Materials Science Jobs in Sheffield

Heat Treatment Operator

This role involves operating heat treatment furnaces and supporting the processing of critical alloy components in a heavy manufacturing environment. The operator will handle materials using cranes and forklifts, conduct hardness testing, monitor furnace control systems, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. The position supports engineered product manufacturing with a focus on metallurgical accuracy and process reliability.

Shillito Group Sheffield, United Kingdom £28,000 – £32,000 pa

On-site Permanent

OCC Manager

This role involves leading operations at a state-of-the-art recycled fibre processing plant within one of Europe’s largest and most advanced paper mills. The OCC Manager will oversee the full production cycle from bale feeding to refined pulp output, ensuring high fibre yield, safety compliance, and environmental sustainability. The position requires strong technical leadership, process optimisation skills, and experience in large-scale recycled pulp operations.

Wallace Hind Selection Ls14Pr, LS1 4PR, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Project Engineer (Automation / Manufacturing)

This role involves leading complex automation and robotics projects from concept to delivery, managing technical and commercial aspects while working within a cross-functional team. You'll develop and deploy advanced electromechanical systems for high-value industries including aerospace, automotive, and defence. The position requires strong project management skills, hands-on technical knowledge, and customer-facing professionalism in delivering factory and process automation solutions.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Sheffield, United Kingdom £45,000 – £50,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Control Systems Engineer (Specialty Metals/Manufacturing)

This role involves delivering engineering projects from concept to commissioning within a fast-paced specialty metals manufacturing environment. You'll provide technical support for PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems, troubleshoot control equipment faults, and contribute to process improvements. The position offers hands-on work with advanced control systems in a high-purity industrial setting with strong emphasis on training and technical development.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Rotherham, United Kingdom £55,000 – £60,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Metallurgist

This role involves leading quality improvement projects, resolving complex technical issues with customers, and supporting new product development in a high-performance engineering environment. The metallurgist will work closely with operations teams to troubleshoot manufacturing challenges, maintain technical documentation, and drive continuous improvement in quality and safety. They will also mentor junior engineers and support customer and subcontractor activities through occasional travel.

Reed S47Ur, S4 7UR, United Kingdom £45,000 – £55,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

R&D Test Engineer - Mechanical

This role involves conducting physical and mechanical testing of sealing materials using automated and standardised test methods. The engineer will perform R&D trials, competitor analysis, and troubleshooting while focusing on data collection, analysis, and communication within the R&D team. Emphasis is placed on precision, mechanical aptitude, and independent problem-solving in a lab environment.

Jobs in Science Bd194Ln, BD19 4LN, United Kingdom £35,000 – £37,000 pa

On-site Permanent

R&D Technologist

This role involves developing, testing, and optimising polymer compounds from concept to commercialisation. The technologist will collaborate with production, quality, and commercial teams, support scale-up processes, conduct customer visits, and apply digital and AI tools for data analysis and innovation. Emphasis is placed on solving technical challenges, maintaining regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement in a manufacturing R&D environment.

Alphagary Ltd High Peak, United Kingdom £30,000 – £40,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Product Process Technologist (Metals Industry)

This role involves leading the development and optimisation of manufacturing and inspection processes, with a focus on non-destructive testing (NDT) and quality systems in a metals engineering environment. You'll work directly on the shop floor, supporting operators in chemical etching, pickling, and passivating processes used in high-integrity sectors like Aerospace and Energy. The position combines hands-on technical work with process innovation, data-driven trials management, and maintaining compliance with ISO9001, AS9100, and NADCAP standards.

Reed S753Dz, S75 3DZ, United Kingdom £32,000 – £40,000 pa

On-site Permanent