Jobs in Exeter

Test Engineer (Composites/ Adhesives)

This role involves working as part of a small technical team to become a product expert in the manufacturing, testing, and evaluation of composite materials and adhesives. The company offers full industry training, technical progression, and a flexible working week.

Rise Technical Recruitment Honiton, United Kingdom £30,000 – £41,000 pa

Dobson Professorship of Materials Science and Metallurgy

The role involves leading a world-class research programme in energy materials and materials discovery, with a focus on accelerating the development and translation of functional electronic materials and devices. The successful candidate will drive interdisciplinary collaborations, secure major research initiatives, and contribute to teaching, supervision, and academic leadership within the Department. Research approaches may be experimental, computational, or hybrid, with strategic emphasis on automation and low-power electronics for ICT.

University of Cambridge Cambridge, South East England, United Kingdom

Permanent

CFD Multiphase & DEM Engineer

Develop high-fidelity multiphase CFD models for industrial applications in bioprocess, chemical, and advanced engineering systems. Integrate simulations with AI workflows, validate against experimental data, and support customer-driven engineering challenges. Work across the full simulation lifecycle—from CAD and meshing to HPC execution and surrogate modelling.

PhysicsX United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Research Fellow in Sustainable Automotive Polymers

This role involves developing sustainable automotive polymers, particularly foams, with a focus on improving recycled content, carbon-neutral additives, and recyclability. The Research Fellow will lead research dissemination, publish high-impact papers, and collaborate with industry partners like The Vita Groups and Polestar.

The University of Manchester Manchester, Northern England, United Kingdom £47 – £58 pa

On-site Contract

Laboratory Technician

The Laboratory Technician role involves conducting a variety of tests on filter materials and manufactured products, including tensile strength, permeability, and bead challenge testing. You'll also prepare and analyse samples, use SEM/EDX and microscopes, and produce technical reports for internal and external customers. The position is ideal for someone with a scientific background and a hands-on approach, offering opportunities to develop technical skills in an engineering environment.

Kingdom People Fareham, United Kingdom £28,000 – £32,000 pa

NPD Chemist

The NPD Chemist role involves managing and executing product and process development projects from ideation to commercial launch. Responsibilities include assessing new product ideas, planning and prioritizing development work, reporting on project progress, and providing technical support to the wider business.

Reed Sk105Qf, United Kingdom £40,000 – £46,000 pa

Measurement Room Specialist

The Measurement Room Specialist will support the plant Quality Department by measuring and inspecting components, ensuring they meet quality standards. Responsibilities include commissioning new equipment, producing measurement reports, and collaborating with engineering, production, and management teams to advance projects in an advanced automotive manufacturing environment focused on electric vehicle powertrain technology.

Randstad RIS Merseyside, United Kingdom £46,588 pa

On-site Permanent Shift-work

Site Electrician

The Site Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems in an industrial setting at Johnson Matthey’s Royston facility. Key duties include emergency lighting checks, circuit installations, PAT testing, PPMs, and coordinating with other trades. The role requires adherence to safety standards and electrical compliance, with a focus on reliability and fault-finding in a fixed-term contract.

Johnson Matthey North Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

On-site Contract

Staff Machine Learning Software Engineer, Research

This role involves leading machine learning research initiatives within a deep-tech environment, focusing on scalable AI-driven simulation for engineering and physics problems. The engineer will guide technical direction, mentor junior staff, and translate research into robust, production-grade software. Key responsibilities include designing distributed training systems, optimising foundation models, and collaborating across research and engineering teams to deliver high-impact solutions.

PhysicsX London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Indirect Buyer

The Senior Buyer will lead end-to-end procurement activities, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost savings in a highly regulated manufacturing environment. Key responsibilities include sourcing technical components, managing RFQs, and supporting new product development.

HAYS Specialist Recruitment Berkshire, United Kingdom £45,000 – £60,000 pa

Senior Research Scientist 1 - Process Chemistry (Polymers)

This role involves leading technical delivery in polymer and process development, designing and executing experimental programmes, and supporting scale-up activities. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop robust and safe chemical processes, focusing on acrylic polymerisation, vinyl monomer chemistry, and sustainable materials.

SRG Sedgefield, County Durham, United Kingdom £34,500 – £46,500 pa

Principal Scientist - Polymer Chemistry

Lead and deliver complex R&D and scale-up projects in polymer chemistry, from lab to pilot scale, within a multidisciplinary team focused on sustainable polymers, advanced materials, and next-generation manufacturing technologies. Provide technical leadership, mentor junior scientists, and contribute to strategic innovation and business development. Work spans novel polymer synthesis, process optimisation, and commercialisation across high-impact sectors including batteries, coatings, and composites.

SRG Sedgefield, County Durham, United Kingdom £49,045 – £65,045 pa

Fatigue and Damage Tolerance Repair Engineer

This role involves leading the delivery of Fatigue & Damage Tolerance (F&D) analyses and justifications for metallic and composite aircraft structures. You will collaborate with Design and Static Stress engineers to develop effective repairs, support major work packages, and manage external work packages. The position also includes guiding sub-contract suppliers and presenting repair scoping to senior stakeholders.

airbus Bristol, United Kingdom

Senior Stress Engineer

The Senior Stress Engineer will conduct detailed stress analysis on rotating components of gas turbines, using FEA tools like ANSYS and ABAQUS. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize component performance and ensure safety and performance, while mentoring colleagues and preparing technical documentation.

Belcan Glasgow, Alba / Scotland, G2 1AL, United Kingdom

Quality Metrology Technician

Perform precise measurement, inspection, and calibration of high-precision components using CMMs, 3D scanning, and manual tools. Conduct material integrity testing including ultrasonic and hardness evaluation, ensuring full traceability and compliance with quality standards. Support quality assurance and customer acceptance processes in a secure, long-term manufacturing environment.

Yolk Recruitment Plymouth, United Kingdom £28,000 – £30,000 pa