Senior Composite Material Engineer

Senior Composite Material Engineer

SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to BPSS and Export Control checks (including a criminal record check)
TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel within UK / EU
LOCATION: Belfast
TYPE: Full time

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options
• Work / Life Balance: 36 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, flexible working

We are currently looking for a Senior Composite Material Engineer for a position in Belfast, Northern Ireland to support A220 wing production.

We are looking for an Engineer with experience in Composite Materials and Processes who has knowledge (but not limited to) on assembly and/or and surface related materials and technologies with respect to development and design of solutions, materials qualifications, M&P processes , testing and failure analysis.

The position requires a good balance between a high technical expertise in the M&P composite technologies, manufacturing processes and testing in general and some managerial skills.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

• You will be managing composite material activities in the Belfast production facilities
• Contributing and supporting production issues for assembly and surface treatment technologies
• Support/lead product improvement for cost or quality aspect of composite parts
• Coordinate/support activities with the relevant Plant Engineering and Material & Process 1ACM community
• You will be responsible for material selection and Support to design, manufacturing Engineering, supply chain and quality for any material related queries, concession, etc.
• You will build and maintain a powerful stakeholder network with internal interfaces such as design offices, procurement, supply chain quality.

ABOUT YOU

• Educated to degree level in Engineering or Science Degree. Valuable: Master's Engineer or Master's Sciences Degree.
• Experience in Engineering, at least 8 years of proven experience in Composites Materials and Processes, with knowledge in component assembly and surface treatment technologies.
• Experience to support technically new material supplier qualifications and developments.
• Ability to technically lead projects in an international and interdisciplinary environment across different levels of hierarchy
• Demonstrated networking skills and technical leadership in collaboration with external partners, with a problem solving approach.

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HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

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Company: Airbus Operations SL
Employment Type: Permanent
Experience Level: Professional
Job Family: Structure & Dynamic Systems Analysis

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