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Knowledge Transfer Partnerships are part of a national Government-supported initiative, enabling graduates (KTP Associates) to work on exciting and challenging projects in partnership between business and universities. This is an opportunity to fast track your career by managing a strategic technical project.
Puffin Packaging are specialists in innovative, eco-friendly packaging. The company sources recyclable and biodegradable materials to manufacture versatile temperature insulated packaging.
The role
Your role as Thermal Product Design Engineer (KTP Associate) will be to design and develop new packaging solutions that can maintain specific temperature ranges, over a desired time.
As you will be liaising with company R&D staff, management and customers you will also need excellent people and communication skills and the drive and initiative to deliver and embed new knowledge within the company.
This KTP is a 24-month project between the University of Huddersfield (School of Applied Sciences) and Puffin Packaging. The package includes a technical and personal training allowance plus the opportunity to register for a CMI Diploma in Management. KTP Associates are also encouraged to attain membership of a professional organisation.
About you
You will be able to demonstrate strong technical skills and knowledge with a Masters level degree in a science or engineering related discipline.
The University is deeply committed to equality and diversity for all its students and staff. We seek to be diverse and inclusive, supporting individuals and groups to fulfil their potential and nurture a sense of belonging. We strive to be an accessible, inclusive employer, removing barriers for all. Find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, including our commitments and accreditations as a Disability Confident Employer, Stonewall Gold Award holder and Top 100 Employer, Athena SWAN Bronze Award holder and Race Equality Charter Bronze Award holder.
Further details
If you would like to discuss this opportunity further or have any questions about the role, please contact Dr. Athanasios Angelis Dimakis via email A.AngelisDimakis @ hud.ac.uk
If you are a current student at the University, you are welcome to apply for part-time roles of 16 hours or less per week, unless you are a part-time postgraduate student, in which case you can also apply for full time roles, subject to any visa requirements.
