Senior Materials Engineer Vacancy details General information Entity Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking. Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. The company is a key player in equipment electrification and in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. It has over 14,000 employees across 13 different countries. Reference 2026-172951 Position description Domain Research, design and development Job field / Job profile Materials and processes - Materials and process engineering Job title Senior Materials Engineer Employment type Permanent Professional category Professional, Engineer & Manager Part time / Full time Full-time Job description - Provide technical guidance on materials and processes matters to ensure production continues and to act in a proactive manner by improving reliability and cost effectiveness in future motor and generator designs, especially when related to permanent magnets, composites and polymers, joining technologies and NDT. - Provide expertise to carry out in-depth material investigations (including materials testing and analysis), and define root cause analysis on products - Issues will include diagnosing and suggesting solutions to production problems as well as acting as one of a project team to recommend approaches or analyses for a new design. In some instances, they will be expected to lead work packages for specific technical issues and may be asked to manage contractors. - Will work with suppliers and customers to ensure optimal solutions ensuring product is safe to fly. - Will be expected to commit and deliver to challenging project schedules. - Work and/or liaise with other Safran entities and Safran Experts to ensure the best available technology and theory is being used on site to maximise the sites technical ability. - Work with other Engineering departments, R&T, Project Teams, Operations, Supply Chain, and Customers to solve materials, processes related issues. - Act as a technical authority for material and process related qualifications, approvals and issues/non-conformances. - Maintain and update material and process specifications. - Participate and in some circumstances, lead customer briefings, design reviews, and demonstrations by providing technical guidance to ensure the electrical generators maintain the highest possible quality standard. - Work with suppliers for material issues and monitor outsource tests for non-conforming products and for qualification of new products. - Support University based research as needed. - Coach less experienced engineers. Candidate skills & requirements Essential: - A degree in Materials Engineering or related discipline. - Substantial focused experience in materials or a related field (either through academic qualification or work experience or both). - Broad materials and processes knowledge (metallurgy, additive manufacturing, polymers, elastomers, composites, adhesives, joining technologies, surface treatment and corrosion) - Prior exposure to and experience writing technical reports. - Good communication skills for presenting technical data, both in writing and orally. - Ability to work as part of a team as well as to take individual responsibility and make decisions - Evidence of written English at interview stage. Desirable: - Experience in the Aerospace industry and familiarity with corresponding processes and procedures. - Experience in permanent magnets, composites and polymers, joining technologies and NDT - Experience with direct dealing with external customer. - Experience of working with Engineering service suppliers, i.e. defining Statements of Work and approving deliverables. Position location Job location Europe, UK, England, London City (-ies) Pitstone