Consultant - Materials Engineer (Metallurgy)

BAE Systems; Askam-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense manufacturer in Askam-in-Furness seeks a Metallurgist to provide support across various functions related to submarine builds. The role requires a degree in metallurgy or materials science, with knowledge in ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy. Key responsibilities include supporting design engineering teams, managing processes, and driving research activities. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified to degree level in metallurgy or materials science.
• Detailed knowledge on ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy.
• Experience in developing metallurgical standards and processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide metallurgical support to Operations, Engineering, and the Supply Chain.
• Support submarine design engineering teams.
• Lead research activities and author reports.

Skills

Ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy

Metal forming and processing

Team management

Metallurgical testing

Education

BEng/BSc in metallurgy or materials science

Job description

Provide metallurgical support to all functions, in particular Operations, Engineering and The Supply Chain on emergent issues arising during submarine build and commissioning.

Offer metallurgical support to Submarine design engineering teams to ensure the use of appropriate materials and the management of corrosion.

• Support to knowledge transfer within the Materials Technology department
• Identify areas of research for exploitation, lead research activities and author reports
• Provide specialist metallurgical guidance within the department to ensure a work and investigations are processed and reported in a consistent and timely manner
• The review and maintenance of relevant Process Instructions, Workmanship Standards and Operating Procedures
• Effective communication within and external to the department on the initiation and application of solutions and processes
• Manage with authority on forging, casting and metal forming processes

Qualified to degree level (BEng/BSc) in metallurgy or materials science.

• Detailed knowledge on ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy
• Detailed knowledge and experience on metal forming and processing
• Experience of working with and developing a team of metallurgists
• Experience in the development and maintenance of metallurgical related workmanship Standards and Process Instructions
• Detailed knowledge of the capability and use of Metallurgical Mechanical and Metallographic testing

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential.

We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation.

All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Salary: Competitive, As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.