Materials Science Jobs

CureAge Therapeutics · London

Lead the computationally guided design of a lipid nanoparticle delivery platform, applying chemical and biophysical principles to optimise LNP composition and formulation. Use AI-enabled chemistry, cheminformatics, predictive models and molecular modelling to prioritise formulation components, working closely with the experimental team and founding team in a small start-up.

Elix Sourcing Solutions · Exeter · £40,000 – £55,000 pa

Lead and mentor a team of engineers and technicians in an advanced materials testing lab, planning daily workloads across static, fatigue and thermal equipment. Act as technical authority for complex composite testing, failure analysis and ISO/ASTM compliance, while managing client reporting and operational priorities.

Hexcel · Cambridge

Supports quality excellence across large-scale composite manufacturing, leading non-conformance investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions while working with production, engineering, customers and suppliers. Handles audits, PPAP documentation, quality data and KPIs, and supplier quality activities, with scope to strengthen the QMS and drive continuous improvement.

Hexcel · Cambridge

Responsible for supporting maintenance across a composites manufacturing site, including fault finding, repairs, root cause corrective actions and planned preventative maintenance schedules. Responds to mechanical and electrical breakdowns, troubleshoots PLC and drive issues, and liaises with suppliers and contractors. Also trains production staff in basic maintenance and machine set-up.

Rise Technical Recruitment · Honiton

Lead a small technical team of test engineers in a lab-based environment, overseeing the manufacturing, testing and evaluation of composite materials and adhesives for clients in aerospace, Formula One and defence. The role involves dictating lab procedures and processes while managing varied technical projects, with training and progression into management.

University of Warwick · Coventry · £21,805 pa

Predominantly experimental PhD developing acoustic methods to organise filler particles and control crystallisation in polymer composites, progressing from room-temperature low-viscosity polymers to melts at up to 200°C. Involves designing an acoustic patterning system with ultrasonic transducers and waveguides, multiphysics modelling in COMSOL, and advanced microscopy and property characterisation within an interdisciplinary team.

Airbus · Chester

Join the Wing Analysis Engineering Team at Broughton, working alongside the wing assembly lines to resolve fatigue and damage tolerance problems for wing structures, modifications and non-conformances. You will approve F&DT deliverables, steer technical scope for engineers and suppliers, and collaborate with digitalisation teams on automation and optimisation tools using ISAMI, GISEH and Hyperworks/Nastran.

Airbus · Bristol

Operates Electroimpact 5-axis CNC wing drilling equipment at the Airbus Filton plant, executing high-precision drilling, countersinking and temporary bolt insertion on A400M wing boxes. Involves multi-display HMI program control, sensor calibration with Renishaw probes and optical cameras, tool changes, and aerospace quality documentation under strict EHS rules.

Hexcel · Cambridge

Lead and contribute to corporate research lab projects on polymeric and composite materials, including thermoset chemistry, while conducting hands-on laboratory work and ensuring safety and environmental compliance. Review academic literature and patents, maintain detailed records, and write technical reports. Requires a Masters or PhD, or a bachelor's degree with relevant experience.

Hexcel · Cambridge

Lead manufacturing operations at a Duxford composites site, ensuring safe, compliant production while driving Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement across quality, cost and delivery. Provide strategic leadership to Manufacturing, Quality, Training and Continuous Improvement teams, owning operational budgets, KPIs and the Quality Management System.

Hexcel · Cambridge

Lead and maintain a safe manufacturing environment while managing production operations to hit quality, cost, delivery and performance targets. Direct a team of 50+ employees including supervisors and technical staff, driving continuous improvement through Lean, Six Sigma and root cause analysis. Support new product introductions and technology transfers into manufacturing at a composites site.

Hexcel · Leicester

Owns the planned preventative maintenance programme for a pilot plant producing advanced composite materials, developing schedules and strategies to maximise equipment reliability. Provides hands-on fault diagnosis and repair support, leads root cause investigations, manages contractors and spare parts inventory, and champions site safety compliance. Works closely with R&D specialists in a research-driven manufacturing environment.

Hexcel · Cambridge

Drives standardisation and compliance of supply chain processes across European manufacturing sites, running adherence assessments, audits and corrective action plans. Supports system rollouts and delivers training to planners and materials teams, using Lean, Six Sigma and ERP tools to improve performance.

Hexcel · Cambridge

Owns and grows a portfolio of key customer accounts, driving sales targets, new business development and contract negotiations while maintaining profitability. Acts as the primary liaison between customers and internal teams, supporting technical queries and reporting market developments. Based in Duxford with possible remote working from Southwest UK, in a matrix manufacturing environment.

Airbus · Bristol

Performing, interpreting and reporting non-destructive testing inspections (ultrasonic, radiography, magnetic particle, dye penetrant) on manufactured and in-service metallic and composite components, including customer site visits. The role also involves documenting results, acting as customer point of contact, maintaining NDT experience records and acquiring new qualifications, with training provided.