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Materials Engineer

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3 months ago
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At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.​

About the job you’re considering​

As a Materials Engineer you would be responsible for delivering design, development, manufacturing, testing and in-service Materials support to Defence Aerospace Projects. The team has multiple relationships, both internally and externally, with defined customer service level agreements on performance and delivery in line with agreed deadlines. The Materials Engineer role provides the opportunity to gain experience of the materials, processes, components and products produced by our client and its suppliers as well as developing key skills and competencies for further personal development.
As part of this role you will be responsible for supporting a multidisciplinary team that collaborates to solve complex, real-world problems associated with Defence Aerospace Projects. Managing small to medium size tasks performing materials selection and corrosion assessment related to component non-conformance.

Hybrid working: The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time.​

If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including: ​identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service)​

Your role

Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

  • Assist with Engineering Studies (Welding technology, Corrosion Assessments and Materials Selections etc).

  • Performing engineering calculations (e.g. corrosion & erosion).

  • Production of project engineering documents (e.g. Materials Selection, Corrosion Management).

  • Production of written technical assessment and notes for reporting of study results.

  • Assist with preparation, checking or approving Engineering deliverables.

    Key Accountabilities:

    To provide technical and expert advice across Defence Aerospace programmes with a particular focus on design and supply chain production support
    Support design of test programmes and analysis of test programme data
    Investigate engineering development, production manufacturing and in-service issues using a structured analytical approach and presenting findings clearly and authoritatively

    You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini equity, diversity and inclusion is part of everyday life, and will be part of your working reality. We have built an inclusive and welcoming environment, for everyone. We have a number of networks you can join, including our Women in Engineering employee network group. These networks support our community every day.

    Your skills and experience​

    Metallic and Aerospace experience

  • Degree in Materials Engineering & Chartered Status or working towards Chartership.

  • Experience in relevant materials related employment, preferably in the Aerospace Sector.

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral and the ability to build good working relationships across the business

  • Be a strong team player.

    Desirables:

  • Welding expertise.

  • Non-destructive testing

  • Pressure systems design experience.

  • Knowledge of the gas turbines and its components

    Don’t meet every single requirements? Studies have shown women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

    Your security clearance

    To be successfully appointed to this role you will need to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard checks. ​

    There are no nationality or residency restrictions, although if you have resided outside of the UK within the last 3 years, further checks may be required.​

    There are other criteria and checks required for BPSS, and throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality.

    What does ‘Get The Future You Want ‘ mean for you?​

    You will be empowered to explore, innovate, and progress. You will benefit from Capgemini’s ‘learning for life’ mindset, meaning you will have countless training and development opportunities from thinktanks to hackathons, and access to 250,000 courses with numerous external certifications from AWS, Microsoft, Harvard ManageMentor, Cybersecurity qualifications and much more.

    You’ll be bringing your unique skills and perspectives to the team, inspiring and taking inspiration from your teammates as you unlock value in everything you do. You’ll be joining a professional community of experts, who have got your back and will support you, every step of the way.

    Why you should consider Capgemini​

    Growing clients’ businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. When you join Capgemini, you’ll join a thriving company and become part of a diverse collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. We find new ways technology can help us reimagine what’s possible. It’s why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world’s leading businesses, and it’s how you’ll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge, and always pushing yourself to do better, you’ll build the skills you want. You’ll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is.​

    About Capgemini ​

    Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fuelled by its market leading capabilities in AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2023 global revenues of €22.5 billion

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