Lead Engineer - Material Characterisation

Gerrell & Hard Ltd.; Fareham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Fareham is seeking an experienced Materials Engineer to guide the materials characterisation strategy and lead a small team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in composite and polymer materials testing, with responsibilities that encompass managing technical relationships and mentoring team members. The role also offers a range of benefits including a bonus scheme and opportunities for international travel.

Benefits

Company and personal bonus

Company Pension Scheme

Private Health Insurance for family

25 days holidays per year plus bank holidays

Flexible benefits including EV scheme and gym memberships

Qualifications

• 15+ years industrial experience required.
• Expertise in composite and polymer materials necessary.
• Experience in managing clients and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the materials characterisation strategy.
• Mentor other team members.
• Develop relationships with materials testing subcontractors.

Skills

Composite material characterisation

Polymer material characterisation

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree or Ph.D in engineering

Tools

Advanced Fibre Placement (AFP)

Job description

Gerrell & Hard Ltd.

Fareham

GBP 70,000 - 100,000

Be among the first applicants.

4 days ago

Fareham

We are looking for an experienced Materials Engineer to lead the materials characterisation strategy, provide technical leadership across the wider business, develop material solutions to complex problems and manage a small materials team.

This will include the development of materials characterisation, both internally and externally, and the associated processing and interpretation of data produced. You’ll need to develop and maintain technical relationships with sub-contractors who provide materials testing services and resolve any technical issues that may arise.

Part of your role will also be to lead the technical qualification of material suppliers and the technical relationship. This will also include promoting the reputation of the business in materials testing communities that are relevant to the clients products through active participation in JIPs, conferences, and seminars.

As one of the Process Technology Development Leadership Team, you’ll mentor other team members and contribute to the development of technical capabilities across the Team, as well as work closely with other functions to ensure the compatibility of materials testing solutions with the wider business capabilities.

Job Knowledge & Experience

• Education – Batchelor’s degree or Ph.D in a relevant engineering discipline.

• Experience – 15+ years industrial experience.

• Technical Skills – expert in composite and polymer material characterisation (required), detailed practical knowledge of composite and polymer materials testing methods (required), knowledge of Advanced Fibre Placement (AFP) manufacturing techniques (desirable), knowledge of the commercial drivers of subsea production systems and well intervention services (desirable).

• Interpersonal Skills – energy and enthusiasm for tackling challenging engineering problems, team player, good communication and scheduling skills, line management, experience managing clients and suppliers and being part of a Materials & Process Leadership Team.

Benefits include:

•Company and personal bonus

•Company Pension Scheme

•Private Health Insurance for family

•25 days holidays per year plus bank holidays

•Opportunity for travel and secondment to other test facilities around the world (including but limited to UK, France, Brazil, US)

•Wide range of flexible benefits (EV scheme, dental insurance, technology scheme, gym memberships, travel insurance etc.)