Surface Technology Specialist

Carbon60 - Eng&Tech; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist aerospace engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Surface Technology Specialist in Filton. The role entails offering solutions for corrosion protection and sealing in aircraft design, alongside adapting techniques to comply with EHS regulations. A degree in Material Science or similar is essential, with a strong background in aerospace materials, mechanical engineering, and excellent interpersonal skills preferred. This position offers a competitive pay rate of £40.00 per hour (Umbrella) or £29.89 per hour (PAYE).

Qualifications

• Strong background in aerospace materials and mechanical engineering.
• Expertise in metallic and composite materials and surface treatments.
• Ability to adhere to EHS regulations using eco-efficient materials.

Responsibilities

• Provide corrosion protection and sealing solutions for aircraft.
• Support improvement projects to enhance performance and reduce costs.
• Adapt corrosion protection principles to a chromate-free environment.

Skills

Aerospace materials expertise

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Manufacturing processes understanding

Surface treatments knowledge

Coatings and sealants experience

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree in Material Science, Chemistry, Chemical or Material Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Carbon60 is seeking a talented Surface Technology Specialist to join their team in Filton. If you have a passion for developing and deploying materials, processes, and test technologies for design and build, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

As the Surface Technology Specialist, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Providing corrosion protection, sealing concepts, and solutions to enable the design, build, and operation of aircraft
• Ensuring reactive support for improvement projects to enhance performance, reduce costs, and shorten timelines
• Adhering to EHS (Environment Health and Safety) regulations, such as REACh, by utilising eco-efficient materials and processes
• Adapting existing corrosion protection and sealing principles to a chromate-free environment

To succeed in this role, you will need a strong background in aerospace materials, mechanical engineering, and manufacturing processes. Expertise in aerospace materials (metallic and composite), surface treatments, coatings, and sealants is essential. A degree in Material Science, Chemistry, Chemical or Material Engineering, or a similar field is required.

In addition to your technical skills, the ideal candidate will possess a high degree of initiative, credibility, independence, integrity, and confidentiality. Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills are a must, as you will be working in a multi-location international team.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and innovation of cutting-edge aerospace technologies. The Surface Technology Specialist role offers a competitive pay rate of £40.00 per hour (Umbrella) or £29.89 per hour (PAYE), as well as the potential for long-term employment.

If you are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply today with an updated CV and one of our consultants will be in touch.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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