Materials Science Jobs

• London
• Hybrid
• Lead · manages people
• Permanent

Lead the Forward Deployed Engineering function, building and hiring a team while delivering complex CurieOS deployments hands-on. Write production code, design architectures and integrations across simulation, digital twins, lab instruments and CAD/PLM systems, embedding with customer R&D teams from discovery through production adoption.

CurieOS

• Sheffield
• On-site
• Permanent

Supports the industrialisation, optimisation and continuous improvement of Catalyst Coated Membrane manufacturing processes, including equipment specification, supplier engagement, FAT/SAT and commissioning. Works with the Principal Engineer and production teams on yield, throughput and cost improvements using Lean, PFMEA and Kaizen methods, maintaining SOPs and process documentation.

FAT/SAT · SOPs · PEM Electrolysers +1

• Birmingham
• £35,000 – £40,000 pa
• Permanent

Support forging and heat treatment processes, investigate mechanical test failures and produce rework plans, and provide metallurgical guidance to production, quality, estimating and customer teams. The role also involves metallographic preparation and analysis, technical contract reviews, procedure development and support for quality investigations, R&D and customer audits at a specialist heavy engineering forger.

• Bristol
• £50,000 – £55,000 pa
• Lead
• Permanent

Lead highly critical structural tests and business-critical projects, covering test definition, equipment calibration, physical data acquisition and reporting. Manage test budgets, resource allocation, subcontracting and stakeholder meetings while ensuring adherence to quality and H&S processes. Requires aeronautical structures and project management experience, with materials testing and supplier management advantageous.

Workday

• Retford
• Hybrid
• Lead · manages people
• Permanent

Lead an integrated team of internal staff and external specialists as Technical Authority for the STEP tokamak's jointed REBCO high-temperature superconducting magnets, driving design convergence, remountable joints and technology demonstration. The role spans risk mitigation, cross-functional working with plasma, power and project teams, supply chain development and team growth as the programme moves toward construction.

REBCO

• Malvern, GB
• Permanent

Deliver product demonstrations, sample analysis, method development and customer training across Malvern Panalytical and Micromeritics instruments such as the Mastersizer 3000, TriStar and AccuPyc. Support Sales and Account Managers with technical input while collaborating with Product Management and Customer Support. Requires fluent English and French, with German desirable.

Mastersizer 3000 · Micromeritics · TriStar +3