Materials Science Jobs

Component Stress Engineer

The Component Stress Engineer will work on evaluating the structural integrity of Rolls-Royce's designs, ensuring robustness and compliance with requirements. They will conduct mechanical design and analysis, perform experiments, and collaborate with testing and validation teams to improve company capabilities through technical innovation.

Rolls Royce Bristol, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Industrial Chemist - Manufacturing

As an Industrial Chemist, you will be responsible for defining, commissioning, controlling, and improving chemical processes in Rolls-Royce's manufacturing facilities. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with regulations, create technical documentation, and lead the acquisition and commissioning of new equipment.

Rolls Royce Bristol, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Technical Sales Engineer

This role involves managing and growing accounts for materials testing equipment sales in South England and South Wales. You will engage with academic institutions and end users across various engineering disciplines, focusing on consultative sales with longer cycles and high-value orders. The position requires travel within the territory and occasional international trips.

TalentTech Recruitment Ltd Bristol, United Kingdom £40,000 – £60,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Manufacturing Engineer & NPI Manager

This role involves leading the New Product Introduction (NPI) process for aerospace components, ensuring projects meet customer and regulatory standards. You will work closely with CNC Programmers, production teams, and suppliers to optimize processes, resolve technical challenges, and support continuous improvement.

Shorterm Group Bristol, United Kingdom £50,000 – £55,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Field Service Engineer

This role involves servicing, maintaining, and repairing materials testing equipment and load cell systems across various industries like aerospace, automotive, and medical. You will ensure equipment is calibrated to UKAS standards, compile detailed reports, and travel within the UK, often staying overnight 1-2 times per week.

TalentTech Recruitment Ltd Bristol, United Kingdom £35,000 – £45,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Principal Process Engineer

This role involves leading the build, commissioning, and ongoing process development of a pilot plant for a breakthrough chemical recycling technology. You will own the scale-up strategy, core process documentation, and drive process performance while leading and developing the engineering team.

Rise Technical Recruitment Bristol, United Kingdom £75,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Material Testing Technician

This role involves conducting a variety of material testing activities, including hardness, tensile, and microstructural testing, as well as preparing samples and maintaining equipment. The position is hands-on, combining laboratory work, inspection, and technical reporting, with a focus on quality control and adherence to industry standards.

CMD Recruitment Ba25Rr, BA2 5RR, United Kingdom £32,000 – £40,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Manufacturing Engineer - Composites Preforming

This role involves developing and delivering automated composite preforming processes for next-generation aerospace components, including fan blades and containment casings, within Rolls-Royce's UltraFan® programme. The engineer will work across cross-functional teams to industrialise manufacturing methods, ensure process capability, and drive towards zero defects using statistical controls and technical documentation. Based in Bristol with hybrid working, the position supports cutting-edge composite technology development in collaboration with internal teams, suppliers, and the National Composites Centre.

Rolls Royce Bristol, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Stress Engineer

As a Stress Engineer, you will ensure the mechanical integrity of Rolls-Royce's engines across various Defence Programmes. Your responsibilities include predicting the mechanical behavior of components, supporting the design function, and resolving problems through technical analysis and experimentation. You will work closely with stakeholders to deliver key programme milestones and contribute to the company's long-term Defence Combat strategy.

Rolls Royce Bristol, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required