Role: Materials Engineer Location: Warrington About the role: Work with ERIKS colleagues and customers on next generation materials in support of future product needs and give guidance in the areas of material selection and problem solving, including when customers visit. Ensure regulatory compliance and approvals are up-to-date and maintained and reports to customer when requested. Working in conjunction with the Design Team, specify required physical properties to optimise component performance and provide data for finite element analysis whilst also looking to improve designs for maximum reliability, through a detailed understanding of geometry - material interaction. Working in conjunction with production staff in testing of rubber compounds used, determining the best processing temperatures and times for improved productivity or problem solving. Actively participate in international, multi-discipline, product development teams, that could involve formulating of conventional materials, supplier development, problem solving, failure analysis, compliance advice etc. Conduct failure analyses, product complaint analyses, interpreting test results and preparation of test reports and product data sheets. Hours of work: Mon - Fri - 08:30am - 5:00pm 30 Minute lunch 40 Hours per week About you: Knowledge or Elastomers, Materials, Polymers with suitably recognised University Qualifications (MSc, PhD etc) Be proficient in speaking, writing, and understanding English. Some industrial experience in the qualified field of expertise. Experience or knowledge of rubber compounding, milling, processing, and testing. Trained in use of laboratory test equipment, especially hardness, specific gravity, tensile strength, compression set, FTIR, TGA and DSC Proficient user of Microsoft based programmes and willing to learn programmes used internally. Have an analytical thought process. Be self-disciplined and be able to work independently. Be able to work well with others and represent ERIKS in a positive way to customers and suppliers. Able to work on different projects at the same time and meet the deadlines accordingly. Be organised and follow company rules in terms of safe work and good housekeeping practices. Be punctual. Work accurately and produce accurate and full reports Your offer: And if that wasn't enough to pique your interest, we also offer a very competitive salary and a range of benefits including: 25 days plus bank holidays annual holiday entitlement Ability to purchase an additional 5 days holiday subject to scheme rules Contributory Pension Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Life Assurance Up to 1 day’s paid leave to concentrate on your wellbeing A full integrated Employee Assistance Programme including a 24/7 helpline for emotional and practical support, as well as financial and legal support including: Unlimited mental health support from qualified mental healthcare professionals 24/7, unlimited remote GP appointments – so you can get fast access to a doctor at a time convenient to you Six 1-2-1 nutritional video consultations per year Six 1-2-1 digitally delivered personal training sessions per year 360 Wellbeing Score — take just four short assessments to get your score and unlock six 1-2-1 lifestyle coaching sessions per year Physiotherapy — eight sessions a year shared between you and your partner Medical second opinions Savings and discounts for savings on weekly costs On-demand wellness content, plus our Wellbeing Calendar, which is packed with podcasts, articles, webinars and more to help manage your wellbeing Company Sick Pay from day 1 Group Income Protection – after a period of sickness absence Long service recognition Free unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning Free ERIKS Branded workwear Free Eye tests ERIKS are an equal opportunities employer About us: We’re ERIKS – a leading Specialised Industrial Service Provider, making remarkable a reality every single day. We offer a wide range of innovative and high-quality industrial service solutions with the overall mission to make “industry work better”. You might just see O-rings and valves, but to us, they help power the world. We know our hard-working people are the backbone of our mission, providing our customers with specialist knowledge and hands-on service. This is where you come in Why ERIKS? With 170 sites across the UK and Ireland, a supportive environment is never far away. And, even though we’re proud to be part of the manufacturing industry, our opportunities extend far beyond warehouse jobs. You might be a fitter in Cork, a workshop engineer in Aberdeen, or a customer operations manager in Hull – wherever you are, your specialism is our strength. Collectively, we all have incredible expertise, and we know it takes dedication and hard work to get there. At ERIKS, we’re committed to building a community – it’s the people you work with, it’s the support you receive from your manager, it's the technical specialism that is at the core of everything we do. What are you waiting for? We can’t do it without you