Materials and Processes Laboratory Engineer

Job Description:

A vacancy for a Materials Laboratory Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence & Space to work in the Materials Testing Laboratory in Stevenage. This role reports to the Materials Laboratory Team Leader.

We are looking for someone to run Batch Acceptance and re-life testing (testing of raw materials) in the laboratory. But with the versatility to work across multiple disciplines in the laboratory such as mechanical, microscopy and Chemistry.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: BPSS  

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel

WHAT&39;S IN IT FOR YOU

• Financial Reward: competitive salary, annual profit share, pension enhancements up to 8, shopping discounts, car leasing scheme

• Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday

• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000&43; E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities

• Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), cycle-to-work scheme, discounted family health and dental insurance, lunchtime yoga / meditation 

• Family and Caregiving: Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what&39;s your next change?

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM 

• Hands-on testing of materials and components used in the manufacture of space products.
• Testing of in-process control samples
• Using and maintaining a wide range of test equipment, predominantly mechanical test machines and metallography equipment.
• Carrying out investigations for R&D and special projects.
• Supporting the continuous maintenance and review of Materials Laboratory Procedures and laboratory working processes.
• Participating and leading laboratory technical audits, safety reviews and team meetings.
• Ensuring the health and safety of yourself and others; including following and carrying out risk assessments.

ABOUT YOU – Your Skills

• Experience working within a commercial/industrial laboratory environment
• Experience working in a cleanliness controlled environment would be desirable
• Experience writing technical reports
• Experience in ISO 9000, ISO17025 and auditing is desired
• Experience in the following areas is desired:

- Mechanical Testing (tensile, compression, cryogenic and elevated temperature)

- Metallography and use of microscopes (including SEM)

- Use of FTIR

- Chemistry (Titrations, GCMS & ICP)

- Thermal Analysis (DSC & DMA)

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request. 

Please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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