Senior Materials Engineer: Lead Materials & Failure Analysis

YASA; Bicester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

YASA, a leader in axial flux electric motor tech, is seeking a Senior or Lead Materials Engineer to join Graeme Hyson’s R&D team. The role focuses on selecting and developing materials, adhesives, joining processes and manufacturing technologies for high-performance motors.

You will lead practical materials testing, coordinate with external partners, and support teardown and failure analyses to establish root cause. Site-based work with a methodical, evidence-based approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Applied experience across metallic and non-metallic materials.
• Practical knowledge of joining technologies such as adhesives and welding.
• Methodical approach to testing and root-cause analysis.
• Experience with ISO/ASTM or equivalent standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the selection and development of materials, adhesives, joining processes and manufacturing technologies.
• Identify opportunities from new materials and emerging technologies.
• Develop and manage practical materials testing with external partners.
• Support teardown and examination of failed motors and components.
• Diagnose failure mechanisms and define further testing to establish root cause.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to qualify material solutions.

Skills

Materials engineering

Metals

Non-metallic materials

Root cause analysis

Testing methodology

Tools

Materials testing equipment

Laboratory testing techniques

Job description

YASA, a leader in axial flux electric motor tech, is seeking a Senior or Lead Materials Engineer to join Graeme Hyson’s R&D team. The role focuses on selecting and developing materials, adhesives, joining processes and manufacturing technologies for high-performance motors.

You will lead practical materials testing, coordinate with external partners, and support teardown and failure analyses to establish root cause. Site-based work with a methodical, evidence-based approach is essential.