Senior Digital Engineering Lead – Cross-Disciplinary R&D

National Composites Centre; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading R&D facility in Bristol seeks a strategic project leader to oversee innovative solutions in high value manufacturing. The role involves scoping projects, leading multidisciplinary teams, and fostering industry partnerships. Candidates should have proven experience in R&D, exceptional communication skills, and a strong background in manufacturing technologies such as IoT and Digital Twins. This position offers hybrid working, annual salary reviews, and a commitment to employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Company paid private medical insurance

Up to 12.5% employer pension contribution

Focus on wellbeing and EDI

Qualifications

• Proven experience in R&D within industry solving real-world problems.
• Experience in strategic governance of complex programmes.
• Ability to present technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Scope and deliver projects aligned with strategic aims.
• Support project governance for quality delivery.
• Create and approve technical documents for publication.
• Build and lead multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Highly competent communicator

Experience with multi-disciplinary teams

Track record in high value manufacturing

Familiarity with IoT and Digital Twins

Systems thinking

Job description

A leading R&D facility in Bristol seeks a strategic project leader to oversee innovative solutions in high value manufacturing. The role involves scoping projects, leading multidisciplinary teams, and fostering industry partnerships. Candidates should have proven experience in R&D, exceptional communication skills, and a strong background in manufacturing technologies such as IoT and Digital Twins. This position offers hybrid working, annual salary reviews, and a commitment to employee wellbeing.