Mechanical Design Engineer, Knowledge Transfer Partnership Associate
- Employer
- ASTON UNIVERSITY
- Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Salary
- £30,000 per annum
- Closing date
- 1 Mar 2019
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- Academic Discipline
- Engineering & Technology, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
- Job Type
- Professional Services, Other Professional Services
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Engineering & Applied Science
Location: Aston University Main Campus
Salary: £32,000 per annum
depending on your experience plus personal development budget of £2K p.a
Contract Type: Fixed Term (24 months)
Basis: Full Time
Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Friday 01 March 2019
Interview Date: To be confirmed
This is an exciting opportunity for a Masters Graduate in Mechanical/ Design Engineering to transform Wickens into a "Smart Factory" by developing advanced design and automation to diversify the company’s product portfolio. You will work with a Software Development Engineer (KTP Associate), to integrate critical information technologies to support this development.
This position is a 24 month fixed term contract, with £4,000 dedicated training budget tailored towards your personal development and future career.
The Company: Wickens Engineering Ltd is a leading manufacturer of industrial storage equipment in the UK. It designs, manufactures & installs bespoke storage solutions with CE marking & ISO 9001:2015 accreditation, which are supplied to a wide range of industries. They are committed to process development including substantial investment in IT Systems, Automation and Robotics.
To find out more please visit https://www.wickens.co.uk/
Aston University: You will work in a project team from Mechanical Engineering & Design and Computer Science departments based in The School of Engineering and Applied Science, which undertakes cutting-edge multidisciplinary research with real impact.
Location: You will be based predominantly at Wickens Engineering Ltd in Worcester, but will also have access to facilities at Aston University in central Birmingham. Some travel to key clients may also be required.
Candidate Profile : You will have a min. 2.1 Bachelor’s level degree in Mechanical or Design Engineering, and a Masters level qualification in related subject, with the ambition to work toward CEng status. Industrial experience gained through either placement role or previous employment in a mechanical design environment would be an advantage.
Key attributes;
- Ability to use 3D CAD & modelling software – ideally with experience of Creo and/or Tekla.
- Knowledge/experience of Design Engineering processes, Design for Manufacture and their automation for efficient use within information management systems.
- Knowledge of robotics in manufacturing & programming
- Knowledge of Software Engineering and programming concepts is desirable to enable communication with the Software Engineering Associate.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational skills to take project ownership, co-ordinate work-streams and achieve agreed objectives.
- Self motivated & confident with good persuasion & negotiation skills
- Fit in with the organisational culture and present a positive image of the company to clients.
For informal enquiries call Paul Warrington on 0121 204 4174 or email p.warrington@aston.ac.uk or ktp@aston.ac.uk.
Company
Our Mission
To be the UK’s leading university for business and the professions, where original research, enterprise and inspiring teaching deliver global impact.
Our Vision
In 2020 Aston will have an international reputation as the source of the people and the ideas that will shape the businesses and the communities of tomorrow.
We will be:
- Ranked within the top 1% of universities in the world
- Exceptional in terms of our worldwide reputation for graduate employability – as a result of innovative teaching and placement opportunities
- Recognised for excellence in research that delivers real solutions for local and global challenges, develops research leaders and provides the foundations for new businesses
- Focused on the needs of business and the professions, with courses and research that build on our strengths
- Transforming lives: developing sought-after, entrepreneurial graduates – from a wide range of backgrounds – with global citizenship skills
- Delivering our research and teaching in collaboration with international partners and innovative businesses
- A university with sustainability at the core of all we do, meeting world-class standards for environmental performance
- A welcoming community that is a great place to work and study.
Our Mission and Vision focus on two ‘core aims’:
1. Developing internationally sought after Aston
Graduates
2. Delivering excellent and transformational Aston
Research
2020 Strategy
With its focus on the application of knowledge for economic and social benefit, Aston University has a distinct mission that sets it apart.
Going forward to 2020, Aston must maintain its responsiveness to the needs of a changing world whilst remaining true to a distinctive, original purpose. Our strategy sets out aims and goals to ensure we are even more distinctive within a crowded and increasingly competitive environment.
Divided into eight categories, the strategy states Aston’s commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, widening participation, producing research with real-world impact, building strong links with business, industry and the public sector, and equipping our graduates with the skills they need to thrive.
- Telephone
- +(44)01212043000
- Location
-
ASTON TRIANGLE
BIRMINGHAM
WEST MIDLANDS
B4 7ET
United Kingdom
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