Senior Materials Engineer

About the role

The Senior Materials Engineer will lead material selection, qualification and oversight for turbofan propulsion systems, ensuring compliance with performance, durability and certification requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Organise and maintain a materials database and strategy.
• Support product engineering with material behavior knowledge for component design and validation.
• Define and approve material selections for compressors, turbines, combustion chambers, casings, shafts, bearings, intake and exhaust.
• Manage material risk, criticality and what‑if scenarios for performance and manufacturing processes.
• Define material qualification and testing programmes (creep, LCF/HCF, corrosion, etc.).
• Conduct root‑cause and metallurgical investigations, assess non‑conformances, and support supplier qualification and audits.

Required profile

• Minimum 8 years experience in turbofan propulsion, aerospace or complex engineered systems.
• Strong knowledge of nickel superalloys, titanium alloys, CMC, single‑crystal alloys, stainless steels, ceramic coatings, TBC and composites.
• Understanding of turbofan architecture, performance drivers and technology interfaces.
• Experience with manufacturing processes, FAI, validation and qualification standards (ASTM, ISO, AMS).
• Engineering degree (MSc/PhD) in Materials Science or equivalent.

Required skills

• Nickel superalloys
• Titanium alloys
• CMCs and single‑crystal materials
• Ceramic coatings and TBCs
• Composite materials
• Material testing (creep, LCF/HCF, corrosion)
• ASTM, ISO, AMS standards

What we offer

• Competitive, tax‑free salary
• Family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance and education allowances
• Access to learning academy and digital learning platforms
• Multicultural, innovative work environment