Materials Engineer (Supply Chain)

Safran Group; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Onsite facilities

Job summary

Safran Landing Systems – Gloucester (UK) is seeking a Materials Engineer (Supply Chain) to support the Materials & Processes Laboratory and monitor the supply chain for landing gear parts, including hands-on testing.

You will work with steels, aluminium and titanium materials, perform metallography, support supplier audits, and collaborate with engineering and QA to drive material excellence in a global aerospace leader.

Qualifications

• Degree in metallurgy or materials engineering/science.
• Knowledge of steels, titanium and aluminium alloys.
• Experience with metallography, microscopy and materials testing.
• Ability to write technical reports and communicate findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the supply chain for landing gear parts.
• Support laboratory testing campaigns and forensic investigations.
• Conduct technical supplier audits with QA involvement.
• Assist with engineering and internal customers on materials topics.
• Visit suppliers as needed to monitor practices and quality.

Skills

Metallurgy knowledge

Data processing software

Technical report writing

Adaptability

Metallography

Education

Degree in metallurgy or materials engineering/science

Tools

Metallographic preparation tools

Microscopy equipment

Materials testing equipment

Job description

Materials Engineer (Supply Chain)

Vacancy details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking.

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in landing gear, wheels & brakes, and associated systems for civil and military aircraft and helicopters. We master the entire lifecycle of our products, from design and manufacturing through to maintenance. Did you know that every second, somewhere in the world, an aircraft lands using one of our systems?

Would you like to grow in an international, stimulating and supportive environment within a human-sized company? Join us! Become one of our 8,000 passionate employees worldwide.

Don't meet 100% of the requirements? That's not a barrier for us. Above all, we're looking for creative and committed people!

Reference

2026-177461

Position description

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Materials and processes - Materials and process engineering

Job title

Materials Engineer (Supply Chain)

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Materials Engineer (Supply Chain)

Safran Landing Systems – Gloucester (UK)

Hybrid

Safran – Here, we craft excellence together.

Are you ready to contribute to ambitious projects and create a positive impact in the aerospace industry? At Safran, you'll work with the brightest minds and best technologies, building valuable experience and joining an innovative, supportive team.

Safran Landing Systems are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets. Our expertise cover the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end; OEM Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, through to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO).

As a partner to 30 airframers working in the fields of commercial, regional, business and military transport, the company provides support to 27,000 aircraft completing more than 54,000 landings a day.

At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.

About the role:

This is role is an opportunity to join the Materials & Processes Laboratory team based in Gloucester. The team provides Materials & Process expertise on a wide variety of subjects and provides support to a broad range of internal customers. As well as supporting activities at a site level, the Gloucester Laboratory team work closely with other Materials & Processes Laboratories within all Safran Landing Systems (SLS) divisions worldwide.

This role will mainly require involvement to support the monitoring of the supply chain for landing gear parts. In addition, there will be scope to participate in hands on work such as mechanical testing campaigns and forensic investigation of landing gear parts.

Key Responsibilities

• Involvement in laboratory tasks relating to raw material suppliers, forgers and foundries.
• Review of metallic supplier performance. Review current production performance and historical data.
• Implement improvement plans within SLS supply base for steel, aluminium and titanium materials.
• Technical audits of suppliers, with the help of the SLS Quality Assurance department.
• Support the qualification of new raw material suppliers, such as steel mills.
• Undertake duties to assist the internal SLS Materials Validation Board (MVB).
• Support engineering and internal customers with materials related topics.
• Assist with laboratory testing campaigns relating to metallic materials, surface engineering/ protection systems and non-metallic materials.
• Involvement in the forensic investigation of landing gear parts.

But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)

Why work at Safran:

• A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.
• Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.
• Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.
• Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.

Get involved:

We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassador, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you—both in and out of work, including:

• Early finish on Fridays
• Competitive salary
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
• Pension (matched up to 8%) and life assurance
• Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
• Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
• Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

Candidate skills & requirements

What you'll bring:

• A degree in metallurgy or materials engineering/ science.
• Knowledge of metallurgy, particularly with respect to steels, titanium and aluminium alloys.
• Data processing software skills.
• Ability to understand and interpret specifications relating to materials and processes.
• Hands-on experience of metallographic preparation, microscopy and materials testing.
• Ability to write accurate and detailed technical reports and other types of technical documentation.
• Must be able to effectively communicate and convey technical information to both internal customers and the supply base.
• Flexible and be prepared to undertake a range of duties to assist engineering, special processes and the supply chain department.
• Have experience in the supply chain monitoring, with regards to forging and/or melting practices of metals.
• Understanding of degradation and failure mechanisms applicable to engineering materials.
• Must be flexible and be prepared to visit suppliers multiple times a year.

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, England, South West

City (-ies)

Gloucester