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Forming Process Modelling Theme Lead

Employer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Location
Glasgow, Glasgow City (GB)
Salary
£46,485 - £56,921 per annum
Closing date
27 Jan 2025
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Salary range: £46,485 - £56,921 per annum 
FTE: 1
Term: Open-ended
Closing Date: 27 January 2025
Location: AFRC, Renfrew

The AFRC is seeking to appoint an experienced Forming Process Modelling Theme Lead, to lead and manage delivery of high value research and knowledge exchange programmes, and lead the improvement of manufacturing processes related to process modelling of a range of sheet metal forming processes through applied experimental research activity and introduce the outcomes into manufacturing environments. This will involve the candidate anticipating the direction of manufacturing capability to develop a credible technical roadmap and research strategy and deliver industrial research projects.

The Forming Process Modelling Theme Lead will also lead, manage and develop the Forming Process Modelling Theme, with the aim of building a world-leading community of forming process modelling experts in Strathclyde. The post holder will be expected to work between the AFRC and its industrial partners and there will be a strong emphasis on knowledge exchange and process improvement.

The post holder will require the knowledge, skills and experience normally associated with a PhD, or a first degree in mechanical/materials engineering or design engineering paired with appropriate industrial experience. The post holder will have an established track record in leading the delivery of engineering solutions in an industrial context, as well as experience of taking a leading role in research and development of sheet forming manufacturing processes.

The post holder will have the ability to work autonomously, plan and prioritise own workload with minimal input from higher management, and deal with complex problems presented to them by colleagues. The post holder will also have experience of project planning and delivery, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to interact with a range of stakeholders from industry and academia. The post holder will be required to make a significant contribution to the administrative activities of the AFRC/NMIS including membership/chair of relevant committees and acting in senior departmental/school administrative positions. As part of the role involves managing staff members within the Forming Process Modelling Theme, the post holder will have the ability to line manage and lead a team, including undertaking capability development, recruitment activities, allocating work, managing outputs and performance management.

For informal enquiries, please contact Hosam Elrakayby, Acting Forming Team Lead - hosam.elrakayby@strath.ac.uk

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