About the role
AI summarisedThe Materials Engineer is responsible for validating technical documents, maintaining technical delegations, conducting risk assessments and process audits in the external supply chain, providing technical support for materials processing, and driving improvement initiatives. This role requires a strong background in materials science or engineering, with experience in aerospace or Rolls-Royce specifications, audit leadership, and stakeholder influence. The position is suited for a mid-level professional with 5-10 years of relevant experience.
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Key Responsibilities
- Validate, control and approve as appropriate technical documents but not limited to Manufacturing Specifications, Conditions of Supply, Method of Manufacture, First Article Inspection Report (FAIR) and Process Data Cards
- Maintain and achieve technical delegations from Rolls-Royce Design Authority as required by business needs and capabilities
- Participate, plan and/or conduct annual risk assessments relating to External Supply Chain capabilities and technical performance
- Lead and conduct regular process technical audits (e.g. Process Maintenance Audits, New Approval Request Audits) according to Rolls-Royce specifications in the external supply chain
- Provide technical support for materials processing and special process related manufacturing issues in the external supply chain
- Support and influence improvement initiatives actively
Requirements
- Bachelor's/ Master’s degree or equivalent technical qualifications in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering with strong interest in Materials Science
- Demonstrated at least 5-10 years of working knowledge or have a strong interest in engineering, materials processing and special process methods
- Experience in leading and/or conducting manufacturing process audits according to Rolls-Royce or aerospace specifications
- Possess ability to apply logical, analytical, and lean thinking on a range of complex technical problems and responding to tactical requirements of the business needs
- Excellent communication skills (written and spoken) with ability to interact and influence multiple stakeholders internally and externally within the global supply chain
- Familiar with AS/EN/JISQ 9100 / 9120 requirements
- Candidates with working experience in related field will be considered
- Candidates with no auditing experience shall go through the training and gain accreditation while on the job