Our client, a global leader in motion and control technologies, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with a materials focus to support their aerospace business. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, developing and supporting high‑reliability products for demanding flight environments. Key Responsibilities: Provide materials engineering support for aerospace components and assemblies Select metallic materials based on performance, manufacturability, cost, and regulatory requirements Develop and optimise metal joining solutions (e.g. welding, brazing, soldering, mechanical fastening) Support root cause analysis, failure investigations, and corrective actions Create and maintain technical documentation, specifications, and test plans Collaborate with design, manufacturing, quality, and suppliers to ensure robust, producible designs Job Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials/Metallurgical Engineering, or related field Experience in engineering, ideally in aerospace or other highly regulated industry Broad knowledge of metal joining techniques, metallurgy, and material selection for structural and high‑temperature applications Ability as an excellent, methodical problem solver, using data-driven approaches and structured root cause tools Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams Knowledge of the selection and performance of materials for use in extreme high and low temperatures (advantageous) Benefits: 1 day working from home Funded membership of a professional body Focused career development planning with opportunities to progress Pension scheme with up to 10% matching company contribution Income protection scheme Life Assurance x4 basic salary Share buying scheme 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell up to 5 days Service-related holiday increases (up to a max of 5 additional days) Cash Plan or Private Medical Cover Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing Free on-site car parking Employee Referral Scheme Subsidised on-site restaurant and Starbucks Employee Perks - discounts on various goods and services If you are a skilled Mechanical Engineer specialising in materials science and looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity in the aerospace sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's innovative and talented team.