Materials Engineer
3 days ago
We are seeking a highly skilled Materials Engineer to join our team at GKN Aerospace's Global Technology Center (GTC). As an Advanced Technology Specialist, you will be responsible for technology maturation and optimization of materials properties. This involves working with heat treatments, material selection, coordinating test programs for materials properties testing, analyzing test results, and documenting material data used for lifetime calculations and manufacturing simulation.
You will work closely with our mechanical test lab and/or external test providers to develop test methods, analyze material data, and contribute to our internal material database. Your expertise in materials characterization and evaluation, such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), metallography, and fractography, will be valuable assets in this role.
Job Responsibilities- Develop and implement new material technologies to support technology development programs
- Plan and perform material test evaluations
- Document and present results internally and externally with partners
- Collaborate with universities and research institutes in Sweden and Europe
- Communicate and present plans and results internally and externally with partners
To succeed in this role, you will need a MSc degree in materials science or equivalent. Your experience in material characterization and evaluation, material testing, and working closely with universities in research projects is essential. You should also have good social skills, the ability to create effective networks, and take on a technical responsibility role. Proficiency in Swedish and English is required.
Bonus points for experience in technology and product development, knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials post-processing, and proven ability to work project-based in a coordinating role. If you have aerospace experience, it would be a significant advantage.
About UsGKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster, and greener. We're inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Our mission is to support GKN's growth by developing and implementing competitive technologies. With over 15,000 employees across 41 manufacturing sites in 12 countries, we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers.
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