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We have 185 Manufacturing Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Manufacturing Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 185 Manufacturing Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
PhD students in Manufacturing Engineering research a wide range of new processes and products that are used to create machines and other man-made items. Research in Manufacturing Engineering looks at how products are designed, produced and recycled, and the role of manufacturing in a globalised economy.
What's it like to study a PhD in Manufacturing Engineering?
With a PhD in Manufacturing Engineering, you'll be working with an expert team to help drive research in areas such as energy and resource efficiency, robotics and automation, and sustainable manufacturing. You'll likely have some lab-based work, but much of your time will be spent working independently on your research project.
Possible research areas include:
- Smart manufacturing
- Manufacturing analytics
- Sustainable manufacturing
- Robotics and automation
- Chemical processes and materials
Your research will likely have an industrial context, and you may have the opportunity to collaborate with local and national industry partners.
PhD in Manufacturing Engineering entry requirements
The entry requirements for a PhD in Manufacturing Engineering vary between universities, but you'll usually need a 2:1 undergraduate degree in a relevant subject, along with a Masters qualification. You will also need to submit a thesis proposal to be defended during your PhD.
PhD in Manufacturing Engineering funding options
The main funding option for PhDs in Manufacturing Engineering is a UK Research Councils funding package, which covers the cost of tuition, a living cost stipend, and other costs such as tuition fees, training and support services.
If you don't have any attached funding, other options for financial support include university scholarships, graduate teaching assistantships and graduate loans.
PhD in Manufacturing Engineering careers
Manufacturing Engineering is a diverse field, and the skills you'll gain during your PhD are highly transferable. You could apply for a research or development role at a local or international manufacturing firm, or continue into academia.
Effect of MOx composition and homogeneity on disposal performance
About Us. The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has established the Plutonium Ceramics Academic Hub at the Universities of Manchester and Sheffield (PUMaS), focused on underpinning the development of ceramic materials and technologies for the safe and secure disposition of the UK’s inventory of plutonium. Read more
Accounting and controlling for the future: the case of digitalisation in manufacturing (Ref: LB25-AR-EC-JH-unfunded)
The main aim of this project is to advance the understanding of the role of accounting practices in the digitalisation of manufacturing organisations in a context where the difficulty of measuring the benefits and risks associated with industrial digital technologies (IDTs) is preventing the realisation of growth opportunities, enhanced productivity and achieving net-zero objectives. Read more
Computational Modelling/Materials: Fully Funded PhD Studentship in more physically based modelling of single crystal materials operating under thermo-mechanical fatigue (TMF)
Funding providers: EPSRC IDLA Award and Rolls Royce . Subject areas: Computational Modelling / Materials . Project start date: 1 October 2025 (Enrolment open from mid-September) . Read more
Investigation into the Impact of Material Properties on the Gas Transport Behaviour of Polyolefin Materials
The sustainable use of polymeric materials is underpinned by ensuring long service life in all industries and applications. Understanding durability requires research into the effects of both manufacturing methods and environmental storage conditions on the material properties and performance over time. Read more
Leveraging the Servitization-Artificial Intelligence Synergy to Address the UK Productivity Problem
Department. College of Business and Social Sciences. Contract Type. Fixed Term. Basis. Full Time. Closing Date. Thursday 24th April 2025 23.59 (UK time). Read more
MSc by Research in AI-Embedded Systems: Innovating Smarter, Secure, and Sustainable Technologies
AI and ML are transforming electronics, automation, and intelligent systems, driving advancements in secure, high-performance, and adaptive technologies across industries. Read more
AI-Assisted Characterisation of Triboelectrification of Powders
Research Group:
School of Chemical and Process Engineering
Triboelectrification, the process by which particles acquire an electric charge through contact and separation, is crucial in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and materials science. Read more
Development of A Tactile Robot that can Feel Hair like a Human
Humans rely on tactile sensing to assess the properties of materials in their surroundings. For example, when running our fingers over our hair, we instinctively adjust our movements—varying pressure, speed, and contact angle—to perceive texture, smoothness, or elasticity. Read more
Innovating an anti-tilt human eye topographer
The project aims to design a human eye topographer that able to scan the eye topography without tilting. Read more
Digital soft contact lenses design and validation
Soft contact lenses are medical devices largely used to correct the eye refractive error for more than 125 million people worldwide. Read more
Mapping, assessment and development of the UK’s industrial food waste resources as a media source for precision fermentation technologies
The Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Bath is inviting applications for the following full-funded 4 year PhD project, expected to commence in October 2025. Read more
The impact of geometrical constraint on weld residual stress profile (Numerical and Experimental)
Welding processes can introduce significant residual stress field within the structure which can be particularly detrimental to the service life of components. Read more
Intelligent Catalyst Technology for a Net-Zero Fuel Economy
Research Group:
School of Chemical and Process Engineering
Heterogeneous catalysts contribute ~£50 billion to the UK economy and are one of the key technologies to facilitate net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050. Read more
PhD Scholarship: Modelling for Metal Additive Manufacturing, UNSW Canberra, Australia
We are offering a PhD scholarship (3.5 years, full-time, fully-funded, competition-based) for motivated candidates interested in pursuing a PhD in Mechanical Engineering at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Canberra, Australia. Read more
Resource-saving design and manufacturing of Printed Circuit Boards
Challenge. In the UK we each create a huge amount of electronic waste—the second highest in the world. A large and critical component of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) comprises of printed circuit boards (PCBs). Read more