Materials Engineer - 1 Year Fixed-Term / OR Contractor inside IR35
Safran Engineering Services UK Limited
Posted: November 19, 2025
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Quick Summary
Working as a Materials REACh Engineer, you will be responsible for identifying and mitigating the impact of materials obsolescence on existing product lines and projects, using knowledge of surface treatments, chemical and electro-chemical processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Required Skills
Job Description
Safran Engineering Services has a requirement to recruit an experienced and qualified Materials REACh Engineer.
In this role expect to be responsible on REACh obsolescence within the current and legacy product range and supporting technically as a qualified materials engineer across site platforms, existing product lines and projects. Identify REACh/ obsolescence and carryout necessary investigations to recommend alternatives based on technical specifications in line with customer expectations. You are expected to have knowledge and experience of surface treatments, chemical & electro-chemical processing and environmental regulation.
Day to day duties will consist of:
• Review drawings
• Review alternatives for materials, process specifications and their applicability
• Provide written report and justifications on issues in relation to materials and line stop
• Deliver against project schedule, customer expectations and team consultations
• You will work in a cross-functional team engaging with other engineers and subject matter experts. In addition, you will work alongside quality, procurement, program managers, CoE managers and specialists/experts.
Tasks you will get involved in upon start:
• Work with supply chain to provide technical support
• Lead qualification process
• Writing up investigation reports
• Contribute towards project and qualification scoping
Requirements:
Education
• Minimum Bachelors Degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemistry OR similar.
Other
• Experience in materials design/selection and/or process engineering
• Knowledge of Environmental legislation, including REACh regulations
• Technical report writing
• Experience in the aerospace industry
• In-depth knowledge and experience of Aerospace Materials and Processes, Process Selection, Specifications and Applications.
• Be clear and confident when discussing technical matters across the organization
Benefits:
• Early finish on a Friday - 0800-1645 Mon-Thurs, 0800-1200 Friday
• Hybrid working available - Work is specific to Pitstone and requires interfacing with various departments - 60% in office/40% from home
• Onsite canteen