Technology Transfer Engineer - Product​/Industrial Design

Position: Technology Transfer Engineer - Product / Industrial Design (111117-1225)

Technology Transfer Engineer - Product / Industrial Design )

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About

The Role

As part of the WMG SME Group, you will work with a multidisciplinary team to assist manufacturing SMEs in becoming more productive and competitive. You will play a key role in delivering our SME programmes, accelerating economic growth through research‑led innovation and establishing sustainable, collaborative relationships with SMEs and partner organisations.

We are looking for an experienced hands‑on Product/Industrial Designer to work with local manufacturers to help create new product, improve their existing designs and speed up their New Product Development cycle. You should be degree‑level qualified in a relevant subject and have applied industrial experience. Good organisational and interpersonal skills are also required.

About You

• Computer‑aided design (CAD)
• Design for Manufacture including manufacturing of polymer products.
• Design for Assembly.
• Mechanical design/engineering.
• Experience of prototyping specifically Additive Manufacture.

You Should Be Able To

• Communicate your expertise, knowledge and experience – from boardroom to technician
• Apply your knowledge to the development of new product, physical prototypes and manufacturing processes
• Make use of relevant technologies and computer software to support innovative design solutions
• Work on multiple concurrent projects with short timescales (typically 10‑15 days)

How to Apply

Closing Deadline:
Thursday 1st January 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time). When you apply, you will be asked to submit an application form, CV and cover letter.

CV Should Include

• Your education and employment history (including your most recent employment)
• Any other relevant experience (e.g. volunteering, extracurricular, etc.)

Cover Letter Should Explain

• Your motivations for applying to the role
• Using examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the job description (PDF attached below)

What we Offer

• An attractive pension scheme
• 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy
• Onsite childcare facilities
• Excellent learning and development opportunities

Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion

Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from under‑represented groups to apply.

Safeguarding & DBS

• Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice.
• The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults).
• All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.

Rehabilitation of Ex‑Offenders

The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction. Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels.

JD Technology Transfer Engineer (Material & Manufacture) (111117).pdf – 224KB (opens in a new window)

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