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Materials Engineer

Posted 28 May 2025
Salary Up to £27.16 per hour + Inside IR35
LocationWarwick
Job type Contract
Discipline Design Studio
Reference78379_1748423264

Job description

Position Title: Materials Engineer

Duration: 10 month contract

Location: Gaydon

Position Description:

  • The primary purpose of the role is to support the development of A surface materials and technologies, for Bespoke and Personalisation projects.
  • As the material concept(s) matures the attention will focus on the method of make and manufacturing technologies.
  • Collaborating and partnering with the Materiality Designers, Suppliers and the wider Bespoke team.
  • Creating visual and numerical standards to be used within the supply chain and within vehicle assembly.

Essential Skills:

  • Experience and knowledge in the field of relevant material technologies and strong technical and development expertise.
  • A good understanding of product and automotive design combined with good aesthetic judgement, colour vision and colour perception.
  • Good communication skills and the ability to relate to and communicate at all levels.

Experience & Qualifications Required:

  • Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Desirable Experience & Qualifications:

  • Understanding of timing plans and programme managing commodity developments.
  • Having the capability to measure KPI's in relation to programme deliverables.

Additional Information:

  • The position will require a UK driving licence to enable independent travel to suppliers and manufacture sites.
  • Overseas travel may also be required at short notice.

Why work through Contech's?

Contechs are a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology & Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employee's, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.

How to Apply

If you're interested in applying for this position, submit your application and one of our recruiters will be in touch.

If you know anyone that is suitable for the role please visit the below page we offer up to £600 referral fee: https://www.contechs.com/refer

*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK.*