Aerospace Materials & Processes Project Engineer

Airbus; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Contributory pension

Share options

Flexible working

36-hour week

Job summary

Airbus Belfast Limited is seeking a Project Engineer for Materials and Processes to lead and drive industrialisation improvements in a fast-paced aerospace production environment. You will partner across Design, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to ensure world-class material selection and quality from initial concept to final assembly.

The role emphasizes cross-functional technical leadership in M&P, with involvement in future aircraft development programs and strategic industrialisation

Qualifications

• Experience in Materials & Processes (M&P) engineering.
• Knowledge of composite materials, metallic materials, and assembly processes (including composite repairs).
• Experience supporting M&P qualifications and developments.

Responsibilities

• Support M&P activities in a fast-paced production environment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production challenges related to M&P technologies.
• Drive continuous product improvements to optimize costs and elevate quality.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to streamline processes and align M&P goals.
• Guide material selection and act as M&P SME advising Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain and Quality teams.
• Build robust stakeholder relationships across Design, Procurement and Supply Chain Quality.
• Play a pivotal role in future aircraft development programs and industrialisation projects.

Skills

M&P engineering

Composite materials

Metallic materials

Assembly processes

Environmental technologies

Education

BSc/BEng engineering degree

HNC/HND plus 5 years experience

Job description

Airbus Belfast Limited is seeking a Project Engineer for Materials and Processes to lead and drive industrialisation improvements in a fast-paced aerospace production environment. You will partner across Design, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to ensure world-class material selection and quality from initial concept to final assembly.

The role emphasizes cross-functional technical leadership in M&P, with involvement in future aircraft development programs and strategic industrialisation