Junior Materials Engineer – Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Are you looking to kick start your career as a Junior Materials Engineer in Gloucester? This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their career to join a forward thinking technical team working across exciting industries including aerospace, defence, and high performance automotive.

This Junior Materials Engineer role in Gloucester is ideal for someone with around one year of experience, or even a strong industrial placement year. If you are eager to learn, develop, and build hands on experience in manufacturing and materials engineering, this could be the perfect next step.

The Role:

As a Junior Materials Engineer in Gloucester, you will:

Support material selection decisions using engineering judgement and technical guidance
Assist with root cause investigations into material or process failures
Contribute to technical initiatives such as material compliance, dual sourcing, and parts verification
Work closely with design and R&D teams to support new product introduction into manufacturing
Help develop and improve manufacturing processes including pressing, impregnation, and blown film

This Junior Materials Engineer job in Gloucester offers broad exposure across multiple projects, giving you the chance to build a strong technical foundation.

What We Are Looking For

To be successful in this Junior Materials Engineer position in Gloucester, you should have:

A minimum HNC in a relevant science or engineering discipline
Around one year of experience, or a relevant placement year in manufacturing or engineering
A proactive mindset with the ability to manage and support multiple tasks
Strong problem solving skills and an analytical approach to technical challenges
Good attention to detail and a focus on quality and continuous improvement

Why Apply

This is a genuine entry level opportunity for a Junior Materials Engineer in Gloucester to develop their career within a supportive and technically advanced environment. You will gain hands on experience, work on diverse projects, and build the skills needed to progress within materials and manufacturing engineering.

If you are looking for a Junior Materials Engineer opportunity in Gloucester where you can learn, grow, and make an impact early in your career, this role is well worth exploring. You can also contact Keelan Riley on kriley@octagongroup.co.uk or call 01525 664852 for more information.