Materials Engineer/Associate Materials Engineer Coventry, England
Job description
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative company who specialise in advanced high temperature metal forming technologies who are undergoing an exciting period of growth as we license the technology globally.
Impression Technologies (ITL) are looking for a Materials Engineer/Associate Materials Engineer to join our committed technology development team. Our patented HFQ® process has been developed for forming complex structural parts from lightweight sheet alloys, particularly aluminium, for the automotive and aerospace industries.
Reporting to the Head of Metallurgy and Materials Characterisation and working closely with the Materials Evaluation Centre (MEC) team and wider business, you will become a central player in expanding our knowledge base in relation to the HFQ® process and alloy materials. With the importance of low-carbon intensity materials and processes, you will be supporting a globally applicable technology that is growing in demand for several emerging forms of transport, including electric vehicles.
In this role your main focus will be on the standardisation, improvement and development of the MEC materials characterisation processes, working with unique and state of the art capability. In addition, you will contribute to and lead projects related to the development of fundamental core materials and process related understanding as well as supporting commercial projects. You will have responsibility for delivering key information to the business and you will be expected to communicate results and requirements effectively across all levels and functions.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, adaptable, and detail-oriented graduate who picks new things up quickly, takes responsibility and enjoys a challenge. We will also consider a recent or future graduate for this role. We commit to training and mentoring the successful candidate and providing opportunities for your growth and development. ITL offers a competitive package including hybrid working.
ITL is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all.
Job specification
- Become expert in the Digital Image Correlation (DIC) equipment and capability for HFQ specific materials characterisation and technology development.
- Working with key business stakeholders to develop and standardise new materials characterisation tools and techniques in the Materials Evaluation Centre.
- Contributing to strategic technology development projects focussed on building core knowledge and understanding of the interaction between aluminium alloys, the HFQ process and in service performance requirements.
- Working with the operations and process technology transfer teams to standardise and advance the HFQ process.
- Contributing to commercial projects including advising on material selection criteria and characterisation requirements.
- Communicating relevant reports, data and requirements effectively both verbally, visually and in writing across all levels and functions.
Person specification
Essential
- At least 2.1 degree or a higher qualification in Metallurgy, Materials Science or a related Science or Engineering subject
- Good technical analysis, reporting and presentation skills
- Quick learner and adaptable
- Organised, methodical and self-motivated with an eye for detail
- Strong interpersonal, communication and team-working skills
- Good IT skills (MS Office) with an interest in data science and coding
- Right to work in the UK
Desirable
- Experience of safely and methodically planning and conducting laboratory tests
- Experience of aluminium metallurgy R&D and working with OEM customers preferably in the automotive or aerospace industry
- Familiarity with CAD, FEA, Matlab, Python, Visual Basic
- Confident in statistical data analysis e.g. Excel, Minitab
- Experience of Digital Image Correlation (DIC) for room and elevated tensile testing
- Experience of using tools such as 6sigma, Design of Experiments and problem-solving methodologies
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £28,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Coventry, CV5 9PF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Diploma of Higher Education (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Coventry, CV5 9PF
Application deadline: 24/02/2023
Reference ID: Feb23MaterialsEngineer/AssociateMaterialsEngineer
