Materials Engineer

Materials Engineer | £28,000 - £40,000 | Exeter

Are you a Materials Engineer with experience in composites, adhesives or non-metallic materials? We're working with a well-established engineering business that specialises in advanced materials testing and is looking to add a Materials Engineer to its growing technical team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected organisation where you'll work on a wide variety of projects across multiple industries, developing your technical expertise in materials testing, analysis and project delivery.

The Role

As a Materials Engineer, you'll be involved in the full testing lifecycle, from specimen manufacture through to data analysis and technical reporting. Working within a close-knit engineering team, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality testing programmes for a diverse customer base.

Key responsibilities include:

● Manufacturing composite and non-metallic test specimens using specialised equipment and techniques.

● Carrying out mechanical and thermal testing, including tensile, compression, fatigue and Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA).

● Conducting destructive testing and analysing failure modes.

● Interpreting test data and producing detailed technical reports.

● Managing testing projects to meet customer deadlines and budgets.

● Acting as a technical point of contact for both internal teams and customers.

● Supporting continuous improvement and providing technical guidance where required.

About You

We're keen to speak with candidates who have:

● A degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline.

● Industrial experience within composites, adhesives or non-metallic materials testing or manufacturing.

● Knowledge of BS EN ISO and ASTM material testing standards.

● Experience using mechanical, fatigue or thermal testing equipment would be advantageous.

● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

● Good project management and organisational abilities.

● Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

● A practical, hands-on approach combined with strong attention to detail.

Salary & Benefits

● £30,000 - £40,000 depending on experience.

● Company pension.

● Private medical insurance.

● Life assurance.

● Critical illness cover.

● 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

● Free on-site parking.

● Monday-Friday working hours.

● Ongoing training and career development within a specialist engineering environment.

If you're looking to develop your career within advanced materials testing and want to work on technically challenging projects, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.