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Consultant - Materials Engineer (Metallurgy)

BAE Systems, Barrow-in-Furness

Consultant - Materials Engineer (Metallurgy)

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BAE Systems, Barrow-in-Furness

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 4 Dec | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: e83ca0ea91444b6b949f10faa23f5113

Full Job Description

  • Provide metallurgical support to all functions, in particular Operations, Engineering and The Supply Chain on emergent issues arising during submarine build and commissioning
  • Offer metallurgical support to Submarine design engineering teams to ensure the use of appropriate materials and the management of corrosion
  • Support to knowledge transfer within the Materials Technology department
  • Identify areas of research for exploitation, lead research activities and author reports
  • Provide specialist metallurgical guidance within the department to ensure a work and investigations are processed and reported in a consistent and timely manner
  • The review and maintenance of relevant Process Instructions, Workmanship Standards and Operating Procedures
  • Effective communication within and external to the department on the initiation and application of solutions and processes
  • Manage with authority on forging, casting and metal forming processes

    Qualified to degree level (BEng/BSc) in metallurgy or materials science, as a minimum
  • Detailed knowledge on ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy
  • Detailed knowledge and experience on metal forming and processing
  • Experience of working with and developing a team of metallurgists
  • Experience in the development and maintenance of metallurgical related workmanship Standards and Process Instructions
  • Detailed knowledge of the capability and use of Metallurgical Mechanical and Metallographic testing

    Currently the team comprises of over 50 specialists of Metallurgical, Polymer, Welding and materials backgrounds. The team consists of various technical levels and we are after a Consultant/Technologist to become the authority in manufacture of metallic parts (Forgings, Castings and Rolling).
    • 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. Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

    Salary: Competitive, 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.

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