Materials Science Jobs

Metallurgist

This role involves leading quality improvement projects, resolving complex technical issues with customers, and supporting new product development in a high-performance engineering environment. The metallurgist will work closely with operations teams to troubleshoot manufacturing challenges, maintain technical documentation, and drive continuous improvement in quality and safety. They will also mentor junior engineers and support customer and subcontractor activities through occasional travel.

Reed S47Ur, S4 7UR, United Kingdom £45,000 – £55,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Raw Materials Manager (Metals industry)

The Raw Materials Manager will oversee the end-to-end management of raw materials and revert operations, ensuring a reliable and cost-effective supply chain. Key responsibilities include maintaining health and safety standards, managing inventory, leading a team, and driving continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives.

Reed S47Ur, S4 7UR, United Kingdom £45,000 – £50,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Metallurgist

The Metallurgist role involves leading projects to enhance product quality and reduce costs, working with customers to define technical requirements, and collaborating with operations to resolve technical issues. Responsibilities also include developing new products, mentoring graduates, and traveling to support customers and witness sub-contract activities.

Reed S91Pp, S9 1PP, United Kingdom £45,000 – £55,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Product Process Technologist (Metals Industry)

This role involves leading the development and optimisation of production and inspection processes in a high-integrity manufacturing environment, with a focus on NDT, process improvement, and quality system compliance. The technologist will work hands-on on the shop floor, supporting operators and driving technical innovation while ensuring alignment with commercial goals and industry standards such as AS9100 and NADCAP. Collaboration with internal teams, external partners, and research institutions is key to supporting growth in aerospace, energy, and automotive sectors.

Reed S203Fg, S20 3FG, United Kingdom £32,000 – £40,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Product Process Technologist (Metals Industry)

This role involves leading the development and optimisation of manufacturing and inspection processes, with a focus on non-destructive testing (NDT) and quality systems in a metals engineering environment. You'll work directly on the shop floor, supporting operators in chemical etching, pickling, and passivating processes used in high-integrity sectors like Aerospace and Energy. The position combines hands-on technical work with process innovation, data-driven trials management, and maintaining compliance with ISO9001, AS9100, and NADCAP standards.

Reed S753Dz, S75 3DZ, United Kingdom £32,000 – £40,000 pa

On-site Permanent