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.
Position Details
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
Key Responsibilities
* 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
Requirements
* 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
Company Benefits
* Bonus scheme
* Pension - 10%
* Holiday plus bank holidays
* Long-term career development within a growing aerospace programmes environment
* 1 day working from home
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