Materials Engineer; Material & Manufacture

Position: Materials Engineer (Material & Manufacture) (111118-1225)

Pay

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About the Role

For informal enquiries, please contact Neil Jeffries at

The WMG SME Group are seeking to appoint a Materials Engineer to join their multidisciplinary team to assist in the delivery of our SME Programmes. This Group helps manufacturing SMEs become more productive and competitive and aims to accelerate SME economic growth through research-led innovation. We build strong sustainable and collaborative relationships with SME businesses and partner organisations.

• Utilise necessary knowledge and technology in the team to react to client project needs and to provide solutions with regards to how best to solve the client challenges.
• Conduct on-site assessments and line walks with customers to identify their challenges and identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with other senior engineers and managers in the group and wider university to deliver engineering projects where required.
• Travel to customer sites (mainly within the West Midlands) to support project delivery.

About You

• A broad understanding of polymer-based materials (plastics or composites), their composition, mechanical properties and how they are processed.
• An understanding and appreciation of materials and chemical structures/bonding.
• Hands‑on experience preparing, handling and testing samples, complying with Health and Safety practices.
• Ability to understand and analyse data gathered from materials characterisation techniques.

About the Department and University

Worcester Manufacturing Group (WMG) is the largest department at the University of Warwick, with over 800 staff and nearly 3,000 students across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in management, technology, and applied engineering. We are globally recognised for our world‑class research, innovative industry partnerships, and teaching excellence, and we are proud holders of the Athena SWAN Silver Award and the Institutional Silver Award.

Find out more about the High Value Manufacturing Catapult centre and the Energy Innovation Centre.

We are a world‑leading research‑intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 106th in the world and 8th in the UK. Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world‑leading or internationally excellent.

Application Details

CLOSING DEADLINE:
Sunday 4th January 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time).

To apply, click "Apply" below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and a cover letter.

Your CV should include:

• Your education and employment history (including your most recent employment).
• Any other relevant experience (e.g. volunteering, extracurricular, etc.).

Your Cover Letter should explain:

• Your motivations for applying to the role.
• Using examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the job description.

All essential criteria must be met by candidates who are invited to interview.

Interview Date:
End January 2026

Start Date:

1st March 2026

Benefits

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 26 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.

Commitment to Inclusion

Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from under‑represented groups to apply.

Safeguarding & DBS

• Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice.
• The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults).
• All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.

Right to Work in the UK

For applicants who do not yet have the right to work in the UK and/or are seeking sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link which contains further information about obtaining the right to work in the UK.

Job Information

Seniority level:
Entry level.

Employment type:

Contract. Job function:
Management and Manufacturing. Industries:
Higher Education.

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