Sustainable Innovation Leader - KTP Associate

Location: Metal Assemblies Limited (MAL), Oldbury Road Industrial Estate, West Bromwich, B70 9DD
Contract Type: Fixed Term (24 months)
Closing Date: 23:59 GMT, Sunday 09 March 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed

Project Overview

This Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project aims to enhance MAL’s manufacturing processes by improving energy efficiency and carbon content transparency. Key objectives include measuring energy consumption, primarily electricity usage, and providing component-level carbon footprint data. Advanced data collection and analysis will enable MAL to monitor usage, identify inefficiencies, and comply with the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), setting them apart in the market.

Candidate Profile

Qualifications: MSc in Production Engineering or Business & Computing; MSc or MBA in Business Sustainability / Operations Management with IT modules.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Experience in manufacturing and managing small/medium projects.
• Understanding of sustainable manufacturing (environmental/quality management systems, life-cycle analysis, performance measurement).
• Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of manufacturing strategy, business sustainability, or performance measurement.
• Understanding of business operations.

Main Responsibilities

• Understand and implement the EU’s CBAM.
• Evaluate data-capture technology and digitalise energy consumption.
• Visualise and analyse energy/carbon data.
• Support commercialisation and market positioning.
• Conduct life-cycle analysis and drive sustainable innovation.

Personal Attributes

• Leadership, time management, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Passion for innovation and knowledge transfer.

Additional Benefits & Support

• Up to £4,000 for professional development.
• 25 days annual leave.
• Professional mentorship and wellbeing support.

Career Prospects

60% of KTP associates receive employment offers from partner companies upon project completion.

About Metal Assemblies Ltd

MAL produces press metal parts, machined components, and welded assemblies for the automotive supply chain, with over 60 years of industry experience. Learn more: www.metalassemblies.co.uk.

About Aston University

You will work with Dr Breno Nunes and Professor Alexeis Garcia Perez from Aston University alongside MAL’s Senior Management Team, supported by an IUK Knowledge Transfer Adviser.

Location & Travel

Based at MAL in West Bromwich, with access to Aston University facilities in Birmingham. Some travel to Aston University and key clients may be required.

Application & Contact

For informal enquiries, contact Dr Breno Nunes at b.nunes@aston.ac.uk.
To explore other KTP opportunities, visit: www.ktp-uk.org/jobs/.

Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship

Salary for this role is below the minimum threshold for Skilled Worker sponsorship. However, Aston University may sponsor candidates who:

• Are under 26 years old.
• Have held a Student or Graduate visa in the last two years.
• Are already in the UK on a Tier 2 or Skilled Worker visa issued before April 4th, 2024.
  For eligibility enquiries, contact hr_immigration@aston.ac.uk.

Commitment to Equality & Diversity

Aston University is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria. Learn more: www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston.

For job details or alternative application formats, contact recruitment@aston.ac.uk.

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