Materials Engineer - Outside IR35

SC ENGINEERING; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Materials Engineer for a 12-month onsite contract in Derby. The successful candidate will provide materials expertise for turbomachinery products, ensuring compliance with design and manufacturing standards. Responsibilities include supporting new product development, optimizing manufacturing processes, and preparing technical documentation. Applicants should have a degree in Materials Engineering and at least 5 years' experience in the field. Strong analytical skills and flexibility are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Materials Engineering or a relevant discipline.
• Experience working with materials for components such as rotors, casings, and aerofoils.

Responsibilities

• Support design teams with materials expertise during new product development.
• Work with suppliers to develop and optimise manufacturing processes.
• Prepare technical reports and specifications related to materials testing.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of turbomachinery

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Flexible approach across a broad range of tasks

Education

Degree in Materials Engineering or equivalent industry experience

Job description

Materials Engineer - Contract (Outside IR35)

📍 Derby - 100% Onsite
📅 12-Month Rolling Contract
🧾 Outside IR35

We are recruiting a Materials Engineer to support a customer site based in Derby. This is a 12-month rolling contract, Outside IR35, requiring 100% onsite attendance.

The Materials Engineer will report into the Manufacturing & Supply Chain Manager and will be responsible for the selection, characterisation, testing, and qualification of materials to ensure they meet mechanical, thermal, and lifting requirements for turbomachinery-based products.

Role Overview

The role covers all materials used in the manufacture of Roto Dynamic Heater (RDH) and Roto Dynamic Reactor (RDR) products. Materials range from austenitic steels through to aerospace-grade nimonics, with additional exposure to brazing and surface coatings. The scope will be aligned to the experience of the successful candidate and will span product design support, materials development, and manufacturing validation activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Introduction
  • Support design teams with materials expertise during new product development
  • Use materials data to support design studies and component life justification
• Materials Development
  • Interpret design requirements for new components
  • Work with third parties to develop materials data for next-generation components
  • Support achievement of required component life
• Manufacturing & Supply Chain Support
  • Work with suppliers to develop and optimise manufacturing processes (e.g. heat treatment, coatings, brazing)
  • Support validation of supplier manufacturing methods
  • Analyse and review material defects, non-conformances, and anomalies
  • Support problem resolution during manufacturing issues
• Documentation & Reporting
  • Prepare technical reports and specifications related to materials testing and inspection
  • Support production documentation and compliance activities
• Collaboration
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams including Design, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain
  • Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers
  • Align materials activities with broader manufacturing and business objectives

Required Experience

• Degree in Materials Engineering or equivalent industry experience
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Materials Engineering or a relevant discipline
• Strong technical knowledge of turbomachinery
• Experience working with materials for components such as:
  • Rotors
  • Casings
  • Aerofoils
  • Fabrications
  • Assembly & Test
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proven root cause analysis experience
• Flexible approach, comfortable working across a broad range of tasks