Salary range: £36,924 - £45,163 per annum 
FTE: 1
Term: Open-ended
Closing Date: 09 February 2025
Location: NMIS, Renfrew

The University of Strathclyde is a leading international technological institution and has a long history of working with industry to deliver strong business growth from access to research and innovation expertise. The latest major initiative continuing to deliver on this track record is through the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS).

As a magnet for innovation in advanced manufacturing, the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) group of specialist R&D centres, supports manufacturing, engineering and associated tech businesses of all sizes, to thrive domestically and internationally through accelerating productivity, embracing new digital technologies and achieving net-zero targets.

We turn smart ideas into reality and deliver ground-breaking research.
Coming from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, our passionate team works alongside industry, academia, and the public sector to solve problems, train the workforce of the future and generate the creative ideas that will transform manufacturing.

Ultimately, we are growing the economy, developing a vibrant and skilled talent pool and helping create prosperous, sustainable communities.

NMIS are seeking to appoint 4 Senior Technicians to join the Digital Factory to lead a team of technicians within each of the following NMIS workshop themed areas:

• CNC Machining 4.0 & Composites
• WAAM / DED & Robotics
• Laser Based and Polymer AM
• K-Block Multi-Machine Capability

Reporting to the NMIS workshop manager the post-holders will take responsibility for overall project delivery, technician resource and Health & Safety ISO 45001 standards within the individual workshop cells. The post holders will also be responsible for overseeing the work of contractors while based within the workshop and will also be responsible for ensuring that IOS 9001 Quality Assurance procedures are enforced – including 5s practices. In addition, the post holder, collaborating with Team Leaders and ME’s / Researchers will have responsibility to undertake appropriate resource and capacity planning across all activities planned within the workshop to meet project milestones and deadlines.

To be considered for this role you will be educated to HNC/HND level in a relevant subject or equivalent industry experience. You will have significant knowledge and expertise in forging and forming using industrial equipment, supervising teams, and maintaining Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) procedures. Essential skills include developing operational procedures, planned maintenance (PPM), and managing budgets for workshop equipment. You will have the ability to deliver against technical specifications and work independently, addressing complex challenges with minimal oversight.

For informal enquiries, please contact Scott Munro, NMIS Workshop Manager - scott.munro@strath.ac.u

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