A 24-month fixed-term KTP Associate post between Northumbria University and CrowdHouse Energy, a renewable energy solutions business. The role is to lead a project developing mounting solutions for solar PV, drawing on materials science, numerical modelling and design for manufacture. The post-holder must translate between university academics and the company, and present outputs to clients and senior management. Fit depends on a mechanical engineering degree at bachelor's with experience or master's, plus hands-on FEM and CFD experience.
What the job involves
- Take ownership of the KTP project and deliver it to the project plan and KTP management requirements
- Undertake research, design, development, implementation and project management
- Feed progress back to the project team
- Act as translator between CHE and the NU academic team so all partners benefit
- Develop a full understanding of the strategic aims of the CHE and Northumbria University collaboration
- Document progress and complete KTP records
- Present research outputs to CHE management, clients, NU academics and the KTP Local Management Committee
Qualifications
- Excellent bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, with experience, or master's level in a related field
Experience
- Strong experience of engineering design and manufacture
- Strong experience of numerical modelling and simulation, including FEM and CFD
- Experience of working on multidisciplinary projects with diverse teams and stakeholders
Skills & knowledge
- Ability to problem solve, adapt and develop experimental designs as requirements evolve
- Ability to learn new concepts quickly and independently
- Self-management, including meeting deadlines
Other
- Enthusiasm for the subject and technology
- Interest in working within industry
Nice to have
- PhD in a related field
- Experience of testing and validating designs to international standards, including structural and wind tunnel testing
- Experience of writing technical reports and scientific papers for publication
- Understanding of commercial considerations
- Ability to build and manage relationships among academics, industrialists, customers and suppliers
- Appreciation of the KTP model and willingness to engage in all aspects of the programme
What’s offered
- £4k personal development budget, exclusive of salary
- Access to national KTP leadership training
- Dedicated support from academic experts and senior company leaders
- Opportunity to publish academic work and attend conferences
- Management training and mentoring by an Innovate UK KTP Adviser
- Full access to university resources to complete the project
- Excellent pension schemes
- Generous holiday entitlement
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