Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.

Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

Product Sustainability & Materials Engineer

Glasgow

Job Description

Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.

Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across four major industries; Aerospace, Defence, Ground Transportation, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

Product Sustainability & Materials engineer

Glasgow or Reading (Home/Office Hybrid role)

Are you keen to build specialist expertise, or enhance your knowledge on the environmental impacts of our products and systems?  Do you have an interest in the materials that form our products? Are you keen to increase your visibility and product knowledge? Looking to apply your influencing skills and tenacity to an area of increasing importance?

What this role has to offer

Environmental analysis is becoming increasingly important as part of the lifecycle of our products and this is a real opportunity to build a profile for yourself in this emerging space that is set to grow within the coming years.  You’ll have the autonomy and support to develop within the role, which could see you become an expert in this field, or develop skills and visibility to position you well for broader roles across Thales in future.

Our Opportunity

We are seeking a Product Environmental and Materials Engineer within the Thales UK Optronics & Missile Electronics (OME) business. 

You will directly contribute to the on-going development of the Land, Naval, Air and Autonomy products and systems.

You will provide support to the Safety and Technical authorities, the product safety team and the wider organisation by undertaking both environmental and materials analysis for our products.

This covers all elements of environmental and materials analysis (such as energy use, materials, contaminants) and some safety analysis as required.

Evaluate and approve materials to meet regulatory and sustainability requirements

Ensure compliance with environmental and chemical regulations (e.g. REACH, RoHS, UK/EU legislation)Work with suppliers to obtain, review and manage material declarations and chemical composition

Apply Eco-design principles to support sustainable product development from concept through end-of-life.

Conduct and support Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) to assess environmental impacts of materials and products

Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, procurement and quality teams

You will identify to the Safety Authority any concerns regarding the safety of a product during manufacture, or the application of policies and processes, providing environmental & materials analysis in support of products.

You can choose to be based at Glasgow or Reading Green Park. The role allows for a mix of home and office working.

About You

Background in Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry or a related disciplineStrong knowledge and understanding of environmental regulation and chemical complianceProven experience in a materials engineering, materials compliance or sustainability-focused roleExperience with Life Cycle Analysis and sustainability assessments – not essential Understanding of chemistry and materials propertiesAdvanced Excel skills for data analysis and reportingKnowledge of polymers, metals or composite materialsExperience conducting Risk and COSHH assessments

Engineering lifecycle experienceBuild positive and effective relationships with stakeholders, including team members and customersEffective communication, interpersonal and influencing skills; able to influence product design authorities successfullyTenacity and resilience when faced with resistance or challengesAttention to detailWillingness to share knowledge, develop others and learnYou may have had some useful exposure to eco/environmental design, or materials analysis though not essential.

Connect with Fiona Tal, Talent Acquisition Partner #LI-FT1 who is eager to explore together with you this exciting opportunity.

This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.

To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.

In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.

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