Materials Testing Engineer

Jacobs; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated materials testing engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves conducting tests and analyses on various materials, ensuring high standards of safety and quality. You will design load testing procedures, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative solutions in a supportive environment. The company values work-life balance and offers flexibility in working hours. Join a diverse team that prioritizes integrity and inclusion while making a meaningful impact in the nuclear industry and beyond.

Benefits

Free Medical Cover

Enhanced Parental Leave Pay

Professional Development Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs

Paid Volunteering Time

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in materials, mechanical engineering, or physical sciences.
• Experience in a mechanical testing facility with a track record of high quality test data.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute load testing procedures for materials.
• Analyse test data and prepare reports on material performance.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop specifications.

Skills

Material Testing

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Problem Solving

Safety Practices

Education

Degree in Materials Engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Physical Sciences

Tools

Testing Equipment

Data Analysis Software

Job description

We'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

About the Opportunity

Materials Science & Structural Integrity (MSSI) lead research, solve critical client challenges and set industry standards at our research and testing facilities. We are seeking a highly motivated materials testing engineer at our Birchwood laboratory facilities near Warrington in Cheshire, UK. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in conducting tests and analyses on various materials to assess their properties, performance, and durability.

Responsibilities include the specification and delivery of testing projects and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative testing and technology solutions. Proficiency in materials testing, and effective communication abilities are essential. A commitment to safety and continuous improvement is crucial for success in this role.

We support a range of customers, mainly but not exclusively in the nuclear industry, to ensure the economic and safe operation of capital-intensive plant, from both government and private industry. We also actively participate in national and international projects and maintain close links with universities, particularly in relation to the research and development work we undertake and support. Presenting our work at national and international conferences is encouraged.

Role responsibilities

• Design and execute load testing procedures for materials under environmentally representative conditions.
• Analyse test data and prepare detailed reports on material performance and characteristics.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop specifications and standards for material selection.
• Maintain and calibrate testing equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and safety assessments to ensure equipment maintained and operated in line with currently HSE regulations and industry best practice.

Here's What You'll Need

• A Degree level qualification or equivalent experience in materials, mechanical engineering, or physical sciences or experience working in a mechanical testing facility or similar with a proven track record of delivering high quality test data.
• Good practical engineering understanding and experience of working in an engineering laboratory environment to strict quality assurance requirements.
• Experience of successfully delivering mechanical testing results. Experience in fatigue testing is advantageous.
• Good understanding of safe working practices in a laboratory environment.
• Experienced with the analysis and presentation of mechanical testing data.
• Some experience working with high pressure high temperature water systems and high-pressure gases is advantageous.

Transferable Skills

You will have the opportunity to contribute to and learn from the wider technical community within Amentum and develop transferable skills in problem solving, analytical thinking, communication, innovation, collaboration and engineering management.

Work-life balance and flexibility are key focus areas for us. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

Our Culture:

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected, and if we are diverse, we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centered on inclusion and diversity.

We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

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