About the Role
The WMG SME Group are seeking to appoint a Materials Engineer to join their multidisciplinary team to assist in the delivery of our SME Programmes. This Group helps manufacturing SMEs become more productive and competitive and aim to accelerate SME economic growth through research‑led innovation. We build strong sustainable and collaborative relationships with SME businesses and partner organisations.
You should be degree level qualified in a relevant subject and have applied industrial experience. Be skilled in carrying out the design and development of new product and making manufacturing recommendations before implementing them within the client environment. Good organisational and interpersonal skills are also required.
Responsibilities
* Utilise necessary knowledge and technology in the team to react to client project needs and to provide solutions with regards to how best to solve the client challenges.
* Conduct on‑site assessments and line walks with customers to identify their challenges and identify improvement opportunities.
* Collaborate with other senior engineers and managers in the group and wider university to deliver engineering projects where required.
* Travel to customer sites (mainly within the West Midlands) to support project delivery.
About You
* A broad understanding of polymer‑based materials (plastics or composites), their composition, mechanical properties and how they are processed.
* An understanding and appreciation of materials and chemical structures/bonding.
* Hands‑on experience preparing, handing and testing samples, complying with Health and Safety practices.
* Ability to understand and analyse data gathered from materials characterisation techniques.
About the Department
The Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) is the largest department at the University of Warwick, with over 800 staff and nearly 3,000 students across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in management, technology, and applied engineering. We are globally recognised for our world‑class research, innovative industry partnerships, and teaching excellence.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Higher Education
Application Process
* Closing deadline: Sunday 4th January 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time).
* To apply, click "Apply" below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and a cover letter.
* CV should include your education and employment history (including your most recent employment) and any other relevant experience (e.g. volunteering, extracurricular, etc.).
* Cover letter should explain your motivations for applying to the role and, using examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the job description.
* All essential criteria must be met by candidates who are invited to interview.
Benefits
* An attractive pension scheme.
* 26 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
* Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
* Onsite childcare facilities.
* Excellent learning and development opportunities.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
Safeguarding & DBS
* Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice.
* The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults).
* All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.
Rehabilitation of Ex‑Offenders
The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction. Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels.
Job Description
PDF attached: JD Engineer (Material & Manufacturer) (111118).pdf – 217KB.
Right to Work in the UK
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Contact
For informal enquiries, please contact Neil Jeffries at n.jeffree@warwick.ac.uk.
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