Project Engineer (Discrete Event Simulation) at Queen’s University Belfast – (Jobs/Scholarships)

We are seeking to recruit a Project Engineer to develop capability in Discrete Event Simulation (DES) and digital manufacturing techniques to support innovation and industrial decision-making. This role is suited to an early-career engineer who will be supported to learn and apply simulation, data analytics, and system modelling approaches to real-world industrial challenges.

About the Person:

The successful candidate will support senior colleagues in modelling, analysing, and improving manufacturing and supply chain systems, contributing to AMIC’s advanced manufacturing activities and “Factory of the Future” vision.

Essential Criteria:

• Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline, science, or a related discipline with significant relevant industrial experience OR minimum HND in a related engineering discipline with recent and relevant industrial experience.
• Evidence of strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex systems into structured components.
• Ability to understand and interpret processes, workflows, or systems (e.g. manufacturing, logistics, or service systems).
• Experience working with data, including analysis, manipulation, or visualisation (e.g. Excel, Python, MATLAB, Power BI or similar).
• Ability to interpret data and extract meaningful insights to support decision-making.
• Demonstrable ability in logical or computational thinking, such as modelling, coding, or structured problem-solving.
• Evidence of delivering work or projects to agreed deadlines and within scope.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical information to non-specialist audiences.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to learn new tools, techniques, and technologies.
• Willingness to visit collaborative partners and to attend meetings and conferences nationally and internationally as requested.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information document on our website.