Technical Fellow (Additive Manufacturing) in Blackburn

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in a team at the forefront of Additive Manufacturing? The University of Sheffield's AMRC North West is seeking an exceptionally skilled and ambitious Tech Fellow in Additive Manufacturing to lead our dynamic and rapidly expanding team. This is your opportunity to work with world‑class technology and drive projects that are shaping the future of manufacturing.

Based within the AMRC North West Additive Manufacturing group, you will take full responsibility for the technical delivery of a diverse portfolio of cutting‑edge projects. Your work might span design, process simulation, material characterisation, process monitoring and control, as well as post‑processing techniques including heat treatment, machining and surface finishing. You will play a key role in coordinating project scoping, set‑up, execution and close‑out, while providing expert insight across a wide range of AM technologies. Beyond delivering high‑quality technical outcomes, you will help secure a sustainable pipeline of research, build strong industrial and government partnerships, and support growth of the AMRC NW order book. Maintaining the AMRC's international reputation for excellence will be central to your leadership.

We believe in the power of collaboration and the strength that comes from diverse perspectives. By joining us, you will become part of an inclusive, multidisciplinary community of professionals who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology and delivering meaningful impact for industry. Here, your expertise will help set new benchmarks in advanced manufacturing—and your voice will help shape the future direction of the field. If you thrive on innovation, collaboration and high‑impact delivery, this role offers the chance to make a transformative contribution to the future of Additive Manufacturing.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Technical responsibility of delivering numerous concurrent projects for a range of partners and funding bodies, including key strategic projects.
• Lead the identification of funding opportunities, develop high‑quality proposals, and establish and manage collaborative consortia to secure resources that drive strategic research and technology development mainly in metallic Additive Manufacturing.
• Line management of a team, including setting targets and completing annual SRDS reviews.
• Report directly to the Head of Additive Manufacturing or Senior Technical Fellow on performance of the teams and project progress against agreed measures and targets.
• Provide regular communication and formal reporting to project teams, stakeholders and customers.
• Accountability for technical decision‑making within your area of responsibility and correct escalation procedures.
• Develop technical solutions and ideas for project staff to adopt and progress in the field of AM processes.
• Establish a reputation for being a world‑class solution provider in the field of AM.
• Develop a clear strategic plan of engagement/representation at relevant conferences and disseminate information about new technologies and trends to generate new research projects and commercial opportunities.
• Provide AMRC partners with confidence, support and value for money.
• Support project teams in risk management and mitigation, and raise issues in a timely manner.
• Communicate project status to stakeholders and senior management.
• Maintain a high reputation through project delivery and customer engagement.
• Lead and guide others to be technically competent, take initiative and be innovative.
• Demonstrate commitment to the professional behaviours set out in the Sheffield Professional Framework and undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post.

Person Specification:

• Have a good honours degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering or materials science (or equivalent industrial experience in AM with a different engineering degree).
• Demonstrated expertise in leading high‑quality proposal development, establishing and managing effective research consortia, proactively identifying funding opportunities, and securing significant industrial and government grants to drive strategic growth.
• Experienced in the management and successful delivery of technical projects related to Additive Manufacturing and post‑processes.
• Strong background in AM with technical expertise in metallic systems.
• Strong background in post‑processing technologies for metal additive manufacturing.
• Experience in design for AM, material characterisation, process modelling and process monitoring.
• Experience of building and developing a team and aligning the day‑to‑day work and goals of the team with the organisation's strategic vision and experience of technical team leading.
• Experience of developing and maintaining a network of contacts throughout own work area and proven track record of stakeholder and partner management.
• Responsible for the development of key skills and recruitment within the team.
• Have a good working knowledge of the Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) challenges of Additive Manufacturing.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to present to customers and communicate to staff on all levels within the organisation.
• Ability to analyse and solve problems with an appreciation of longer‑term implications.
• Knowledge of digital manufacturing systems, quality systems and standards.
• Technical Professional Registration or willingness to work towards it.

Further Information:

• Grade: 8
• Salary: £48,822 – £58,225, with potential to progress to £65,509 per annum through sustained exceptional contribution.
• Work arrangement: Full‑time
• Line manager: Head of Additive Manufacturing / Senior Tech Fellow‑AM
• Direct reports: Tech Leads / Project Engineers
• Company website: amrc.co.uk
• Informal enquiries: Evren Yasa, Head of Additive Manufacturing – e.yasa@sheffield.ac.uk

Next steps in the recruitment process:

It is anticipated that the selection process will consist of an interview and presentation. We will let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage two weeks after the closing date. If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact e.yasa@amrc.co.uk.

Baseline personnel security standard:

This role requires the postholder to undertake a Government baseline personnel security standard (BPSS) check as a condition of employment.

Closing Date: 23/06/2026

Disability confident employer: We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.