Senior Materials Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
- Support and guide product engineering and associated functions with expertise in material science/engineering, in particular metallurgy of ferrous and non-ferrous materials, metal forming, heat treatment, steelmaking, materials testing and component failure investigation.
- Define, prioritise, and perform and/or oversee test activities, analysis and measurement as required to meet core team and project objectives, (cost, quality, and timing).
- Prepare reports, presentations and technical documentation with a clear analysis and summary for decision making for internal and customer use.
- Develop strong technical relationships with product or manufacturing engineering teams, customers and key suppliers and escalate risks and issues to core team members and management in a timely manner
- Write work instructions, materials specifications and test methods using company standard forms or on-site developed processes
- Ensuring safe working in laboratory environment.
- Develop, support, and follow local and corporate procedures such as compliance with IAFT
- Coach and train engineers and junior staff members
- Ability to mentor other staff members
- The ability to prioritise and organise own workload to meet deadlines
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Can work in a team whilst managing own responsibilities
- Excellent attention to detail
- Personable, flexible and a proactive team player with a strong work ethic
- Self-motivated and have a strong and flexible attitude towards work
- MEng or MSc degree in relevant discipline
- 5+ years of appropriate work experience
- 27 days holiday + bank holidays
- Long service holiday (if applicable)
- Working hours are 37 each week
- Pension Scheme
- Dental plan
- Onsite parking
- Staff discount with selected retails + wellbeing platforms
- Discounted gym membership at Roko
- On Site Gym (£10 per Month)
- Subsidised canteen
- Friendly working environment
- Relocation package of up to £6,000 (Subject to Criteria)
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Senior Materials Engineer roles across BorgWarner's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Transportation Equipment Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,840 - £44,658 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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