Data and Statistical Modelling Engineer

HAYS Specialist Recruitment
Abingdon, OX14 5BH, United Kingdom
Today
£50,000 – £65,000 pa

Salary

£50,000 – £65,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
30 Apr 2026 (Today)

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 business

This role is based at a dedicated R&D facility and offers exposure to real-world, high-impact engineering challenges.
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 teams

Desirable 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



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