About us
Sylatech is a forward-thinking UK design and manufacturing business with 62 years of precision engineering heritage. We support a global customer base across sectors including Aerospace, Space, Medical, Automotive and Construction, delivering high-quality custom engineering solutions where precision, reliability and innovation matter. Our business is on a significant growth trajectory, backed by a strong order book and continued investment in our people, equipment and capabilities.
We see exciting opportunities to use AI to improve the way our people work and the service we deliver, and this creates real opportunities for skilled individuals who want to build a long-term career in an advanced manufacturing business. At Sylatech, you will join a committed, supportive team with a shared sense of purpose. Teamwork, quality and involvement are central to how we work, and we encourage everyone to contribute ideas, make a difference and share in our success.
Purpose of the role
Identify, test and implement practical AI-enabled solutions across an advanced engineering manufacturing business. The role will work with teams throughout the company to improve information flow, decision-making, process efficiency and customer service, while ensuring solutions are useful, secure and adopted in day-to-day work.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, sales, procurement and support functions to identify high-value AI opportunities.
- Map current processes, understand the underlying data and develop clear proposals for practical improvement.
- Research, prototype and evaluate AI tools, automations and data-driven workflows against defined business needs.
- Build and implement approved solutions, working with internal colleagues and external technology partners where required.
- Support responsible AI use through clear documentation, testing, user guidance and appropriate data-handling practices.
- Train and support colleagues so that new tools are adopted confidently and deliver measurable benefits.
- Track outcomes, gather feedback and communicate lessons and next-step recommendations to managers.
What we are looking for
You will be a curious, practical graduate who is adaptable and confident using AI tools and enjoys turning ideas into safe, useful improvements for people and processes.
Required abilities
- Ideally a recent degree in engineering, computer science, data science, mathematics, business technology or a related subject.
- Strong practical fluency with modern AI tools and a thoughtful approach to selecting the right tool for the task. An ability to learn on the job and keep up with the latest developments in AI.
- Analytical ability, including confidence working with spreadsheets, data sets and structured information.
- A genuine interest in manufacturing, engineering and how technology can improve real-world operations.
- Ability to turn an ambiguous business problem into a clear, testable proposal or prototype.
- Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with people at all levels of the business.
- A careful, responsible approach to data, confidentiality, accuracy and quality assurance.
- Curiosity, initiative and resilience when learning unfamiliar systems or solving practical problems.
Desirable abilities
- A project, dissertation, placement or portfolio demonstrating applied AI, data or automation work.
- Awareness of AI governance, cybersecurity, data protection or model-evaluation principles.
- Experience presenting technical work clearly to non-technical audiences.
Working Hours
Monday to Friday 37.5 hours
What do we offer
- Competitive graduate salary aligned with skills, capability and contribution.
- Permanent employment with a growing advanced manufacturing business.
- Company pension, enhanced holiday entitlement, sickness benefits, and death in service.
- Employee referral bonus, free onsite parking, Cycle to Work scheme and possible relocation or travel support.
How to apply
Please send your up-to-date CV and any supporting information to lisamitchell@sylatech.com
Closing date
The closing date for applications to this role is: 30/11/2026
Equal opportunities statement
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is treated with fairness and respect.
