Materials Designer

Position Title: Design Engineer - Materials Duration: Contract Location: Gaydon Division: Design Position Description: The primary purpose of the role is to evolve A surface materials and technologies across a number of vehicles programmes, to a point of concept and application readiness. 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. The Surface Material Integration team has a diverse materials engineering expertise that covers material & component commodities. Understanding the production feasibility of new and existing materials & manufacturing technologies at all levels Skills Required: Experience in colour matching of materials, at point of material manufacturing and implementation into component technology Experience working at pace with Materials Engineering and inhouse labs to test new materials, defining new test specs where required for new materials in the automotive space. Ability to identify reason for test failures and work with suppliers to re-engineer materials Proficient in creation of timing plans and programme managing commodity developments Experience Required: A good understanding of product 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. Proficient in creation of timing plans and programme managing commodity developments. Full driving licence Experience Preferred: Experience in automotive sector 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: *Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.*