Technical Specialist - Machines

• Work with major clients across automotive, aerospace, energy, and more
• Access state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge projects
• Enjoy a genuinely progressive working environment:

• 4-day working week
• Hybrid working (WFH options)
• Private medical cover
• Enhanced pension (2x contribution)
• Electric car lease scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays

The Opportunity

As a Technical Specialist, you'll be the technical authority across key projects-leading from the front, ensuring excellence in delivery, and driving innovation across the team.

You'll:

• Lead high-value technical projects and ensure delivery on time, budget, and quality
• Take ownership of technical governance and engineering standards
• Champion a culture of innovation, safety, and continuous improvement
• Provide mentorship and coaching, developing the next generation of engineers
• Roll up your sleeves with hands-on problem solving and system optimisation

Do you have experience in System design?, * Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)

• 10+ years' experience in mechanical/manufacturing engineering
• Strong background in electro-mechanical system design & testing
• Expertise in automation, machines, and system integration
• Proven track record leading large or multiple complex projects
• Advanced knowledge of engineering standards (BS8888, GD&T, etc.)
• A hands-on, problem-solving mindset and ability to deliver end-to-end projects

Desirable:

• Automation safety standards (ISO 12100, ISO 13849, etc.)
• Industry 4.0 / 5.0 awareness
• PLC or programming experience (C++, Python, IEC 61131)
• Hydraulics, Pneumatics, or vision systems knowledge

Who You Are

• A confident technical leader who inspires others
• A collaborator who thrives in cross-functional teams
• A mentor passionate about developing talent
• A forward-thinker who challenges the status quota

Pulled from the full job description

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Work from home
• Car scheme

 

Full job description

Technical Specialist - Machines & Mechatronics

Coventry ¦ Permanent ¦ 4-Day Week + Hybrid Working

Are you ready to lead cutting-edge engineering projects and shape the future of advanced manufacturing?

At MTC (Manufacturing Technology Centre), we're not just innovating-we're redefining what's possible. Working at the intersection of academia and industry, we help some of the world's most ambitious organisations solve complex engineering challenges and accelerate technological progress.

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) was established in 2010 as an independent Research & Technology Organisation (RTO) with the objective of bridging the gap between academia and industry - often referred to as 'the valley of death'. It represents one of the largest public sector investments in UK manufacturing and, after four years of planning and a 16 month build, the facility opened at Ansty Park in Coventry at the end of 2011. In December 2011, there were 16 industrial members, 44 staff and just a few key pieces of equipment in the 'workshop'. Over the following seven years the MTC's rapid growth has seen the expansion of our campus with the construction of three more facilities, including the opening of the Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre and the National Centre for Additive Manufacturing. Our role has also increased to cover not only R&D but also Training, Advanced Manufacturing Management and Factory Design. We now have over 700 talented employees working with us. During this time we have helped hundreds of companies across a range of industries and over 100 of them have become members of the MTC.