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Ontic, a leading licensor and manufacturer of complex engineering parts for the global aerospace and defence industries, is now recruiting for its 2026 Graduate Scheme – Materials & Processes Engineering Pathway
At Ontic, we’re experts in what we do. Guided by our core values, we’re a team of driven individuals committed to continuous innovation in the aerospace sector. Together, we embrace the challenge to push our mission forward — becoming more than the sum of our parts.
We’re a global family of specialists. We take pride in what we do and who we do it with, always striving for the best solution. We challenge the status quo, giving each other the freedom to experiment, innovate, and make a difference. Even when things get tough, we work together to deliver on our vision. Ontic is built on a culture of trust and excellence — for each other and the work we do.
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Materials & Processes Engineering Graduate to join us on a permanent contract.
This is a structured development pathway, designed to train and develop you into a fully capable Materials & Processes Engineer within an aerospace environment.
This is not a general engineering or rotational programme.
From day one, you will begin building the technical knowledge and experience required to specialise in this discipline, with the expectation that you will move into a permanent Materials & Processes Engineering role at the end of the programme.
This pathway will give you the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a highly specialised engineering environment while developing the skills required to support critical aerospace components.
Over the course of the programme, you will gain experience in:
You’ll take responsibility early, working on real engineering challenges that directly impact product integrity and business performance. You’ll be supported through a combination of on-the-job learning, mentoring, and structured development.
By the end of the programme, you will have developed the capability to operate as a Materials & Processes Engineer within Ontic.
To succeed in this role, you’ll need:
We are looking for individuals who:
This role requires commitment to developing specialist knowledge — it will suit candidates who are motivated to build a long-term career in this field.
September 2026
Candidates wishing to apply for this role who would require sponsorship should carefully consider the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship based on their individual circumstances. Ontic does not guarantee that this role will meet sponsorship requirements.
Alongside a competitive graduate salary, we offer a range of benefits to support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing, including:
At Ontic, you won’t just start a job — you’ll begin building a career in a highly specialised engineering discipline.
You’ll be part of a business where:
We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us!
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