Materials Engineer - Automotive

ASL Technical Ltd
Sheerwater, Surrey, GU21 5PJ, United Kingdom
Today
£25 – £29 ph

Salary

£25 – £29 ph

Job Type
Contract
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
5 Jun 2026 (Today)

Benefits

Holiday and bank holiday pay Pension Retail discounts Insurance Health benefits

Materials Engineer – 6 month reviewable Contract

ASL Technical is seeking a Materials Engineer for an exciting contract opportunity within a high-performance engineering environment.

Working alongside experienced engineers, you will support material testing, failure analysis and investigations, helping to ensure product quality, reliability and performance. This role offers excellent exposure to advanced materials and engineering development programmes.

Key Responsibilities

Support material investigations and root cause analysis of component failures.

Conduct material testing including tensile, impact, fatigue, corrosion and thermal evaluations.

Assist with sample preparation and microstructural analysis.

Provide material data and technical findings to engineering and design teams.

Liaise with suppliers to obtain material information and confirm specification compliance.

Produce technical reports and recommendations to support product development.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and new testing methods.

Collaborate with colleagues and support junior team members where required.

Requirements

Technical Skills & Experience

Degree, Master's or PhD in Materials Engineering, Materials Science or a related discipline.

Understanding of material failure mechanisms, fatigue and environmental degradation.

Familiarity with material testing and characterisation techniques.

Knowledge of engineering quality standards and best practices.

Understanding of metallic, polymer and other engineering materials.

Experience with CAD and engineering software would be beneficial.

Personal Attributes

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Curious, proactive and eager to develop technical expertise.

Organised with the ability to manage assigned tasks effectively.

Collaborative team player with a flexible and adaptable approach.

The Opportunity

A great opportunity for a Materials Engineer to gain valuable experience in a technically challenging environment, supporting the development of innovative engineering solutions.

Successful candidates can expect to receive the following in addition to the advertised rate:

Holiday and Bank Holiday pay

Pension

A variety of additional benefits such as options for retail discounts, insurance and health benefits.

Please be aware, due to the nature of the role, applicants must be British nationals or have pre settled Right to Work status without requiring sponsorship.

For further information and to discuss your application in complete confidence, please contact ASL Technical

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