Responsibilities

• Lead complex material investigations, including root cause analysis of failure mechanisms and performance degradation.
• Develop and implement advanced material testing strategies, covering tensile, impact, fatigue, corrosion resistance, and thermal property evaluations.
• Provide technical leadership in sample preparation and microstructural analysis.
• Advise engineering and design teams on material selection, performance trade-offs, and compliance with McLaren quality standards.
• Drive supplier engagement, ensuring alignment on material specifications, quality expectations, and innovation opportunities.
• Author and present high-level technical reports and recommendations to senior stakeholders, influencing product development and validation strategies.
• Champion continuous improvement in material analysis processes, introducing new technologies and methodologies to enhance capability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in Materials Engineering, Materials Science or related field.
• Significant experience in industry as a materials engineer preferably in the Automotive or Aerospace industry.
• In-depth understanding of failure mechanisms, fatigue behaviour, and environmental degradation of all material types.
• Proven track record in developing and executing complex material testing programs.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and advanced quality assurance methodologies.
• Comprehensive understanding of what materials are used in the automotive sector (metallics, polymers, etc.).
• Excellent understanding of the failure mechanisms of different materials.

What We'll Do for You

• Structured career development framework
• 25 days' holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five days
• Enhanced company pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus award
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan
• Life assurance benefit
• Ability to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years' service
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• Generous parental leave policies
• A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice

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