Knowledge Transfer Partnership Associate / Graduate

Sheffield Hallam University - Manufacturing Engineer at PMS Diecasting Ltd, Rotherham

Faculty of Arts, Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Department of Engineering and Mathematics
Fixed term until 27 November 2013
Full Time - 37 hours per week
Salary £18,000 to £23,000 per annum, dependent on experience
A fantastic KTP opportunity to gain industrial experience, chartered status* and work with the most innovative zinc die caster in the UK, potentially leading to full time employment with the company on completion of the contract.
The University is seeking to appoint a recent graduate under the KTP scheme, as follows:-
Project

• To increase the performance and reliability of Frech CNC die casting machines through application of Total Productive Maintenance, lean manufacturing and reliability techniques, Taguchi etc
• Based at PMS and reporting to Operations Director Mr Richard Moore (www.pmsdiecasting.co.uk)
• Mentoring support throughout project from University experts

Requirements

• 2.1 Hons or Masters in an Engineering or technology degree with casting or manufacturing content
• Proactive self starter with hands-on approach
• Good communication skills including presentation, report writing and analysis

Benefits

• Chartered Engineering and Chartered Management status opportunities*
• Formal training budget of £4000 and zero cost higher degree registration
• Industrial experience in a highly automated arena including robotics, CNC, pressure die casting, lean manufacturing techniques etc £18-23k salary for 24 months fixed term appointment
• Potential full time employment with company on successful completion of KTP

* Subject to qualifications and experience *
For informal discussions please contact Professor Alan Smith on 0114 225 3381 or e-mail to A.J.Smith@shu.ac.uk
For further details on Knowledge Transfer Partnerships please see www.ktponline.org.uk/
Non-EU Nationals please note
The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are entitled to live and work in the UK. Due to the current restrictions on the number of Tier 2 Certificates of Sponsorship available, it is unlikely that we would be able to obtain a Tier 2 Certificate of Sponsorship for this job. Therefore it is unlikely that we will be able to consider applications from candidates who require Tier 2 immigration status to work in the UK. You can check whether you would be eligible to work in the UK under the points based system by using the UKBA points calculator. For further information please visit the UK Border Agency website.
Please quote reference: ACE 152/11
Closing date: 24 February 2012 by 12.00 noon
Human Resources Directorate
Sheffield Hallam University, City Campus
Howard Street, Sheffield S1 1WB
Please be aware we only accept completed Sheffield Hallam University application forms. Please do not send CV's.