Materials Engineer; Supply Chain in Gloucester

Job Description

Materials Engineer (Supply Chain) – Safran Landing Systems, Gloucester (UK). Hybrid role. This position is part of the Materials & Processes Laboratory, supporting supply‑chain monitoring for landing‑gear parts, with opportunities to participate in mechanical testing and forensic investigation.

• Support laboratory tasks for raw‑material suppliers, forgers and foundries.
• Review metallic supplier performance and analyse production and historical data.
• Implement improvement plans for steel, aluminium and titanium within the Safran Landing Systems supply base.
• Assist in technical audits of suppliers, in cooperation with the Quality Assurance department.
• Support qualification of new raw‑material suppliers such as steel mills.
• Assist the Materials Validation Board (MVB) with internal duties.
• Collaborate with engineering and internal customers on materials‑related topics.
• Assist with laboratory testing campaigns for metallic materials, surface‑engineering protection systems and non‑metallic materials.
• Participate in the forensic investigation of landing‑gear parts.

• Degree in metallurgy, materials engineering or materials science.
• Knowledge of steels, titanium and aluminium alloys.
• Data‑processing software skills.
• Ability to understand and interpret material and process specifications.
• Hands‑on experience with metallographic preparation, microscopy and materials testing.
• Strong technical writing skills for detailed reports and documentation.
• Effective communication with internal customers and the supply chain.
• Flexible – willing to undertake a range of duties, including supplier visits.
• Experience in supply‑chain monitoring of forging or melting practices of metals.
• Understanding of degradation and failure mechanisms relevant to engineering materials.
• Flexibility to travel to suppliers multiple times a year.

• Early finish on Fridays.
• Competitive salary.
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy/sell).
• Matched pension up to 8% and life assurance.
• Professional development, ongoing training and mentoring.
• On‑site amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers.
• Family‑friendly and accessible workplace policies.

Safran is committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.