Safran

Aircraft propulsion, equipment, and defense provider

Materials Engineer - 12m

Materials & StructuresConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePitstone, UKNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A minimum bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, or a similar field.
Experience in materials design or selection and/or process engineering.
Knowledge of environmental legislation, including REACh regulations.
Technical report-writing ability.
Experience in the aerospace industry.
In-depth knowledge and experience of aerospace materials and processes, process selection, specifications, and applications.
Ability to discuss technical matters clearly and confidently across the organization.

Responsibilities

Take responsibility for REACh obsolescence within current and legacy product ranges and provide technical support as a qualified materials engineer across site platforms, existing product lines, and projects.
Identify REACh and obsolescence issues, conduct necessary investigations, and recommend alternatives based on technical specifications and customer expectations.
Review drawings.
Review alternatives for materials and process specifications and assess their applicability.
Provide written reports and justifications regarding materials issues and line stops.
Deliver against project schedules and customer expectations, and consult with the team.
Work cross-functionally with engineers and subject matter experts, and alongside quality, procurement, program managers, CoE managers, and specialists.
Work with the supply chain to provide technical support.
Lead the qualification process.
Write investigation reports.
Contribute to project and qualification scoping.

Materials Engineer - 12m

Safran Engineering Services UK Limited · Pitstone, United Kingdom · Contract · Posted 2026-10-13

Workplace: on_site

Department: SEP

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

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About the Company

Safran

Aircraft propulsion, equipment, and defense provider

Safran is a French high-technology group active in aircraft propulsion, equipment, and defense. It designs and manufactures jet engines and propulsion systems, landing gear, aircraft interiors, and provides electronics and avionics for aircraft and space launchers. It collaborates on major programs like CFM with GE and has grown through acquisitions such as Zodiac Aerospace to offer an integrated stack from propulsion to interiors. Its goal is to advance sustainable aviation by developing efficient engines and integrated systems for future aircraft.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Paris, France
Founded: 2005

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