Materials Scientist

Morgan Advanced Materials

Materials Scientist developing innovative solutions using advanced materials for Morgan Advanced Materials. Focused on enhancing material performance and supporting manufacturing processes.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeStourport-on-Severn • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Materials Science and Engineering, with a focus on ceramic processing, materials modelling, and experimental design. Capable of applying scientific reasoning to optimize material development processes and enhance product performance.

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Materials Science ExpertiseCeramic ProcessingMaterials ModellingProgramming in PythonDesign of Experiments

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Hard Skills

Materials CharacterizationMechanical Properties AnalysisElectrical Properties AnalysisX-Ray DiffractionSimulation TechniquesData AnalysisProcess OptimizationExperimental DesignTechnical Issue ResolutionMeasurement Control

Soft Skills

Self-ManagementCollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

ANSYSAbaqusModelling ToolsLaboratory EquipmentData Recording Systems

Industry Keywords

Health and Safety StandardsMaterial DevelopmentProcess TrialsTechnology DevelopmentIndustrial Applications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonRay

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide the key materials science expertise into development programmes to enhance material, process, or product performance
Apply modelling and simulation tools, where appropriate, to support R&D, to enhance understanding of material behaviour and ceramic processing, to contribute to product development, and process optimisation initiatives
Support the definition and planning of technology development programmes to achieve success
To design, organise and carry out material development, production and processing trials at laboratory, pilot and production scales
To assess, analyse and interpret development results, adapting and iterating project activities to achieve the desired outcomes within an optimised timescale
Ensure high standards of operational management including measurement control and data recording
Where necessary to develop new or improved development or testing methods
To apply existing knowledge of materials and processes so as to maximise benefits to the business through increased sales revenue and lower operating costs
To develop quicker and more efficient routes and processes for materials development
To identify, quantify and communicate improvement opportunities relating to materials science and manufacture
Building links with technology contacts both within and external to the Morgan portfolio
Support and enhance the company’s commitment to the highest standards of Health and Safety and ensure all policies are adhered to during daily working
Investigate and resolve technical issues that may arise in the manufacturing process or products

Requirements

What you’ll need

Educated to degree level or higher in Materials Science, Engineering or a closely related scientific field
A PhD degree or equivalent is desirable
Candidates with proven experience and expertise with ceramic processing is desirable
Practical experience in a lab-based environment and characterising materials, e.g. mechanical & electrical properties, X-Ray diffraction and imaging techniques
Experience in design of experiments is advantageous
Can understand and analyse complex data
Is able to spot flaws and trends and work around these
Experience with programming languages such as Python is desirable
Experience with materials modelling, ceramic systems modelling, or related simulation techniques using modelling tools like ANSYS and/or Abaqus would be advantageous
Ability to self-manage and work well in a fast-paced collaborative team environment
Ability to plan work according to business need and technical strategy
Able to communicate with different departments, customers, suppliers, and service providers as required
Able to apply scientific reasoning to complex industrial situations
Able to locate & exploit relevant technology from other industries

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and safety commitment
Highest standards of operational management