Materials Engineer - Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom - MBDA UK Ltd

Description

MBDA is a leading defence organisation


Salary :
Depending on experience
Company bonus of up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
Paid overtime
Up to 15 additional days flexi leave
Our enhanced parental leave offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking
Excellent career progression and development opportunities
We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role

Dynamic (hybrid) working: Our Dynamic Working policy allows individuals flexibility around the hours they work and where they work.

A rare opportunity has arisen for a Materials Engineer with drive and enthusiasm to join Europe's number one missile systems provider, helping guarantee to quality and safety of current and next generation weapons.

This technical practical role will put you at the forefront of Materials Technology, and will offer a breadth of development in surrounding fields.

There will also be opportunities for National and International travel supporting both customers and suppliers.

The role will involve working at all stages of the product lifecycle to ensure the correct materials are specified and used in the right applications, this will involve research and development of novel materials, support to the design and analysis teams, support to manufacturing and procurement as well as in service support.

Equivalent of Bachelor Degree in Materials Science or Chemistry or significant materials laboratory experience
Experience with specifying, manufacturing and testing of metallic materials and components
Practical experience in a lab based environment, including
Sample preparation and microscope analysis of metallic materials
Mechanical Testing of Materials.
Familiarity with engineering drawings, specifications and their interpretation.
~ Quality management and auditing external suppliers e.g. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential. MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more...
We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

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Please Note :
MBDA UK Limited requires all employees to achieve the required medical and national security clearance for their role.