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  Industrial Doctorate (EngD) - Advanced Stylus Manufacturing. Developing a flexible yet robust manufacturing process for the fabrication of highly sensitive and complex measurement styli.


   Faculty of Engineering

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Mr D Shipley  Applications accepted all year round

About the Project

Industrial Doctorate (EngD) - Advanced Stylus Manufacturing

The Manufacturing Technology Engineering Doctoral Centre is running an intensive four-year research programme in partnership with industry to address key challenges in advanced manufacturing engineering. It will prepare manufacturing experts for the future and enhance the competitiveness of UK industry by rapidly transforming the latest manufacturing research results into industrial technologies.

We are seeking students for an October 2013 start on a project with Taylor Hobson Ltd titled Advanced Stylus Manufacturing. The aim of this project is to develop a flexible yet robust manufacturing process for the fabrication of highly sensitive and complex measurement styli.

We are seeking candidates with:
• A sound general knowledge of manufacturing processes
• A creative approach to problem solving
• An understanding of mechanical design principles
• Knowledge of techniques for process development and optimisation
• Experience of using computer aided design (CAD) software
• Experience of using finite element analysis (FEA) software
• Good communication skills
• Good presentation skills
• Experience of working with industry will be an advantage

This is an excellent opportunity to work on an industry-based manufacturing technology research project, gain an Engineering Doctorate (EngD) and develop leadership skills in preparation for a high-impact, high-technology research career in industry.

Students, termed ‘Research Engineers’, will benefit from:
• A generous fully-funded four-year Engineering Doctorate programme that integrates an industry based doctoral research project with research training in technical subjects and interdisciplinary skills.
• Supervision from international leaders in advanced manufacturing technologies.

For further information or to apply, please go to our website: www.manufacturingedc.ac.uk.
Contact the Centre Manager, David Shipley for further information, for an information and application pack, tel: 011595 13836 or e- mail: [Email Address Removed] Please quote ref. ENG/700. This studentship will remain open until filled.

Funding Notes

The scholarship on offer (to eligible students) comprises a tax-free stipend of c£20,000 a year, tuition fees paid and a generous study package (research consumables and travel budget).

The full scholarship (payment of fees and c£20,000 pa stipend) is available to “Home Fee” status applicants, and for EU applicants who meet the three-year UK residency criteria. EU applicants not meeting the three-year residency criteria will have their fees paid, but unfortunately are not eligible for stipend payments from the EPSRC grant made to the Centre. The studentship is expected to start October 2013 on an EngD with Taylor Hobson Ltd

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