Junior Materials and Technology Engineer

Hitachi Rail UK Limited; Ludgate Circus; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus potential

25 days’ holiday

Pension scheme (up to 9%)

Private medical insurance

Group Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Hitachi Rail UK Limited in London is seeking a Junior Materials and Technology Engineer to join our team. This early-career role focuses on materials engineering and special manufacturing processes, with exposure to railway vehicle projects and international collaboration.

You will support bonding, painting, corrosion-protection, and documentation management, working across internal and external project teams in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Engineering.
• Experience on railway vehicle projects in materials, special-process or related engineering roles.
• Knowledge of bonding, painting and corrosion-protection processes.
• Understanding of materials and special-process documentation and requirement management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative and flexible approach, with ability to work in a team.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• English written and spoken to at least B2 level.
• Knowledge of DIN 6701 and European chemical-substance requirements (REACH/SCIP) advantageous.
• EAS European Adhesive Specialist qualification beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support management of materials and special-process requirements using DOORS.
• Manage technical documentation and activities for materials and special processes.
• Provide support across bonding, painting and corrosion-protection activities.
• Collaborate with internal and external sub-project teams.
• Coordinate resources involved in materials and special-process activities.
• Help ensure materials-related requirements and deliverables are managed.
• Build strong working relationships across engineering and project teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Materials Engineering

Tools

DOORS

Job description

Location: London, London, United Kingdom Job ID: R0139279 Date Posted: 2026-10-30 Company Name: Hitachi Rail UK Limited Profession (Job Category): Other Job Schedule: Full time Work Arrangement: Hybrid

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description

Your new role We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Materials and Technology Engineer to join our team in London. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to build specialist experience within the rail industry, working across materials engineering and special manufacturing processes. You will support a varied range of technical activities, with a particular focus on bonding, painting and corrosion protection. Working collaboratively with internal and external project teams, you will help manage technical requirements, documentation and activities relating to materials and special processes. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to railway vehicle projects and develop your experience within a complex, international engineering environment.

• Support the management of materials and special-process requirements using DOORS.
• Manage technical documentation and activities relating to materials and special processes.
• Provide support and technical input across bonding, painting and corrosion-protection activities.
• Collaborate with internal and external sub-project teams to support the development of assigned areas of projects.
• Coordinate with the resources involved in materials and special-process activities.
• Help ensure that materials-related requirements and project deliverables are managed effectively.
• Build strong working relationships across engineering and project teams.
• Undertake occasional short domestic and international business trips where required.

We are looking for a motivated and analytical engineer who is keen to develop specialist expertise in materials and manufacturing processes. You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced engineering environment, managing a varied workload and collaborating with stakeholders across different teams. You will ideally bring:

• A Master’s degree or technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience working on railway vehicle projects in a materials, special-process or wider engineering role.
• Knowledge or practical experience of bonding, painting and corrosion-protection processes.
• An understanding of materials and special-process documentation and requirement management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A collaborative and flexible approach, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A results-focused mindset and willingness to take ownership of assigned activities.
• Written and spoken English to at least B2 level.
• Availability for occasional short domestic and overseas travel.
• Knowledge of DIN 6701 and European chemical-substance requirements, including REACH and SCIP, would be advantageous.
• An EAS European Adhesive Specialist qualification would also be beneficial.

If you are looking to develop your engineering career in a specialist area, contribute to technically challenging railway projects and learn from experienced colleagues within a global organisation, this could be a fantastic next step.

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Potential opportunity for annual performance-related bonus
• 25 days’ holiday
• Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%
• Private medical insurance
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Group Income Protection
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme

We also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.