Latest Materials Scientist Jobs

Principal Research Scientist

As a Principal Research Scientist at PhysicsX, you will lead high-level research work-streams, set technical direction, and guide junior team members. You will collaborate with machine learning engineers, simulation experts, and customers to translate complex physics and engineering challenges into mathematical models and state-of-the-art machine learning solutions. Your role involves strategic planning, communication, and fostering a productive team environment.

PhysicsX London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Computer Vision Data Scientist

This role involves leading the development of physics-informed predictive maintenance systems for high-value industrial equipment. You will work directly with major industrial customers to build pipelines that fuse periodic inspection imagery with equipment operating history and physics-based inputs to predict remaining component life, helping operators reduce costly unplanned interventions and optimize asset availability.

PhysicsX North Tyneside, NE29 8EP, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Materials Engineer - Higher Apprenticeship

Why Safran?A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that...

Safran Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Materials Engineer

This role involves providing metallurgical expertise by preparing and analysing metal microstructures, supporting mechanical and chemical testing, and delivering technical support to customers and internal teams. The engineer will work across high-tech sectors including aerospace, defence, and medical, with a strong focus on laboratory-based metallography and materials analysis. Safety, precision, and technical communication are central to the position.

Hue Recruitment Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £45,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Materials Engineer - Automotive

This role involves supporting material investigations, conducting various material tests, and providing technical findings to engineering teams. You will work in a high-performance engineering environment, collaborating with experienced engineers and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

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

On-site Contract

Materials Engineer

This role involves working in advanced laboratories to test and evaluate materials used in automotive manufacturing. The engineer will assess new products and processes, identify defects in materials or manufacturing, and recommend improvements. Collaboration with a multi-site engineering team is a key part of the position.

Entech Technical Solutions Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1XH, United Kingdom £50 ph

On-site Contract

Materials Engineer

The Materials Engineer role involves providing technical materials advice, designing test programmes, and analyzing test data for Defence Aerospace projects. You will work on continuous improvement projects and investigate engineering and manufacturing issues using structured analytical methods.

Rolls Royce United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Materials Engineer

This role involves providing metallurgical and technical support to clients across high-performance industries such as aerospace, defence, and medical engineering. The engineer will prepare and analyse metal samples, conduct testing, and ensure safe handling of materials in a laboratory environment. It offers hands-on technical work with opportunities for professional growth in a diverse industrial context.

Hue Recruitment Sg188Qb, SG18 8QB, United Kingdom £40,000 – £45,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

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

Quality Technician (Materials Testing / Laboratory)

This role involves managing and operating a materials testing laboratory, conducting mechanical and material tests on polymers used in high-performance industries. You'll prepare specimens, run tests like tensile, hardness, and DSC, and maintain lab records and calibration. The position supports quality assurance and continuous improvement within a precision manufacturing environment.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1QP, United Kingdom £30,000 – £35,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

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

Laboratory Technician

This role involves conducting routine quality control testing of raw, semi-finished, and finished materials to ensure compliance with specifications. The technician will collect samples, perform accurate analyses, report results via LIMS, and support production teams with technical quality advice. Emphasis is placed on safety, environmental compliance, equipment maintenance, and adherence to ISO standards in a structured laboratory environment.

Michael Page Finance Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom £25,000 – £29,712 pa

On-site Permanent

Manufacturing Engineer

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will drive operational excellence by optimising manufacturing processes, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and supporting new product introduction activities. You will work closely with production teams to resolve issues, reduce defects, and enhance overall efficiency using Lean tools like 5S, Kaizen, and value-stream mapping.

HAYS Specialist Recruitment Ireland, Alba / Scotland, ZE2 9GA, United Kingdom £40,000 – £48,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Senior Metallurgist

This role involves leading metallurgical investigations across multiple UK manufacturing sites, focusing on failure analysis, materials evaluation, and technical problem resolution. The Senior Metallurgist will support product quality, manufacturing performance, and customer-facing technical discussions while mentoring junior engineers and improving testing methodologies. The position is based fully on-site in Peterborough and is part of a globally recognised engineering organisation.

Seismic Recruitment Stanground, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £37 – £50 ph

On-site Contract

Quality Technician (Plastics)

This role involves managing a material testing laboratory, conducting tests on raw materials and finished goods, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The technician will perform tensile, hardness, density, and DSC testing, support production quality control, and lead root cause analyses using structured methodologies. Emphasis is placed on accurate record-keeping, equipment calibration, and continuous improvement in a polymer-focused manufacturing environment.

Reed Co11Aj, CO1 1AJ, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent