Materials Engineer Job in Co.Down

Ref. no.: JO-1205-248028Y

Tags: Design Engineer Co. Down Engineer career job vacancy Manufacturing Engineer Kilkeel Northern Ireland

Location(s): Down Ulster

Salary range (€): Negotiable

Additional benefits:

Minimum experience required: No minimum required

Employment type: Permanent Full-time

Minimum qualification: See Description

Contact person: Clare O’Hare

Contact e-mail: clare.ohare@cpl-ni.com

Job description:  

Materials Engineer Job in Co. Down

In partnership with its client CPL is currently seeking a Materials Engineer to join an innovative company with a global presence.

Duties and Responsibilities of Materials Engineer Job:

The job holder will be responsible for researching, testing and the qualification of all materials employed in composite components designed in-house.

PRIME RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research, test and qualify new materials, for use in composite components that offer performance advantages in relation to those currently available.
• Co-ordinate with Universities and external organisations to define and participate in research projects that advance the state of the art of the materials employed within our composite components.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the Engineering Team and other multi-disciplinary teams across the facility in all material related matters.
• Lead optimisation initiatives to bring about cost, weight and performance improvements in components designed and manufactured in-house.
• Lead all mechanical testing trials, ensuring they are conducted in accordance with the relevant standard and all test data is stored in the mechanical test database.
• Lead shop floor trials investigating material behaviour throughout the manufacturing processes used on-site.
• Develop and maintain Material Specification Documents and Material Registers.
• Contributing to culture of continuous improvement within the unit.
• · Any other duties as required to support the business needs.
  

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Degree qualification in Materials, Chemistry, Engineering or related discipline.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Relevant experience within a manufacturing environment.
• A background in composites, chemistry, materials or engineering.
• Project management experience from initial research to implementation.
• Experience of composite materials, manufacturing techniques, testing standards and data analysis.
• Experience of certification in an aerospace environment.
• Experience in Math CAD software.

CPL Contact:
To apply or for further information please contact Clare O'Hare on 028 302 53455or e-mail through the link below.

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