Senior Engineer Materials Technology - Metallurgy
Job Title:Senior Engineer Materials Technology - Metallurgy
Location:Barrow-in-Furness - on-site
Salary:From £34,042 - depending on skills and experience
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What you'll be doing:
- Supporting the delivery of authoritative metallurgical advice and guidance to: ul>
- all functions, in particular Operations, Engineering and Supply Chain, on emergent issues arising during submarine build, commissioning and in-service
- the wider BAES community, including facilities/ infrastructure, Naval Ships and Global Combat Systems
- Submarine design engineering teams to ensure the use of appropriate materials, processes and the management of corrosion
- Conducting reviews of supplier technical and special processes related to metallurgy, corrosion prevention and welding engineering
- Conducting and reporting of metallurgical investigations and research, including the preparation of samples, safe and correct use of laboratory and workshop equipment, conduct of analysis and the preparation of test results and technical reports
- Contributing to the technical evaluation of new materials and manufacturing processes
- Supporting weld engineers in the assessment of pipe welds, structural welds and cladding, including preparation and mechanical testing of samples
- Contributing to the review and maintenance of relevant Process Instructions, Workmanship Standards, Operating Procedures and Risk Assessments ul>
Your skills and experiences:
- Qualified to degree level (BEng/ BSc) in metallurgy or materials science
- Knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy
- Knowledge of metal forming and processing
- Knowledge of corrosion mechanisms and prevention
- Experience of working within a team of metallurgists and/ or welding engineers
- Experience in the development and maintenance of metallurgical related workmanship Standards and Process Instructions
- Experience in conducting research and technical investigations ul>
Benefits:
You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Materials Technology team:
The team consists of various technical levels, as a Senior Engineer you will be joining a team that comprises of over 60 specialists of Metallurgical, Polymer, Welding and materials backgrounds. You will support with the delivery of the Submarines (SSNR, Dreadnought, Astute).Our aim is to increase our headcount to accommodate the future demand and need of the customer.
We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
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