Materials Engineer Safran Landing Systems - Gloucester (UK) Hybrid About the role: The Materials & Processes Laboratory team based in Gloucester provides Materials & Process expertise on a wide variety of subjects and supports a broad range of internal customers. As well as supporting activities at a site level, the Gloucester Laboratory team work closely with other Materials & Processes Laboratories within Safran Landing Systems worldwide. This Materials Engineer role will require involvement in a broad range of laboratory duties with a focus on forensic investigation of landing gear parts. There will be scope to expand the range of activities to include supplier quality monitoring, support to special processes, mechanical testing and supporting R&T activity. Key Responsibilities: * Lead forensic investigation of landing gear parts. * Involvement in laboratory tasks relating to raw material suppliers, forgers and foundries. * Support special process departments, including surface treatments and non-destructive testing. * Undertake a variety of mechanical tests to support supplier developments, R&T and to resolve production issues. * Contribute to department and company improvements. * Undertake reviews of procedures and participate in the development of materials and process specifications. * Support the team with HSE initiatives. * Deliver internal materials and processes training. Why work at Safran: * A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries. * Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success. * Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further. * Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality. * A culture of excellence: join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Get involved: We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassador, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs. Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including: * Early finish on Fridays * Competitive salary * 25 days' holiday bank holidays (option to buy/sell) * Pension (matched up to 8%) and life assurance * Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring * Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers * Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation. What you'll bring: * Degree in metallurgy or materials engineering/ science, although candidates from other science and engineering disciplines will be considered, depending on prior work experience. * Understand degradation and failure mechanisms applicable to engineering materials. * Exposure to fracture surface analysis, including both optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. * Previous experience of working in a materials laboratory environment, preferably within the aerospace sector. * Hands-on experience of metallographic preparation, microscopy and materials testing. * Knowledge of metallurgy, particularly with respect to steels, titanium and aluminium alloys and their associated non-destructive testing techniques. * Broad understanding of the fabrication process used to manufacture landing gear components. * Knowledge of surface treatments and protection systems used on landing gear structures. * Ability to understand and interpret specifications relating to materials and processes. * Ability to write accurate and detailed technical reports and other types of technical documentation. * Ability to effectively communicate and convey technical information to both internal and external customers.