Principal Structures and Materials Engineer

Rosyth
1 month ago
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We are working with a global Software, Systems & Engineering company in the Defence Sector, supporting them with appointing a Principal Structures and Materials Engineer. Day-to-day, you’ll focus on testing submarine and surface ship structures to evaluate their performance under operational conditions, primarily supporting the Royal Navy. As well as leading technical efforts in materials engineering, with your expertise in ferrous materials (including welding), material testing and qualification, fatigue and fracture mechanics, you will oversee the delivery of key technical outputs, design reports and documentation and will be responsible for reviewing and approving work packages, reports, and drawings.   
Salary: £60-70k + benefits
Location: Rosyth- hybrid
Working hours: 37 per week
Requirements:  sole UK national (dual nationals cannot apply)
  
Key responsibilities:

Leading and coordinating engineering activities to deliver technical programmes effectively. Apply expert judgement to solve complex problems, manage schedules, and ensure delivery within scope, budget, and quality standards
Through example, demonstrating the expected the Company’s values and behaviours, which are Integrity, Collaboration, Performance, Listening, Focus and Keeping our Promises
Using your skills and knowledge to develop the capabilities in the areas you are working in. Mentor others to improve the knowledge of your areas of expertise within the wider engineering and technical communities
Actively participating and encouraging increased collaboration across the Group and wider technical teams. Work with other functions (e.g. Technical Excellence; Safety Engineering) to deliver the technical programme of work such that it complies with statutory, regulatory, company, business and project specific processes and procedures
Using opportunities with partner organisations and other parties to identify and then develop joint technical approaches and methods to expand our combined offering so that we can deliver greater value to our customers. This will include supporting the Business Development and Sales strategy. Give technical presentations and talk knowledgably about the work conducted in external forums, including conferences and in customer meetings
Ensuring projects/programmes you are responsible for are conducted in a safe manner, highlighting hazards and potentially unsafe practices and providing potential options to reduce the risk so that it is as low as responsibly practicable   
Essential experience of the Principal Materials and Structural Integrity Engineer: 

Significant previous experience of leading multidisciplinary project teams
Substantial experience of maritime structural design to recognised codes of practice
Good communication skills, both written, verbal and presentational. Including the ability to exchange complex information
Good customer and stakeholder management skills. Able to explain and discuss technically complex subjects and ideas to people who are not necessarily conversant in the subject   
Essential qualifications for the Principal Materials and Structural Integrity Engineer:

BEng / MEng in Engineering or Materials Science or equivalent experience in an engineering environment The Company values difference and they don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then they would like to hear from you.
  
Company Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
They are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

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