KTP Associate (Mechanical Design Engineer)

Fixed term for 24 months from start date

At Teesside University, we are ambitious in our goals, vision and aspirations. We challenge expectations and push the boundaries of what is possible. From transforming our campus through a £300m investment and capital development programme, to creating outstanding, innovative academic programmes, our work is always relevant and purpose-driven.

The School of Computing, Engineering and Digital Technologies enjoys an excellent reputation for innovation and our teaching staff combine academic excellence, world class research and industrial experience.  It offers a diverse range of accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programmes as well as degree apprenticeships, all informed by a number of active research projects in these areas.

This position forms part of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme which is part funded by Innovate UK.  It’s essential you understand how KTP works with business and the University, and the vital role you will play if you successfully secure a KTP Associate position. Find out more by Visiting: https://www.ktp-uk.org/.

You will have access to a dedicated training budget tailored towards your personal development, access to industry leading technology and supervision from a leading academic research team from Teesside University. The business partner, Saturn Turbo Services ltd.’s core business model is to deliver customised solutions for the inspection, repair, and maintenance of steam turbines and compressors; alongside the auxiliary systems utilised within turbo machinery which includes (where appropriate) new part design and manufacture.

This KTP aims to implement a new optimised part design and automated manufacturing facility, enabled by Industry 4.0 technology integration.

This position is initially for a 24-month fixed term contract. You will be employed by Teesside University but will be working at the business partner premises day to day. 

This post is subject to receipt of grant funding award.

If you are shortlisted, your first stage interview will take place via Microsoft Teams or in person. Please note that the University may ask you to participate in a number of selection activities as part of the recruitment process for this vacancy. Please note that the University may ask you to participate in a second interview.

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 7 January 2025. 

Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post may qualify for University sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.

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