Job description
Are you interested in joining a world-class research and development centre?
Would you like to work in an award-winning building?
We have an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for either Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electronics, Software engineering or data science to join the AMRC North West as it continues its’ growth journey in playing a key part in placing Lancashire amongst the most innovative regions in the UK.
We are looking for a diverse skill-set, including good organisational skills, and the ability to research, problem solve, design, and implement ideas in a hands-on environment. In this role, you will be required to have a practical approach, a positive attitude, and be a confident communicator.
You will;
- Have a graduate / masters degree in a relevant subject (or equivalent industrial experience).
- Have an understanding of project delivery principles.
- Have experience of successful team working, including teams made up of internal colleagues and external customers with varied skill sets.
- Be comfortable building strong external relationships, networking with key stakeholders and the ability to present complex information in a way that is accessible to non-technical audiences.
AMRC North West’s value proposition is to be a high value advanced manufacturing research and development centre that provides high value solutions targeted at improving the capability and competiveness of UK high value and advanced manufacturers. With industrial partners, AMRC North West will provide high value manufacturing solutions across the manufacturing market place.
We are part of the AMRC with Boeing which focuses on the research, development and application of state-of-the-art technologies. We have an excellent track record of developing technology and integrating it into a shop floor environment to demonstrate financial benefit to partners. This ability to translate technological advances into bottom line savings has led to a large growth in demand from especially its aerospace partners and a growing need for skilled engineers with an interest in manufacturing.
About the University
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We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles 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.
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