Senior Composite Material Engineer

Airbus; Belfast; On-site; GBP 45,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer is seeking a Senior Composite Material Engineer in Belfast. This role involves managing composite material activities, contributing to production issues, and supporting product improvements. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in composite materials, with strong project leadership and technical expertise. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual profit share

Contributory pension

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in Composite Materials and Processes.
• Knowledge in component assembly and surface treatment technologies.
• Experience supporting new material supplier qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage composite material activities at the Belfast production facilities.
• Contribute to production issues for assembly and surface treatment technologies.
• Support product improvement for cost or quality of composite parts.

Skills

Composite Materials and Processes

Engineering Experience

Project Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Engineering or Science

Master's Degree Preferred

Job description

****Job Description:********Subject to the successful closing of the transaction with Spirit, after obtaining relevant regulatory approvals********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 workingWe 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 manageri**al 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.****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 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.As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly.**#SP\_TRA****#LI-CG1**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.********Company:********Airbus Operations SL**Employment Type:**Permanent-------**Experience Level:**Professional**Job Family:**Structure & Dynamic Systems Analysis By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail] Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.