A super opportunity to join the Mechanical Engineering team at Denham!

Reporting to the Principal Materials and Process Engineer (Team Lead), the Materials and Process Engineer will assist and contribute to the management of materials and processes used at Martin-Baker, in line with customer, regulatory and legal requirements, using the Martin-Baker Quality Management System (QMS).

Key responsibilities include generating technical documents and reports, material reviews and presentations that are required to support the control of materials and processes. You’ll work effectively with internal and external customers to achieve optimum solutions through in-depth engagement with business stakeholders.

Direct Impact, Global Scale. Life-Saving Mission.

At Martin-Baker, the work we do matters. We design, manufacture and support life-saving equipment used by aircrew around the world. Our products operate in demanding environments, where quality, reliability and attention to detail are critical.

We’re proud of our long history in aerospace and defence, also focused on the future. Joining Martin-Baker means becoming part of a business with a clear purpose, strong engineering capability and a long-term commitment to its people, products and customers.

Whether you work in engineering, operations, commercial, finance, supply chain or support functions, your contribution helps deliver equipment that protects lives. It is challenging work, but it is also meaningful, and with over 7800 lives saved, it gives our people the opportunity to be part of something with real impact.

The Opportunity

The Materials and Process Engineer will manage and maintain process specifications and material data, including generation of new, amendments to existing,



and cancellation of obsolete data. You’ll continually use and update the material database and provide support to internal/external stakeholders such as customers, vendors, subcontractors and colleagues across the Martin-Baker organisation.

This is a wide-ranging role, you’ll assist with material obsolescence management, hazardous materials, getting involved with investigations relating to materials, processes and testing requirements. You’ll contribute to standardised parts, materials and substances, associated with Martin-Baker as well as source-controlled parts/assemblies and consumables. As the subject matter expert for material review applications (MRA’s), you’ll consult with colleagues and stakeholders, with a high degree placed on scientific advice and interpretation.

This role will be based onsite working from Denham.

What We’re Looking For

- Knowledge of material science and engineering, respective of commonly used materials used within the aerospace industry.
- Knowledge of heat treatment and finishing processes, equipment and materials.
- Understanding of manufacturing/fabrication processes, ideally used in the aerospace industry.
- Experienced with creating engineering documentation and presentations.
- Desirable – knowledge of US military standards and UK defence standards.




- Desirable – understanding of textile properties, testing, manufacturing/weaving and finishing processes.
- Systems knowledge of systems such as SAP, Teamcenter, PLM software, and materials management databases.
- Share and demonstrate the Martin-Baker values.

Our Values

At Martin-Baker, we value professionalism, understanding, teamwork, humility, accountability and integrity. We look for people who take pride in their work, collaborate openly and act with care because the work we do matters.

What We Offer

- Excellent pension package with solid employer support - Martin-Baker contributes 9% of your salary (non-contributory to the employee), with further employer contributions that grow as you increase your own
- Life Assurance
- Lunchtime finish on a Friday
- Personalised training and development plan
- 25-days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
- Occupational Health team
- Cycle to work scheme

We believe in equal opportunity, committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected. We want you to be able to do your best work.

Martin-Baker is a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, showing our support and commitment to our Armed Forces and their families, proudly supporting those who serve.

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). For more information and guidance please visit https://martin-baker.com/security-vetting

The role also involves access to information governed by U.S. Export Control Laws (including ITAR); therefore, all applicants must satisfy ITAR eligibility requirements.

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📌 Materials and Process Engineer (Denham)
🏢 Martin-Baker Aircraft Company
📍 Denham