Position description

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Materials and processes - Materials and process engineering

Job title

Senior Material and Process Engineer, Composites M/F

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

You will be the lead Materials and Process (M&P) Specialist within a team developing new composite products and processing technologies. In particular, you will lead the introduction of a novel composite material system, produced using a high-rate manufacturing process that is new to the aerospace sector. This is a pivotal role within our engineering team, offering the opportunity to work in a challenging, fast-paced, and innovative environment.

What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like?
• Authoring material and processing specifications for resin, fibre, composite processes, inspection, and assembly.
• Specifying detailed test plans for physical, chemical, and mechanical property characterisation.
• Developing new coupon and element-level test methods to address gaps in ASTM and other industry standards.
• Performing statistical analysis of test results and producing high-quality technical reports suitable for customer submission.
• Ensuring compliance with national and global chemical legislation (e.g., REACh).
• Keeping business strategy aligned with the latest emerging M&P technologies.
• Defining, with support from metallic M&P experts, specific metals and associated processes (e.g., heat treatment, corrosion protection).
• Providing effective problem-solving support for M&P-related issues.

But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)
• Competitive salary
• Company performance bonus scheme
• Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Comprehensive health cash plan
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, Maternity/ adoption leave- up to 52 weeks, first 26 weeks at full pay, subsequent 26 at 50% (basic pay) and Paternity/Non-Pregnant Parent/ Co-adopter leave 4 weeks full pay)
• Structured training & opportunities to progress

Candidate skills & requirements

Essential skills:
• Excellent knowledge of Polymer Matrix Composites (PMCs), including matrix types, fibres, manufacturing technologies, and in-service performance.
• Experience authoring M&P specifications for composite material systems.
• Experience working with OEMs and/or regulators to certify PMC materials and structures for aerospace applications.

Desirable skills:
• Knowledge of dry fibre processing and resin infusion technologies.
• Experience developing test methods for PMC material characterisation.
• Familiarity with thermal analysis methods, including DSC and DMA.
• Degree in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Highly motivated, with the ability to work on their own initiative
• Hands-on approach to developing processes and methods.
• Clear, collaborative, and open communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to work in a dynamic, inclusive team culture
• In-depth understanding of statistical analysis.
• Comprehensive grounding in solid mechanics and first-principle analysis
• Interest in contributing to industry working groups such as ASTM D30 and CMH-17.

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, England, South East

City (-ies)

Banbury