The Vacancy

12-month Fixed-Term Contract ¦ Coventry (HTRC - Ansty)

Are you a Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys turning complex ideas into reality? Do you thrive at the intersection of cutting-edge research, real-world manufacturing, and project delivery?

We're looking for a Manufacturing Engineer (Project Engineer focus) to join our team at the High Temperature Research Centre (HTRC) in Ansty, Coventry - a world-class facility and a unique collaboration between the University of Birmingham and Rolls-Royce.

Why HTRC?

At HTRC, innovation isn't a buzzword - it's our day job. You'll work with state-of-the-art investment casting, machining and advanced metrology equipment, helping to design, make and improve high-performance turbine components that directly influence future engine programmes.

What you'll be doing

As a Project-focused Manufacturing Engineer, you'll play a key role in translating customer and programme requirements into robust, safe and effective manufacturing solutions.

You will:

• Lead and deliver manufacturing projects, owning plans, risks, costs and technical packages
• Translate design intent into clear methods of manufacture
• Work closely with designers, researchers, operations teams and external stakeholders
• Ensure validation, substantiation and quality compliance of components
• Manage non-conformances and drive continuous improvement
• Contribute to research, proof-of-concept activities and future manufacturing capability

While this role has a strong project engineering emphasis, you'll remain connected to hands-on manufacturing engineering, giving you variety, influence and technical depth.

Who we're looking for

You'll be someone who enjoys responsibility, collaboration and problem-solving in a technically demanding environment.

You'll bring:

• A degree in engineering (or equivalent practical experience)
• Strong foundations in manufacturing and component engineering
• The ability to manage projects, risk, change and cost
• Clear, confident communication skills
• A proactive, self-driven mindset and genuine team spirit

Experience in areas such as investment casting, machining, DfM, CAD/CAM, inspection development, manufacturing trials or research environments would be a strong advantage - but passion, curiosity and the ability to learn matter just as much.

What's in it for you?

• Work on genuinely cutting-edge technology in aerospace manufacturing
• Be part of a high-profile industry-academia collaboration
• Influence future design and manufacturing capability
• A supportive, inclusive environment that values integrity, teamwork and continuous improvement
• A role where your work has visible impact, not just theoretical value

If you're excited by advanced manufacturing, enjoy delivering complex projects, and want to contribute to world-leading research with real industrial impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape what's next in turbine manufacturing.

About The MTC

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned and respected research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing, and is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering from around the globe.

The MTC's engineers, scientists and technicians work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world in a supportive and collegiate environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale, helping manufacturers of all sizes develop new and innovative processes and technologies.

Established to prove cutting edge manufacturing advances in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions, the MTC works with hundreds of industrial clients across a range of sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, food and drink, infrastructure, construction and civil engineering, electronics, oil and gas and defence. The MTC helps businesses thrive by advancing their technological and engineering capabilities to improve their business efficiency, capability and competitiveness.

Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK Manufacturing, the MTC's engineering capabilities cover research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design and training for the skills of the future.

The MTC has world-class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool and Oxford, and is part of the UK's High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.

Reference Checks and Security Checks (where applicable)
Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks.