At Tata Technologies we make product development dreams a reality by designing, engineering and validating the products of tomorrow for the worlds leading manufacturers. Due to our continued growth we are now recruiting for a Materials Test Engineer to be based at our customers site in Gaydon. Our Engineering Research and Development department (ER&D) is a fast growing function within Tata Technologies Limited that is assembled to work on exciting projects globally for multiple customers. It comprises highly specialized engineers across Automotive, Aerospace and Industrial Heavy Machinery. The Role: The role will focus on delivering materials test services to Engineering in support of Materials Characterisation, Program Delivery and Investigation into quality issues. The main activity will be to carry out materials tests and verification to prescribed procedures, including sample preparation, test scheduling and reporting out results. This will involve both the use of the laboratory equipment and interrogation of suppliers test reports. Important aspects of the role include delivery of materials testing, test reports and test plans to agreed deadlines. Maintenance of laboratory equipment to ensure continued robust operation. Ensuring laboratory area complies with 5S principles. Area of Responsibility Preparation of test facility and/or test materials to enable effective and timely analysis. Delivery of materials test activities within the laboratory, to defined procedures and processes To collate, manipulate and interpret data which will be used to inform engineering decisions, to communicate out results in an easy to understand format. Provide test expertise and interpretation on supplier delivered reports where techniques used are relevant. Manage laboratory equipment to enable continued effective operation Maintain facility to high standards including 5S and safety activity. Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested from time to time Knowledge / Experience Driving Licence Knowledge of automotive systems / interactions Understanding of Materials science Knowledge of materials testing In return for bringing your expertise to our business we offer a competitive salary along with excellent benefits including: Pension Scheme We match employee contribution up to 5% of salary 25 Days Holiday Private Health Care Tata Jaguar Land Rover Privilege Scheme - up to 20% off new JLR vehicles Group Income Protection Health Assured Employee Assistance Program Group Life Assurance Health Shield Private Health Cash Plan If you are passionate about bringing innovation to the projects you work on and want to join a global company, then this is the place for you. Tata Technologies: Engineering a better world. Tata Technologies would like to thank all applicants for their interest, each application will be reviewed against the set criteria for the role. We would like to advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 10 working days following the closing date it will mean that unfortunately your application has not been successful. We will however retain your details for any suitable future opportunities.