Our Mission
Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. Driven by our passion and belief that through education, equity, and innovation our students, people, and communities are empowered to transform their lives and the world around them.
We have opportunity for a KTP Associate to be at the forefront of the electric revolution in the new field of amphibious transport working in partnership with the Institute of Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering at Coventry University and Ducks Tours.
The Role
The Institute of Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering (AME) at Coventry University, is the UK’s ‘First Faculty on the Factory Floor’, where you have access to the latest innovations in research and training in digital manufacturing and user-centred design. Together with Duck Tours (Seahorse Amphibious Vehicles) you will be applying this innovation to develop the latest generation of amphibious vehicles at their manufacturing location in Slough.
As KTP Associate you will be developing a user-centred approach to capture the experience of tour operators and their passengers of an electric amphibious vehicle in the waterway tour business and to embed these requirements in a digital design which is fully embedded within Duck Tours agile production environment. This will require development of process plans, specifications and embedding them in digital product lifecycle management system.
You will work primarily at the main Duck Tours production facility in Slough, with occasional travel to Coventry University as well as Duck Tours customer sites.
Our Successful Candidate
You will be a highly motivated individual with ability to take on, develop and manage projects.
You will hold a degree or equivalent in Engineering, Computer Science or similar field.
Prior experience in engineering design, or manufacturing environments is desired but not essential, along with CAD and/or user-centred design experience.
The Benefits
As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits including:
- Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
- 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
- Life Assurance 4 x Salary
- BUPA Cash Plan
- 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants
- CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
- New Electric Car Scheme
- Cycle To work scheme
The package will offer, in addition to a competitive salary, excellent opportunities and a professional development package (£2,000 per year) allowing for growth of skill set.
Our Culture
As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.
Full Job Description & Person Specification
We look forward to hearing from you!
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