Materials Engineer

Materials Engineer – Bromborough – Up to £45000 – 4‑Day Working Week (Every Friday Off). This role is part of a highly advanced engineering and manufacturing business developing cutting‑edge safety‑critical products used around the globe. The position involves development, testing, qualification, and improvement of advanced materials and manufacturing processes that directly influence innovative, high‑performance products.

• Leading material testing and qualification activities
• Supporting the development of new materials and manufacturing processes
• Advising on material selection and performance
• Working closely with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams
• Managing multiple technical projects and priorities
• Driving continuous improvement across engineering processes
• Supporting compliance with industry and regulatory standards
• Obsolescence management

• Right to work in the UK without sponsorship
• Experience with in materials and manufacturing
• Knowledge of bonding processes
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Project management skills
• Degree qualified in Materials, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or similar, or exceptional experience as a Materials Engineer in a manufacturing environment
• Bonus: experience in aerospace, automotive, defence, or advanced manufacturing; textiles, composites, or polymer materials; REACH regulations or obsolescence management

• 4‑Day Week – Long weekend every week with Fridays off
• Exciting technical projects on innovative materials and advanced manufacturing processes
• Career development: training, mentoring, and progression opportunities
• Competitive holiday allowance and birthday off
• Pension & life assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee wellbeing support, reward and recognition programmes

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our success. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.