Test Engineer

Smart4 Chemicals; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in polymer and materials manufacturing is seeking a Mechanical Test Engineer/Sr Scientist in Wrexham, Wales. This role involves developing and improving testing methods, leading initiatives in the laboratory, and supporting aerospace product qualifications. Applicants should have a PhD in Polymer or Materials Science and significant experience in advanced materials testing. This full-time position offers the opportunity to enhance training programs and collaborate globally.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a technical role within advanced materials.
• 2+ years’ leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of composites, resin systems, fiber types, and relevant test methods.
• Experience with Six Sigma, Lean and Continuous Improvement tools.
• Strong knowledge of composites, resin systems, fibre types and relevant test methods.
• Confident communicator with excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve mechanical and analytical test methods.
• Lead method development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support customer test requests and generate detailed technical reports.
• Lead the development and analytical laboratory when required.
• Support customer test requests and generate detailed technical reports.
• Conduct root cause analysis and troubleshoot test failures.
• Drive reporting improvements and standardisation.
• Expand testing capabilities and gain key accreditations.
• Collaborate across the global network and with external partners.

Skills

Mechanical testing methods

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Education

PhD in Polymer or Materials Science

Degree in Science, Engineering, or Technology

Tools

Six Sigma

Lean

Job description

Mechanical Test Engineer/Sr Scientist – Smart4 Chemicals

Smart4 Chemicals is recruiting for a leader in polymer and materials manufacturing for a Mechanical Test Engineer/Sr Scientist. As part of their growing Materials and Testing Laboratory in Wrexham, they are looking for a Mechanical Test Engineer to support product qualifications, development, and problem resolution for the aerospace sector.

This role offers hands‑on involvement in test method development, continuous improvement, and expansion of testing capabilities across mechanical, physical and NDI techniques.

To be considered for this role you will be degree educated in Materials Science, Chemistry or Mechanical Engineering (ideally PhD educated), with previous industrial experience developing analytical, physical and mechanical testing methods of polymers, composites or materials.

Base pay range

(Base pay range information not provided)

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve mechanical and analytical test methods
• Lead method development and continuous improvement initiatives
• Deliver and enhance internal training programmes
• Lead the development and analytical laboratory when required
• Support customer test requests and generate detailed technical reports
• Conduct root cause analysis and troubleshoot test failures
• Drive reporting improvements and standardisation
• Expand testing capabilities and gain key accreditations
• Collaborate across the global network and with external partners

Key Requirements

• Degree educated in Science, Engineering, or Technology (PhD in Polymer or Materials Science preferred)
• 5+ years’ experience in a technical role within advanced materials
• 2+ years’ leadership or supervisory experience (preferred)
• Experience with Six Sigma, Lean, and Continuous Improvement tools
• Strong knowledge of composites, resin systems, fibre types, and relevant test methods
• Confident communicator with excellent organisational and problem‑solving skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work independently

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Quality Assurance, Research, and Engineering

Industries

Plastics and Rubber Product Manufacturing, Chemical Manufacturing, and Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing

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Location: Wrexham, Wales, United Kingdom.