Materials and Process Laboratory Engineer

Job Title: Materials and Process Laboratory Engineer

Location: Stevenage

Rate: £40 p/h - We are booking interviews next week! Please call or email for a slot

Understanding the technology of Materials and their related use and manufacturing Processes is a key part of ensuring that our products meet our demanding technical, cost and reliability requirements.

The Material team consists of a federated UK/Fr integrated team based in Mechanical Engineering, operating with a common process set and links to the other materials teams across the business. We have a wide range of test facilities and specialist knowledge within materials used across the business.

The Materials group support all areas of the business in matters related to materials and processes and has expertise in metallic, non-metallic, composite and other areas of materials science.

The Role:

So, what will you be doing as a Materials and Process Laboratory Engineer?

• Technical Guidance and Approval in the Selection, characterisation and Use of Materials and Related Processes across all projects
• Materials and processes consultancy for the Government and MoD
• Representation on International, Government, MoD, Trade body, Strategic steering bodies and Standard Committees
• Support to REACH and RoHS adherence
• First Point of contact for Failure Investigations and Forensic Engineering
• Provide guidance in the use and control of Hazardous Materials
• Provide solutions for obsolescence
• Undertake Technical Assessment and Validation of Supplier / Sub-contractor Processes and Manufactured Parts
• Provide technical support to in country (offset) design and / or manufacture
• Quality Assessment of Bought-in item

What are we looking for in our next Materials and Process Laboratory Engineer?

• Wide-ranging assessment of materials in including metals, paints, adhesives, composites and related processes. Familiarity with general lab equipment is required and any experience of XRF, FTIR, SEM and EDX would be beneficial but not essential. A strong background in materials chemistry is desirable.
• Preparation of reports, interpretation of Engineering drawings and specification is expected and use of other IT systems such as Word, Excel and Access.
• Supporting all aspects of the materials lab with failure investigations, materials selection, support to the supply chain, first article inspection report reviews, material inspection and characterisation, and other activities.
• Support generating or assessment of compliance data such as REACh, RoHS or environmental aspects of engineering designs

Skillset/experience required:

• -Manufacturing laboratory experience
• -Assessment of materials and components to established international standards including DEF STANs
• -Experience supporting the selection, procurement and manufacture of engineering parts or components
• -Knowledge of non-metallic material production and processing, including paints and adhesives

My client is keen to get this position filled ASAP, so if you feel you have the skills and desire to provide passion and drive as the next Materials and Process Laboratory Engineer, this is the opportunity for you!

So, if you are interested in joining a well-established, renowned, globally recognised organisation working with experts in their field as the next Materials and Process Laboratory Engineer, hit that apply button now!

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