Help Shape the Future of Aerospace Manufacturing
Are you a manufacturing engineer with a passion for technical excellence and creating clear, high-quality engineering documentation?
The High Temperature Research Centre (HTRC), a unique collaboration between the University of Birmingham and Rolls-Royce, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer – Technical Documentation to support pioneering research and development in turbine component manufacture. Working with world-leading experts and cutting-edge facilities, you'll play a vital role in documenting, improving and supporting advanced manufacturing processes.
About the Role
As part of the Manufacturing Engineering team, you will support process engineering and project delivery activities through the creation, management and control of technical documentation. Your work will ensure that critical manufacturing knowledge is captured, maintained and effectively communicated across the organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
Creating and updating Technical Instructions
Maintaining Engineering Work Instructions
Producing and updating training documentation and training packs
Managing equipment handover documentation ("Blue Folder" documentation)
Archiving and controlling fixed process documentation
Tracking documentation through review and approval workflows
Maintaining documentation logs and status reports
Supporting manufacturing trials and research activities in line with HTRC processes
Collaborating with manufacturing, design, operations, research and project teams to deliver successful outcomes.
About You
We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented engineer who thrives in a collaborative technical environment.
You'll ideally have:
A degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or a related discipline, or equivalent industrial experience
Experience creating and managing technical documentation within an engineering or manufacturing environment
A solid understanding of manufacturing and component engineering principles
Excellent written communication and technical writing skills
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple documentation activities simultaneously
High attention to detail and document control discipline
The ability to engage effectively with engineers, technicians, researchers and project teams.
Desirable Experience
Experience in any of the following areas would be advantageous:
Aerospace manufacturing
Turbine component manufacture
Investment casting
Precision machining
Research and development environments
Process development and continuous improvement
Non-conformance investigation and resolution
Inspection methods and capability development
Manufacturing trials and experimentation
Developing methods of manufacture and technical packages
Coaching or supporting technical teams.
Why Join HTRC?
At HTRC, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. You'll have the opportunity to:
Work on next-generation aerospace technologies
Contribute to world-leading manufacturing research
Help develop future manufacturing processes and capabilities
Collaborate with industry and academic experts
Make a direct impact on advanced engineering and technology development.
What We're Looking For
You'll be someone who:
Takes ownership and delivers with integrity
Is self-motivated and proactive
Enjoys working as part of a high-performing team
Communicates clearly and confidently
Embraces continuous improvement and innovation
Maintains exceptional standards of quality and accuracy.
Ready to help develop the future of advanced manufacturing? We'd love to hear from you.
Please be aware that many roles working for MTC will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.
All candidates must meet Right to Work in the UK criteria and achieve the required security and clearance requirements to undertake this role which will be shared with you upon application.