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Materials Forming Engineer
full-timeMetropolitan Borough of Solihull$45k - $55k

Summary

Location

Metropolitan Borough of Solihull

Salary

$45k - $55k (GBP)

Type

full-time

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About this role

Company Description

Expand your playground with a fast-growing global engineering group. At SEGULA Technologies, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects and shape the future within a company for which innovation is inseparable from engineering. New forms of mobility, autonomous vehicles, the factory of the future, augmented reality... these are the daily concerns of our 15,000 ingenious talents in over 30 countries.

Whether you are a student, a recent graduate or experienced, an engineer or a project manager, at SEGULA you will find the opportunity that will give new meaning to your career. Make your move, Join us !

Job Description

The Role: Material Forming Engineer

In this highly collaborative and technically crucial role, you will ensure new materials meet formability requirements, support production readiness, and drive continuous improvements across stamping operations.

You’ll act as the link between engineering, supply base and manufacturing, ensuring the highest standards while supporting process optimisation and quality performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate, deliver and report on press trials to assess and qualify new materials for JLR Press Shops.
  • Lead and contribute to material cost‑reduction initiatives.
  • Support standardisation of testing equipment and processes across suppliers and internal press shops.
  • Produce and maintain material-related process standards.
  • Ensure timely delivery of materials for Try-Out and Production Ramp-Up on new model programmes.
  • Monitor and help reduce non-processed scrap, maximising processed scrap value.
  • Benchmark other OEMs and contribute to departmental continuous improvement KPIs.
  • Analyse technical documentation, produce detailed reports, and support engineering change control.
  • Work closely with stamping leadership, operational teams and cross-functional departments (BIW, T&F, Paint).
  • Liaise with external suppliers on materials, technical documentation, and process improvement opportunities.

Key Interactions

You’ll work closely with:

  • Stamping leadership & management teams
  • Stamping engineering & operations
  • Cross-functional technologies (BIW, T&F, Paint)
  • External suppliers and material producers

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Recognised engineering apprenticeship or degree/equivalent in sheet metal forming.
  • Experience coordinating and delivering press trial activities.
  • Strong understanding of materials, forming processes and material behaviour.
  • Skilled in root cause analysis, corrective action, and driving process improvements.
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills at all levels.
  • Strong MS Office skills; familiarity with Microsoft 365 tools.
  • Full driving licence with flexibility for regular site travel.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of steel and aluminium manufacturing processes (blast furnaces, rolling mills, heat treatment, etc.).
  • Experience in die manufacturing, buy-off, or press operations.
  • Background in quality problem solving (dimensional, formability, cosmetic).

Additional Information

Personal Profile

We're looking for someone who is:

  • Results-driven, with the ability to deliver in a demanding environment.
  • Resilient, enthusiastic, and open to new ideas.
  • A strong communicator capable of conveying complex concepts clearly.
  • A collaborative team player with strong time management skills.
  • A confident professional able to challenge existing thinking positively and constructively.
  • Permanent opportunity
  • Salary - DOE
  • Career development
  • Strong basic salary plus annual bonus

Your application will be reviewed based on your experience, skills and motivations.

Do not hesitate to reach out to us if you need any reasonable adjustments within the recruitment process. We are here to help you be at your best.

  • Contract/country: Fixed Term
  • Job family: Technical Direction and Expertise
  • Compensation: GBP45000 - GBP55000 - yearly
  • Other facts

    Tech stack
    Materials,Forming Processes,Root Cause Analysis,Process Improvements,Presentation Skills,Communication Skills,MS Office,Technical Documentation,Quality Problem Solving,Collaboration,Time Management,Engineering Change Control,Cost Reduction,Scrap Reduction,Press Trials,Standardisation

    About Segula Technologies

    SEGULA Technologies Italia è una società di consulenza ingegneristica presente in più di 30 paesi con oltre 140 sedi tra Europa, America, Asia, Africa e Oceania.

    Leader nel settore O&G, Power and Energy, collaboriamo con i maggiori player del mercato offrendo servizi di ingegneria e Top Management per progetti nazionali e internazionali.

    Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
    LinkedIn: Visit
    Industry: Engineering Services

    What you'll do

    • The Materials Forming Engineer will coordinate and report on press trials to assess new materials, support production readiness, and drive continuous improvements in stamping operations. This role involves liaising with engineering, supply base, and manufacturing to ensure high standards and process optimization.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What does Segula Technologies pay for a Materials Forming Engineer?

    Segula Technologies offers a competitive compensation package for the Materials Forming Engineer role. The salary range is GBP 45k - 55k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

    What does a Materials Forming Engineer do at Segula Technologies?

    As a Materials Forming Engineer at Segula Technologies, you will: the Materials Forming Engineer will coordinate and report on press trials to assess new materials, support production readiness, and drive continuous improvements in stamping operations. This role involves liaising with engineering, supply base, and manufacturing to ensure high standards and process optimization..

    Why join Segula Technologies as a Materials Forming Engineer?

    Segula Technologies is a leading Engineering Services company. The Materials Forming Engineer role offers competitive compensation.

    Is the Materials Forming Engineer position at Segula Technologies remote?

    The Materials Forming Engineer position at Segula Technologies is based in Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, England, United Kingdom. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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