The Profile We Are Looking For

We are looking for an Engineer or Sciences Degree with experience in Composite Materials and Processes, with knowledge (but not limited to) on assembly and/or surface related materials and technologies with respect to development and design of solutions, materials qualifications, M&P processes, testing and failure analysis.

About You

• Educated to HNC level (engineering related) together with a minimum of 8 years’ relevant materials & processes engineering experience.
• Educated to degree level in Engineering or Science Degree is preferable, together with at least 3 to 5 years of proven relevant materials & processes engineering experience.

Desirable

• Experience to support technically new material supplier qualifications and developments.
• Ability to technically lead projects in an international and interdisciplinary environment across different levels of hierarchy
• Demonstrated networking skills and technical leadership in collaboration with external partners, with a problem solving approach.

Closing Date

Applications must be completed and submitted by Friday 24th July 2026

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that sufficient detail is provided to demonstrate how they meet essential job criteria, as this alone will be used for vetting purposes

Please note that meeting the mandatory criteria listed above guarantees consideration for the role, but does not ensure progression to the interview stage. In the event of a high volume of qualified applications, the selection panel reserves the right to shortlist and progress candidates who additionally meet one or more of the preferential (desirable) criteria.

How We Can Support You

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly.

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Company

Airbus Belfast Limited

Employment Type

Permanent

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Materials & Processes

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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