Engineering Manager, Materials Technology & Metallurgy

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

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking an Engineering Manager for Materials Technology. This role involves managing a specialized team of metallurgists and coordinating efforts with key stakeholders including Rolls Royce and the Ministry of Defence. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Metallurgy or related fields and experience in research and development projects. Competitive compensation package with hybrid working arrangements is offered.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Discounted health and lifestyle benefits

Relocation support packages

Qualifications

• Degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science/Materials Engineering or Welding.
• Experience of research and development projects and or project management.
• Good understanding of UKAS laboratory environments.
• Holds a Chartership or evidence of working towards.

Responsibilities

• Manage a specialised team with metallurgists, non-metallics, and welding engineers.
• Ensure technical mentoring within the department.
• Work with stakeholders including Rolls Royce and the Ministry Of Defence.
• Responsible for Materials, Corrosion and Welding authorities.
• Input into Defence Standards.
• Coordinate peer reviews of departmental deliverables.

Skills

Degree in Metallurgy

Experience of research and development projects

Understanding of UKAS laboratory environments

Chartership or in progress

Education

Degree in Materials Science/Engineering or Welding

Job description

A leading defense technology company in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking an Engineering Manager for Materials Technology. This role involves managing a specialized team of metallurgists and coordinating efforts with key stakeholders including Rolls Royce and the Ministry of Defence. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Metallurgy or related fields and experience in research and development projects. Competitive compensation package with hybrid working arrangements is offered.