Job description
Materials Engineer
Competitive Salary
Kidderminster
There is now a great opportunity to join a well-established engineering company that designs, develops and manufactures a range of bespoke products as a Materials Engineer. As a Materials Engineer your role will focus on managing materials, assisting with continuous improvement projects and qualifying materials to ensure that they meet industry standards.
Materials Engineer Responsibilities;
1. Managing materials to meet strict design requirements
2. Monitoring and improving associated manufacturing processes
3. Qualifying materials and ensuring that they meet industry standards
4. Investigating and resolving material related manufacturing problems
5. Assisting with continuous improvement projects
6. Providing technical support to wider engineering team
Materials Engineer Requirements;
7. Degree or equivalent qualification in Chemistry/Material Science or equivalent
8. Knowledge of metals, polymers and composite manufacturing processes
9. Experience of handling of hazardous materials
10. Previous experience in Lean manufacturing tools and techniques would be advantageous
11. Excellent communication skills are essential
12. Must be a team player
The Materials Engineer opportunity is based in Kidderminster and commutable from Worcester, Stourport-on-Severn, Redditch, Droitwich, Bromsgrove, Bewdley, Stourbridge and Malvern.