Materials And Process Engineer

Martin-Baker Aircraft Co Ltd; Denham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension package

Life Assurance

25 days annual leave

Lunchtime finish on a Friday

Personalised training and development

Job summary

Martin-Baker Aircraft Co Ltd is seeking a Materials and Process Engineer to join the Mechanical Engineering team in Denham. You will manage materials and processes used across the business, ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory and quality requirements through the QMS.

You’ll work with a range of aerospace materials and manufacturing processes, providing technical support and driving continuous improvement to sustain high performance and safety-critical outcomes.

Qualifications

• HNC/BTEC or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials or a science discipline.
• Knowledge of aerospace materials (aluminium alloys, steels, copper, CRES) and related processing.
• Understanding of heat treatment (annealing, ageing, precipitation hardening) and testing methods.
• Experience creating technical documentation and presenting technical data.
• Familiarity with PLM or materials data management systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Compile and maintain process specifications and material specifications.
• Provide technical support on materials and processes to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support material obsolescence management and hazardous materials considerations.
• Assist with material reviews, defect investigations and engineering changes.
• Produce clear technical reports and present findings to teams.
• Plan workload and identify opportunities for continual improvement.

Skills

Materials science

Heat treatment

Aerospace materials

Quality standards

Documentation

Customer & vendor support

Education

HNC/BTEC or equivalent

Tools

Teamcenter

SAP ERP

Job description

Shape Materials. Control Processes. Protect Lives.

Step into a role where materials engineering meets real-world impact. As a Materials and Process Engineer within our Mechanical Engineering team at Denham, you’ll help ensure the materials and processes behind life-saving aerospace technology meet the highest standards of quality, safety and performance.

From material selection and process specifications to defect investigations and continuous improvement, your expertise will help maintain the integrity of products designed to perform in some of the most extreme, safety-critical environments.

Direct Impact, Global Scale. Life-Saving Mission.

At Martin-Baker, the work we do matters. We design, manufacture and support life-saving equipment used by aircrew around the world. Our products operate in demanding environments, where quality, reliability and attention to detail are critical.

We’re proud of our long history in aerospace and defence, while remaining focused on the future. Joining Martin-Baker means becoming part of a business with a clear purpose, strong engineering capability and a long-term commitment to its people, products and customers.

Whether you work in engineering, operations, commercial, finance, supply chain or support functions, your contribution helps deliver equipment that protects lives. It is challenging work, but it is also meaningful, and with over 7,700 lives saved, it gives our people the opportunity to be part of something with real impact.

The Opportunity

As a Materials and Process Engineer, you’ll join our Mechanical Engineering team, reporting to the Principal Materials and Process Engineer. You’ll contribute to the management and control of the materials and processes used across Martin-Baker, ensuring they comply with customer, regulatory and legal requirements through our Quality Management System.

You’ll work across a diverse range of materials and manufacturing processes, providing technical expertise and practical support to teams across the business. From developing and maintaining technical specifications to supporting material reviews, defect investigations and engineering changes, you’ll play an important role in ensuring the continued quality and performance of our products.

This is an opportunity to apply your materials and process knowledge within a highly regulated aerospace environment, working closely with internal teams, customers, suppliers and other stakeholders to find effective, technically robust solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Compile new and maintain existing Process Specifications (PSs), Martin-Baker Material Specifications (MBMSs) and Martin-Baker Fabric Descriptions (MBFDs).


• Generate and maintain materials and substances within the Materials Management Database.


• Provide technical support on materials and process-related queries from internal and external stakeholders, including customers, vendors and subcontractors.


• Support material obsolescence management and act as an advisor on hazardous materials and processes.


• Provide technical support for defect investigations, including consideration of materials, processes and testing requirements.


• Peer review the introduction and modification of P numbers, supporting the control of standard parts, materials, substances and source-controlled parts and assemblies.


• Provide technical input into Material Review Applications (MRAs) relating to materials and processes.


• Act as a technical resource, using scientific interpretation and engineering judgement to provide advice and support across the business.


• Support engineering change applications relating to materials and processes as a Subject Matter Expert.


• Produce clear, accurate technical documentation, reports and presentations to communicate engineering requirements and findings.


• Plan and organise your own workload in line with agreed work packages, while identifying opportunities for continual improvement across Martin-Baker products and processes.


• Work collaboratively with colleagues and business stakeholders to achieve the optimum technical solution.

What We’re Looking For

• HNC/BTEC or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials or an appropriate science-based discipline.


• General knowledge of materials science and engineering, particularly materials commonly used within the aerospace industry, including aluminium alloys, CRES, steels, copper and copper alloys.


• Knowledge of heat treatment processes, including annealing, solution treatment, artificial ageing and precipitation hardening.


• Understanding of heat-treatment equipment and associated testing, including hardness, tensile and conductivity testing.


• Knowledge of finishing processes and associated considerations such as hydrogen embrittlement, wear, corrosion, dissimilar materials and post-finishing testing.


• General knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication processes, ideally within an aerospace or similarly regulated environment. This may include adhesive bonding and sealing, lubrication, fastening, welding, brazing and soldering.


• Good understanding of the specifications and standards applicable to materials used within aerospace, with the ability to identify suitable alternatives where materials become obsolete or unavailable.


• Experience creating and delivering technical documentation and presentations.


• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.


• Familiarity with PLM systems or materials/data management systems.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret technical information and provide practical engineering advice.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to consult with colleagues, suppliers, customers and other business stakeholders.


• A proactive and collaborative approach, with the ability to manage your own workload, take ownership and identify opportunities for improvement.


• Experience within aerospace, defence or another highly regulated industry is desirable.


• Knowledge of US MIL-STD / UK Defence Standards is desirable.


• Understanding of textile properties, testing, manufacturing and finishing processes is desirable.


• Knowledge of relevant Health & Safety requirements, including REACH and UK HSE requirements, is desirable.


• Experience with Teamcenter, SAP ERP or materials management databases would be advantageous.


• Share and demonstrate the Martin-Baker values.

Our Values

At Martin-Baker, we value professionalism, understanding, teamwork, humility, accountability and integrity. We look for people who take pride in their work, collaborate openly and act with care because the work we do matters.

What We Offer

Excellent pension package with strong employer support — Martin-Baker contributes 9% of your salary (non-contributory to the employee)

Life Assurance

Lunchtime finish on a Friday

Personalised training and development plan

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave

Occupational Health team

Cycle to work scheme

We believe in equal opportunity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected. We want you to be able to do your best work.

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be currently residing in the UK. The role also involves access to information governed by U.S. Export Control Laws (including ITAR); therefore, all applicants must satisfy ITAR eligibility requirements.