Manufacturing and Materials Engineer

Position

Manufacturing and Materials Engineer

£45,000 to £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)

All UK offices

Flexible hybrid pattern – split between office and working from home.

17th January (may close earlier if sufficient applications)

We’re growing a manufacturing capability to tackle some of the toughest delivery challenges in next‑generation nuclear and adjacent high‑integrity sectors. This role is ideal for early‑career professionals hungry to learn fast, solve real problems, and move the industry forward in a highly regulated environment.

You won’t be parked on small tasks for years. You’ll be on a defined development pathway designed to take junior mechanical/materials engineers and upskill them into manufacturing specialists through on‑the‑job learning, mentoring, and formal qualifications.

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

• Support technical investigations into manufacturing and material performance issues (root cause thinking, 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 industries.
• Work with mentors to build capability in metallurgy, manufacturing processes, and integrity demonstration.

• A degree, apprenticeship, or equivalent in materials, metallurgy, mechanical, manufacturing, welding engineering (or similar).
• A foundation in at least one of the following: welding of steels or nickel alloys; casting/forging processes; metallurgy and microstructures; mechanical properties and testing; awareness of codes/standards.
• Strong communication – able to explain reasoning and write clearly.
• A mindset for regulated engineering – careful, evidence‑based, willing to ask good questions.

• Any exposure to nuclear, defence, pressure systems, or other high‑integrity manufacturing.
• Time spent in a workshop, foundry/forge environment, 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 in manufacturing, metallurgy, integrity, and codes/standards.
• Support towards professional registration and role‑relevant qualifications.
• A clear progression route as capability and ownership grows.

Due to the nature of the work Frazer‑Nash Consultancy undertake, candidates must undergo pre‑employment screening and satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting.

• Competitive salary with yearly reviews.
• 25 days holiday + 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.
• Seasonal rail ticket loan.
• Further optional benefits you can tailor to your personal requirements.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing