Consultant – Materials Engineer (Metallurgy)

BAE Systems; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Consultant – Materials Engineer to provide metallurgical expertise for submarine construction. This role involves supporting engineering teams, managing metallurgical processes, and ensuring the appropriate use of materials. You will have the opportunity to lead research initiatives and enhance knowledge transfer within a diverse team of specialists. If you are passionate about metallurgy and want to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working arrangements

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work scheme

Employee discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Degree in metallurgy or materials science required.
• Experience in metal forming and processing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide metallurgical support for submarine build and commissioning.
• Lead research activities and author reports in metallurgy.

Skills

Metallurgy

Materials Science

Metal Forming

Team Development

Mechanical Testing

Corrosion Management

Education

BEng/BSc in Metallurgy

Job description

Job Title: Consultant – Materials Engineer (Metallurgy)

Location: Barrow-in-Furness – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Competitive

What You’ll Be Doing:

1. Provide metallurgical support to all functions, in particular Operations, Engineering and The Supply Chain on emergent issues arising during submarine build and commissioning.
2. Offer metallurgical support to Submarine design engineering teams to ensure the use of appropriate materials and the management of corrosion.
3. Support knowledge transfer within the Materials Technology department.
4. Identify areas of research for exploitation, lead research activities and author reports.
5. Provide specialist metallurgical guidance within the department to ensure work and investigations are processed and reported in a consistent and timely manner.
6. Review and maintain relevant Process Instructions, Workmanship Standards and Operating Procedures.
7. Communicate effectively within and external to the department on the initiation and application of solutions and processes.
8. Manage with authority on forging, casting and metal forming processes.

Your Skills And Experiences:

1. Qualified to degree level (BEng/BSc) in metallurgy or materials science.
2. Detailed knowledge on ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy.
3. Detailed knowledge and experience on metal forming and processing.
4. Experience of working with and developing a team of metallurgists.
5. Experience in the development and maintenance of metallurgical related workmanship Standards and Process Instructions.
6. Detailed knowledge of the capability and use of Metallurgical Mechanical and Metallographic testing.

Benefits:
You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Materials Team:
Currently the team comprises over 50 specialists of Metallurgical, Polymer, Welding and materials backgrounds. The team consists of various technical levels and we are after a Consultant/Technologist to become the authority in the manufacture of metallic parts (Forgings, Castings and Rolling). We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?:
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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also 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.

Closing Date: 8th April 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.