Overview
We are currently recruiting for a Materials & REACH Engineer to support one of our customers with a project that includes reviewing all of their current products to see how REACH legislation will affect the products.
This is a contract role outside of IR 35, the hourly rate is negotiable based on experience, seniority, etc. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a high-quality service to our client and will be expected to be proactive and self-motivated in delivering the targeted outputs to support the product. The role will be based at the Client's site in Cheltenham.
Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services, and design engineering. We help businesses harness unrelenting technological change to successfully deliver innovations that will help them gain a competitive advantage and improve the everyday lives of people around the globe.
Responsibilities
* Review all customer current products to see how REACH legislation will affect the products
* Keep up to date with REACH Legislation and advise customers on REACH Strategy
* Train members of staff on REACH Legislation and processes
* Advise Engineers on material selection with respect to ensuring and maintaining REACH Compliance
* Develop REACH workflow & processes
* Assess current Designs / Processes and advise on how to implement REACH compliant solutions within current legislation
* Conduct risk assessment (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) of current designs and provide recommendations for remedial action
* Research and advise on new material technologies
* Develop solutions and solve problems within own discipline to deliver allocated REACH related engineering tasks on-time, on-quality and on-budget
* Ensure the SVHC list is monitored regularly, and any related software or spreadsheets are kept up to date and any new information is acted upon appropriately
* Contribute to technical/professional processes
* Work under minimal supervision to achieve engineering and manufacturing objectives on-time, on-quality and on-budget which will directly impact positive project outcomes
* Influence decisions by providing advice within closely related working teams
* Remain aware of trends and emerging technology and tools within own discipline
* Assist with technical work packages and coordinate work
* Estimate scope of work within own discipline and work with other disciplines to identify dependencies and ensure the deliverability of own work package
* Contribute to the definition of standards and specifications around which others will operate
* Write reports and present work undertaken at peer and design reviews
* Maintain professional competencies required to perform at this level
* Occasionally carry out duties off-site as required
* Adhere to customer policies, procedures, and practices at all times
Qualifications
* Engineering degree, or equivalent, with proven practical Engineering knowledge and experience
* Candidates without accredited qualifications will be considered depending upon experience
Essential skills
* Relevant qualifications to an appropriate level, typically a bachelor’s degree, a recognised apprenticeship or equivalent experience, with experience within a relevant engineering environment
* Knowledge of current legislation (REACH, RoHS, WEEE, CE & UKCA marking etc) and how it affects products and delivery
* Taking ownership of REACH related monitoring and actions related to TC12 PLM software
* Provide support and management
* Basic material performance and selection knowledge
* Product development and the product lifecycle knowledge
* Help to identify risks and opportunities, take ownership of mitigation plans and execute
* Ability to deal with customers and suppliers to achieve a common goal
* Knowledge of manufacturing and testing processes and procedures
* Knowledge of products used in Aerospace, Land and Ground Test Equipment
* An understanding of product development practices in aerospace and safety critical sectors in accordance with ISO9001 and AS9100
* Basic understanding of hardware design and DO254
* Have an understanding of environmental issues and DO160
* Knowledge of PLM and ERP systems
* Good knowledge of 2D/3D drawing packages
* Understanding of Quality systems
Benefits
* Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
* We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
* Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
* Competitive company benefits
* Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
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