Materials Engineer

Proclad Group; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Glenrothes is looking for a Materials Engineer to join their team. Responsibilities include reviewing specifications and ensuring compliance while offering technical support. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in materials science and significant experience in a similar role. This position comes with competitive salary options, 33 days of holiday, private healthcare, and more.

Benefits

33 days holiday per year

Employer pension contribution

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge and experience in a similar role.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Understanding of materials standards.

Responsibilities

• Review project technical specifications and drawings.
• Liaise with clients regarding materials engineering requirements.
• Support quality review forums to reduce rework.

Skills

Research and analytical skills

Knowledge of hot forming processes

Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook

Proficiency with Microsoft Word

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Education

Material Science Technologist (Level 6)

Materials Process Engineer (Level 7)

Degree in metallurgy

Degree in polymer science

Degree in geology

Job description

UK - Glenrothes

Materials Engineer - 27/05/01

Reports to: UK Technical Manager

Division: FTV Proclad International Ltd

Hours of Work: Full-time 37 hours a week (some flexibility required)

Salary: £DOE - Please state salary expectations when applying

FTV Proclad International Limited is a worldwide market and technological leader in the protective weld cladding of pipeline components covering Oil & Gas, UK Ministry of Defense, and Renewables. The company is part of a larger group headquartered in Dubai and is one of the largest CRA providers worldwide.

We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a materials engineer to join our engineering team due to growing order book success. The role is suitable for a motivated and enthusiastic engineer seeking a fast-paced environment. The candidate should have excellent technical experience, communication skills, be well-organized, and detail-oriented.

We offer a competitive market wage depending on experience and qualifications. Benefits include 33 days holiday per year (including public holidays), employer pension contribution, private healthcare, and life insurance.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Review project technical specifications, drawings, purchase orders, and standards to ensure compliance during quotation.
2. Liaise with clients and internal departments regarding materials engineering requirements.
3. Provide technical support to the sales team during internal and external customer visits.
4. Ensure all work scopes meet applicable product and quality standards.
5. Support quality review forums to reduce rework, including creating performance dispositions, and identifying corrective and preventive actions for material/ bend quality issues.
6. Assist in developing new and existing equipment.
7. Support continuous improvement of bending procedures and policies.
8. Translate drawings and design requirements into bend requirements and develop qualification methods compliant with relevant codes, standards, and client specifications.
9. Prepare and review documents for production bending, ensuring all contract areas are addressed and recorded.
10. Detail heat treatment requirements and review completion documentation.
11. Develop, qualify, and apply bending procedures, ensuring their suitability for contracts.
12. Control chemical, corrosion, and mechanical testing, assessing results per contract requirements.
13. Review the suitability of bending equipment and advise on maintenance and calibration needs.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven knowledge, skills, and experience in a similar role.
• Minimum qualification: Material Science Technologist (Level 6), Materials Process Engineer (Level 7), or a degree in metallurgy, polymer science, biomaterials, ceramics, glass, or geology.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Knowledge and experience of hot forming processes.
• Understanding of materials standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Membership of a professional institution (e.g., IOM3).
• Previous experience in the Oil & Gas sector is desirable but not essential.
• Working knowledge of Q-Pulse.

If interested, please send your CV, cover letter, and any additional information to HR via email. Please include your salary expectations; CVs without this will not be reviewed.