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Metallurgist - Materials Engineer

Redditch
3 days ago
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Graduate Metallurgist

The role of Metallurgist involves the analysis and improvement of metal production processes to ensure high-quality results. Based in Redditch, this permanent position offers an exciting opportunity in the industrial and manufacturing sector.

Client Details

This organisation operates within the industrial and manufacturing sector, specialising in engineering and manufacturing solutions. They are known for their focus on technical innovation and delivering high-quality products and services to their clients.

Description

The Metallurgist has delegated responsibility from the Laboratory Manager to conduct testing and reporting commensurate with demonstrated competence shown on Laboratory Skill Matrix.
This role is responsible for managing and communicating testing expectations as per business requirements.
Lead all first article inspection activities relevant to the laboratory.
Co-ordinate with other departments to ensure that the best quality of service is maintained to our customers.
The Metallurgist is furnished with the authority and resources to perform the duties within the scope of their responsibilities within the Laboratory structure.
This includes active participation in maintaining and improving the management system.
Any departures from this system or the testing and calibration procedures will be identified and actions to prevent or minimise these occurrences will be initiated, managed and resolved
Drive 20% reduction in non RFT
Process adherence
Testing and calibrations are carried out in accordance with manuals, instructions and procedures and results reported as required
To Maintain Nadcap Materials Testing accreditation
Maintain ISO/IEC 17025 and Nadcap MTL accreditation
Interface with external audit for Materials testing activity
Participate in periodic over check of operators to confirm compliance with Laboratory procedures
To provide reviews which are required by the companies manuals and procedures
To review and where applicable recommend improvements to laboratory instructions and procedures associated with technical and metallurgical control of the companies activities
To initiate actions to prevent or minimise departures from the requirements of internal and external quality systems and testing procedures
Participate in material and testing related development programmes
Promote improvements to existing Laboratory processes and Facilities to continuously improve services to our customer base.
Participate and progress personal objectives set out by Laboratory Management to aid continuous improvement throughout the business.
To support and act as a source of advice and training for technicians and junior members of the laboratory.
Act at all times in accordance with company health and safety and environmental requirements.
Participate in specification review and modification of procedures and processes to ensure continued compliance to customer and specification requirementsProfile

A successful Metallurgist should have:

Degree / HN qualification in Engineering, and/or Materials (or equivalent experience
Ability to perform and contribute within a "can do" team to deliver class leading performance

Job Offer

£35,000 - £40,000
Opportunities to work on innovative projects
Supportive workplace culture promoting professional development.
Comprehensive benefits package, including holiday leave and pension contributions.This is an excellent opportunity for a Metallurgist to further their career in the industrial and manufacturing sector. If you are passionate about metallurgy and based in or around Redditch, we encourage you to apply

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