Careers

• Salary range: £46,485 - £56,921 per annum 
• FTE: 1.0
• Term: Fixed - 3 years
• Closing Date: 05 January 2025
• Location: Inchinnan, Renfrew 
  
  
  The AFRC is seeking to appoint an experienced Materials Knowledge Exchange (KE) Fellow to lead the delivery of high value research programmes focused on materials, materials processing and materials certification for forging, forming, and/or welding and joining operations.
  
  A Materials KE Fellow is required to take ownership and lead a materials-focused branch of our CORE research program. While the primary focus will be on the titanium research program, covering the processing of existing and new alloys, microstructure control, and materials/microstructure modelling, we encourage applicants with experience in other materials to apply.
  
  As a Knowledge Exchange Fellow, you will develop knowledge exchange objectives and proposals, engage in individual and collaborative knowledge exchange projects and plan, co-ordinate and implement knowledge exchange programmes to ensure the delivery of objectives.
  
  You will write up reports, often as lead author, for external organisations, and further write up findings for additional dissemination (e.g. professional publications, peer review journal publication or presentation at conferences) as appropriate. You will generate interest in knowledge exchange programmes through engagement with industry and external bodies and have responsibility for the identification and acquisition of high value industrial funding for knowledge exchange projects. You will manage knowledge exchange teams as appropriate. You will participate in administrative activities within the Centre, NMIS and wider faculty, as required, including membership of Centre, and, on occasion, Faculty or University committees. You will be expected to work between the AFRC and its industrial and academic partners, with a strong emphasis on knowledge exchange.
  
  To achieve the above, you will have research and/or industrial experience in the following technical areas:

• A broad knowledge of metallic materials and alloys, especially those relevant to the aerospace sector (e.g. Nickel based superalloys, Titanium alloys and Aluminium alloys), with a specialisation in Titanium alloys.

• A good understanding of materials and the way that manufacturing processes can develop or modify material’s microstructure to achieve desired mechanical properties and stress states.

• Hands on experience on materials testing, i.e. characterisation and mechanical testing, and advanced methods of data analysis for materials.

• A broad knowledge and a good understanding of materials processing technologies and their purpose and utilisation in the manufacturing sector.

To be considered for the role, you will have a good honours degree (minimum of a 2:1 Honours degree) and PhD / higher degree (or equivalent professional experience) in an appropriate discipline for example in Materials Science, Materials Engineering or Mechanical Engineering; we are also interested in candidates with equivalent industrial experience. You will have a personal track record in carrying out knowledge exchange projects and a demonstrable track record in developing high quality knowledge exchange proposals and playing a leading role in attracting knowledge exchange funding. The successful candidate will have knowledge exchange interests which are consistent with the strategic direction of NMIS and will have the ability to plan and organise knowledge exchange programmes, and to pull together teams of academic professional staff and others as appropriate, to ensure project delivery for the client and benefits to the AFRC. NMIS and wider University.

*Whilst we seek to appoint at Grade 8, Knowledge Exchange Fellow level, candidates with less experience may also be considered for appointment. Dependent of the skills and experience of the candidate, appointment to Grade 7, Knowledge Exchange Associate, may be considered.

For informal enquiries, please contact Michael King, Materials and Testing Theme Lead - michael.king@strath.ac.uk

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Salary range: £46,485 - £56,921 per annum 

FTE: 1

Term: Open-ended

Closing Date: 12 January 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.
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Lead Programme Manager to join our exciting and already diverse team in NMIS. The Lead Programme Manager role will be responsible for the successful delivery of a programme. The role requires effective leadership of the component projects addressing or issues that may arise. The role is responsible for the overall integrity and coherence of the programme under the direction and instruction of the senior responsible owner and develops and maintains the programme environment to support the individual projects within it. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership abilities, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record of successfully delivering large complex programmes.

For informal enquiries, please contact Alastair Conway, Head of Operations AFRC - a.p.conway@strath.ac.uk
 
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Salary range: £46,485 - £56,921 per annum

FTE: 1

Term: Open-ended

Closing Date: 15 January 2025

Location: NMIS, Renfrew

We are recruiting for a Senior Business Development Manager. This is an exciting and challenging role within an enthusiastic, hardworking and growing Commercial team.  The role is crucial to NMIS’s growth ambitions and is focussed on strengthening business growth and industrial impact in key sectors and capabilities set out within a developing NMIS Strategic Business Plan.  NMIS is a magnet for innovation in advanced manufacturing and we are seeking dynamic and proactive applicants for this role to help identify and partner with key industries and organisations across Scotland, the wider UK and globally, helping them achieve their productivity, competitiveness and growth ambitions.

Reporting to the Head of Business Development & Strategy in NMIS you will identify and support new business opportunities that will lead to the development of partnerships with a range of stakeholders, including large corporates, SMEs, scale-ups, the public sector, academia and Scotland’s Innovation network.  You will initiate, develop and grow relationships with key industry sector players, to support the successful launch and delivery of small, medium and large funded innovation and R&D projects and programmes in Manufacturing.

More than one of these roles is being recruited, to substantially strengthen NMIS’s Business Development capability.  The roles will either be capability focused and aligned to our capability-based centres, in particular:

• The Advanced Forming and Forging Centre (AFRC)
• The Digital Factory (DF)
• The Lightweight Manufacturing Centre (LMC)  

Or sector based and aligned to our key target sectors:

• Aerospace
• Security and defence
• Energy transition, in particular offshore wind
• Space
• Power electronics and semiconductors.  

We are seeking candidates with relevant, demonstrable Business Development experience across one or more of the capabilities and sectors above.  We also require applicants to be educated to a minimum of Degree level in a discipline relevant to the role, which may cover Engineering, Manufacturing, Physical Sciences or Business Studies. 

You will have experience of proactive engagement with a range of industry stakeholders at different levels of seniority in organisations of different scale.  You will have developed research proposals and have experience writing succinct business reports and presentations suitable for industrial customers. Practical experience of industry-led research or innovation projects and associated funding routes is required and you will have experience of translating industry needs into R&D opportunities, proposals or projects.  An ability to quickly appreciate and translate the technical capabilities of NMIS at a relevant level to current and new stakeholders is important for the role.

We are looking for individuals who are knowledgeable of the Scottish and UK manufacturing sectors and have experience of identifying and securing opportunities and funding. The ideal candidate for this role will have excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. They should be self-motivated and outcomes driven and have experience of working in collaborative situations.

For informal enquiries, please contact Steven Halliday, Head Of Business Development & Strategy - steven.halliday@strath.ac.uk

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Salary range: £36,924 - £45,163 per annum 

FTE: 1 

Term: Open-ended

Closing Date: 31 January 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.
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Project Manager to join our exciting and already diverse team in NMIS. The Project Manager role will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of project planning, execution, and delivery to ensure that our advanced manufacturing projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of our customers, funders, and network partners. The Project Manager will work closely with stakeholders, funders, and partners to drive successful project outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to organise, communicate, and lead project activities effectively, ensuring projects remain aligned with goals from start to finish.

We are seeking candidates with experience of working within one or more of the following key sectors:

• Aerospace
• Defence
• Space
• Semiconductors
• Wind

In addition, candidates with experience working in the following manufacturing environments would be desirable:

• Composites, metallics and novel materials systems and lightweighting,
• Electronics manufacture, in particular semiconductors,
• Manufacturing technologies including but not limited to forming and forging processes,
• Digital manufacturing technologies or data-driven manufacturing,
• Large scale infrastructure and capital equipment installation projects

To be considered for this role, you will be educated to degree level in a relevant subject, have demonstrable project management experience and a formal project management qualification. You should have a proven track record of supporting the successful delivery of both short- and long-term projects, effectively managing project budgets, tracking project progress, and managing change processes to keep projects on track. In addition, you will bring exceptional organisational abilities, including effective influencing skills.

Successful candidates may be required to undertake Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening and/or Security Check (SC).

For informal enquiries, please contact Alastair Conway, Head of Operations AFRC - a.p.conway@strath.ac.uk
 
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Salary range: £46,485 - £56,921 per annum 

FTE: 1 

Term: Open-ended

Closing Date: 31 January 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.
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Project Manager to join our exciting and already diverse team in NMIS. The Senior Project Manager role will be responsible for a wide range of project types including large-scale, complex projects ensuring that every project phase—from scope definition and budgeting to tracking milestones and closing—meets the highest standards and delivers value. This includes managing budgets, ensuring alignment with business case outcomes, and building strong, effective communication channels with stakeholders at every level.

We are seeking candidates with experience of working within one or more of the following key sectors:

• Aerospace
• Defence
• Space
• Semiconductors
• Wind

In addition, candidates with experience working in the following manufacturing environments would be desirable:

• Composites, metallics and novel materials systems and lightweighting,
• Electronics manufacture, in particular semiconductors,
• Manufacturing technologies including but not limited to forming and forging processes,
• Digital manufacturing technologies or data-driven manufacturing,
• Large scale infrastructure and capital equipment installation projects

To be considered for this role, you will be educated to degree level in a relevant subject, have significant equivalent experience and a formal project management qualification. You will have strong leadership abilities and significant experience in leading complex, multidisciplinary projects, as well as managing project teams in a technical environment. You should have a proven track record of supporting the successful delivery of both short- and long-term project goals, ensuring alignment with wider organisational objectives and effectively managing substantial budgets. You will bring exceptional organisational abilities, including the capacity to delegate effectively, track project progress, and manage change processes.
Successful candidates may be required to undertake Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening and/or Security Check (SC).

For informal enquiries, please contact Alastair Conway, Head of Operations AFRC - a.p.conway@strath.ac.uk
 
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