Mechanical Engineer - Materials

Overview

We’re supporting the growth of a specialist engineering team developing high-performance technology used in extreme operating environments. This is a newly created role, designed to strengthen materials capability within a multidisciplinary engineering team working on highly regulated, safety-critical products. You’ll provide hands‑on and theoretical expertise across materials used in demanding thermal, mechanical and corrosive conditions. This role requires someone who understands both the make-up of materials and the practical implications of manufacturing processes.

Mechanical Engineer

Permanent

Working hours:

Monday to Thursday, 8:00am - 4:30pm and Friday, 8:00am - 1:00pm

Location:

Fareham

Competitive Salary on Offer + Bonus

• Support material selection for high temperature and harsh environment applications
• Advise engineers on material properties, performance and limitations
• Assess the effects of manufacturing processes
• Ensure material properties are maintained through production processes
• Support design-for-manufacture activities and production readiness
• Evaluate physical property testing methods and interpret results
• Work alongside design and manufacturing engineers to preserve material strength
• Support root cause investigations relating to material performance
• Contribute to new product development and continuous improvement initiatives

• Experience working with metals and/or ceramics in engineering applications
• Understanding of materials in extreme thermal environments
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and their effect on material properties
• Experience with physical property testing and validation
• Ability to bridge materials science and practical engineering application
• Strong communication skills with cross‑functional engineering teams

• Bonus scheme
• Pension - 10%
• Holiday plus bank holidays
• Long-term career development within a growing aerospace programmes environment
• 1 day working from home