Jobs in Exeter

Materials Test Engineer (Composites/ Adhesives)

This role involves manufacturing, testing, and evaluating composite materials and adhesives within a workshop environment. You'll work as part of a small technical team to support a high-profile client base in aerospace, Formula One, and defence sectors. The position offers hands-on technical development with a focus on gaining expert-level knowledge and long-term career growth.

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

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

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

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

Advanced Materials Engineer

This role involves supporting aerospace product design and manufacturing through advanced materials engineering expertise. The engineer will evaluate materials for compliance with environmental regulations like REACh and TSCA, qualify new materials, and ensure supply chain performance and process compliance. Key responsibilities include driving specification standardization, supporting supplier transitions, and leading root cause analysis for product or process issues in a regulated aerospace environment.

Honeywell Aerospace Yeovil, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

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

Research Program Manager

This role supports PhysicsX's core research initiatives by providing operational structure and strategic coordination across technical teams. The Research Program Manager ensures research projects are well-planned, resourced, and aligned with business goals, enabling scientists to focus on innovation. The position acts as a bridge between technical research and executive strategy, managing cross-functional collaboration and external partnerships.

PhysicsX London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

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

Senior Composite Materials Engineer

This role involves supporting composite material activities in a production environment, focusing on resolving production issues, improving composite parts for cost or quality, and contributing to material selection and qualification. The engineer will collaborate with design, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams, while also engaging in future aircraft development and industrialization projects. It requires strong technical leadership, problem-solving skills, and experience in composite materials and processes.

airbus United Kingdom

Principal Scientist/Engineer - Battery Materials

Principal Scientist / Engineer - Battery MaterialsPermanent | Sedgefield | £49,045 - £65,045About the RoleWe are seeking aPrincipal Scientist / Engineer to join a growing technology team focused on battery materials, process development, and scale-up activities.This is a senior technical...

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

Project Engineer/Manager - Composite Parts

Lead the introduction of two new composite parts into full production, managing end-to-end NPI projects from planning to delivery. Coordinate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and external stakeholders to meet technical, commercial, and compliance requirements. Drive project timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation while ensuring adherence to industry standards in a high-precision manufacturing environment.

Michael Page Business Support Newbury, United Kingdom £45,000 – £55,000 pa

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

Technician

Performs laboratory and field testing on construction materials such as aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and soils to ensure compliance with industry standards. Supports quality assurance through accurate data recording, sample analysis, and equipment maintenance. Works across lab and site environments, contributing to material integrity and project compliance.

Breedon Group G745Hb, United Kingdom

Technician

Perform laboratory and field testing on construction materials such as aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and soils to ensure compliance with industry standards. Support quality assurance by accurately recording test results, maintaining equipment, and identifying non-conforming materials. Work both in the lab and on-site, following safety protocols and contributing to audits and inspections.

Breedon Group Iv11Su, United Kingdom

Director of Packaging

Lead the development of advanced semiconductor packaging solutions for GaN-based power devices, combining technical expertise with leadership to drive innovation in thermal, electrical, and mechanical performance. Collaborate across internal teams and external partners to design wirebond, flip chip, and embedded packages, conduct multiphysics simulations, and support product qualification. Shape packaging strategy and contribute to the company’s technology roadmap in a hands-on, senior leadership role.

Cambridge GaN Devices Cambridge, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent