Product Development Specialist – (Additive Manufacturing Research Associate) - (8096)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the PrintCity Team at Manchester Metropolitan University as a Product Development Specialist in Additive manufacturing as part of our new Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMMIC). Based in PrintCity, our award-winning state of the art Additive Manufacturing facility, this is an exciting opportunity to use your specialist skills to work with industry on technical research and innovation projects.

About the Role:

As a Product Development Specialist, you will:

• Undertake research in Additive Manufacturing and digital technologies
• Engage with companies to develop a project scope and brief
• Work with those companies to deliver on the research and innovation projects
• Work with other colleagues on the AMMIC project
• Report project outcomes to AMMIC stakeholders
• Be skilled in using Additive Manufacturing technologies such as FDM, SLS, SLA, MJF

About You:

To succeed in this role, you will possess:

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships
• Ability to lead the work of a research team, co-ordinating effort and resources.
• Proficiency in the application of relevant equipment, software and techniques in the field of Additive Manufacturing, product design/development, CAD fusion 360 and generative design, and software related to running equipment listed in the full job description.
• Significant research experience in the field of AM and product development
• A wealth of experience of supporting SMEs in the adoption of additive manufacturing technologies and product development
• Experience on delivering research funded projects and an understanding of compliance on funded projects

To apply:

If you would like to apply, please take the time to consider the essential criteria in the job description and provide us with a CV that demonstrates your suitability for the role.

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from local and international communities, particularly those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.