Career Opportunities at Queen's

We are seeking a team-player who is passionate about innovative technology to play a major role in the leadership, management and expansion of applied research, innovation and knowledge transfer in Machining R&D and deployment of digital technologies to drive performance improvements in machining processes.

You will lead and develop a team of engineers and technicians in the development of project-related activities across AMIC to undertake innovative research, analysis, and research-support activities in Machining. This requires working in collaboration with different technology areas, technology providers, national technology centres, academia and industry to deliver key projects, developing regional and international links and securing partnerships and funding. You will have a particular focus on the deployment of digital technologies; simulation, data analytics, AI, advanced process control to drive performance and quality of machining processes enabling novel machining methods and approaches.

You will support senior managers with a proactive approach in the identification, technical specification and delivery of new and novel materials & technology capabilities and strategies that will have a direct technical, economic and reputational benefit to AMIC, industry and Northern Ireland.

About the person:

To be considered for this role, your application must clearly demonstrate that you meet the following criteria:

• Honours Degree, or equivalent experience, in related engineering discipline or substantial relevant experience working in a similar role.
• Substantial relevant experience initiating, executing and managing multifaceted industrial-focussed research & development projects within deadlines and budget, displaying strong and effective resource management abilities.
• Strong evidence of technical excellence and understanding of fundamental engineering and materials concepts related to machining processes, as evidenced by major project outcomes, reports, publications, patents.
• Experience with cutting tool selection and machining strategies for a range of material types
• Extensive breadth and depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline and of research and development methods and techniques to work within established research programmes, with proven competence and technical expertise in:
  • Theory and implementation of Machining R&D including at least two of; machining dynamics, process control, machining strategies, materials analysis, work-holding solutions, process modelling and simulation.
  • Experience using relevant analysis equipment and analysis software packages for machining dynamics, NC programming, data capture and analytics.
• Experience of collaborative working, team leadership and project leadership and delivery.
• Experience of building networks of industrial and research stakeholders across the UK and Ireland.
• Experience assisting in securing substantial revenue or funding to support the activities of the research group.
• Ability to communicate complex information to range of audiences through effective written reports and presentations, adjusting approach to meet audience needs.
• Strong problem-solving skills in a complex industrial environment.
• Some working outside of standard working times and national or international travel may be required to meet the responsibilities of the post and needs of stakeholders. It should be possible to plan and schedule for this activity 90% of the time.

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.

Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

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 Pay, Reward and Benefits | People and Culture | Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.

For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit Diversity and Inclusion | People and Culture | Queen's University Belfast

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Candidate Information