Sustainability Design Engineer KTP Associate

Job location: Belfast

Salary: £23,000 - £30,000 per annum.

Hours: 37

Worktime: Flexible,to be confirmed.

Closing date: 18/03/2022

Employer: Queen's University Belfast (ASG)

Business: University

Address: Belfast

Belfast

Postcode: BT4 0OO

Telephone: 028 000000

Email: k.mcgeough@qub.ac.uk

Website: http://www.qub.ac.uk/sites/QUBJobVacancies/

Job Duties: Process overview and information gathering for mass balance approachProcess development for in-house or off-site fixture repairProcess development for fixture & fitting recoveryProcess development for fixture and component redistribution and recyclingIdeation and Design for SustainabilityNew product development ideation and prototypingEvaluation, marketing, and dissemination of the Somerville Process.

Qualifications / Experience: Hold, or be about to obtain in July 2022, at least a 2.1 (or equivalent) Honours Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design and Development, Sustainable Engineering or a closely related subject area. Please clearly state your grade or anticipated grade on your CV.6 months' relevant work experience (which can include a student placement) in an engineering or manufacturing environmentExcellent demonstrable 3D CAD skills.Demonstrable knowledge of sustainability design and engineering principlesDemonstrable knowledge of the product design and development process An understanding of the application of design thinking approachesAn understanding of Life Cycle Assessment methodologyKnowledge of the application of industrial digital technologies (IDT) which may be demonstrated through completion of a module, student project or placement.

Application Method: Please apply online via the website: www.qub.ac.uk/jobs

Ref: 22/109615

Other Information: For further information about the role including the essential and desirable criteria please visit www.qub.ac.uk/jobs or click to Apply.