Advanced Research Engineer Process Modelling

The NCC is the world-leading authority on composites manufacturing. We're propelling future technologies to a wide range of sectors and need the brightest minds in the industry to make it happen.

We're looking for a Process Modelling Engineer/researcher to join a team that contributes vital work to innovative projects with world-renowned customers across a variety of industries. Reporting to the Capability Lead, you'll model composite manufacturing processes in the digital space, and work to design, optimise, and improve manufacturing processes for our customers.

While ideally, you'll have experience of modelling a variety of specific composites manufacturing methods, if you have a solid core profile of relevant skills, we'll support your development in diversifying your experience in a range of manufacturing techniques.

What are we looking for?

Academic, industrial or both experiences - ideally, you'll be educated to Masters of PhD level within composites process modelling or exhibit relevant equivalent experience in the domain of modelling, simulations, and optimisation. For example;

• example areas of expertise (but not limited to) include advanced/technical textiles manufacturing, prepreg/preform manufacturing, moulding, reinforcements and matrix characterisation, nano and novel composites, Sensors, process control etc.
• similarly, industrial experience can be in any field (not limited to) aerospace, wind, energy, high performance, Automotive and transport etc.
• any experience of using data science and machine learning techniques for design and/or processes optimisation will be advantageous.

Analysis - You have a strong understanding of the fundamentals behind process/mathematical modelling, ideally within fluid mechanics, thermal modelling, and FE methods, as well as mathematical skills, again, the area of expertise is less important if the transferable skills can be demonstrated/evidenced.

Composite Manufacturing - If you have a specialism within a specific manufacturing method, or a wide range of experience across different techniques, we'd love to hear from you.

The NCC is a world-leading manufacturing R&D centre. We're here to make the ideas of the future a reality in real industrial applications, and you're here to help us make that happen. More than that, you'll develop as an engineer among some of the most inspiring minds in the field, making this a great step in your career.

Please go to our website to review the full role responsibilities. We can appoint at Research Engineer and Advanced Research Engineer level for this role which is covered in the salary range.

What do we offer in return?

Hybrid and flexible working as standard, annual salary reviews, company paid private medical insurance, up to 12.5% employer pension contribution, great people, honorary staff status at the University of Bristol. With a genuine focus on wellbeing, EDI and learning and development this is a chance to build your career in a thriving R&D facility with a bright future.

We see your future in ours. Apply through our website if interested.

About The Company

Not sure you meet all the requirements? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs if they think they may not meet every qualification, when in fact they often do. At the NCC we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We ensure that all hiring decisions are made without regard to age, race, national origin, sex, disability, gender, gender identity, religion, or any other protected characteristics, and will treat all applications with the strictest confidence. We’re always open to hearing how we can support flexible working in different ways, including part-time work. Please don’t be afraid to ask about what we can do to support your needs. All requests will be carefully and fairly considered. We wish you every success in your job search.

Why the NCC?

We see our success in yours. The future of composites manufacturing relies on the NCC, and we rely on the right individuals to make it happen, whether they’re engineers or not!

Diverse challenges – the NCC isn’t just about aerospace. We’re working with over 16 sectors and a variety of customers, from private ventures to the global tier 1 companies, providing variety to your experience.

Innovation – a world-leading research and development centre, the work we do brings novel and innovative solutions to industry, with the future firmly in mind. So we need innovating thinking not just in Engineering, but across all support functions.

Development in composites, and you – if the scope of exciting work isn’t enough to sway you, our ethos of continued learning and development and flexible working patterns will.