Materials Engineer
Core
Deliver complex materials characterisation work packages and ensure production readiness for advanced metallic materials, heat treatment processes, and joining technologies in low-emission combustion systems.
Role type
Staff-level Materials Capability Acquisition Engineer
Builds
Production-ready advanced metallic materials and joining technologies for aerospace combustion engines
Domain
Aerospace / Advanced Materials Engineering
Required skills
Metallurgy expertise, project management, technical report writing, problem-solving, stakeholder coordination, continuous improvement, external network management, funding identification
Preferred skills
High-temperature nickel alloys knowledge, Chartered Engineer status, product integrity/certification frameworks
Technologies
Metallic materials characterisation testing, heat treatment processes, joining technologies
Responsibilities
Lead defined technical packages within Materials Capability Acquisition, manage inputs from metallurgical experts, plan and run external testing programs, resolve technical problems, act as advisor/coach, maintain external technology network, identify funding opportunities (via careerplan.io/jobs/JR6160921-1-materials-engineer-at-rollsroyce)
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with moderate influence