At least 170 new jobs are being created at Warwick Manufacturing Group, the fast-growing specialist engineering arm of the University of Warwick.

The search is on to find engineers, researchers, project managers, data analysts, software developers, and technicians.

They will play key roles in a large number of high tech projects that have been developed in partnership with a range of companies and research, technology and manufacturing initiatives.

The areas of work will include energy storage, intelligent and autonomous vehicles, sustainable materials, remote laser welding, cyber security, automation systems, powertrain and engineering and design.

An academic department of the University of Warwick, WMG has around 500 people working in ‘state of the art’ facilities across seven dedicated research and education centres, on the Warwick campus, plus collaborative centres in seven countries.

It has annual programme of £180 million and is the lead partner in a range of projects that bring together global companies and SMEs.

Professor Lord Kumar Bhattacharyya, WMG’s chairman, said: “As we continue to grow and expand we are seeking individuals who thrive on a challenge and who aren’t afraid to defy conventional thinking.

“We are investing in, and creating, several new world-leading facilities to support these new projects. So we also need to invest in talented people to take these projects forward.”

A recruitment Open Day will be held on Saturday 8 April 9am-1.30pm for anyone who is interested in finding out more about the opportunities.

Further information is available on the Web site: www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/wmg/about/careers