Overview

Through our vital research, the National Physical Laboratory supports scientific and commercial innovations, international trade, environmental protection, and health and wellbeing.

As our Senior Engineer, you'll join our Engineering Manufacture group with a focus on costing and estimation. This is a full-time role based in Teddington. You will develop and apply advanced knowledge, techniques, and technology, making a tangible impact on our business and the UK. Your passion for your expertise will drive continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal customers and the design team to understand requirements and ensure successful delivery.
• Support design and project activities, advise on Design for Manufacture, and contribute to project governance such as Manufacturing Readiness Reviews.
• Assess manufacturing projects using your engineering manufacturing and estimating expertise, working from CAD models, drawings, and specifications to produce manufacturing plans, cost estimates, budgets, and schedules.
• Develop detailed methods for manufacturing bespoke or low batch number mechanical projects in a research environment.
• Work with manufacturing technicians to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Maintain relationships with key subcontractors.
• We operate a hybrid working model, combining remote and on-site work, with an emphasis on work-life balance. Due to the role\'s requirements, you will spend most of your time on-site in Teddington.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in resource assessment for manufacturing projects, including operations, labor, tooling, materials, and subcontractors.
• Experience with estimating and costing techniques.
• Knowledge of various manufacturing methods, including CNC and conventional machining, CAD / CAM programming, and materials.
• Strong people management skills to work across functions and influence teams.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting complex information.
• Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and production control / MRP systems.
• Knowledge of electrical and electronics manufacturing / assembly is advantageous.
• Note: Due to security requirements, applicants must have or be able to obtain an SC clearance with no restrictions. We actively recruit individuals from all backgrounds.