Metallurgist

Reed Engineering & Manufacturing are working with a leading Engineering & Manufacturing company

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivatedMetallurgist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving product quality improvements, supporting customers, and contributing to the development of new products within a high-performance engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects focused on improvingproduct quality and reducing costs (e.g. Yield, Right First Time).
• Work directly with customers todefine technical requirements and resolve complex issues.
• Collaborate closely withoperations teams to troubleshoot and resolve internal technical challenges.
• Ensure alltechnical documentation is accurately maintained and updated to required standards.
• Establish, track, and report onKPIs for key process operations.
• Support thedevelopment and introduction of new products.
• Promote and adhere to a strong culture ofquality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor and supportgraduate engineers and placement students.
• Travel (UK & international) as required to supportcustomer visits and subcontract activities.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential:

• Bachelor’s Degree inMetallurgy, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum2–3 years’ experience in a relevant industrial environment.
• Experience withinaerospace, oil & gas, or power generation sectors.
• Strong understanding ofphysical metallurgy, particularly steel and nickel-based alloys.
• Knowledge ofOEM quality systems and customer requirements.
• Experience using improvement tools such as:
  
  • RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action)
  • SPC (Statistical Process Control)
  • Error Proofing / Poka-Yoke
  • Problem-solving methodologies
• Flexible approach to working hours to supportcustomer visits and audits when required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work onhigh-value engineering projects
• Career progression within a growing, technically focused organisation
• Supportive team environment with a strong focus ondevelopment and mentoring