Knowledge Transfer Partnership Associate - Coventry, United Kingdom - University of Warwick

University of Warwick

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Coventry, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Fixed Term Contract until 09 October 2023, 36.5 hours per week.

This is an exciting opportunity to implement academic research in a commercial setting and would suit someone with expertise in software development (C, C++, VBA) and who enjoys geometrical problem-solving, computational mathematics and is motivated by understanding and exploring new ways of working.

Experience in CAD design with some knowledge of CATIA is highly desirable.

Expert technologies is the UK's leading manufacturer of industrial automation systems, assembly tooling, automated assembly, special purpose machinery and single and multi-robotic cells, including robotic assembly.

The impetus for this Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between Expert Technologies Ltd and WMG, University of Warwick comes from Expert's continuous efforts to improve their tooling & fixture design and development process.

The KTP will push the boundaries of industrial Computer-Aided Fixture Design (CAFD) software.

Primarily based at Expert's headquarters in Coventry, you will be working as part of a collaborative research project and must work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team.

You should be able to take responsibility for managing and delivering the project and have the confidence and ability to embed the new knowledge into the team through training, paired working and a number of other methods.

An interest in new/disruptive technologies, innovative engineering approaches, and a solid mechanical/software engineering background would be highly valuable.

Keyword:
Mechanical Engineering, Software Development, Programming, Innovation, Project Management, Knowledge Transfer, Innovate UK

Interview Date:

TBC

JOB PURPOSE:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Review the current company design workflow and specification of the functional requirements of the new system.
Define, in collaboration with key stakeholders: the detailed vision for the design tool, as well as the specific objectives for each work package, activity, deliverable and milestone.
Design, develop software projects for automation of 3D design assemblies under CATIA.
Develop new scripts and functions to speed up the automation of BIW fixture design process through all the phases of 3D design.
Developing capabilities and maintaining current Scripts developed in Visual Studio. This will involve developing software, test and validation.
Develop new software and automate processes using relevant programming languages.
Collaborate with Expert's staff and management to capture requirements and define the scope of the project.
Maintain constant communication with Expert and WMG staff, University departments and the project steering committee in order to plan, execute and manage the KTP-related activities.
Responsible for establishing dissemination channels and methods (e.g. training courses, dissemination events and presentation, discussion forums, training material, detailed project documentation) in order to ensure an effective knowledge transfer to the Expert staff.
Contribute to the preparation of reporting material for the project Steering Committee and support day to day project management tasks.
Define a personal development plan with the help of Expert and WMG University staff, and attend all necessary KTP related courses, events, management and reporting meetings as and when necessary.