"Senior Engineer - Industrial Metrology"

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Engineer to work in AMIC’s Industrial Metrology team to deliver projects as part of AMIC’s advanced manufacturing activities.

We are seeking an engineer who wants to innovate and apply their knowledge to the challenges of industry, in support of applied industrial research and development, and knowledge transfer in Industrial Metrology within AMIC’s advanced manufacturing activities. You will apply your specialist knowledge and experience to generate innovative research outputs which have a direct economic and technical benefit to companies within a range of industrial sectors. You will work collaboratively with industry, technology providers, national technology centres and academia to deliver key projects focused on Industrial Metrology for advanced manufacturing. You will assist in national and international business development activities as required to secure funding from industry and government sources, nationally and internationally.

About the person:

The successful candidate must have:

1. Honours Degree, or equivalent, in related engineering discipline with significant recent relevant industrial experience; OR Minimum HNC in related engineering discipline with substantial recent relevant industrial experience.
2. Demonstrable evidence of competence in the programming and operation of industrial measurement equipment for the inspection of 3D geometry and surface properties of manufactured mechanical components.
3. Extensive experience in programming and operation of one of the following: Coordinate Measurement Machine, laser tracker or 3D scanning.
4. Extensive breadth and depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline, and of research and development methods and techniques to work within established research programmes, with proven competence and technical expertise in:
   • Dimensional measurement principles, GD&T, traceability, uncertainty, measurement strategy, Measurement System Analysis.
   • Experience using relevant software packages for 3D metrology, to carry out inspection planning, programming, precision data acquisition, complex geometric analysis and reporting.
   • Theory and implementation of inspection methodologies including at least two of: non-contact measurement; in-process control; final inspection; 3D scanning; automated inspection processes; inspection process modelling and simulation; high-fidelity reverse engineering; utilisation of metrology data in enterprise production and design processes.
5. Demonstrable evidence of working within multifaceted environments delivering to deadlines and within budget.
6. Experience of using research/industrial tools and techniques resulting in high quality projects and technical reports.
7. Evidence of complex problem-solving skills obtained with a proven ability to develop innovative solutions.
8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate complex technical information.
9. Strong IT skills (Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel).

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website.

This post is available for 3 years. Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.