Advisor Business and Supply Chain

Join One of the UK's Leading Manufacturing Innovation Centres The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally recognised research and development organisation, bringing together industry, academia and technology experts to solve some of manufacturing's biggest challenges. Working across sectors including aerospace, automotive, defence, infrastructure, rail and energy, we help organisations develop and adopt innovative technologies that drive competitiveness and growth. We're looking for an enthusiastic and innovative Advanced Research Engineer to join our team in Coventry. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of advanced manufacturing, supporting the development and delivery of cutting-edge engineering solutions for leading industrial organisations. The Role As an Advanced Research Engineer, you will support the delivery of technical project outcomes across a range of industrial sectors and technology areas. Working alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists, you'll contribute to innovative research and development projects from concept generation through to implementation and commissioning. Key responsibilities include: Leading small-scale technical projects and supporting larger multidisciplinary programmes. Contributing to the development of new technology and capability projects aligned with MTC strategy. Supporting horizon scanning activities to identify emerging technologies and industrial opportunities. Assisting with concept generation, detailed engineering design and technical delivery. Supporting customer engagement and helping secure repeat business through successful project delivery. Working across multiple industries to solve complex engineering and manufacturing challenges. About You We're looking for a proactive engineer with a passion for innovation, problem-solving and collaborative working. You'll ideally have: A degree in Engineering, Technology, Mathematics or a related scientific discipline. Practical, hands-on engineering experience and a pragmatic approach to problem solving. Strong organisational, communication and report-writing skills. The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Experience working within structured processes where quality, confidentiality and compliance are essential. A desire to share knowledge, support colleagues and contribute to a collaborative working culture. Please be aware that many roles working for MTC will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation. All candidates must meet Right to Work in the UK criteria and achieve the required security and clearance requirements to undertake this role which will be shared with you upon application.