Lead Materials Engineer

Futura Design Ltd; Stratford-on-Avon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Lead Materials Engineer for a 12-month contract in Gaydon. The role focuses on developing materials and specifications for automotive design, requiring strong aesthetic judgment and collaboration with various teams. Ideal candidates will possess relevant degrees and experience in materials technologies.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of materials and related technologies.
• Ability to create and monitor timing plans.
• Experience in automotive design and communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic view of material & colour developments.
• Deliver production-feasible specifications.
• Collaborate with Materiality Designers and Suppliers.

Skills

Product and automotive design

Aesthetic judgment

Colour vision

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon is searching for a Lead Materials Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a 12-month contract position initially until 31st March 2026, with the potential for further extensions.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour.

Role Overview

The primary purpose of the role is to provide a holistic view of material & colour developments, in line with Programme gateways. The team evolves A-surface materials and technologies to a point of concept and application readiness. As the material concept(s) mature, the focus shifts to methods of manufacturing and supply chain technologies.

The objective is to deliver production-feasible and process-capable specifications, including physical & digital assets. Tracking outputs and performance is a key responsibility, achieved through collaboration with Materiality Designers, Suppliers, and engineering departments.

Skills and Experience

• Strong understanding of product and automotive design, with good aesthetic judgment, colour vision, and perception.
• Ability to create and monitor timing plans and measure performance.
• Experience and knowledge in materials and related technologies.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Additional Information

• UK driving license required for travel to suppliers and manufacturing sites; overseas travel may be necessary on short notice.