Materials Engineer

Are you a Materials Engineer with experience in composites, adhesives or non-metallic materials? We're working with a well-established engineering business that specialises in advanced materials testing and is looking to add a Materials Engineer to its growing technical team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected organisation where you'll work on a wide variety of projects across multiple industries, developing your technical expertise in materials testing, analysis and project delivery.

As a Materials Engineer, you'll be involved in the full testing lifecycle, from specimen manufacture through to data analysis and technical reporting. Working within a close-knit engineering team, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality testing programmes for a diverse customer base.

• Manufacturing composite and non-metallic test specimens using specialised equipment and techniques.
• Carrying out mechanical and thermal testing, including tensile, compression, fatigue and Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA).
• Conducting destructive testing and analysing failure modes.
• Interpreting test data and producing detailed technical reports.
• Managing testing projects to meet customer deadlines and budgets.
• Acting as a technical point of contact for both internal teams and customers.
• Supporting continuous improvement and providing technical guidance where required.

We're keen to speak with candidates who have:

• A degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline.
• Industrial experience within composites, adhesives or non-metallic materials testing or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of BS EN ISO and ASTM material testing standards.
• Experience using mechanical, fatigue or thermal testing equipment would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good project management and organisational abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• A practical, hands-on approach combined with strong attention to detail.

• Company pension.
• Private medical insurance.
• Critical illness cover.
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Free on-site parking.
• Monday-Friday working hours.
• Ongoing training and career development within a specialist engineering environment.