KTP Associate

This role will lead a manufacturing improvement programme at Ames Goldsmith UK Ltd, focused on improving cost, capacity and overall performance through better use of production and business data. Working as part of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with Liverpool John Moores University, the Associate will use their engineering and computational knowledge, alongside developing skills in data analysis and digital tools, to deliver practical improvements and help build long-term capability within the business. The role will also involve some collaboration with Ames Goldsmith's sister company, Ceimig Limited, particularly where there are opportunities to share learning or apply improvements across both UK sites. This is a development role suited to graduates in engineering, computer science, data science, or related technical disciplines who want to build experience in data-led manufacturing and progress towards a technical or operational leadership role.,

• Use production, quality and business data to spot where things can run better,
cheaper, or more efficiently.
• Help bring together data from across the plant (production, lab, engineering and
business systems) so it can actually be used day-to-day.
• Improve how processes run, from yield and energy use through to reliability and
output, using a mix of engineering judgement and data insight.
• Lead the move away from paper-based across all business processes towards
simpler, more reliable digital ways of working (e.g. SOPs, data capture, reporting).
• Take ownership of a defined programme of work, delivering staged improvements
from data capture through to analysis, optimisation, and implementation.
• Build practical tools (such as dashboards or reports) that help operators and
managers make better decisions.
• Plan and deliver improvement projects focused on reducing costs, increasing
capacity, and making processes more efficient.
• Support improvements in environmental performance, energy use, and compliance,
making sure processes are well controlled and clearly documented.
• Keep engineering and process documentation (including P&IDs and operating
procedures) accurate, up to date, and useful for the people who rely on it.
• Help shape forward plans for maintenance, improvement work, and future
engineering priorities.
• Support the development of business cases by linking technical improvements to
real commercial impact.
• Make sure improvements are properly embedded into day-to-day operations so they
continue to deliver value over time.
• Work closely with and influence operators, engineers and managers to ensure
solutions are practical, understood, and actually used. KTP and Development
• Work closely with academic supervisors from Liverpool John Moores University,
applying research-led thinking to real manufacturing challenges.
• Build your capability in data analysis, digital systems and applied analytical
approaches, and put this into practice in a live production environment.
• Contribute to project updates, reports and presentations as part of the KTP
programme.
• Receive structured training and development throughout the project.
• Opportunity to move into a permanent role within the business at the end of the KTP,
subject to performance and parent company approval.,
• The KTP Associate will work at the primary place of business, but will be employed by
LJMU, with the academic supervisor acting as line manager.
• A commitment to LJMU's values and regulations and Diversity and Inclusion Policy.
• Liverpool John Moores University recognises and is aware of its Social, Economic
and Environmental responsibilities. The post holder is required to minimise the environmental impact in the performance of the role, contribute to (and supervise if applicable) the implementation of environmental improvement measures and actively contribute to the delivery of LJMU's Environmental Management, Energy Management and Sustainability Policy Statement, and the Climate and Sustainability Plan.
• The post-holder's mandatory Health and Safety responsibilities, which have been
agreed by the University's Executive Leadership Team, are contained in Section 2 of the University's Safety Management Code of Practice (MCP1) Organisation for the Implementation of the Health and Safety Policy. The post-holder's mandatory Environmental Management responsibilities are contained in Section 2 of the University's Environmental Management Code of Practice (ECP1) Organisation for the Implementation of the Environmental Management and Sustainability Policy.
• For some of your activity, from time to time, you may be required to contribute to
externally funded projects such as research or EU projects.
• Access to Vivup benefits, including retail discounts and confidential support for mental
health, physical, financial or personal issues.


• Candidates must be able to evidence right to work in the UK on appointment.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory basic criminal record check (DBS) and
satisfactory 5-year referencing.
• Candidates must be able to reliably commute to the Kirkby site for standard working
hours.
• The role requires occasional UK travel; candidates must be willing and able to travel
for business purposes., The person specification describes the skills, experience, knowledge and aptitude requiredto perform the duties of this post effectively. The criteria order listed should not be taken toimply their relative importance. Both paid and unpaid experience may be relevant. Essential Factors Evidence Bachelor's degree in engineering, physical sciences, computer science A, C or related technical disciplines. Experience in applying technical knowledge and skill to solve problems A, I of a commercial nature. Evidence independently managing development projects in either an A, I academic or industrial environment. Ability to work with data (e.g. analysing datasets, using Excel or similar A, I tools) and draw practical conclusions. Excellent technical report writing and presentation skills. A, I Ability to work with staff at all levels. A, I Ability to work individually and as a member of a team. A, I Ability to travel to and from the primary place of business for standard A, I working hours. Ability to travel independently for business purposes. A, I Commitment to LJMUs values and regulations, including the Diversity A, I and Inclusion Policy. Desirable Factors Evidence Masters level degree in engineering, physical sciences, computer A, C science or related technical disciplines. Experience using software for business analytics and data visualisation. A, I Use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) within a manufacturing A, I environment. Experience with data analysis or reporting tools. A, I Exposure to chemical manufacturing environments. A, I Interest in digital or data-driven improvement. A, I


• You receive a ring-fenced training and development budget (typically around £2,000
per year) to spend on conferences, courses, professional memberships and development.
• You are actively encouraged to dedicate 10% of your working hours to personal and
professional development.
• Most Associates receive access to specialised management and innovation strategy
training (such as ITOL certified courses).
• Historically, around 60% to 78% of KTP Associates are offered a permanent, fulltime
role with their host organisation at the end of the project.
• You receive dedicated coaching and mentoring from both seasoned industry
professionals within the host company and internationally recognised academics from the partner institution.