Senior Process Model Engineer in Belfast

aPriori’s Manufacturing Process Modeling team plays a key role in developing and improving advanced manufacturing process models that generate actionable insights about profitability, manufacturability and sustainability. This position combines manufacturing expertise with a willingness to develop software skills (supported by training) to build robust process simulation models that integrate with cloud-based engineering tools.

Location: Belfast, UK (Hybrid)

• Research, design, and develop manufacturing process simulation models that deliver actionable insights for diverse use cases (e.g., design engineering, cost engineering, sourcing, quoting).
• Identify and implement improvements to existing process models to enhance accuracy, maintainability, and performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure process model data and insights are effectively integrated into cloud-native applications.
• Contribute to an agile development team, delivering high-quality, reliable software in a predictable and iterative manner.
• Provide technical expertise and respond to inquiries from our customer-facing teams related to manufacturing process models.
• Mentor colleagues and support the professional growth of the team.

• Ability to deconstruct manufacturing processes to identify key factors influencing manufacturability, cost, and environmental impact.
• Customer-focused mindset and enthusiasm for solving real-world manufacturing and engineering challenges.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency in writing clean, reusable, and maintainable code that follows established best practices.
• Continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to balance short-term delivery and long-term technical quality on multi-month projects.

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrable interest in scripting or software development.
• Track record of leading small technical teams, including providing design direction, reviews, and prioritization support.

A team environment where your experience is valued, your voice is heard, and the work that you do makes an impact for our customers and employees. aPriori offers competitive compensation and unique benefits including pension match, private medical & dental, flexible time off, aPriori days, and more in a dynamic, growing, innovative environment!

Founded in 2003, aPriori is disrupting the industry’s status quo with groundbreaking work helping manufacturers digitally transform their businesses. Through our unique, patented, intellectual property, we enable manufacturers to accelerate product design, and bring products to markets faster while providing visibility to the sustainability of their design and manufacturing choices. Our impact is profound – our customers save millions of dollars each year, accelerate time to market, all while creating a better world for future generations.

We promote a positive work culture, employee-friendly policies, flexible work schedules, pub nights, and an additional day off each quarter known as “aPriori Day”. We are building an organization of highly talented, self-motivated individuals. Our unique environment empowers employees to bring their best selves each day, asking, “How can I do better?” and then exceeding expectations. We work together towards a common goal. We nurture and celebrate each other’s successes. Employees embrace opportunities to build new skills as well as step into leadership positions where they are supported and mentored by the Senior Leadership team to grow into impactful individual contributor roles or to effectively manage teams. Innovation, adaptability, and a desire to increase your value are essential. If you possess these qualities, we want to hear from you!