Facts & Figures
Advanced manufacturing is the process of mass producing products on demand from raw materials or component parts using the latest technologies to maintain efficiency.
Leeds City Region has the greatest concentration of high-value manufacturers in the UK, and renowned for its scale, diversity and excellence along with a worldwide reputation for its technical and scientific capabilities in metrology, robotics, materials and the digitalisation of manufacturing.
The UK’s National Measurement Agency has its only facility outside London here, specifically chosen in order to be close to a concentration of high value engineering firms that can benefit from the agency’s world leading research capacities.
Today’s advanced engineering and manufacturing jobs look a lot different than they did 20 years ago. Now, they’re increasingly high-tech. They blend engineering skills—like industrial design and quality control—with traditional manufacturing skills—like welding or machining.
With manufacturing being one of the largest employment sectors in West Yorkshire’s economy, take time to look at the opportunities here that can enable you to apply your skills to modern machinery, products and designs.
Are you a naturally good fit for working in manufacturing?
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