High Performance Materials Engineer in London

Capgemini Engineering is recruiting a High-Performance Materials Engineer with a focus on composite materials to join the existing Materials and Process Team. The role will support operations of both industry leading and new emergent companies in the aerospace sector.

Responsibilities

• Working directly on-site or remotely with the customer, you will take a key role in delivering Capgemini Engineering and customer projects.
• The candidate will be expected to utilise engineering principles and knowledge to support a wider range of topics – with an emphasis on, but not limited to, carbon fibre primary structure applications in conjunction with aerospace metallic materials and manufacturing principles.
• Developing and providing materials design guidance from first principles, covering predominantly:

• Composite materials / Reinforced Plastic
• Adhesive bonding
• Mechanical fastening
• Aerospace primary and secondary structure applications

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or other relevant fields with specialization in composites.

Experience

• Experience in aerospace engineering with a focus on composite materials is desirable.
• Experience in managing and generating documentation for material qualification and certification procedures.
• Experience in developing and implementing manufacturing process specifications and material specifications.
• High competence in at least one of the above technical areas, with demonstrable ability across the remaining areas desirable.
• Strong knowledge of materials science, including composite materials, material compatibility, surface protection practices, and material qualification processes.
• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to manage Jira boards and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with the core team and external stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and the ability to generate precise and comprehensive documentation.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project needs and priorities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Capgemini Engineering recognises the benefit that having a diverse workforce brings to our projects. We value applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. In order to support diversity in our hiring process, your application will be anonymised when shared with hiring managers to be reviewed against the position.

Benefits

As a permanent employee of Capgemini Engineering you will have access to a range of benefits alongside your salary including an annual bonus scheme where you could share in the company's success. You will get 25 days paid holiday outside of the bank holidays, a pension scheme with employer contributions, options for private medical cover as well as life assurance and enhanced maternity/paternity pay. For some employees you will also be eligible to take part in our impressive employee referral scheme (£2,500 per employee referred).

About Us

Capgemini Engineering combines, under one brand, a unique set of strengths from across the Capgemini Group: the world leading engineering and R&D services of Altran – acquired by Capgemini in 2020 - and Capgemini's digital manufacturing expertise. With broad industry knowledge and cutting-edge technologies in digital and software, Capgemini Engineering supports the convergence of the physical and digital worlds. Combined with the capabilities of the rest of the Group, it helps clients to accelerate their journey towards Intelligent Industry. Capgemini Engineering has more than 52,000 engineer and scientist team members in over 30 countries across sectors including aeronautics, automotive, railways, communications, energy, life sciences, semiconductors, software & internet, space & defence, and consumer products.

Capgemini Group Capgemini Engineering is an integral part of the Capgemini Group, a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided every day by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of 270,000 team members in nearly 50 countries. With its strong 50-year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fueled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms. The Group reported in 2020 global revenues of €16 billion.