Job reference: 551765
Location: City Campus
Employment type: Fixed Term Contract
Team: Product Design
Closing date: 03/11/2025
School / Directorate: School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment
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Product Design and Innovation Engineer (KTP Associate)

£38,000 to £42,000 per annum

Full time/Fixed term - 18 months

About the Role

We wish to recruit a energetic, insightful and adaptable graduate who can translate theoretical knowledge into practice by supporting the design and development of a modular tank system using rotational moulding and recyclable polymers.

The project is technology related, and requires a diverse skill set to integrate diverse moulding technologies and develop the new tank design from idea generation to working prototype. This includes sketching of concepts, CAD design/development, 3D printing/prototyping prototypes before advancing to DFM/production outputs which focus on rotational moulding, plastics simulation and manufacturing and data analysis.

For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.

Stage 1 Screening calls: w/c 10th November

About Stormsaver

Stormsaver are the UK market leader for water recycling solutions. Their work helps to create a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future for all by providing forward-thinking water conservation products.

Their innovative products and services help to save billions of litres of water each year for a range of diverse clients across the UK. They regularly work with the top 150 construction companies in the UK for a range of clients such as schools, prisons, supermarkets, and distribution centres.

About the Project

This position forms part of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) funded jointly by Innovate UK and Stormsaver Ltd. As a KTP Associate you will work within Stormsaver to develop and embed knowledge, with research and academic support from NTU. KTPs offer the ideal opportunity to apply your degree through real work and springboard your career. It includes a £3,000 training budget and 10% of your time dedicated to your own personal development. Read more about the scheme here: www.ktp-uk.org

Please note if you are applying for this position, you should have not previously been employed as a KTP Associate.

If you have queries about this role, please contact Professor Amin Al-Habaibeh on amin.al-habaibeh@ntu.ac.uk

Safe and Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. For more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.

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