Materials Science Jobs

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Corporate Platforms Programme Manager

As a Corporate Platforms Programme Manager, you will lead complex, multi-year technology programmes across corporate functions like Finance, HR, and Legal. You will define programme scope, manage delivery, and ensure value-driven outcomes while leading multidisciplinary teams and driving change adoption.

Johnson Matthey London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent Flexible
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Mechanical Technician

As a Mechanical Technician, you will fabricate, construct, and commission bespoke R&D and pilot plant equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. You will also maintain and repair existing installations, perform compliance testing, and record detailed information for KPIs.

Johnson Matthey United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent
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Research Scientist

As a Research Scientist at PhysicsX, you will collaborate with machine learning and simulation engineers to translate complex physics and engineering challenges into mathematical formulations. You will build and optimize models using advanced machine learning techniques, communicate results to both technical and non-technical audiences, and contribute to the company's research and development efforts in AI-driven simulation software.

PhysicsX London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent
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Machine Learning Software Engineer, Research

This role involves working closely with research scientists and simulation engineers to build and optimize machine learning models for real-world physics and engineering problems. You will design, implement, and scale models using advanced techniques like distributed training and federated learning, while also mentoring colleagues and translating research into reusable libraries and products.

PhysicsX London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent
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Digital Marketing Specialist / Manager

Digital Marketing Specialist/ManagerTeam – MarketingLocation – CambridgeContract – Full-time, PermanentAbout CGDMaking Sustainable Power Electronics PossibleA spin-out of the Cambridge University, Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD) is a fabless semiconductor company that develops a range of energy-efficient GaN-based power devices to make...

Cambridge GaN Devices Cambridge, United Kingdom
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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

Process Manager - Heat Treatment

This role involves managing the heat treatment department in an aerospace manufacturing environment, overseeing vacuum furnace operations, brazing, and thermal processing. The candidate will lead a team of five, ensure compliance with aerospace standards, coordinate production schedules, and drive continuous improvement in a safety-conscious setting.

CV Technical Letchworth Garden City, United Kingdom £40,000 – £45,000 pa
On-site Permanent

Process Manager

Process Manager - Vacuum Heat TreatmentLocation: Letchworth, England, United KingdomJob Type: Full-time (On-site)About the RoleAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Process Manager to lead and optimise vacuum heat treatment operations within a busy manufacturing environment. This role is...

ACS Performance Letchworth Garden City, United Kingdom £38,000 – £50,000 pa

Chemical/Metallurgical Analyst (metals)

This role involves preparing and analyzing samples of superalloys using various analytical techniques and equipment. The analyst will ensure compliance with quality standards, maintain equipment, and support production and quality assurance processes.

Reed S47Ur, S4 7UR, United Kingdom £43,780 pa
On-site Permanent Shift-work

Chemist

This role involves completing product development tasks, maintaining laboratory standards, and supporting production transfers. The chemist will work closely with the quality manager, senior chemists, and other departments to ensure product excellence and compliance with regulations.

Key Selection Recruitment Limited Lower Hartshay, Derbyshire, DE5 3RQ, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Metallurgist - Speciality Alloys

This role involves leading metallurgical innovations, providing technical support, and developing next-generation aerospace-grade metals. You will collaborate with operations to maintain quality standards and solve complex material issues.

Randstad Engineering Whiteley, Hampshire, PO15 7LW, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Senior Metallurgist - Materials Scientist (CCGT)

About UsRisktec Solutions is an established, independent and specialist risk management consulting and training company, and is part of the TÜV Rheinland Group. We assist clients in major hazard industries including oil and gas, clean energy, nuclear and transportation, as...

Risktec Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 3AE, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Produce Design Engineer

This hands-on design role involves converting customer requirements into detailed design specifications, developing mechanical components and assemblies, and supporting prototype development and iterative design improvements. You will work on a variety of projects, from rapid development to larger, structured programmes, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

SRG County Durham, United Kingdom £26,939 – £34,939 pa
On-site Permanent

Raw Materials Manager (Metals industry)

The Raw Materials Manager will oversee the end-to-end management of raw materials and revert operations, ensuring a reliable and cost-effective supply chain. Key responsibilities include maintaining health and safety standards, managing inventory, leading a team, and driving continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives.

Reed S47Ur, S4 7UR, United Kingdom £45,000 – £50,000 pa
On-site Permanent