Technical & Quality Manager (Steel Foundry)
Wednesbury
Up to £55,000
The Opportunity
We are working with a well-established, multi-division UK casting group that specialises in
steel, iron, and alloy castings for a wide range of industrial sectors.
Due to continued investment and growth, the business is looking to appoint a Technical &
Quality Manager to take ownership of all technical, metallurgical, and quality functions
within its steel foundry operation.
This is a hands-on, influential role, ideal for someone with strong experience in steel casting
and foundry processes, who is looking to make a real impact in a dynamic manufacturing
environment.
The Role
As Technical & Quality Manager, you will lead all aspects of technical support, metallurgy,
process control, and quality assurance across the foundry.
You will work closely with production, customers, and suppliers to ensure castings are
manufactured to specification, while driving continuous improvement in quality, yield, and
overall performance.
This position combines shop floor involvement with technical leadership, making it ideal for
someone who enjoys a varied and practical role.
Key Responsibilities
Provide technical and metallurgical support across all foundry operations, including
melting, moulding, pouring, fettling, and inspection
Review and interpret customer specifications, drawings, and standards
Advise on steel metallurgy, material selection, melting practices, and heat treatment
Support and improve casting methoding, including feeding, gating, yield optimisation,
and defect reduction
Lead new product introduction from enquiry through to production release
Investigate casting defects, scrap, and process variation, implementing effective
corrective actions
Manage all aspects of the quality function, including non-conformances, customer
complaints, and returns
Maintain traceability, technical documentation, and compliance systems
Monitor and improve KPIs such as scrap rates, rework, yield, and right-first-time
performance
Support customer and supplier engagement, including audits and technical discussions
Requirements
Essential
Proven experience in a technical, metallurgical, or quality role within a steel foundry
Strong understanding of steel metallurgy, steel casting processes, and casting defects
Experience in non-conformance management and continuous improvement
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and customer specifications
Experience working within a quality management system
Hands-on, practical approach with the ability to work closely with shop floor teams
Desirable
Degree, HNC or HND in Metallurgy, Materials, Mechanical Engineering or similar
Experience with ISO 9001 or similar quality standards
Knowledge of NDT, destructive testing, and certification requirements
Experience supporting customer audits and technical reviews