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Step into the role of Senior Composite Material Engineer with the Central Engineering Materials & Processes (M&P) team at Airbus Belfast, where your expertise will directly drive A220 production and future aircraft innovation. If you thrive on cross-functional project leadership, complex root-cause analysis, and pioneering new composite technologies, this is the challenge you’ve been waiting for.\nHOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM\nYou will be responsible to support composite material activities in a production environment.\nYou will contribute to support production issues for composite technologies.\nYou will be supporting product improvement for cost or quality aspect of composite parts.\nYou will support activities with the relevant Plant Engineering and M&P community.\nYou will contribute to material selection and support to Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain and Quality for any material related queries, concession, etc.\nYou will build and maintain a powerful stakeholder network with internal interfaces such as Design, Procurement and Supply Chain Quality.\nYou will be part of future aircraft development programs as well as industrialization improvement projects.\nABOUT YOU\nIt is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that sufficient detail is provided to demonstrate how they meet essential job criteria, as this alone will be used for vetting purposes.\nEssential\nEducated to a degree level in Engineering or Science Degree or HNC level (engineering related) together with a minimum of 3 years’ relevant Materials & Processes engineering experience. \nKnowledge of (but not limited to) assembly and/or and surface related materials and technologies with respect to development and design of solutions, materials qualifications, M&P processes, testing and failure analysis.\nDesirable\nExperience to support technically new material supplier qualifications and developments.\nAbility to technically lead projects in an international and interdisciplinary environment across different levels of hierarchy\nDemonstrated networking skills and technical leadership in collaboration with external partners, with a problem solving approach.\nClosing date: Thursday 22nd October\nPlease note that meeting the mandatory criteria listed above guarantees consideration for the role, but does not ensure progression to the interview stage. In the event of a high volume of qualified applications, the selection panel reserves the right to shortlist and progress candidates who additionally meet one or more of the preferential (desirable) criteria.\nWe employ people from all sections of the community and are committed to the appointment of the best candidate based upon the merit principle alone. In pursuit of our equal opportunities programme, we would particularly welcome more applications from Catholics and females, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce\nABOUT US\nJoin Airbus Belfast - Pioneering Sustainable Aerospace for a Safe and United World\nAs a premier centre of excellence for advanced aerostructures, our Belfast team drives the complete wing lifecycle - from concept design to in-service support - for the world’s leading aerospace manufacturer. To support major multi-million-pound site investments and expanding operations, we are recruiting talented engineers to scale world-class aerospace innovation into the future.\nWhat We Do\nGlobal A220 Wing Nerve Centre: Our specialist engineering teams drive the continuous design and technical development of the advanced composite A220 wing. With over 1,100 firm orders from 30+ global customers and 500+ aircraft flying across 25 international operators, Belfast is accelerating production ramp-ups to meet record global demand. By leveraging cutting-edge digital tools, advanced composite materials and automated manufacturing processes, our engineers are actively advancing performance, passenger experience and structural capabilities for the world's most popular single-aisle aircraft in its class. \nIconic Commercial Programmes: Our expertise spans the entire Airbus commercial family, delivering critical innovations from the record-breaking A350-1000 fuel tank integration that enabled the longest flight in history, to the primary structural backbone for the A350F- the world’s most eco-efficient cargo aircraft.\nShape the Future of Flight To fuel our long-term growth, we are expanding our engineering team in Belfast and seeking specialists across key disciplines, including structural design, stress analysis, aircraft integration and materials & processes. If you are ready to work with cutting-edge technologies and define the next generation of aerospace, apply today. In Belfast, we make it fly!\nHOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU\nMany of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.\nPlease let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.\nAs a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly.\n#SP_TRA\nThis 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.\nCompany:\nAirbus Belfast LimitedEmployment Type:\nPermanent-------\nExperience Level:\nProfessionalJob Family:\nMaterials & Processes By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.\nAirbus 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.\nAirbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to .\nAt Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. 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