Metallurgy Materials Science Graduate

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Metallurgy Materials Science Graduate

West Midlands

£33,000 + Holidays + Bank Holidays + Pension + Progression Opportunities + Learning & Development Opportunities + Company Events

ARE YOU A GRADUATE FROM A METALLURGY, MATERIALS SCIENCE OR RELATED DISCIPLINE LOOKING FOR THE FIRST STEP IN YOUR CAREER?

You will benefit from joining a well established, progressive manufacturer who invest in and support their employees. They are well renowned within their industry and are proud to be a brand associated with quality.

The role would suit Graduates with a degree in metallurgy, materials science or similar. You must have an interest in metallurgical processes and show an interest in wanted to improve processes. Graduates will industrial metallurgy or laboratory experience within a manufacturing or similar environment are encouraged to apply.

This a varied role, working within a foundry environment. On a day to day basis you will work closely with the quality and technical teams to review customer metallurgical drawings and develop specific work instructions for manufacture. You will ensure that a paper trail and traceability is present for all melting and metal processes. You will look to suggest improvements in processes where possible. You will support with production planning and operations departments to ensure production targets are met efficiently. You will be involved in microstructural testing using optical and digital tools. Further to this you will conduct any root cause analysis for defects and implement corrective actions. You will generate reports for customer returns and internal audits.

This is a fantastic opportunity to obtain a varied role within a good and highly skilled team environment. There will be structured paths for learning and progression where you will have opportunities to progress your career.

Metallurgy Materials Science Graduate

*Customer Specifications & Casting plans

*Production Planning Support

*Microstructural Testing & Investigations

*Data Management and Reporting

*Failure Analysus

*Process Review and R&D

*Customer Returns & Corrective Actions

Metallurgy Materials Science Graduate

*Graduate with a degree in metallurgy, materials science or similar

*Any metallurgical background would be advantageous

*Industry experience in manufacturing or a lab based setting would be beneficial

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