Senior Joining Specialist/Engineer

As we move into an exciting phase in our programme, we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Joining Specialist/Engineer to join AWE and support our vital role in 'keeping the Nation safe'.

Senior Joining Specialist/Engineer

Location: Reading /Basingstoke area

Salary: £42,650 - £65,000 (dependent on skills and experience) + Allowance

AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) offers an attractive array of benefits which include:

• Market leading contributory pension scheme

• Generous holiday entitlement - 270 hours a year (inclusive of Bank Holidays) plus every other Friday off

• Flexible working hours

• Salary sacrifice scheme

• Consideration for either full time or part time hours. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time

• Relocation package available (terms and conditions apply)

Working in a highly regulated environment, this role will complement our Joining Development and Manufacturing team in support of all current and future Warhead programmes. The successful candidate will integrate with a team of welding specialists to establish joining techniques across all areas of the business.

Key accountabilities & responsibilities will include:

• Creation of welding procedures and technical instructions and technical review of procedures

• Act as subject matter expert on Power Beam Welding to produce high quality joints on critical components

• Writing weld procedures, performing detailed tests, analysing the quality of welds and preparing Customer reports

• Be responsible for providing practical support to welding development projects and support shop floor production

• Liaise with key stakeholders, project teams and management, ensuring appropriate communication of project/programme status

• Work with others to form high performing teams

Ideal candidates will have a comprehensive knowledge of Electron Beam and Laser Welding techniques together with general knowledge of other joining processes. Whilst NOT considered a checklist, knowledge and/or experience of some of the following would also be beneficial:

• Joining processes

• Metallurgy

• Welding procedures

• Material properties

• Joint Design and preparations

• Welding Fixture and Tool design

• Health and Safety and Facility Documentation

• Complex problem resolution techniques

Candidates should have a minimum HNC in either Welding & Joining, Metallurgy, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or possess appropriate experience within a relevant field.

Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be willing and able to work in designated areas.

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