At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a cutting-edge Materials Laboratory, providing solutions for missile systems.
- Company: Europe’s leading missile systems provider with a focus on quality and safety.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus potential, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave.
- Other info: Opportunities for national and international travel and career development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on innovative projects in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in materials analysis and a degree in Materials Science or related field.
The predicted salary is between 42000 - 45000 £ per year.
A rare opportunity has arisen for a Materials Engineer with drive and enthusiasm to join Europe’s number one missile systems provider, helping guarantee the quality and safety of current and next generation weapon systems.
Salary: £42,000‑£45,000 dependent on experience plus bonus and benefits.
Dynamic (hybrid) working pattern: this is a predominantly laboratory‑based role but where possible we will accommodate a blended approach to on‑site and remote working.
Benefits
- Company bonus: up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
- Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
- Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
- Flexi Leave: up to 15 additional days
- Flexible working: we welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
- Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave – enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
- Facilities: fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more
- Healthcare Cash Plan: option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more
Responsibilities
You’ll be working within a state‑of‑the‑art Materials Laboratory and responsible for providing practical support or complex solutions around laboratory analysis to support production for both National and International projects. This role gives you the opportunity to make a tangible impact on real‑life challenges. As a technical and practical role it will put you at the forefront of Materials Technology and offer a breadth of development in surrounding fields. There may also be opportunities for National and International travel supporting both customers and suppliers.
Qualifications
- Previous practical experience in one or more of: sample preparation and analysis of metallic and non‑metallic materials; microscopy and materials failure analysis; specialist analytical techniques such as SEM/EDX, FTIR and XRF; mechanical testing of materials; surface treatment and coatings of materials.
- Knowledge of REACh and other environmental or Health and Safety legislation.
- Equivalent of HND/Degree in Materials Science, Chemistry or similar – not essential with relevant industrial/lab experience.
- Ability to contribute to the daily activities of a proactive team of Materials Engineers supporting challenging manufacturing deadlines.
- Good understanding of materials and their processes, including how materials react to various environments and how to assess their performance.
- Understanding of manufacturing techniques and methods.
- Familiarity with engineering drawings and their interpretation.
- Ability to determine requirements from specifications and national test standards.
- Experience of working in a laboratory environment.
Senior Materials Engineer in Bolton employer: Mbda Uk
Join a leading missile systems provider where your expertise as a Senior Materials Engineer will directly contribute to the safety and quality of cutting-edge weapon systems. With a dynamic hybrid working model, generous benefits including a company bonus, enhanced parental leave, and opportunities for professional growth, you will thrive in a supportive environment that values flexibility and innovation. Located in a state-of-the-art facility, you will have access to excellent resources and the chance to make a real impact on both national and international projects.
