Manufacturing and Materials Engineer

Manufacturing and Materials Engineer role at Frazer‑Nash Consultancy

Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 per annum,

Location:

All UK Offices, Working pattern:
Flexible hybrid.

Closing date: 17th January (unless closed earlier).

We’re building a manufacturing capability in next‑generation nuclear and adjacent high‑integrity sectors. This is an early‑career role for a junior mechanical/materials engineer who wants to learn fast, solve real problems and help advance the industry.

You’ll have a defined development pathway to upskill into a manufacturing specialist via on‑the‑job learning, mentoring and formal qualifications.

• Welding & weld integrity (steels, Ni‑based alloys) – weldability, HAZ behaviour, defect mechanisms and demonstration of integrity.
• Primary metal processes – castings/forgings for heavy plant, how process route and heat treatment drive microstructure and properties.
• Materials evidence & testing – tensile, impact, toughness, exposure to NDT/inspection.
• Codes, standards & compliance – RCC‑M and ASME/ASTM frameworks for specifications, qualification evidence and technical decisions.
• Engineering documentation – specs, test plans, technical notes, compliance support.

• Support technical investigations into performance issues (root‑cause, evidence‑led).
• Help define and review manufacturing specifications and supplier requirements.
• Assist with test programme planning and interpretation of results.
• Contribute to technical reporting that stands up to scrutiny in regulated industry.
• Work with mentors to build capability in metallurgy, manufacturing processes and integrity demonstration.

• Degree, apprenticeship or equivalent in materials, metallurgy, mechanical, manufacturing or welding engineering.
• Foundation in welding of steels/nickel alloys, casting/forging processes, metallurgy/microstructures, mechanical properties/testing; awareness of codes/standards (RCC‑M, ASME, ASTM).
• Strong communication – able to explain reasoning and write clearly.
• Mindset for regulated engineering – careful, evidence‑based, willing to ask good questions.

• Exposure to nuclear, defence, pressure systems or other high‑integrity manufacturing.
• Experience in workshop, foundry/forge, fabrication, NDT, test lab or supplier quality.
• Consultancy or client‑facing experience (placement/internship counts).

• On‑the‑job coaching and planned stretch assignments.
• Formal training – manufacturing, metallurgy, integrity, codes/standards.
• Support toward professional registration and role‑relevant qualifications.
• Clear progression route as capability and ownership grow.

Candidates must undergo pre‑employment screening and satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting.

• Competitive salary with yearly reviews.
• 25 days holiday plus option to buy 5 days.
• Welcoming work culture.
• Flexible working.
• Enhanced parental benefits.
• Company pension scheme.
• Targeted professional development.
• Life assurance.
• Private healthcare membership.
• Bonus scheme linked to company performance.
• Paid membership fees to a professional institution.
• Support in attaining professional membership.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Section‑124 rail ticket loan.
• Additional optional benefits you can tailor to your requirements.

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