Job Description:

Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Materials/Chemical Engineer (f/m) based in Marignane, France.

The successful applicant will join the Material Lab within Engineering.

The Laboratory is in charge of performing investigations, analysis and tests on different materials (metallic, organic, surface treatments…) at all major steps of a helicopter life: research and development of new material and production processes, certification, support for industry and support & services.

Your working environment:

Major economic hub with Marseille-Provence Airport, Marignane is a dynamic city in the southeast of France. It is located near the cities of Aix-en-Provence and Marseille, which host a rich cultural and tourist offer. Close to the beaches of the Côte Bleue, it offers many options for water sports activities. 

How we care for you:

• Financial rewards: Attractive salary, agreements on success and profit sharing schemes, employee savings plan abounded by Airbus and employee stock purchase plan on a voluntary basis.

• Work / Life Balance:  Extra days-off for special occasions, holiday transfer option, a Staff council offering many social, cultural and sport activities and other services.

• Wellbeing / Health: Complementary health insurance coverage (disability, invalidity, death). Depending on the site: health services center, concierge services, gym, carpooling application.

• Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects  with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, expert career path, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly.    Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Mission:

In the domain of surface treatments and painting, the laboratory activity is increasing in the frame of qualification and implementation of new processes in our industry. You will be responsible for this package, in addition to the regular support of industry for the current manufacturing processes. Your main interfaces will be the Industry, but also the Design office, Quality department and some external laboratories.

Tasks:

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Being one of the technical referent for chemical analysis, for environmental and corrosion testing.

• Plan (Quotation, validation and schedule) the test campaigns, but also to coordinate them (subcontract and/or alignment with customer if necessary), perform the tests/analysis defined, and to document and validate the analysis and conclusions for test reports

• As a team member of the laboratory, you will take care to apply and maintain the quality management system (ISO17025) including the maintenance of equipment with potential investments of your technical domain

• In delegation and in coordination with Industry, you will have to perform the technical monitoring of the dosing subcontracting for the surface treatment baths, to review the analysis data of surface treatment baths and to support the Quality department during renewal audits.

• And as technical referent you will keep internal specifications up to date and develop new test methods with training associated and contribute to our lab technical roadmap for your domain.

The successful applicant will have the following skills and experience:

• Five-year degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry or Chemical and/or Phys/chemical engineering

• At least a 3- to 5-year global experience.

• Knowledge on surface treatments and chemical analysis

• French - English: fluent / advanced

• Service / customer orientated mindset

• Knowledge on material laboratory test methods

• Autonomous and well communicating

• Ability to understand synthesis and explain technical problems

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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.

Company:

Airbus Helicopters SAS

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Classe Emploi (France): Classe G13

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Materials & Processes <JF-EN-EG>

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At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.