Materials & Process Engineering Graduate

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world’s leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

Start date: September 2022

Location: Portsmouth

Application closing date:1st November 2021

About us!

Within this role, you will have the opportunity to work with and provide support to:

• The Material & Process Engineers, who provide technical support to the local business units for all procured flight related electronic equipment, cables and harnesses.

• Contributing to the Materials and Processes team mission, assuring the quality of materials and processes used in Airbus products.

• Help in the researching of new materials and processes to improved performance for future applications.

You will fully use your knowledge of metallic and non-metallic material properties, and be expected to develop your understanding on how materials perform in a space environment (radiation, thermal, vacuum).

Working within a team or individually, you will interface with people at all levels – Shop Floor, Project Teams, Engineers, through to management and Customers.

Main functions:

Support the senior materials engineer:

• In the resolution of all Project materials and processes issues.
• To satisfy internal customers (projects, product teams, manufacturing, AIT, procurement, design office, PA….) through the application of specialist materials and processes knowledge. To assure performance of planned activities, on time and with respect to the governing product assurance requirements.
• To instigate and manage to completion materials and processes selection, development, evaluation and qualification programmes.
• To participate in risk reviews at all stages of product design, development and manufacture, ensuring that materials and processes risk retirement plans are carried through.
• To prepare declared materials and processes lists and ensure that adequate materials and processes qualification has been achieved by CDR.
• To review and approve subcontractor/supplier materials and processes documentation. To monitor the technical performance of subcontractors and suppliers and participate in audits.
• To maintain awareness of developments in the field of materials and processes.

Skills required:

Please note, we love your interest in working for Airbus but we do ask that you make only one application. We encourage you to take time to decide which of our exciting opportunities is right for you and then submit an application that best represents you, your skills and experience in connection with the role you have selected.

One application: Make It Possible, Make It Happen, Make It … Count!

• Materials specialist with a degree in a relevant discipline with wide knowledge of metals and non-metals.
• Good interpersonal skills, communication and presentation capability.
• Customer and results oriented.
• Facilitation skills for leading problem solving and risk analysis.
• Autonomy, ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Appreciation of audits and continuous improvement.
• Awareness of health and safety, environment and COSHH.

Please ensure that a covering letter detailing motivations and suitability for this position is included in your application.

Benefits:

As a graduate with us, you’ll be a full-time employee and working on real projects and making a difference from day one. That’s why we make sure you’re properly rewarded for the work you do.

• £29,000 salary
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
• A selection of voluntary benefits such as Employee car leasing scheme, financial advice, employee discounts with nationwide stores, and more!
• A competitive pension
• Tax-effective share plans
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible work arrangements
• An independent, 24-hour, confidential counselling service

Contact

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.