Forensic Materials Engineer

February 13, 2018 | Comments Off on Forensic Materials Engineer

Materials Engineer (Forensic)

Location: UK wide

Package: £40k - £50k inc Bonus & Car Allowance.

Further Package: Life Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Permanent Health Insurance, 25 Holiday days

Are you a degree educated Materials Engineer with a keen interest in failure analysis, forensic investigation and working out the root cause of technical issues?

We have a great career progression opportunity for a Forensic Materials Engineer to be trained by Experts in Forensic Engineering. This career opportunity is rewarding, extremely challenging and a unique proposition for those who thrive on technically focused work. You will learn from the experts within the Electrical Engineering industry.

The Company

My client is very well established in providing a wide range of forensic investigation services and root cause analysis for the insurance and risk management industries as well as the legal profession. They have offices in the UK and overseas with experienced scientists and engineers undertaking investigations worldwide.

The Role

The Materials Engineer will undertake forensic investigations of a wide range of incidents and accidents involving the engineering failure of components of all types in a wide range of applications. Consequently, you will encounter a variety of failure modes and mechanisms involving both metallic and non-metallic materials.

You will be required to provide a rapid response to an instruction, attending the scene within 24 hours of the event if required. A preliminary report will be required within three days setting out the most probable cause and a proposed strategy for further investigation. When needed, a full and detailed scientific investigation will then be carried out in order to formulate a clear and impartial report.

Key Responsibilities of the role (including, but not limited to;)

Carry out thorough site based investigations

Accurately gather evidence and record correctly

Carry out and amend risk assessments as appropriate

Communicate with clients regularly

Conduct detailed examinations and analysis of failed equipment or components

Analysis information from other investigations and consultants

Devise and carry out testing of components and materials

Review technical information

Prepare reports for Court proceedings

Provide Expert Witness evidence in Court

Conduct site audits as required

Ideally you will;

Have attained a good honours degree in a materials engineering related discipline

As a minimum, be working towards a Chartered status in a specific discipline

A higher degree by study or research (eg MSc or PhD) is desirable

Have experience of undertaking component failure investigations, which will have included conducting scene inspections in addition to undertaking fractographic and metallographic examinations within a laboratory

Be able to complete a day's site work including some physical exertion

Have the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly, both verbally and in writing, to others less informed than yourself

Be prepared to work unpredictable hours, as and where the work demands

Have gained several years of postgraduate experience

Precision Recruitment has been instructed on this assignment and all applications will be managed by this process.

Interested?

Here are your three options:

1. "This is the job for me! When can I start?" - Call now and let's talk through your experience. Ask for Sharika Sacranie, Account Manager on 0116 254 5411 between 8am - 5.30pm

2. "I think I'm right for this position, but I'm not sure I have enough to me get an interview" - Click "apply now" so I can read your CV and let you know.

3. "I'm interested but need to know more about what this job can offer me" - email with your CV and questions and I will reply with more detail.