Materials and Joining Specialist

Advanced Construction Manufacturing - Technology & Innovation

We’re seeking a Materials & Joining Specialist to define the material and joining strategies for a new generation of industrialised construction products.

This is a product industrialisation role, focused on what we manufacture and how it is joined ensuring designs are structurally sound, manufacturable at scale, cost-effective, and suitable for automated or semi-automated production.

The role sits upstream of equipment selection but requires strong, practical knowledge of manufacturing and joining processes to keep product decisions industrially realistic.

The Role:

You’ll own the materials and joining philosophy for product families, defining:

• Materials and steel grades
• Sections and profiles
• Coatings and corrosion strategies
• Joint types, welds, and connections

You’ll ensure designs work in:

• High-volume factory production
• Automated or semi-automated environments
• Real supply chains and regulatory frameworks

What You’ll Do:

• Define and optimise product-level material and joining strategies
• Balance structural performance, manufacturability, cost, durability, and tolerance control
• Ensure compatibility with robotic welding, automated handling, and high-throughput production
• Challenge designs that drive distortion, excessive welding, scrap, or rework
• Apply knowledge of welding, mechanical fastening, hybrid joining, robotics, and fixturing to inform product design
• Define acceptable joining methods, testing, and qualification approaches

Who We’re Looking For:

We’re open to candidates from automotive, aerospace, rail, shipbuilding, defence, heavy manufacturing, structural fabrication, or energy.

You should have:

• Experience defining material or joining strategies for real, repeatable products
• Strong exposure to manufacturing environments where throughput, cost, and quality matter
• Experience working closely with production and manufacturing teams
• Construction experience is welcome but not required.