Defence Materials & Process Lab Specialist

Energy Jobline ZR; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

Coffee shop

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR, on behalf of a leading UK defence organisation, is seeking a materials specialist to join the mechanical engineering team in Stevenage. You will perform laboratory testing, analysis and material investigations to ensure products meet strict technical, reliability and cost requirements, collaborating with UK and French teams and using advanced test facilities.

The role covers support across materials, manufacturing processes and product performance, with responsibilities

Qualifications

• Hands-on laboratory experience and daily lab operations.
• Experience in Aerospace/Defence industry is advantageous.
• Experience evaluating materials to international standards including DEF STANs.
• Experience calibrating and maintaining laboratory equipment.
• Experience supporting the selection, procurement and manufacture of engineering parts or components.
• Familiarity with a certified quality management system.
• Proficiency in lab and data analysis software (Excel, MATLAB).
• Strict adherence to lab safety protocols including PPE.

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing, inspection, and characterisation of metallic and non-metallic materials.
• Analyse material properties to support product design, manufacturing, and quality assurance.
• Investigate material failures and support forensic engineering activities.
• Produce technical reports and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Assess new and emerging materials technologies and manufacturing processes.
• Support REACH, RoHS, environmental, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Provide technical guidance on hazardous materials, obsolescence, and material selection.
• Review supplier and subcontractor processes, manufactured parts, and quality documentation.
• Use laboratory equipment including mechanical testing, microscopy, and analytical instruments.
• Support laboratory quality and safety activities, including COSHH assessments, SOPs, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Quality management

Data analysis

Material testing

Technical reporting

Safety procedures

Calibration & maintenance

Procurement support

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MATLAB

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR, on behalf of a leading UK defence organisation, is seeking a materials specialist to join the mechanical engineering team in Stevenage. You will perform laboratory testing, analysis and material investigations to ensure products meet strict technical, reliability and cost requirements, collaborating with UK and French teams and using advanced test facilities.

The role covers support across materials, manufacturing processes and product performance, with responsibilities