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Job description

The College is seeking applications for a Technical Consultant in Engineering as part of the PEACEPLUS North West Centre for Advanced Manufacturing 2 (NWCAM2), to be based at our Greystone campus for a fixed-term position until June 2029. The postholder will provide engineering and technical support for the delivery of Strand 2 of the PEACEPLUS NW CAM2 programme. Reporting to the NW CAM2 Engineering Research & Innovation Project Manager, the Technical Consultant will support the design, development, and implementation of practical engineering solutions for SMEs in the Health & Life Sciences sector. The role will focus on applied engineering design, prototyping, and technical problem-solving, ensuring that innovative concepts are translated into high quality, deliverable outcomes within agreed project timelines. The postholder will offer targeted support in innovation, technology adoption, and sustainability, helping SMEs to embed advanced manufacturing processes, low carbon solutions, and research outputs into practice. They will also work collaboratively with academic partners and industry stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of measurable improvements in productivity, environmental performance, and competitiveness. North West Centre for Advanced Manufacturing 2 (NWCAM2) is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of 20 SME-focused implementation projects in the Health & Life Sciences sector, ensuring agreed outputs are achieved within programme timescales
• Provide tailored support to SMEs in adopting new technologies, sustainable manufacturing processes, and low-carbon practices
• Collaborate with SMEs and academic partners (UU, ATU, TCD, IMR) to ensure maximum knowledge transfer
• Ensure accurate financial tracking and documentation is maintained to support internal and external reporting requirements
• Promote a culture of innovation in support services through reviewing processes, systems and ways of working to ensure efficient and effective service delivery

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Have at least a Level 6 qualification in the area of Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or closely related discipline
• Have at least 1 years industrial experience working as a Mechanical Design Engineer, Product Designer, or similar role
• Have experience of using an industry standard 3D CAD package in an industrial role
• 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

Desirable Skills

• Have experience of using additive and/or subtractive prototyping technologies such as 3D Printers and/or CNC Milling Machines
• Have industrial experience within the health & life sciences, medical devices, or regulated manufacturing sectors

Further Information

Location: Greystone Campus. The College welcomes applications from applicants with a disability. Applicants with a disability are encouraged to visit the College website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/ which provides accessibility information on College facilities. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The College is committed to equal opportunities and to selection on merit. It therefore welcomes applications from all sections of society in particular applicants from the Protestant Community. There is a possibility that a reserve list will be retained if more applicants are deemed suitable than posts exist. In the event the successful candidate fails to take up the post or if the post is vacated within 12 months of the appointment date, or if another vacancy arises within 12 months the post may be offered to the next person on the reserve list.