Airbus - Senior Composite Material Engineer

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* Job Description:

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* ** 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)

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* TRAVEL REQUIRED:

** Occasional travel within UK / EU

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* 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 working

We 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 managerial 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 1

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* 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.

** Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.*
* We employ people from all sections of the community and are committed to the appointment of the best candidate based upon the merit principle alone. In pursuit of our equal opportunities programme, we would particularly welcome more applications from Catholics and females, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce

** 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.

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