Specialist Non-Metallics

Lloyd's Register; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Lloyd's Register is seeking a Marine & Offshore Coatings Specialist for their Global Technical Support Office in Southampton. The successful candidate will engage in product qualification and compliance for non-metallic materials, working collaboratively with a dedicated team. Ideal candidates possess a degree in Materials Science or Physical Sciences and have a minimum of two years' experience in a relevant environment. Proficiency in project management and engineering polymers is essential.

Benefits

Professional development programmes

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of industrial experience in marine or related area.
• Experience working with non-metallic materials.
• Demonstrable knowledge of engineering polymer formulation.

Responsibilities

• Product qualification test requirements and certification activities.
• Collaborate with technical support offices and ensure compliance.
• Involvement in key research and technology projects.

Skills

Non-metallic material formulation

Material characterization

Knowledge of industry standards

Engineering polymers

Project Management

Database operation

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Materials Science or Physical Sciences

Job description

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We are a leading international provider of classification, compliance & consultancy services to the marine & offshore industry, helping our customers design, construct & operate their assets to the highest levels of safety & performance using qualified materials, fabrication processes and inspection methods. We are shaping the industry’s future through the development of novel & innovative technology for the next generation of assets, while continuing to deliver solutions for our customers every day.

What we offer you

• The opportunity to work for an organization that has a strong sense of purpose, is value driven and helps colleagues to develop professionally and personally through our range of people development programmes.

The role

A vacancy exists for a Marine & Offshore Coatings Specialist in our Non-Metallic and Coatings Marine Materials Group in our Global Technical Support Office. We have a core team of specialists based at our Southampton Global Technology Centre, UK, where a vacancy has arisen.

Working closely with the team of specialist colleagues and technical support offices, this role will have specific responsibilities for product qualification test requirements and certification activities, working as a team to ensure compliance with our Rules and Regulations. Involvement and input into key Research and Technology projects will also be required.

Successful candidates will have the following skillset:

• Experience in non-metallic material formulation /development/qualification and QA and experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience of material characterisation and qualification testing.
• Knowledge and experience in the application of relevant industry standards and practices

What you bring

A degree or equivalent from a tertiary organisation recognised by Lloyd’s Register within the relevant field of engineering or physical science (minimum of two years programme) – Degree encompassing Materials Science, or Physical Sciences with a large focus on non-metallic materials.

Minimum of 2 years industrial experience ideally gained in marine or related area working with non-metallic materials.

• Working towards achieving Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status.
• Demonstrable knowledge and practice of formulation of engineering polymers, including manufacturing processes and applications.
• Understanding of the design, manufacture and certification aspects of engineering polymers and/or non-metallic materials.
• Demonstrable understanding of the Project Management process, gained through experience and training.
• Membership of an appropriate professional institution preferred.
• Familiarity with IT software including database operation.
• Proficiency in the English Language commensurate with the work.

You are someone who:

• Is keen to take accountability and ownership for delivering customer needs
• Can self-manage and prioritize tasks towards achieving goals.
• Is effective at solving problems, troubleshooting and making timely decisions
• Is flexible and eager to take initiatives.
• Communicates in a structured way and has the ability to present technical ideas in user-friendly language.
• Displays a team spirit, particularly in a multicultural environment.
• Responds positively to learning opportunities and is comfortable stepping out of your own comfort zone.

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About us

We are a leading international technical professional service provider and a leader in classification, compliance, and consultancy services to the marine and offshore industry, a trusted advisor to our customers helping to design, construct and operate their assets to the highest levels of safety and performance. We are shaping the industry’s future through the development of novel and innovative technology for the next generation of assets, while continuing to deliver solutions for our customers every day.