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Your new role
As a Data & Statistical Modelling Engineer, you'll join a highly collaborative Innovation Services team, developing statistical and machine‑learning models to understand and predict variation in advanced manufacturing processes.You'll work closely with process, materials and software engineers to identify and control key variables critical to scaling production across a growing fleet of additive manufacturing machines. Your work will directly influence production reliability, quality and performance.
Key responsibilities include:
Developing and maintaining statistical and ML models to analyse machine and material performance data
Building and refining data pipelines to post‑process experimental and operational data
Collecting experimental data and owning frameworks that track performance over time
Collaborating with testing engineers to design robust experiments and ensure high‑quality training data
Working with software engineers to embed modelling outputs into internal tools and platforms
Communicating insights clearly to ensure your work delivers tangible value across the businessThis role is based at a dedicated R&D facility and offers exposure to real‑world, high‑impact engineering challenges. Hybrid Working is available 2-3 days a week in the office depending on the project at the time.
What you'll need to succeed
You'll have a strong analytical background and enjoy applying data, statistics and modelling techniques to complex physical systems. You'll be comfortable working across disciplines and translating technical insight into practical outcomes.Essential experience includes:
A degree in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science or a related STEM discipline (or equivalent experience)
Strong programming skills, particularly in Python
Excellent problem‑solving and analytical thinking
High attention to detail with the ability to manage work independently
Strong communication skills and confidence working in cross‑functional teamsDesirable experience includes:
Industry or postgraduate experience in machine learning and/or statistical modelling
Probabilistic programming and time‑series forecasting
Experience within additive manufacturing, particularly Laser Powder Bed Fusion
Investigating and reducing variation in production or manufacturing environments
Interest in high‑performance applications such as aerospace, precision engineering or advanced electronics
What you need to do now
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