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    Hockley Mint Limited and The School of Computing and Digital Technology at Birmingham City University (BCU) are seeking to appoint a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Associate in the broad area of Business Systems Engineering.

    The role

    This position forms part of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme co-funded by Innovate UK. It is essential you understand how KTP works with business and the University, and the vital role you will play if you successfully secure this KTP Associate position. KTPs offer a wide range of benefits including access to a £4,000 Personal Development budget to upskill during the project. 

    The graduate known as the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Associate role presents a unique and exciting opportunity to work in collaboration with leading academics at BCU to apply knowledge and technical innovation, delivered on site at the company. The KTP Associate should have a minimum 2.1 University qualification and graduated within the last five years and hold at least an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject area.

    Location and reporting

    This Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Associate position will be at Hockley Mint, 65-66 Warstone Lane, Birmingham, B18 6NG. The Associate will lead the project's technical development, supported by academics from BCU's School of Computing and Digital Technology.

    Main duties and responsibilities

    • The role requires the successful candidate to review the systems and develop improvements such as integrated API algorithms and automated order production.
    • The Associate will work on exploiting the IoT capabilities of the machining in shop floor data capture.
    • Designing and developing bespoke M2M (machine to machine) algorithms to connect and optimise the job scheduling utilising IIoT techniques.
    • Applying Plan-Do-Check-Act continual improvement co-working with production and IT teams to upskill the capabilities of all staff within the business.
    • The Associate must also be adept at applying their knowledge to commercial projects, driving value and making an impact where possible, with an ability to solve problems and create innovative solutions.
    • Perform administrative tasks relevant to the project as assigned by the line manager.
    • Author technical reports for all stakeholders showing the progress of the project.

    The Associate must have the following key attributes to ensure the project's completion.

    Skills and experience

    You should have a good first degree and a post-graduate degree in computer science or a related discipline, with excellent programming skills

    We expect the post holder to have the following technical knowledge:

    • Strong experience in several programming languages, e.g., C#, Python and Java EE
    • Practical experience in managing database systems and SQL.
    • Practical working experience in software development
    • Understanding of systems integration and change management methodologies
    • Ability to effectively design software architecture
    • Ability to write robust and testable code

    Desirable

    • Experience with business software solutions deployment
    • Practical understanding of machinery integration
    • working knowledge of the manufacturing industry
    • Academic acumen to enable successful reporting through research publications in academic journals and marketing/training materials.

    Personal skills

    • Excellent communication skills to express ideas effectively, orally, graphically and in writing to articulate complicated matters between the academics and the company project team members
    • An ability to work to tight deadlines (with attention to detail) and maintain high standards of work
    • Ability and aptitude for working effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team; and self-management and planning skills to make optimum use of time; and
    • Strong leadership skills in implementing and embedding innovations within a company or organisation.

    Desirable

    • Willingness to learn new technologies independently and look for solutions
    • Ability to breakdown a substantial assignment into manageable tasks
    • Self-critical and pragmatic in resolving problems throughout the project period
    • Work independently and report development in regular meetings with the project supervisor and academic team.