Location
Newton Abbot, Devon | United Kingdom
Job description
Materials Engineer
About Us MB Aerospace is an international group providing complex engineering solutions to some of the key names in the Aerospace and Defense market. Operating from sites close to our key customers in North America, Asia and Europe, the MB Aerospace group provides advanced technological solutions to the Aerospace and Defense industry, leveraging an in-depth knowledge of fabrications, machining and the global supply chain to support complex aero-engine component manufacture and repair.
Job Description
To provide materials advice and guidance on the machining and processing of products through inspection of production and test materials.
This position sits in Newton Abbot, UK and will report to the Principal Quality Engineer (Product)
Key Responsibilities
• Undertake preparation, testing, and examination of metallurgical specimens. Analyse results, produce reports, and make appropriate recommendations in order to ensure metals and associated processes are fit for purpose. Examine faulty/defective materials/parts, to determine cause and make recommendations for rectification.
• Maintain calibrations and records for laboratory and production equipment as required. Rep ort any failure of calibrations, advise on any actions required, and undertake recalibration following rectification.
• Raise submissions to out source testing house(s) for mechanical properties and other testing not undertaken at MB Aerospace Newton Abbot site. Check and clear testing certification and material lots for production use/customer shipment.
• Use materials knowledge to assess, advise on and approve appropriate methods of manufacture including placement of special processes within the manufacturing sequence. Assess and implement customer specifications.
• Ensure that laboratory processes and procedures are robust, fit for purpose and all equipment and tools in use are well maintained and correctly calibrated. Regularly assess Laboratory functions for technical adequacy, report and make recommendations for improvements.
• Support NADCAP, Third Party and Customer Audits in the laboratory by providing documentation and information when required
• Review material specifications, standards and internal documentation to ensure processes meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate the collection and analysis of product quality data to help identify Facilitate the collection and analysis of product quality data to help identify opportunities for improvement.
Job Requirements
• Minimum 2nd class degree or Minimum 2nd class degree or equivalent in Materials Engineering, Materials Science, equivalent in Materials Engineering, Materials Science, or Metallurgy / consideration will be given to Scientific degrees (Physics/Chemistry) or Metallurgy / consideration will be given to Scientific degrees (Physics/Chemistry) where appropriate experience can be demonstrated
• Metallurgical and materials testing and analysis experience in the Aerospace, Power he Aerospace, Power Generation industry, Medical, Nuclear, or Automotive manufacturing or research and Generation industry, Medical, Nuclear, or Automotive manufacturing or research and development.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral), including report writing.
• Demonstrable ability to prioritise and manage conflicting demands whilst meeting ds whilst meeting operational deadline requirements.
• Demonstrable proficiency in use of Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Proven ability in using quality tools and techniques in relation to problem solving Proven ability in using quality tools and techniques in relation to problem solving – Desirable.
• Demonstrable capability to interpret engineering drawings and use related CAD, CAM et engineering drawings and use related CAD, CAM software software -- Desirable.
Salary & Benefits
• MB Aerospace funded opportunities to study production and engineering MB Aerospace funded opportunities to study production and engineering qualifications
• 25 days annual holiday + bank holidays
• Secure onsite parking
• Contributory pension
• Health care cash back plan
• Life insurance
• Entrepreneurial and supportive company culture
The duties of the post may change from time to time without altering their general character or the level of responsibility entailed. The job holder must:
• Be aware of the Company’s aims, organisational values and behaviors and their impact on this post.
• Carry out the duties of the post in accordance with the Company’s Equality in Employment Policy
• Carry out all duties and responsibilities with reasonable care for the health and safety of you and any other person who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work and to co-operate fully with the Company in health and safety matters.
• To comply with the Data Protection Act
The above-mentioned duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be called upon to carry out such other appropriate duties as may be required within the grading level of the post and the competence of the post holder.
MB Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MB Aerospace is a subcontractor to the United States Government and provides defense services involving technical data and products governed by the Arms Export Control Act and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. parts 120 - 130 and the Export Administration Act and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 C.F.R. parts 730 – 774 (“Export Laws”). All candidates are subject to review and governance under such Export Laws and any offer of employment may be subject to additional considerations and/or conditions.
MB Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other protected class. MB Aerospace is committed to ensuring that its online application process provides an equal opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact us.
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