Materials Engineer Specialist

7 hours ago


Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Octagon Group Full time

The Octagon Group is a world-leading business with a dynamic organization looking for a skilled Materials Engineer to join its team in Gloucester.

This role is ideal for an engineering professional eager to work across diverse, high-impact industries such as aerospace, defense, and high-performance automotive. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring materials meet demanding specifications while gaining broad exposure to various projects and technical challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Material Selection: Utilize technical expertise to select suitable materials for various applications.
  • Troubleshooting: Lead or support technical investigations to identify and resolve material failures.
  • Initiative Support: Contribute to initiatives such as material compliance, dual sourcing, and parts verification to maintain competitive standards.
  • Design Integration: Collaborate with R&D and design teams to seamlessly integrate new products into manufacturing processes.
  • Process Optimization: Develop and refine manufacturing processes to enhance quality and efficiency.
  • Bid Support: Assist the project team in developing cost-effective manufacturing strategies.
  • Compliance Implementation: Establish control measures to ensure adherence to specifications and standards.
  • Industry Innovation: Stay informed on industry trends and emerging technologies.

Person Specification:

  • Educational Foundation: Minimum HNC in a relevant science or engineering field.
  • Technical Experience: Experience in technical manufacturing engineering roles is advantageous but not essential.
  • Proactive Approach: Ability to prioritize and support multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Problem-Solving Prowess: Excellent problem-solving skills capable of analyzing complex technical issues.
  • Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement.
  • Communication Skills: Effective cross-functional communication and collaboration.

We offer an estimated salary of £60,000 - £80,000 per annum for this exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of materials engineering in a forward-thinking environment.



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