Principal Engineer – Materials Technology (Non Metallic)

Job Description

Job Title: Principal Materials Engineer

Location: Barrow-In-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Competitive

What you’ll be doing:

·       Leading a team carrying out material test analysis

·       Providing expert advice on all aspects of material performance including polymers, elastomers and composites

·       Reviewing proposed materials for compliance against defined standards and making recommendations on the incorporation of new materials into design processes

·       Undertaking failure investigations

·       Assessing material compatibility with nuclear systems Preparing and review technical documents

Your skills and experiences:

·       Degree in a STEM subject

·       Knowledge of material properties including polymers

·       Experience of working in a materials technology environment

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 materials technology team play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety of the submarine which requires involvement in all aspects of the design. The team also work end to end across the submarine build program from the selection and purchase of materials through to the final installation and inspection. Allowing for the opportunity to build a detailed understanding of the programs and to support the business with problem solving. You will be working with a full range of non-metallic materials with the opportunity to build expertise across the team through both further training and internal knowledge sharing. 

Closing Date: 22nd December 2023 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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