Materials Engineer
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6-Month Contract | Inside IR35 | Woking (Hybrid)
About the Opportunity
Our client is a leading UK engineering and technology organisation renowned for developing innovative, high-performance products in a highly regulated environment. They are seeking a Materials Engineer to join their specialist engineering team, supporting material investigations, laboratory testing, and product validation activities.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer with a background in materials testing, microscopy, and failure analysis to work on technically challenging projects within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct failure investigations and support root cause analysis activities.
* Perform laboratory-based material testing and characterisation.
* Prepare samples for metallographic and microscopy examinations.
* Analyse material performance, degradation mechanisms, and product failures.
* Support testing programmes covering mechanical, environmental, and durability assessments.
* Produce technical reports and communicate findings to engineering stakeholders.
* Work closely with design, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams.
* Assist in validating new materials and manufacturing processes.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives within the materials engineering function.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, or a related discipline.
* Experience working within a laboratory or materials testing environment.
* Hands-on experience with failure analysis and root cause investigations.
* Experience using microscopy techniques for material characterisation.
* Knowledge of sample preparation and metallographic techniques.
* Understanding of material testing methods and engineering standards.
* Strong analytical and technical reporting skills.
Desirable Experience
* Experience with polymers, composites, adhesives, or injection-moulded materials.
* Exposure to automotive, aerospace, defence, advanced manufacturing, or similar engineering sectors.
* Knowledge of fatigue, corrosion, fracture mechanics, and environmental degradation mechanisms. xsngvjr
* Experience using SEM or other advanced microscopy equipment.
If you have experience in materials testing, microscopy, and failure analysis and are looking to work on cutting-edge engineering projects, we'd be keen to hear from you.