Senior Mechanical Engineer

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Science and Technology Facilities Council
Salary: £62,178 per annum.
Hours: Full time
Contract Type: Open Ended
Location: Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire Job Description

This role is for a senior engineering manager, with significant experience and expertise in managing manufacturing and installations for an operational and evolving science facility.

Working under the supervision of a group leader, you will have a high degree of independence to oversee the primary ISIS mechanical workshop, lead installation work packages as part of multimillion pound projects and manage a team of engineering technicians responsible for reactive and routine maintenance of the ISIS accelerator.

You will have a proven track record of managing health and safety for large installations, including application of Construction Design Management (CDM) regulations, and managing work in controlled radiation areas.

You will be responsible for the main ISIS workshop. You will have in-depth, specialist technical skills and knowledge of manufacturing methods to take full advantage of the modern workshop. You will need to maintain an outlook of future needs of the ISIS facility, to provide solutions to enhance accelerator performance, to advise designers of manufacturing practicalities, and to advance engineering capability through manufacturing research. You will have a strong knowledge of traditional and modern manufacturing methods. Working with your group leader, you will be responsible for developing the workshop capability to optimise workflow and to meet future needs. You will be able to present compelling arguments for resources to fulfil your vision to support the ISIS mission. You should have an awareness of the other workshop facilities within STFC and within the local area to be able to advise project work across ISIS on the best route to manufacture.

You will manage a team of approximately ten technicians at varying stages of career, leading their training and career development. You will have mature interpersonal skills to support the mixed team both personally and professionally. Supporting the STFC apprentice scheme will be an advantage to inspire and train the next generation of engineering technicians.

You are expected to participate in development activities to allow them to support their group leader and assume a higher level of influence, and to enable you to effectively be a group leader.

Person Specification

The following criteria will be assessed at either shortlisting (S), at Interview (I) or both stages (S&I)

• Comprehensive experience of working in a mechanical manufacturing or engineering field (S)
• Proven track record of managing health and safety at work, supporting, and developing a team of engineering technicians. Involvement in apprentices training is an advantage (S&I)
• Demonstrate strong problem solving and decision-making skills. (S&I)
• Be able to clearly describe their contributions to technical projects that showcase their technical background and achievements (S&I)
• Demonstrable in-depth, specialist technical skills and knowledge of manufacturing methods and contribution towards continuous improvement (I)
• Capable of developing business cases for strategic change (I)
• Progress the implementation of the Groups obsolescence program and sustainability strategy with the Group leader. (I)
• An understanding of own work within the wider context of ISIS and STFC (I)
• Self-motivated with effective communication skills with staff at all levels.(I)

As part of the role you will be entering radiologically designated areas and participate in/assist in out-of-hours breakdowns.

About The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

As one of Europe's largest research organisations, we ask the biggest questions in the universe to find answers that change the world around us. We seek understanding. We're proud of the impact we make. And we're committed to helping build a globally competitive, knowledge-based UK economy. Being part of all this means contributing to work that pushes boundaries and creates possibilities. You'll work with, and learn from, true experts. Whatever your role, you'll be free to question, and encouraged to share ideas. And, in a positive and supportive culture, you'll discover just what a difference you can make when you're equipped and inspired to excel.

We're a place where curious minds thrive. Not bound by profit, we explore ideas that others don't, ask questions that others won't, and discover answers that others are not equipped to find. And, alongside Mars landings and black holes, we also explore diverse, international projects in everything from science and engineering to computing and technology. Whether it's at the cutting edge or behind the scenes, our work is intellectually challenging. It's very often ground-breaking. And it's endlessly, irresistibly fascinating.

For more information about STFC please visit https://stfc.ukri.org/

You can also visit our careers site https://www.stfccareers.co.uk/

About UK Research Innovation (UKRI)

UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation.

Supporting some of the world's most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation.

More information can be found at www.ukri.org .

Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit benefits of working for UKRI .

The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.

How we support EDI in the workforce

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As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

How to apply

Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit an application without a covering letter may result in the application not being considered. Assessment will only be based upon the content of your submitted covering letter and CV and not the 'experience' section of the application.

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