Advanced Joining, Forming & Materials Industrialisation Engineer

Laing O'Rourke; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke is recruiting an Advanced Joining, Forming & Materials Industrialisation Engineer to shape materials, forming and joining strategies for scalable production in the new industrialised construction landscape.

You will work across R&D and industrialisation programmes to move concepts into repeatable, efficient manufacture, influencing products from concept to validation.

Qualifications

• Experience influencing manufacturing, materials, forming, joining or product development decisions within an engineering or industrial environment.
• Understanding of how design and engineering decisions affect manufacturability, quality, performance and cost.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including design, manufacturing, production, quality or supply chain.
• Ability to assess trade-offs and develop practical scalable solutions.
• Experience supporting products through development, testing or continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Define materials, forming and joining strategies for new product families.
• Evaluate material selection, product forms and coatings to improve manufacturability and repeatability.
• Develop and assess forming routes for metallic products, including plate, tube and section‑based components.
• Recommend joining methods that balance quality, automation, cycle time and cost.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, production and supplier teams to develop practical engineering solutions.
• Support trials, validation and qualification activities for new products and processes.
• Capture and share manufacturing knowledge to support future industrialisation programmes.

Skills

Materials knowledge

Manufacturing expertise

Problem solving

Collaborative work

Forming / joining experience

Industrialisation understanding

Job description

MaterialisIndustrialised Engineer (Advanced joining and forming)

Location: Sherwood, Nottingham

Construction has operated the same way for generations. We're changing that. Our vision is to transform construction through industrialised manufacturing—creating, proving and deploying technologies that make building safer, smarter, faster and more predictable.

At Laing O'Rourke, our R&D Manufacturing team is turning breakthrough ideas into real-world solutions that are redefining how construction is delivered. As part of the Technology & Innovation team, they sit at the forefront of the industry's evolution, accelerating the shift from traditional building methods to a smarter, more advanced future.

With the capability to create digital twins, develop bespoke production lines, trial emerging manufacturing technologies and test new products at scale, this is far more than modern methods of construction. It is the future of construction, being built today.

Behind every DfMA innovation lies a sophisticated programme of research, testing and validation. Working closely with our in-house design, digital engineering, manufacturing and delivery teams, the R&D Manufacturing team transforms ambitious concepts into scalable, industry‑changing solutions that are shaping the next generation of construction.

Advanced Joining, Forming & Materials Industrialisation Engineer

Help shape the materials, forming and joining strategies that will support the future of industrialised construction.

The opportunity

We're looking for an engineer who can bring together materials knowledge, manufacturing expertise and practical problem‑solving to help develop scalable production solutions. Working across R&D and industrialisation programmes, you'll influence how products move from concept and validation into repeatable, efficient manufacture.

Could this be you?

• Do you enjoy balancing engineering performance with practical manufacturing considerations?
• Have you helped improve how products are manufactured, formed, joined or industrialised?
• Are you excited by the opportunity to apply your experience in a new sector and help shape the future of construction?

Key responsibilities

• Define materials, forming and joining strategies for new product families.
• Evaluate material selection, product forms and coatings to improve manufacturability and repeatability.
• Develop and assess forming routes for metallic products, including plate, tube and section‑based components.
• Recommend joining methods that balance quality, automation, cycle time and cost.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, production and supplier teams to develop practical engineering solutions.
• Support trials, validation and qualification activities for new products and processes.
• Capture and share manufacturing knowledge to support future industrialisation programmes.

Essential skills and experience

• Experience influencing manufacturing, materials, forming, joining or product development decisions within an engineering or industrial environment.
• Understanding of how design and engineering decisions affect manufacturability, quality, performance and cost.
• Experience working collaboratively with engineering, manufacturing, production, quality or supply chain teams.
• Ability to assess technical trade‑offs and contribute to practical, scalable solutions.
• Experience supporting products, processes or technologies through development, testing, implementation or continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable skills and experience

• Experience with materials selection, metallic material behaviour or component durability.
• Knowledge of forming processes such as bending, rolling, pressing or section forming.
• Knowledge of welding, fastening, adhesive bonding or other joining technologies.
• Experience using simulation, FEA or digital manufacturing tools.
• Exposure to automation, robotics, fixturing or advanced production technologies.
• Understanding of qualification, certification or compliance processes.
• Experience within rail, marine, shipbuilding, energy, defence, structural fabrication, automotive, aerospace or advanced construction manufacturing.

Transferable experience

We know that valuable manufacturing expertise is developed in many different industries and career paths.

If you've worked in engineering, manufacturing, product development, industrialisation, production improvement or technology deployment, and can demonstrate how your experience could help shape future manufacturing solutions, we'd love to hear from you.

You don't need to meet every desirable criterion to apply. We're particularly interested in people who can bring fresh perspectives, transferable skills and a collaborative approach to solving complex manufacturing challenges.

About Laing O'Rourke

Laing O'Rourke is an international engineering and construction business known for pushing boundaries in digital engineering, modern methods of construction and sustainable delivery. With more than 150 years of heritage, we are committed to creating environments in which diverse teams can excel and thrive.

We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme. If you meet the essential criteria and would like to be considered through our Offer an Interview scheme, please let us know. We're also happy to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

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