Technical Lead - Materials & Testing (Composites)

Elix Sourcing Solutions; Ottery St Mary; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Progression

Healthcare

Life Assurance

22 days + Bank Holidays

Flexible hours

Job summary

Elix Sourcing Solutions near Exeter is seeking a Materials & Testing Engineer to lead hands-on laboratory testing, manage customer testing programs, and drive technical investigations of advanced composite materials.

You will be degree-qualified in materials, aerospace or mechanical engineering with experience in materials testing, joining a small, specialist team at a state‑of‑the‑art facility offering training, progression and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in a relevant subject with industrial composites/adhesives experience.
• Experience in laboratory testing with knowledge of material testing standards.
• Strong problem-solving, project management, and ability to work in the office full time.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on laboratory testing using specialised equipment.
• Full project management from cradle to grave, ensuring testing programs are delivered on time and within budget.
• Acting as a technical expert for internal teams and external customers while driving technical investigations.

Skills

Materials testing

Project management

Laboratory testing

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree (Materials/Aerospace/Mechanical)

Tools

Destructive testing equipment

Industrial composites

Job description

Elix Sourcing Solutions near Exeter is seeking a Materials & Testing Engineer to lead hands-on laboratory testing, manage customer testing programs, and drive technical investigations of advanced composite materials.

You will be degree-qualified in materials, aerospace or mechanical engineering with experience in materials testing, joining a small, specialist team at a state‑of‑the‑art facility offering training, progression and a comprehensive benefits package.