Consultant - Materials Engineer (Metallurgy)

Job DescriptionJob Title: Consultant - Materials Engineer (Metallurgy)Location: Barrow-in-Furness - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.Salary: CompetitiveWhat you'll be doing:Provide metallurgical support to all functions, in particular Operations, Engineering and The Supply Chain on emergent issues arising during submarine build and commissioningOffer metallurgical support to Submarine design engineering teams to ensure the use of appropriate materials and the management of corrosionSupport to knowledge transfer within the Materials Technology departmentIdentify areas of research for exploitation, lead research activities and author reportsProvide specialist metallurgical guidance within the department to ensure a work and investigations are processed and reported in a consistent and timely mannerThe review and maintenance of relevant Process Instructions, Workmanship Standards and Operating ProceduresEffective communication within and external to the department on the initiation and application of solutions and processesManage with authority on forging, casting and metal forming processesYour skills and experiences:Qualified to degree level (BEng/BSc) in metallurgy or materials scienceDetailed knowledge on ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgyDetailed knowledge and experience on metal forming and processingExperience of working with and developing a team of metallurgistsExperience in the development and maintenance of metallurgical related workmanship Standards and Process InstructionsDetailed knowledge of the capability and use of Metallurgical Mechanical and Metallographic testingBenefits:As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.The Materials team:Currently the team comprises of over 50 specialists of Metallurgical, Polymer, Welding and materials backgrounds. The team consists of various technical levels and we are after a Consultant/Technologist to become the authority in manufacture of metallic parts (Forgings, Castings and Rolling). We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.Why BAE Systems?This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.