Materials Engineer

Materials Engineer

Location: Filton (Hybrid - approx. 60% onsite, initially 100% for handover)
Contract: Maternity cover - until March 2027 (likely extension)
Working Pattern: 35 Hours per week, worked over 4.5 days (between 7am-7pm, hours

agreed by the business)
Pay Rate: £35.00 per hour (Umbrella) / £26.16 per hour (PAYE)

Clearance: BPSS (completed by the Client)
IR35: Inside IR35

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Assembly Technologies Specialist/Materials Engineer to join their Research & Technology (R&T) function. This role sits at the forefront of future manufacturing development and will play a key part in researching, developing and validating innovative assembly technologies for next‑generation aerospace production.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical understanding of assembly processes and materials, combined with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, develop and evaluate novel assembly technologies and manufacturing processes
• Plan, design and execute experimental trials and industrial use cases
• Assess feasibility, performance and industrial applicability of new technologies
• Analyse trial data and translate results into actionable technical insights
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and research teams to mature future production solutions
• Develop technical documentation, specifications and best-practice guidance

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in assembly process development within engineering or manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of assembly techniques such as riveting, fastening systems and joining methods
• Understanding of materials, particularly composites (aerospace experience beneficial but not essential)
• Experience working in R&D or Research & Technology environments
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within cross‑functional teams
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and communication skills

If you think this could be a new and exciting career opportunity for you and you would like to learn more or just for an initial, no-obligation conversation please contact me on 07732 694 243 or you can apply directly by following the Easy Apply link and I will contact you as soon as I receive your contact details.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan

Aerospace, Research & Technology, Material Composites