Senior Materials Engineer - Transparent Polymers & Coatings

GKN; Watford; Vor Ort; GBP 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Bonus up to 15%

Pension scheme with employer match

Life assurance

Holiday allowance 185 hours + bank

Zusammenfassung

GKN Aerospace is seeking a Senior Materials Engineer to join the Materials & Test team in the UK. The role focuses on non-metallic materials, polymer processing, and transparent coatings to support aero structures and ice protection products.

You will lead coating validation projects, guide tests, and provide specialist support across production and obsolescence programs, collaborating with internal teams and external partners.

Qualifikationen

• Chemistry / Materials Science / aerospace engineering education, BSc / MSc level.
• Knowledge of / experience in Polymer material science and processing.
• Significant industry experience, preferably aerospace.
• Experience with quality systems, specifications and standards.
• Excellent reporting and project management skills; strong English in writing and speaking.
• Team player with proactive attitude and clear stakeholder communication.

Aufgaben

• Development of manufacturing processes for transparent polymer and adhesive materials.
• Qualification of materials and processes to meet requirements.
• Lead thin film polymer coatings projects.
• Lead material obsolescence and REACh replacement projects.
• Coordinate with leadership and provide regular progress updates.
• Support production material queries, testing and investigations.
• Define tests and test plans; interpret data for specification changes.

Kenntnisse

Polymer materials science

Materials processing

Quality systems experience

Project management

English communication

Ausbildung

Chemistry / Materials Science / aerospace engineering education, BSc / MSc level

Jobbeschreibung

GKN Aerospace is seeking a Senior Materials Engineer to join the Materials & Test team in the UK. The role focuses on non-metallic materials, polymer processing, and transparent coatings to support aero structures and ice protection products.

You will lead coating validation projects, guide tests, and provide specialist support across production and obsolescence programs, collaborating with internal teams and external partners.