significant impact on the global castings industry.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Supporting pyrometry requirements across the business feeding into research activities across the whole process
* Creation of documentation for thermal processing of parts (Heat treatment & Hot Isostatic Pressing)
* Ensuring that equipment calibrations are conducted for all onsite furnaces covering the pressure sensing & pyrometry requirements
* Furnace upkeep in line with relevant standards AMS2750 & AMS2769 etc
* Conducting TUS, SAT, Leak rates ect.
* Processing parts in a wide variety of equipment within the facility
* Post cycle quality check to ensure compliance to the relevant specifications
* Generation of certificates of conformance
* Supporting testing activities across the business
* Maintaining Health and Safety standards and ensuring others adhere to relevant systems and processes
* General machine maintenance and upkeep of heat treatment areas
* Working methodically to meet customer deadlines
* Planning working sequences for short-term projects
* Coordinating your own work routines and project activities
* Contributing to project planning and team efforts
* Supporting the AMRC’s working approach and promoting the group and its goals
* Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post
Person Specification
Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn’t match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.
Essential Criteria
* Experience in reading & interpreting thermal processing standards (assessed at: application)
* Experience in the operation of different types of thermal process equipment (assessed at: application)
o Air heat treatment with different cooling media
o Vacuum heat treatment with different cooling media
* Set-up and execution of temperature monitoring equipment and data gathering, analysis and presenting (assessed at: application)
* Effective communication skills, both written and verbal (assessed at: interview)
* Ability to work effectively within a team environment (assessed at: application)
* Ability to work under your own initiative (assessed at: application)
* Positive, proactive attitude to the working environment (assessed at: application)
* Ability to assess and coordinate resources, plan, and progress work activities (assessed at: interview)
* Creative problem-solving skills (assessed at: application)
* Experience adapting skills to new circumstances (assessed at: application)
* Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures (assessed at: application)
Desirable Criteria
* Knowledge and experience of casting manufacturing & Laboratory processes (assessed at: interview)
* Knowledge of the Hot Isostatic Pressing process (assessed at: interview)
Further Information
* Grade: 6
* Salary: £32,080 to £36,636 per annum, with potential to progress to £39,906 per annum.
* Work arrangement: Permanent
* Line manager: Senior Technical Fellow
* Direct reports: None
* Our website: The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre
* Informal enquiries: David Loomes, Senior Technical Fellow, d.loomes@amrc.co.uk
Next steps
The selection process will take place as soon as possible after the closing date. It will consist of an interview. If you need any support or adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, you can contact Graham Rawson at the email address above.
What We Offer
* A minimum of 38 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
* Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
* Generous pension scheme.
* A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
* A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parent’s networks).
* Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
* A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes.
* A range of generous family-friendly policies
o paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies
o support for those going through the menopause
o paid time off and support for fertility treatment
o and more
* More details can be found on our benefits page: sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits
* We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.
* We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.
Criminal record
Be aware that there is a requirement for the successful applicant to undertake a Baseline Personnel Security Standard check (BPSS). Possession of a criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment. See Information for candidates page for more details.
Safeguarding policy
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers may be subject to checks including Childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Medical, Online and social media, Eligibility to work, Satisfactory references, and Suitability to work with children.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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