Job Title: Lead Materials Engineer Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire (the position will require a uk driving licence to enable independent travel to suppliers and manufacture sites. overseas travel may also be required at short notice) Rate: £33.88h via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £25.26ph PAYE Employment Type: Contract (Currently financed until March 2026) Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week Reference: (phone number removed) Job Description The primary purpose of the role is to provide a holistic view of the material & colour developments, in line with Programme gateways. The team evolve A-surface materials and technologies to a point of concept and application readiness. As the material concept(s) matures the attention will focus on the method of make and manufacturing technologies within the supply chain and assembly facilities The objective is to provide production feasible and process capable specifications, both physical & digital assets. Tracking the outputs and performance is a main part of the role. This is achieved through collaborating and partnering with the Materiality Designers, Suppliers and engineering departments. Skills & Experience * A good understanding of product and automotive design combined with good aesthetic judgement, colour vision and colour perception. * Ability to create and monitor timing plans, measuring our performance. * Experience and knowledge in the field of material & technologies. * Good communication skills * Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred. Additional Information: THE POSITION WILL REQUIRE A UK DRIVING LICENCE TO ENABLE Independent travel to suppliers and manufacture sites. Overseas travel may also be required at short notice. This role is INSIDE IR35 ============================================================================= Do not miss out on your chance of interview – APPLY NOW! Our Clients are unable to provide sponsorship for Tier 2 General Visas; therefore, only candidates eligible to work in the UK need apply! Caresoft Global Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency. We are an independent highly-experienced recruitment consultancy dedicated to specialist markets within the Automotive, Aerospace, Agricultural & Construction Industries. No terminology within this advert is intended to unlawfully discriminate on the grounds of age, sex, race or disability and we welcome all applica