Job Description
Advanced Construction ManufacturingTechnology & InnovationWere seeking a Materials & Joining Specialist to define the material and joining strategies for a new generation of industrialised construction products.This is a product industrialisation role, focused on what we manufacture and how it is joined ensuring designs are structurally sound, manufacturable at scale, cost-effective, and suitable for automated or semi-automated production.The role sits upstream of equipment selection but requires strong, practical knowledge of manufacturing and joining processes to keep product decisions industrially realistic.The Role
* Youll own the materials and joining philosophy for product families, defining:
* Materials and steel grades
* Sections and profiles
* Coatings and corrosion strategies
* Joint types, welds, and connections
Youll ensure designs work in:
* High-volume factory production
* Automated or semi-automated environments
* Real supply chains and regulatory frameworks
What Youll Do:
* Define and optimise product-level material and joining strategies
* Balance structural performance, manufacturability, cost, durability, and tolerance control
* Ensure compatibility with robotic welding, automated handling, and high-throughput production
* Challenge designs that drive distortion, excessive welding, scrap, or rework
* Apply knowledge of welding, mechanical fastening, hybrid joining, robotics, and fixturing to inform product design
* Define acceptable joining methods, testing, and qualification approaches
Who Were Looking For:Were open to candidates from automotive, aerospace, rail, shipbuilding, defence, heavy manufacturing, structural fabrication, or energy.You should have:
* Experience defining material or joining strategies for real, repeatable products
* Strong exposure to manufacturing environments where throughput, cost, and quality matter
* Experience working closely with production and manufacturing teams
* Construction experience is welcome but not required.
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