Materials Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to join their innovative team. In this role, you will work with cutting-edge materials, ensuring compliance and optimizing product performance. Your expertise in elastomers and polymers will be crucial as you collaborate with design teams and production staff. You'll have the opportunity to participate in international product development teams while enjoying a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. If you're passionate about making a difference in the industrial sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Additional holiday purchase

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Life assurance

Wellbeing leave

Employee assistance program

Free LinkedIn Learning

Company sick pay

Long service recognition

Qualifications

• Recognized qualifications in materials or polymers are essential.
• Some industrial experience in rubber compounding is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design teams to optimize component performance.
• Conduct failure analyses and prepare test reports.

Skills

Knowledge of elastomers, materials, and polymers

Proficiency in English communication

Analytical thinking

Ability to manage multiple projects

Good teamwork skills

Education

MSc in Materials Science

PhD in Polymer Engineering

Tools

Laboratory testing equipment

Microsoft programs

Job description

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Work with ERIKS colleagues and customers on next-generation materials to support future product needs. Provide guidance in material selection and problem solving, including during customer visits.

Ensure regulatory compliance, maintain approvals, and report to customers when required.

Collaborate with the Design Team to specify physical properties that optimize component performance and support finite element analysis. Aim to improve designs for maximum reliability through a detailed understanding of geometry-material interactions.

Work with production staff to test rubber compounds, determine optimal processing temperatures and times for improved productivity and problem solving.

Participate actively in international, multi-disciplinary product development teams, involving formulation of conventional materials, supplier development, problem solving, failure analysis, and compliance advice.

Conduct failure and product complaint analyses, interpret test results, and prepare test reports and product data sheets.

Hours of work: Mon - Fri, 08:30am - 5:00pm

About you:

• Knowledge of elastomers, materials, and polymers with recognized university qualifications (MSc, PhD, etc.).
• Proficiency in English communication.
• Some industrial experience in the relevant field.
• Experience or knowledge of rubber compounding, milling, processing, and testing.
• Training in laboratory testing equipment such as hardness testers, FTIR, TGA, DSC, etc.
• Proficient in Microsoft programs and willing to learn internal software.
• Analytical thinking, self-discipline, ability to work independently, and good teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Organized, adheres to safety and housekeeping standards, punctual, and produces accurate reports.

Your offer:

Competitive salary and benefits, including additional holiday purchase, pension scheme, cycle to work, life assurance, wellbeing leave, employee assistance program (mental health support, GP appointments, nutritional and fitness consultations, wellbeing assessments, physiotherapy, medical second opinions), savings discounts, wellness content, company sick pay, group income protection, long service recognition, free LinkedIn Learning, workwear, eye tests, and ERIKS as an equal opportunities employer.

About us:

ERIKS is a leading industrial service provider dedicated to making industry work better, powered by our knowledgeable and dedicated team across 170 UK and Ireland sites. Our community values expertise, support, and dedication, contributing to our mission to improve industry worldwide.

Why ERIKS?

We offer diverse opportunities beyond traditional roles, emphasizing community, support, and technical excellence. Join us to be part of a company that values your skills and commitment. What are you waiting for? We need you!