LAM Manager

Overview

Lead and manage Laser Additive Manufacturing team delivering projects and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• project management
• cost estimation
• additive manufacturing
• quality assurance
• team development
• change control

Tasks

From day one, you will contribute to solving real-world engineering problems for our clients and will rapidly gain experience in a broad range of additive and related disciplines by joining a growing team with over 85 years of combined experience in coating and additive builds. Some of our key facilities include coupon and metre-scale EHLA (up to 11kW) and DED (up to 3kW) machines, hot-wire laser system, use of Siemens NX, a range of beam and powder quality assurance tools and support laboratory facilities. -To develop project management excellence within the team from proposal creation and cost estimation through to experimental programme delivery, change control and reporting. -To develop and grow a motivated team with world-class technical skills and an entrepreneurial approach to business development. -To advise on and recommend appropriate project, equipment and other investments. -To develop plans for continuous improvement of the services offered by LAM, in agreement with the Group Manager and your peers. -To manage workflow efficiently in the team. -To meet the Section’s planned targets for order generation (a balance of predominantly single client and joint industry projects with some government part-funded collaboratives). -To advise the Group Manager on financial, operational and policy matters. -To actively promote collaboration with other Sections and functions. -To contribute towards development of the LAM technology strategy in alignment with, and to help inform, the TWI technology roadmap. -To implement and promote systems to ensure compliance with corporate policy and best practice, in particular in the areas of quality assurance and health, safety and the environment. -Delivery to time, quality and budget of those projects.

Requirements

• phd
• chartered engineer
• project management
• leadership
• bpss
• security clearance

What You Bring

You will have a degree or PhD in engineering or physical sciences, or a related discipline. You will hold or be working towards membership of a relevant professional institute and Chartered Engineer/Manager status. Experience of project management, technology delivery and business development, together with an aptitude for people management and leadership are essential, as are effective communication skills. This position may require regular travel both in the UK and abroad. Security requirements: Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) is required as a basic requirement. UK security clearance is highly desirable for this role to ensure involvement in all aspects of our work.

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Benefits

We know that balancing work and personal life can at times be challenging. This is why we continue to review and implement family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible working, enhanced maternity pay and paid parental leave. We are pleased to confirm that we have achieved the first stage accreditation, which means we are a ‘Disability Confident Employer’. This is a government-supported scheme that supports organisations like TWI to make the most of the talents that people with disability can bring to our workplace. The scheme helps us recruit and retain great people; draw from the widest possible pool of talent; secure high-quality employees who are skilled, loyal and hardworking; and improve employee morale and commitment by demonstrating that we treat all of our people fairly. Salary/annum: Min £42,159 - Max £66,250 We offer a competitive salary, share-in-success bonus scheme, generous pension scheme (both employee contribution (flexible amount) and TWI contribution (up to 10% of salary), holiday (20 days + 5 Corporate days + 8 bank holiday’s), private health and dental cover, career development and training, onsite employee restaurant, onsite gym, day nursery available for companies on Granta Park (Cambridge) site (subject to availability), onsite parking and more. We offer opportunities to collaborate with inspiring and expert teams and a supportive environment in which you are actively encouraged to share your ideas and continually develop your own skills and knowledge.

About Twi

-Evolved into a global materials and joining tech powerhouse. -Based near Cambridge, UK, it spun out research, consultancy, training and software services worldwide. -Pioneers techniques like friction stir and electron-beam welding. -Delivers bespoke R&D and engineering solutions to sectors such as energy, aerospace, automotive, construction and healthcare. -Operates an international innovation network, collaborating with universities and industry on disruptive tech. -Runs training and certification programs (e.g., CSWIP, NDT) delivered globally through its academy and regional centres. -Historical breakthroughs include founding MIG/TIG welding standards, CTOD fracture methods and cutting-edge additive manufacturing.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-baseline personnel security standard (bpss) is required -uk security clearance is highly desirable