Smart4Chemicals are looking to recruit a Mechanical Testing Technician on behalf of one of our clients who are a global leading materials manufacturer.
As a Mechanical Testing Technician, you will be responsible for mechanically testing adhesive and composite materials using various international or customer standards tests.
To be considered for the role of Mechanical Testing Technician you must have experience in mechanical testing whether from education or industrial experience. Bachelors degree is highly desirable, as is a HNC/HND.
People without educational qualifications are also encouraged to apply as long as you have mechanical testing experience.
This position will be on a shift basis working a two or three shift pattern. Shift allowance will be added on top of your salary, 2 shift pattern equates to 10% and 3 shift equates to 16.67% of an uplift to salary on offer.
 
Role requirements

Ideally Bachelors educated in an engineering discipline. HNC/HND still suitable. People without these qualifications are still encouraged to apply.
Hands on experience or a good understanding of mechanical testing techniques is essential for the role.
Practical experience in operating test frames in a mechanical testing environment highly desirable.
Any knowledge of composite materials and reinforcement technologies also highly desirable.

 
Role responsibilities

Mechanically test composite materials on a daily basis.
Operate various machinery on a daily basis to business needs.
Liaise with cross functional teams in order to meet task requirements.
Physical and analytical testing of composite/adhesive panel fabrication.

Smart4Chemicals are looking to recruit a Qualifications & Materials Engineer for a leading materials manufacturer based in the Denbighsire area.
In order to be considered for this role as a Qualifications Engineer you must possess previous experience in working with composites materials either during education or in industry. You must also be degree qualified at a minimum in either Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry or a similar field.
As a Qualification and Testing Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and leading test programs for qualification or screening of composite materials for aerospace application in addition to much more.
To be considered for this role you must:

Possess a minimum of a degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering or a similar field.
Significantly experienced working with composite materials in industry.
Previous experience working in the Aerospace industry is highly desirable for this role.
Six-sigma certification is highly desirable.
Mechanical testing experience such as tensile, compression and fracture testing are also required for this role.

Responsibilities include but aren't limited to:

Play a lead role in the qualifications team, scrutinising any unexpected results to eliminate errors and improve procedures going forward.
Develop and lead test programs for the qualification of composites materials including prepregs for Aerospace application.
Manage projects efficiently within strict timeframes and negotiate plans for specific projects within the team.
Anticipate risks, future challenges and opportunities for improvement making recommendations within the team and wider business.
Actively contribute to team development through coaching of junior engineers