KTP Associate - Digital Manufacturing & Innovative Product Development

About the Partnership

The University of Greenwich has secured a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) grant from Innovate UK to deliver a transformative digital manufacturing project in collaboration with Moorside Precision Limited, a Dorset-based specialist in high-quality precision manufacturing. The project focuses on digital transformation and the integration of emerging technologies into Moorside Precision Limited's production value chain, through AI-driven product development, digital manufacturing, and sustainable innovation.

This partnership addresses a critical challenge facing many UK SMEs: transitioning from traditional, skills-based operations to a digitally enabled enterprise. The project will help Moorside Precision Limited move from traditional manufacturing operations toward becoming a regional leader in digital manufacturing — enabling diversification into overseas exports and high-growth sectors such as aerospace, defence and healthcare, and supporting long-term, sustainable competitiveness.

Role Overview and Key Responsibilities

As the KTP Associate, you will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the project within Moorside Precision Limited, acting as the vital link between the company's shop floor and management, and the University of Greenwich's academic expertise. You will drive innovative design and product development, and the embedding of digital and AI-enabled systems across the company's design, planning, production, and quality functions — building lasting internal capability rather than a one-off solution.

You will manage the project largely independently, applying strong problem-solving, project management, team working and communication skills, while drawing on regular supervision and technical support from both your Academic and Company Supervisors. The work plan will be reviewed and adjusted throughout the project to respond to new challenges and industrial needs. Over the course of the project, you will develop into a genuine change agent within the business.

While employment is with the University of Greenwich, the role taker will be based and will work in Moorside Precision Limited's office in Dorset.

Why Join Us?

Joint supervision and mentoring from experienced academic staff at the University of Greenwich (Faculty of Engineering and Science) and senior management at Moorside Precision Limited.

A unique opportunity to work on a high-impact, Innovate UK-funded digital transformation project within a growing advanced manufacturing SME.

Establish yourself as a leading expert in Digital Manufacturing and Innovative Product Development.

A structured programme of professional development, including access to KTP-funded training and the opportunity to work toward a recognised management qualification.

Significant scope for career progression: many KTP Associates go on to secure permanent leadership roles within their host company, pursue further academic study, or build specialist industry careers.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to building a strong, diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, care leavers, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Time to Change Employer Pledge/Mentally Healthy Universities, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff, and removing barriers to improve inclusion. We encourage applicants to disclose experience of mental health problems so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments.