MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Generate and articulate original designs and solutions to a wide range of engineering problems.
• Be part of a team of engineers and specialists to deliver engineering designs to partners and clients.
• Design of mechanical components, systems and assemblies.
• Interpret and relay design data for use in projects.
• Prototype manufacturing, testing and iterative design refinements.
• Research and organise material for inclusion in design documents and reports.
• Articulate design concepts to project managers and partners.
• Participate in design and development events, presenting work to team members, partners and clients.
• Plan workload to fit project timescales.
• Responsible for project deliverables.
• Monitor and check the progress of projects against priorities, targets , milestones and budgets.
• Liaise with colleagues to facilitate manufacture of prototypes.
• Any other duties, commensurate with the grade of post.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Applicants should provide evidence in their applications that they meet the following criteria. We will use a range of selection methods to measure candidates’ abilities in these areas including reviewing your on-line application, seeking references, inviting shortlisted candidates to interview and other forms of assessment action relevant to the post.

REQUIREMENTS

Essential:
• A good degree or equivalent experience in a relevant engineering or science subject.
• In-depth knowledge of one or more of the following:
- Computer Aided Design
- Finite Element Analysis
- Mechanics
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Design for Manufacture
- Rapid Prototyping
• Ability to manage own work.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, report writing and presentation skills.
• IT skills including word processing, email and spreadsheets.
• Ability to work well in an integrated project team.
• Willingness to undertake further training as appropriate.
• Ability to prioritise and undertake a diverse programme of work to meet set deadlines.
• Ability to identify and develop creative solutions to a variety of problems and challenges.
• Experience of adapting own skills to new circumstances.
• Possess an enthusiasm for engineering and design.
• Flexible, co-operative and proactive approach to work with attention to detail and accuracy.

Desirable:
• Research / advanced manufacturing background.
• Experience of responding efficiently and effectively to phone and email enquiries.
• Experience of project management approaches.

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Hello, do you know if the AMRC offers summer placements to undergraduate students? I know some who have prior engineering experience before university and meets plenty of the above criteria's (albeit without a degree yet!)

Thanks,