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Job description

The postholder will act as the NWRC Project Manager for the North West Centre for Advanced Manufacturing 2 (NW CAM2) project, leading the delivery of Strand 2 of the NWCAM2 programme. This involves working as part of the NW CAM2 collaboration with Ulster University (UU), Atlantic Technical University (ATU), Irish Manufacturing and Research (IMR), and Trinity College Dublin (TCD) and Catalyst, to support SMEs in the border regions of the island, in the Health & Life Sciences sector, with innovation roadmapping activity and assisting over 20 SMEs to adopt innovative manufacturing processes or product innovation, leading to measurable improvements in sustainability and competitiveness. The role will provide targeted innovation, technology adoption, and sustainability support to SMEs, embedding advanced manufacturing processes, low-carbon solutions, and research outputs into practice. The postholder will also coordinate collaboration across academic partners and industry stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of measurable productivity, environmental, and competitiveness improvements.

Responsibilities

• Assume overall responsibility for the delivery of NW CAM2 strand 2, which includes 20 SME focused innovation projects in the Health & Life Sciences sector, ensuring outputs are achieved within programme timescales and deliver maximum impact.
• Work closely with SMEs to co-design implementation projects that address productivity, competitiveness, and innovation challenges.
• Provide mentoring and coaching to SMEs on innovation, technology adoption, sustainability practices, and embedding advanced manufacturing techniques within their business.
• Please refer to job description on website for full specification.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Have at least a Level 6 qualification in the area of Engineering, Product Design, Technology or Manufacturing which must include a module in 3D CAD
• Have 3 years employment experience working as an Engineer/Product Designer to include experience working in 3D CAD including the design of medical or health care products
• Have experience in project management for new product design and development
• Have current driving licence and access to a car. Applicants with a disability who have been prevented from obtaining a driving licence due to their disability (as defined by the DDA 1995) are eligible to apply
• Please refer to website for full specification.

Desirable Skills

• Have at least a Masters Level 7 qualification in the area of Engineering, Product Design, Technology or Manufacturing

Further Information

The College is seeking applications for NW CAM2 Engineering Research & Innovation Project Manager (NW Centre for Advanced Manufacturing 2) to be based in our Greystone Campus for a fixed term position until September 2029. North West Centre for Advanced Manufacturing 2 (NWCAM2) is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).