The Vacancy

Based at the High Temperature Research Centre, Ansty, the post holder will undertake activities that support one of the centre’s key research projects for the year working alongside laboratory and research staff.

The primary responsibilities of the role will be collecting technical data, generation of reports and result analysis.

Provide support to project Research Fellows and Research Engineers where required.

Main Responsibilities:
• Collation of trial data - Gather and summarise agreed data recorded during manufacturing trials.

This can include dimensional data, yield information, defect data, photographs and output from material testing.
• Conduct additional analysis of trial data using methods developed by Research Fellows and Research Engineers.
• Data reporting and analysis – Microsoft package summaries of data collected.

Python scripted tools developed by Researchers.
• HTRC and H&S culture embedded.

All HTRC processes and policies documented and adhered to.

Person Specification

Essential Skills/Qualifications/Experience
• Self-motivated with ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Pragmatic hands on approach to problem solving with a can-do attitude.
• Actively promotes and works towards maintaining a clean and tidy work environment.

Attention to detail with an ability to deliver work to required standards
• Able to deliver to tight timescales.

• Basic computer and Microsoft office use for reporting of technical information.

Desirable Skills/Qualifications/Experience
• Python.

• Experience working in a R&D environment.

• STEM based education.

• Full UK driving license.

What We Offer You
• Option to buy or sell up to a week’s holiday, plus long service holidays.

• Fully Flexible working offering.

• Wellbeing hub incl.

Vitality PMI, access to Wellbeing champions
• Corporate Discounts e.g.

up to 50% selected gyms
• Financial support for Professional memberships.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Opportunities to join and create clubs/societies.

• Enhanced family leave.

• Group Income Protection.

• Life Assurance.

• Company Pension Scheme and access to pension advice.

Please note we may close this vacancy earlier than the planned expiry date should we receive suitable applications.

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.

Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK Manufacturing, the MTC's engineering capabilities cover research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design and training for the skills of the future.

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.

Reference Checks and Security Checks (where applicable)

Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks.