Materials Engineer - Hybrid: Manufacturing Support

Alexander Mann Solutions - Contingency; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

AMS is seeking a Materials Engineer for a 12-month contract in Bristol with hybrid working. The role focuses on applying materials knowledge in a production environment and supporting manufacturing operations rather than purely research activities.

You will provide materials engineering support to ongoing manufacturing, lead material qualification and approval activities, assess material selections, investigate non-conformances, and collaborate with design, quality, production and supply chain

Qualifications

• Degree in Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy, or related discipline.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production support environment.
• Knowledge of material qualification, selection, and approval processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide materials engineering support to ongoing manufacturing and production activities.
• Lead and support material qualification and approval activities for new and existing products.
• Assess material selection requirements and provide technical recommendations to engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Investigate material-related non-conformances, production issues, and failure mechanisms, implementing effective corrective actions.
• Support manufacturing processes and methods, identifying opportunities for process improvement and enhanced material performance.
• Review and assess engineering drawing changes where material specifications or manufacturing processes are impacted.
• Collaborate with design, quality, production, and supply chain teams to ensure materials meet performance, compliance, and manufacturing requirements.
• Conduct technical evaluations and root cause investigations related to material performance and manufacturing challenges.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Provide technical guidance on metallic materials, metallurgy, and manufacturing processes.

Skills

Applied materials knowledge

Manufacturing support

Technical problem solving

Education

Degree in Materials Engineering or related

Job description

AMS is seeking a Materials Engineer for a 12-month contract in Bristol with hybrid working. The role focuses on applying materials knowledge in a production environment and supporting manufacturing operations rather than purely research activities.

You will provide materials engineering support to ongoing manufacturing, lead material qualification and approval activities, assess material selections, investigate non-conformances, and collaborate with design, quality, production and supply chain