We are currently recruiting for a Materials Engineer to join our fantastic team. This is a superb opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading composite test houses.
Job Description:
This is an interesting and varied job role. The successful applicant will be working within a small team and will gain skills such as:
· Understanding of non-metallic materials and their use in industry.
· The manufacture of test specimens - using a variety of specialised techniques and equipment.
· Performing of mechanical, and thermal testing by operating our sophisticated test machines.
· Undertaking destructive tests such as Dynamic Mechanical Analysis, Tensile, Compression.
· The visual analysis of test specimens to determine the failure mode.
· The analysis of test data.
· The creation of technical reports.
· Effectively manage projects to ensure programme timescales and budgetary demands are met
· Serve as a technical expert representative both internally and with customers
· Communicate effectively with customers
- Project management
Skills/ Qualifications
- You will be minimum Degree qualified in Materials Science or Aerospace Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
- Industrial experience in adhesive and composite materials testing or manufacturing necessary.
- Knowledge and experience of BS EN ISO and ASTM material testing standards.
- Experienced in or knowledge of the use of static, fatigue and thermal analysis test equipment beneficial.
- Knowledge of non-metallic materials
- Able to work in a practical laboratory based environment both “hands-on” and in a more advisory role, being able to provide technical leadership to others.
- Excellent problem solving skills with a proven record in conducting successful technical investigations.
- Developed communication skills: able to communicate verbally and in writing.
- Good planning, organisational skills and project management abilities.
- Proficient in use of Microsoft Office
- Good communication skills- both verbal and written.
- Methodical approach to problem solving.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to plan and manage workload and meet strict deadlines.
- Enjoy practical work.
- Organised
Benefits:
A Competitive salary with 22 days annual leave (pro-rata) and a contributory pension plan.
This full-time role - Monday to Friday.
CTE provides all employees with Company Healthcare; Company Critical Illness Cover and Company Life Assurance.
We are located on an industrial estate in Honiton, Devon. There is free parking on site with good links to rail and bus routes.
Salary:
Starting salary depending on experience and qualification- negotiable, but in the region of £28,000 to £40,000
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £28,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person
