Material Trials Engineer (Press Shop)

Tata Technologies; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Material Trials Engineer based in Gaydon, UK. The role involves running material trials in press shop environments and collaborating with various teams to support engineering changes. Ideal candidates will have experience in automotive press shop operations and strong communication skills. Benefits include a pension scheme and employee discounts on vehicles.

Benefits

Pension Scheme – matched contributions up to 5%

Employee Assistance Program

Private Health Cash Plan

Discounts on Jaguar Land Rover vehicles

Qualifications

• Proven experience in running material trials in automotive press shops.
• Strong understanding of stamping processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering change documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support material trials in UK-based press shops.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and materials technology.
• Document trial results and recommend improvements.
• Provide technical feedback during trial execution.
• Travel as required for trials or related activities.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Understanding of material forming technologies

Experience in press shop operations

Job description

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At Tata Technologies we make product development dreams a reality by designing, engineering and validating the products of tomorrow for the world’s leading manufacturers. Due to our continued growth we are now recruiting for a Material Trials Engineer (Press Shop Support) to be based in Gaydon, The UK.

We are seeking a skilled contractor with hands‑on experience in running material trials within automotive press shop environments. This role is exploratory in nature and will support a Global Manufacturing Engineering – Stamping team in executing engineering changes through material trials.

Responsibilities

• Support material trials in UK-based press shops, ensuring alignment with engineering change processes.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, and materials technology.
• Document trial results, identify issues, and recommend improvements.
• Provide technical feedback and support during trial execution.
• Travel to Nitra (Slovakia) as required to support trials or related activities.

Knowledge and Experience

• Proven experience in press shop operations, preferably within the automotive sector.
• Strong understanding of material forming technologies and stamping processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering change documentation and apply it.
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Flexibility to travel and adapt to dynamic work environments.

Benefits

• Pension Scheme – We match employee contributions up to 5% of salary.
• Tata Jaguar Land Rover Privilege Scheme – up to 20% off new JLR vehicles.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Private Health Cash Plan.

If you are passionate about bringing innovation to the projects you work on and want to join a global company, this is the place for you.

Engineering a better world.

Tata Technologies would like to thank all applicants for their interest. Each application will be reviewed against the set criteria for the role. We would like to advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 10 working days following the closing date it will mean that unfortunately your application has not been successful. We will however retain your details for any suitable future opportunities.