Would you like to work within a varied and interesting role supporting a wide range of products for both defence and commercial sectors? We currently have a vacancy for a Materials Scientist/Metallurgist at our site in Great Baddow, Essex.
As a Materials Scientist/Metallurgist, you will be working as part of a multidiscipline team within the Product Assurance Response Centre (PARC). PARC’s activities include the provision of rapid technical troubleshooting services relating to components, production and processes, and ‘green issues’. This will be working across a broad range of industrial operations including avionics, sensors, shipbuilding, aircraft manufacture, sonar systems, radar and energetic materials.
This role will provide you with the chance to develop your skills within materials science where every day is different. You will gain exposure to cutting edge technology as well as excellent career development opportunities.
Your main responsibilities as a Materials Scientist/Metallurgist will involve:
Providing rapid troubleshooting and failure analysis service relating to components, production and processes
Ensuring high performance, quality, value, and competitiveness throughout BAE Systems
Using test and analytical equipment to ensure problems are solved in a timely fashion, supporting colleagues on metallographic enquiries.
Preparing technical reports, test procedures, process specifications and other product documentation
Liaising with both internal and external customers, including travel and visits to other business units as part of the rapid troubleshooting service
Your skills and qualifications as a Materials Scientist/Metallurgist:
Essential:
Degree level qualification (or equivalent with experience) in Materials Science or Metallurgy
Experienced in mechanical testing/ failure analysis of metals
Demonstrable experience in industry
Ability to use Microsoft Office suite (particularly Word and Excel)
Accurate and concise report writing skills
Desirable:
Membership of a recognised technical institution would be advantageous
Knowledge of materials properties, selection, processing and testing, ideally encompassing metals, polymers, ceramics and composites, adhesives and surface finishes and coatings
Knowledge of modern analytical techniques e.g. Tensile testing, material / sample preparation, SEM / EDX, XRF, 3D X-Ray/ CT, DSC/TGA, FTIR (EGA), TMA, DMA, , NDT techniques etc.
What we're looking for in you:
You must be able to work using your own initiative, with the ability to multi-task and manage your own workload. You will also possess a flexible and adaptable approach to enable you to take on enquiries that are not from your specific academic background.
Location: Great Baddow, Essex
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
BAE Systems
BAE Systems is one of the world’s leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.
Apply now: https://express.candarine.com/campaign/url/forward/c9af947393bb
As a Materials Scientist/Metallurgist, you will be working as part of a multidiscipline team within the Product Assurance Response Centre (PARC). PARC’s activities include the provision of rapid technical troubleshooting services relating to components, production and processes, and ‘green issues’. This will be working across a broad range of industrial operations including avionics, sensors, shipbuilding, aircraft manufacture, sonar systems, radar and energetic materials.
This role will provide you with the chance to develop your skills within materials science where every day is different. You will gain exposure to cutting edge technology as well as excellent career development opportunities.
Your main responsibilities as a Materials Scientist/Metallurgist will involve:
Providing rapid troubleshooting and failure analysis service relating to components, production and processes
Ensuring high performance, quality, value, and competitiveness throughout BAE Systems
Using test and analytical equipment to ensure problems are solved in a timely fashion, supporting colleagues on metallographic enquiries.
Preparing technical reports, test procedures, process specifications and other product documentation
Liaising with both internal and external customers, including travel and visits to other business units as part of the rapid troubleshooting service
Your skills and qualifications as a Materials Scientist/Metallurgist:
Essential:
Degree level qualification (or equivalent with experience) in Materials Science or Metallurgy
Experienced in mechanical testing/ failure analysis of metals
Demonstrable experience in industry
Ability to use Microsoft Office suite (particularly Word and Excel)
Accurate and concise report writing skills
Desirable:
Membership of a recognised technical institution would be advantageous
Knowledge of materials properties, selection, processing and testing, ideally encompassing metals, polymers, ceramics and composites, adhesives and surface finishes and coatings
Knowledge of modern analytical techniques e.g. Tensile testing, material / sample preparation, SEM / EDX, XRF, 3D X-Ray/ CT, DSC/TGA, FTIR (EGA), TMA, DMA, , NDT techniques etc.
What we're looking for in you:
You must be able to work using your own initiative, with the ability to multi-task and manage your own workload. You will also possess a flexible and adaptable approach to enable you to take on enquiries that are not from your specific academic background.
Location: Great Baddow, Essex
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
BAE Systems
BAE Systems is one of the world’s leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.
Apply now: https://express.candarine.com/campaign/url/forward/c9af947393bb
