At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of digital manufacturing tools and support innovative projects.
- Company: Join HSSMI, a sustainable manufacturing consultancy driving innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy structured development, mentoring, and hands-on project experience.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to represent HSSMI at events.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in digital transformation and sustainable manufacturing.
- Qualifications: Passion for digital technologies and experience in manufacturing processes.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Role: Technical Lead DMT Location: Birmingham / Hybrid Reports to: DMT Manager About HSSMI HSSMI Consulting Ltd is a sustainable manufacturing innovation consultancy, focusing on helping manufacturers scale operations, improve productivity, and adopt circular economy practices.
Since 2012, HSSMI has collaborated with government bodies, established manufacturers, and start-ups to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions.
The company's expertise spans strategic manufacturing consultancy, digital manufacturing tools, lean manufacturing, battery technologies, hydrogen propulsion, and the circular economy.
Through research and practical engineering services, HSSMI is dedicated to advancing the UK manufacturing industry while fostering environmental responsibility and competitiveness.
Here is a taste of what we do
- Automotive assembly process development
- Battery assembly process development
- EDU process development We are looking for a Technical Lead – Digital Manufacturing Tools to support the growth of our Digital Manufacturing and Innovation Engineering capability.
This is a full-time role designed for someone who is passionate about applying digital technologies to real-world manufacturing and industrial challenges.
The successful candidates will be supporting HSSMI’s clients with digital transformation strategy, digital manufacturing tools and techniques throughout the product development cycle and developing and deploying emerging and existing digital tools.
The role offers structured development, mentoring, and hands-on project delivery experience across Digital Twins, NVIDIA Omniverse, Cyber-Physical Systems, IIo T, AR/VR, cloud technologies, and advanced manufacturing systems.
Principal accountabilities
- To support the development of digital manufacturing tools, methods, and techniques
- To support digital transformation projects including digital and IT strategy
- To lead the 3D layout development that supports process definition and scale up
- To support PLM deployment
- To support the development of Virtual and Augmented reality applications
- To support the development of digital capabilities through innovation of new and emerging digital technologies.
- To develop the 2D / 3D layout drawings of a manufacturing system that ensures all interacting disciplines are considered and catered for.
- Lead the building of consortia and development of research proposals to secure grant funding to de-risk highly innovative projects.
- Lead technical work packages of research projects.
- Generate new leads to support the securement of commercial orders for the provision of consultancy services in Digital manufacturing tools.
- Lead the development of new commercial delivery methodologies, tools and services.
- Keep abreast of the latest innovations and trends in digital manufacturing and feed into service definition and delivery.
- Occasionally represent HSSMI outcomes of projects and strategic aims at local and international events.
- Maintain personal and team compliance regarding internal processes and procedures.
- The role will require frequent visits to SME sites.
Job context The Digital Manufacturing Tools Solution area is a core area within HSSMI, which has seen an increasing requirement to support customers in collaboration with other solution areas.
Mainly with the digital facility design as well as implementation of digital and IT strategy within UK manufacturing.
The Technical Lead role will work closely daily with the Digital Manufacturing Tools Manager, to develop innovative solutions and solve problems for key clients across a spectrum of industries.
Knowledge
Technical Lead (Digital Manufacturing Tools) employer: HSSMI
HSSMI Consulting Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Birmingham that fosters innovation and sustainability in the manufacturing sector. With a strong commitment to employee development through structured mentoring and hands-on project experience, team members are empowered to lead transformative digital initiatives while contributing to meaningful projects that advance the UK manufacturing industry. The collaborative culture encourages creativity and growth, making it an ideal place for passionate individuals eager to make a real impact in the field of digital manufacturing tools.
