HTRC Project Engineer

The Vacancy

Are you ready to help shape the future of turbine component manufacturing? Join us at the High Temperature Research Centre (HTRC)—a world-class collaboration between the University of Birmingham and Rolls‑Royce—where innovation, advanced engineering, and cutting‑edge technology come together.

We’re looking for a Manufacturing Engineer with a Project Engineering focus to support the development and manufacture of next‑generation turbine components.

About The Role

As a key member of our design and manufacturing engineering teams, you will drive research, improvement, and project delivery activities for complex turbine components used in engine development. Working within a state‑of‑the‑art facility, you will:

• Deliver manufacturing methods that meet demanding technical requirements
• Translate customer needs into robust, validated technical packages
• Plan, manage, and execute engineering projects using risk, cost, and schedule tools
• Collaborate with academic researchers, designers, operations teams, and external partners

Support resolution of technical issues, non‑conformance, and process optimisation

Play a pivotal role in shaping future manufacturing capability for turbine technologies

Communication & Collaboration

You’ll act as a bridge between design, research, and manufacturing—communicating clearly, building strong relationships, and ensuring alignment between all stakeholders. The ability to collaborate and share ideas confidently is essential.

Innovation at the Core

Innovation drives everything at the HTRC. As part of the team, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Develop proof‑of‑concept solutions
• Influence partner profitability through advanced engineering
• Contribute to world‑leading research in single‑crystal casting & machining
• Develop novel manufacturing methods for future turbine component design
  
  
  

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for a curious, proactive engineer with:

• A relevant degree or equivalent hands‑on engineering experience
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and component engineering principles

Ideally, experience with turbine components, investment casting, or machining

Skills in problem‑solving, programme management, risk management, and change control

Experience in some of the following would be a significant advantage:

• Working in research environments
• Design for Manufacture (DfM)
• CAD/CAM tools
• Developing experiments, methods of manufacture, or inspection capabilities
• Resolving non‑conformance issues
• Developing and improving manufacturing processes
• Supporting technicians and equipment capability development
  
  
  

Person Specification

You'll embody the MTC RIGHT Way:

• Responsible, honest, and motivated by shared success
• A collaborative team player
• A proactive problem solver
• Driven by learning and continuous improvement
• Positive, engaging, and adaptable
  
  
  

Why Join Us?

At the HTRC, you’ll work with world‑class engineers, researchers, and partners, contributing to advanced technologies that shape the aerospace industry. You’ll enjoy:

• A modern, research‑intensive environment

Access to cutting‑edge manufacturing technologies

Real influence on future capabilities and process development

Opportunities for growth, creativity, and technical excellence

If you’re ready to take your engineering career to the next level and make a real impact in advanced manufacturing—we’d love to hear from you.

About The MTC

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned and respected research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing, and is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering from around the globe.

The MTC's engineers, scientists and technicians work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world in a supportive and collegiate environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale, helping manufacturers of all sizes develop new and innovative processes and technologies.

Established to prove cutting edge manufacturing advances in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions, the MTC works with hundreds of industrial clients across a range of sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, food and drink, infrastructure, construction and civil engineering, electronics, oil and gas and defence. The MTC helps businesses thrive by advancing their technological and engineering capabilities to improve their business efficiency, capability and competitiveness.

Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK Manufacturing, the MTC's engineering capabilities cover research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design and training for the skills of the future.

The MTC has world-class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool and Oxford, and is part of the UK's High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.

Reference Checks and Security Checks (where applicable)

Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks.