Job Category: Administration and Operations
Location: COBA Automotive, Marlborough Drive, Fleckney, Leicestershire, LE8 8UR
Fixed term: 24 months
COBA Holdings Limited and the College of Computing at Birmingham City University (BCU) are seeking to appoint a high-calibre graduate (graduated within the last five years) for the role of Computer Vision Engineer (KTP Associate).
This position is part of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP), co-funded by Innovate UK and COBA Holdings Limited, offering an exceptional opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge research and industry application. The successful candidate will be employed by BCU and will work full-time on a 24-month project in partnership with COBA Plastics Group, a leading plastic extrusions and mouldings company in the automotive and engineering sectors. COBA Automotive (a subsidiary of COBA Plastics Group) serves nearly all major automotive manufacturers in the UK. For more information about Coba please go to: cobaplastics.com
As the Computer Vision Engineer (KTP Associate), you will play a pivotal role in developing state-of-the-art computer vision and AI-driven quality assurance solutions for COBA’s manufacturing lines, ensuring 100% defect detection through automated inspection. This role provides significant industry exposure and direct influence across multiple business divisions, collaborating with COBA’s senior leadership, production teams, and academic mentors.
To support professional growth, the associate will benefit from a £4,000 Personal Development Budget to enhance their technical and leadership skills. Additionally, there is the potential to progress towards a higher learning degree at Birmingham City University aligned to the project ambitions, allowing the associate to build upon their project research and develop deeper expertise in AI and computer vision applications in manufacturing.
This is a career-accelerating opportunity for an ambitious graduate to gain high-level industry experience, contribute to real-world AI-driven automation, and develop commercially impactful research.
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For more information about Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, please go to www.ktp.org.uk
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On a personal note, the Associate should be enthusiastic, motivated, punctual, conscientious, trustworthy and a good team worker.
For further information please contact David Walton at david.walton@bcu.ac.uk or Borislav Yordanov at borislav.yordanov@bcu.ac.uk.
Please send a copy of your CV to Amy.Choudhury.ac.uk
Interviews to take place w/c 28th April 2025
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Apply Before: 30/03/2025, 23:59
Location: | Fleckney, Leicestershire |
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Salary: | £38,000 to £40,000 per annum |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 27th February 2025 |
Closes: | 30th March 2025 |
Job Ref: | 256 |
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