Jobs in Woking

Furnace Operative/Melting Operative

This role involves operating and maintaining advanced furnaces used in the production of high-integrity alloys for aerospace, defence, and industrial applications. Responsibilities include safe operation of furnaces, crane handling, charge preparation, and maintaining quality documentation.

Reed S47Ur, United Kingdom £44,000 pa

Pharmaceutical Materials Scientist

This role involves hands-on laboratory analysis of pharmaceutical materials, focusing on particle size, microscopy, and material characterisation. The scientist will conduct physical and analytical testing to support product development and technical investigations, using techniques such as BET, XRF, and XRD. The position requires strong data recording, problem-solving, and experience with analytical instrumentation in a pharmaceutical or related testing environment.

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group Bromborough, Merseyside, United Kingdom £30,000 – £32,000 pa

Magmasoft Engineer

This role involves running and interpreting MAGMASOFT / MAGMA5 casting simulations, optimizing gating and feeding designs, and supporting new product introduction and feasibility studies. You will work closely with the Pattern Shop, Foundry Engineering, and Sand and Melting teams to translate simulation findings into practical improvements.

Rise Technical Recruitment Stourbridge, DY8 1DN, United Kingdom £40,000 – £45,000 pa

Manufacturing Engineer

This role involves developing and optimizing composite manufacturing processes for aerospace components, working closely with design, production, and quality teams. Responsibilities include process improvements, tooling design, and ensuring compliance with aerospace standards.

Brookhouse Aerospace Darwen, United Kingdom £40,000 – £50,000 pa

Plant Manager / Technical Manager (Foundry)

This role involves leading the technical function in a foundry, driving scrap reduction, yield improvement, and continuous improvement projects. You will oversee process control, calibration, and testing protocols to meet customer requirements, and mentor a team of Process Engineers and lab/melting personnel.

Rise Technical Recruitment Stourbridge, DY8 1DN, United Kingdom £45,000 – £50,000 pa

Mechanical Technician

The role involves performing proactive and reactive mechanical maintenance on industrial systems within a high-hazard COMAH-regulated site. You'll conduct fault finding, equipment repairs, installations, and commissioning, using technical drawings and P&IDs to support safe and reliable operations. The position requires hands-on mechanical expertise in a 24/7 shift environment, focusing on improving engineering reliability and compliance.

Johnson Matthey North Hertfordshire, United Kingdom £44,113 – £60,345 pa

On-site Permanent Shift-work

Materials Engineer (Supply Chain)

Materials Engineer (Supply Chain)Safran Landing Systems - Gloucester (UK)HybridSafran - Here, we craft excellence together.Are you ready to contribute to ambitious projects and create a positive impact in the aerospace industry? At Safran, you'll work with the brightest minds and...

Safran Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Hybrid 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

CFD Multiphase & DEM Engineer

This role involves developing and validating high-fidelity multiphase CFD and coupled CFD-DEM simulations for industrial applications, integrating them with AI-driven workflows. The engineer will work directly with global customers to solve complex engineering problems, automate simulation pipelines, and generate datasets for machine learning surrogates. The position blends advanced simulation, parametric CAD, and data science in a hybrid London-based setup with regular international travel.

PhysicsX London, United Kingdom

Senior Materials Engineer

This role involves providing expert guidance on materials and processes to ensure the reliability and safety of electrical systems in aviation. The engineer will conduct in-depth material investigations, particularly focused on metallic materials and joining technologies, support R&D initiatives, and collaborate with suppliers and customers. Emphasis is placed on root cause analysis, technical reporting, and mentoring junior engineers within a high-integrity aerospace environment.

Safran Pitstone, Buckinghamshire, LU7 9QU, United Kingdom

Technical Specialist (Aerospace and Materials Science)

This role involves supporting undergraduate engineering laboratories in aerospace and materials science. Responsibilities include managing wind tunnel experiments, material testing, and facilitating student and staff activities. The position requires a team-oriented approach and flexibility in working hours.

Sheffield Hallam University Sheffield, Northern England, United Kingdom £32 – £38 pa

Permanent

Mechanical Design Engineer

This role involves leading mechanical design activities for advanced aerospace products, from concept to production. Responsibilities include creating engineering drawings, validating designs through testing, and providing manufacturing support. The position offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for career growth.

Owen Daniels Coventry, United Kingdom £55,000 pa

Supply Chain Manager

Lead site planning, production control, and materials management to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations within a manufacturing environment. Drive inventory optimisation and on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, engineering, and customer services. Focus on short-term Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) planning to align site readiness with customer and business demand.

Johnson Matthey London, EN2 6LD, United Kingdom

Production Technician - No experience needed!

This hands-on production role involves preparing and bonding carbon fibre airframes for UAVs, following detailed build instructions, and maintaining high quality standards. The role is at the heart of a rapidly growing defence technology company, contributing directly to the manufacturing of advanced unmanned aerial systems.

Matchtech Hereford, United Kingdom £27,000 – £30,000 pa

Operations Manager

This role involves leading day-to-day operations at a chemical and advanced materials manufacturing site, with responsibility for production, logistics, and operational teams. The focus is on driving efficiency, quality, and safety while implementing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. The position works closely with R&D and commercial teams to scale innovations and improve site performance.

Reed Hx62Aa, United Kingdom £65,000 – £70,000 pa