Metallurgist

Metallurgist
📍 Based in Redditch - easily commutable from Bromsgrove, Worcester, Solihull, Droitwich Spa, Kidderminster, Alcester, and surrounding areas
💼 Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 DOE + competitive benefits

Are you a technically driven Metallurgist looking to work on high-integrity aerospace and engineering components? Our client, a leading manufacturer of complex engineered products, is looking for an experienced or aspiring Metallurgist to join their established technical services laboratory.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a collaborative, fast-paced, and standards-driven environment, supporting testing, process development, accreditation compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out metallurgical testing, investigations, and reporting to support manufacturing and customer compliance
Review and maintain procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, Nadcap, and customer standards
Act as the primary laboratory contact for a designated business unit
Lead and support First Article Inspection and periodic requalification testing
Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to develop processes that meet metallurgical performance requirements
Contribute to internal training, auditing, and continuous improvement across testing procedures
Support external audits and uphold material and special process accreditations
Liaise with production areas on technical investigations and process enhancements
Assist with material development projects and optimisation of internal testing capabilitiesIdeal Candidate:

Degree or HND in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Engineering or a related field (or equivalent industry experience)
Previous experience in an aerospace, automotive, or industrial metallurgical environment desirable
Understanding of material properties, mechanical testing, and failure analysis
Familiarity with Nadcap, ISO 17025 or other regulated quality systems is a strong advantage
Effective communicator and problem-solver, with a proactive mindset
Comfortable working within cross-functional teams and technical review groupsWhy Apply?

Opportunity to contribute to a world-class manufacturing environment with global customers
Work on critical aerospace and defence-related projects
Be part of a collaborative technical team with progression and development opportunities
Salary circa £30,000 - £40,000 depending on experience
Competitive benefits package and long-term job securityReady to play a key role in ensuring metallurgical excellence?
Apply today and take your next career step in a technically engaging, quality-focused environment.

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