Mechanical Engineer

Owen Daniels; Fareham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension – 10%

Long-term career development

Job summary

Owen Daniels is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Fareham to support the growth of a specialist engineering team. This role focuses on developing high-performance technology for safety-critical products. Responsibilities include material selection, advising engineers on material properties, and evaluating testing methods. Candidates should have experience with metals or ceramics and a strong understanding of materials in extreme environments. The position offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience working with metals and/or ceramics in engineering applications.
• Understanding of materials in extreme thermal environments.
• Ability to bridge materials science and practical engineering application.

Responsibilities

• Support material selection for high temperature applications.
• Advise engineers on material properties and limitations.
• Evaluate physical property testing methods and interpret results.
• Contribute to new product development.

Skills

Experience with metals and/or ceramics

Understanding of materials in extreme thermal environments

Knowledge of manufacturing processes

Experience with physical property testing

Strong communication skills

Job description

Mechanical Engineer

We’re supporting the growth of a specialist engineering team developing high-performance technology used in extreme operating environments. This is a newly created role, designed to strengthen materials capability within a multidisciplinary engineering team working on highly regulated, safety-critical products.

You’ll provide hands‑on and theoretical expertise across materials used in demanding thermal, mechanical and corrosive conditions. This role requires someone who understands both the make‑up of materials and the practical implications of manufacturing processes.

Permanent

Monday to Thursday, 8:00am – 4:30pm and Friday, 8:00am – 1:00pm

Competitive Salary on Offer + Bonus

Fareham

Key Responsibilities

• Support material selection for high temperature and harsh environment applications
• Advise engineers on material properties, performance and limitations
• Assess the effects of manufacturing processes
• Ensure material properties are maintained through production processes
• Support design‑for‑manufacture activities and production readiness
• Evaluate physical property testing methods and interpret results
• Work alongside design and manufacturing engineers to preserve material strength
• Support root cause investigations relating to material performance
• Contribute to new product development and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

• Experience working with metals and/or ceramics in engineering applications
• Understanding of materials in extreme thermal environments
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and their effect on material properties
• Experience with physical property testing and validation
• Ability to bridge materials science and practical engineering application
• Strong communication skills with cross‑functional engineering teams

Company Benefits

• Pension – 10%
• Long‑term career development within a growing aerospace programmes environment