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Lead Engineering
Fixed term/ worker contract- £24.94 per hour
About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists to join the Automated Distribution & Manufacturing Centre’s (ADMC) academic team, part of the Nottingham Trent University. ADMC’s Research & Innovation team has critical mass to address the challenges in digitalisation and automation in the manufacturing and distribution sectors.
With exceptional research facilities, and a multi-disciplinary approach to working directly with industrial collaborators, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your professional reputation in the area of industrial automation and digitalisation.
A talented individual is sought to explore radical improvements to the manufacturing and distribution processes for new and existing facilities in collaboration with partner industries. You will have a good honours degree and have potential to generate external funding, together with a serious appetite to engage in project delivery. It is expected that the candidate to have solid grounding in areas of manufacturing processes, warehousing processes and intra-logistic process, proven expertise in designing, modelling and simulation of automation and manual operations and a willingness and aptitude to understand the other relevant contributing areas.
For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.
About Us
The School of Science and Technology at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is an exciting multidisciplinary environment for learning, teaching and research, with some of the best facilities in the UK.
We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality teaching and diverse, real-world research. We specialise in biosciences, chemistry, computing and technology, as well as engineering, forensic science, mathematics, physics and sport science. This mix of traditional and modern subjects encourages and inspires future innovators.
In the Department of Engineering we deliver research and teaching in electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering and sport engineering. We are building a global reputation in areas including human performance and human factors, future materials, biomedical engineering, and robotics. We are working with industrial partners in technology, automotive, aircraft, marine, healthcare engineering, and with sports teams to help them beat world records.
For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Bilal Ahmad (Professor & Academic Lead for ADMC) at bilal.ahmad06@ntu.ac.uk
Join Us
We’ll look after you with ongoing support, good development opportunities and a competitive salary that rewards your contribution. We also offer generous holidays, flexible working options, a pension scheme, great facilities and wide range of savings, discounts and benefits. Find out more about the range of benefits we offer.
Start to think about your future differently. Apply here.
Safe and Inclusive
At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.
Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. For more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.
Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.
