Materials and Processes Engineer
Added 10 Sept · still live
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Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£46,100
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2129 (80% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £46,100, and Expleo Group is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2125 (Production and process engineers, Materials and process engineering work in production context) or SOC 2126 (Aerospace engineers, Aerospace spacecraft engineering domain focus). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation. We help businesses harness unrelenting technological change to successfully deliver innovations that will help them gain a competitive advantage and improve the everyday lives of people around the globe.
As part of our continued development and growth within the Space domain, we are now seeking an experienced Metallurgist for an onsite opportunity with our client in Portsmouth UK. This role is focused on ensuring that Materials and processes used in satellite production are capable of meeting all regulatory, contractual, and international quality standards in support of safe operation, and certification.
If you're an experienced Metallurgist, looking to develop your career, this role represents an exciting opportunity to progress your development with one of the UKs largest Aerospace design organisaitons.
Responsibilities
As part of our continued development and growth within the Space domain, we are now seeking an experienced Metallurgist for an onsite opportunity with our client in Portsmouth UK. This role is focused on ensuring that Materials and processes used in satellite production are capable of meeting all regulatory, contractual, and international quality standards in support of safe operation, and certification.
If you're an experienced Metallurgist, looking to develop your career, this role represents an exciting opportunity to progress your development with one of the UKs largest Aerospace design organisaitons.
Responsibilities
- Approve materials and processes for waveguide hardware through the Materials & Processes Control Board (MPCB) in accordance with project requirements for spacecraft programmes such as Eurostar Neo and OneSat.
- Review supplier materials and manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with Airbus and customer Materials & Processes (M&P) requirements.
- Manage materials and process qualifications through the Request for Approval (RFA) process and, where appropriate, internal qualification programmes.
- Generate and review Qualification Test Plans (QTPs), Qualification Test Reports (QTRs), and supporting technical documentation.
- Conduct inspections of waveguide hardware during manufacturing and assembly activities.
- Investigate, assess, and disposition material and process-related non-conformances, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
- Work collaboratively with Waveguide Engineering Specialists, Technical Authorities, Manufacturing teams, and Supply Chain Quality Managers to address technical challenges and support programme delivery.
- Bachelors Degree in Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or related discipline.
- Applications are invited from candidates who may hold HNC/HND in a relevant engineering discipline in concert with significant and demonstrable subject matter expertise in the system domain.
- Strong knowledge of metallic materials, surface treatments, and manufacturing processes.
- Understanding of metallurgical principles, failure mechanisms, and root cause analysis techniques.
- Ability to interpret engineering specifications, standards, and technical documentation.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical capability.
- Ability to manage multiple activities and stakeholders simultaneously.
- Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues clearly and concisely.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality and compliance.
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Knowledge of ECSS, ESA, Airbus, or equivalent aerospace Materials & Processes standards.
- Understanding of obsolescence management and materials substitution methodologies.
- Experience in a Materials & Processes, Metallurgy, or Materials Engineering role within aerospace, defence, space, or other high-reliability industries.
- Proven experience working with suppliers to review and approve materials and manufacturing processes.
- Demonstrated experience of qualification testing, documentation, and engineering sign-off activities.
- Experience investigating material and process-related non-conformances and implementing corrective actions.
- Experience supporting manufacturing operations and resolving technical challenges in a production environment.
- Experience managing complex technical issues across multiple stakeholders and programmes.
- Previous experience within satellite, spacecraft, or aerospace hardware development environments would be advantageous.
- Experience in materials and process qualification, verification, and approval activities.
- Experience of the Request for Approval (RFA) process and Materials & Processes Control Boards (MPCB).
- Experience supporting supplier development and qualification activities.
- Experience presenting technical findings to customers, suppliers, and formal review boards.
- This role may require security clearance and our offer of employment will be dependent on obtaining the appropriate level of clearance. The details of this requirement will be discussed at interview.
- If applying for this role, please do not make reference to or include in your application or CV details of any current or previously held security clearance.
- Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
- We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
- Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
- Competitive company benefits
- Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
- As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
- Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
- Communicating and promoting vacancies
- Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
- Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
- Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive
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Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 2129 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~167k in sampleP25 £38kP75 £59k
£31kmedian £46kgoing rate £46k£73k
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