Career Opportunities at Queen's

Queen’s University Belfast in partnership with Creative Composites Limited have an exciting employment opportunity for a graduate to work on a project to develop advanced and innovative manufacturing tools and processes in sheet moulding of composite materials to deliver company growth and secure new markets.

Creative Composites (CC) is one of the UK’s most advanced composite manufacturers. We offer fast production of bespoke designs, producing very high-quality products, and delivering exemplary customer service. Current markets include high-end luxury automotive, off-highway, and medical sectors and we aspire to expand into the marine, defence, luxury automotive and logistical transportation markets. 

This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic and motivated Engineering graduate to work in Creative Composites (Lisburn, Co Antrim) on a 30-month collaborative project with Polymer Processing Research Centre (PPRC) at Queen’s.

The KTP Associate will lead on the delivery of the following key project stages under the guidance of company and academic supervisors:

• Stage 1 – Compression Moulding Process & Familiarization
• Stage 2 – Analysis & benchmarking, Reworking Levels
• Stage 3 – Temperature Monitoring & Control Systems
• Stage 4 – Energy Consumption
• Stage 5 – Industrial 4.0 enabled automation

The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate you have:

• At least a Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Completion of a relevant research project or student placement. Applicants should indicate how their experience could be applied to this post.
• Significant relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of mechanical or manufacturing processing systems.*
• Knowledge of quality systems within manufacturing.*

*May be demonstrated through the completion of a module, student project or placement.

Please note the above are not an exhaustive list. For further information about the role including the essential and desirable criteria, please click on the Candidate Information link below.

Queen’s University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We have created an inclusive culture by establishing staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.

We also subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI in addition to Athena Swan. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit:  www.qub.ac.uk/diversity; www.qub.ac.uk/qgi and www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffGateway/StaffNetworks/

Informal enquiries may be directed to Cathy Wilson at ktp@qub.ac.uk

Candidate Information

About the Company

About the KTP Programme

Information for International Applicants