We are seeking an experienced, dynamic leader with strong expertise and experience in Engineering Design R&D, to lead implementation of technology strategy and business development for the AMIC Smart Design Group and oversee operational & financial delivery.
As a member of the AMIC senior management team, you will work with the executive leadership to develop and implement our Smart Design technology roadmap. You will be responsible for leading a team to hit financial and programme delivery targets for the group, developing and managing multiple-work streams of activity, managing significant project resources and mitigating major risks and issues. You will establish a UK wide and global reputation for the group, establishing key research and industrial partnerships and securing funds to advance the technology strategy and deliver impact for the industrial sector in NI and beyond.
The AMIC Smart Design group has a broad scope focused on the development and deployment of innovative design processes and digital design technologies to drive quality, productivity and sustainability. The group is organised into a number of teams working on a matrix structure consisting of Design Services, Design Methods and Data Integration. The aim is work across the design process from concept to realisation with strong links to manufacturing feasibility and production readiness. The group also provides design solutions to the other three AMIC groups; digital factory, nanotechnology & photonics and sustainable polymers & composites.
About the person:
To be considered for interview, applicants must demonstrate how they meet the following criteria:
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.
What we offer:
Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more at https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/HumanResources/pay-reward-and-benefits/.
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