Mechanical Design Engineer (KTP Associate)

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop a full understanding of the strategic aims and function of the collaborative project between CHE and Northumbria University.
• Undertake research, design, development, implementation, project management
• Take ownership of the KTP project, feed back to the project team and deliver the project in accordance with the project plan and KTP management requirements.
• Document progress during the project, as well as completing KTP records.
• Present research outputs to a varied audience including CHE management, clients, NU academics and the KTP Local Management Committee (project team).

Benefits:

• £4k personal development budget (exclusive of salary)
• Access to national KTP leadership training.
• Dedicated support from both academic experts and senior company leaders.
• Opportunity to publish academic work and attend conferences.
• Management training and mentoring by an Innovate UK KTP Adviser.
• An interesting and challenging role, with exposure to a variety of stakeholders.
• Full access to university resources to complete the project.

This is a fixed term role for 24 months. The position is based at CrowdHouse Energy, Whitehouse Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 6LN.

This multidisciplinary KTP project will apply materials science, advanced computational modelling and design for manufacture expertise to develop innovative mounting solutions for solar PV. Working within CrowdHouse Energy (CHE) Ltd, a fast-growing renewable energy solutions business, the KTP Associate will lead the project activity, working closely and with support from Northumbria University (NU) academic supervisors and CHE stakeholders to ensure project outputs meet the needs of the business. This 24-month project will appeal to individuals passionate about applying research in a real-world environment, offering the chance to directly innovate and influence the next generation of solar technology while gaining valuable experience across academia and industry.