Metallurgist – Magnesium Alloys Location : Swinton, Greater Manchester Contract Type : Permanent | Full-time (37 hours/week, Monday to Friday) Flexibility may occasionally be required to meet business needs Salary : Up to £40,000 per annum, dependent on experience Benefits : Annual bonus opportunity, company share scheme, pension, 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays, free on-site parking About Us Luxfer MEL Technologies is a global leader in the development, manufacture, and supply of magnesium and zirconium-based products used across multiple industries including aerospace, defence, healthcare, automotive, and energy.
About the Role We are seeking a motivated and technically skilled metallurgist to join our Magnesium R&D team in Swinton.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on innovative materials that help shape the future of lightweight engineering.
The role requires a strong metallurgical background, with practical knowledge of characterisation techniques and an understanding of how manufacturing processes influence material performance.
You will be hands-on in the laboratory and foundry, carrying out experiments and trials that may involve working with hot or molten metals.
You will play a key role in developing new alloys, improving existing products and processes, and supporting customer requirements.
Creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving ability will be central to your success in this position.
Key Responsibilities Lead and progress development projects from ideas through to proof of concept and scale-up Work collaboratively with technical and operational teams to implement new products and process improvements Provide technical support to the sales team, including responding to customer enquiries and attending technical discussions Liaise directly with customers to understand their requirements and translate these into product development goals Apply strong experimental and analytical skills to develop and test new magnesium alloys Prepare clear, detailed technical documentation and reports Maintain a keen interest in magnesium metallurgy and remain up to date with relevant scientific and industry developments Support continuous improvement activities across the R&D and Operations Please note : In a rapidly developing business environment, flexibility and teamwork are key.
You may be required, from time to time, to undertake other tasks of a similar nature in line with company goals and your capabilities.
About You You will be an enthusiastic and innovative individual with the drive to see projects through to completion.
You should be able to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues across departments.
Qualifications & Experience Degree-level qualification in a physical science (Chemistry, Materials Science, or Engineering) Experience of working in an industrial or manufacturing environment (metals industry experience desirable) Experience of managing or contributing to development projects Strong understanding of scientific methodology and experimental design Ability to plan, analyse, and interpret technical results Experience in writing clear, detailed technical documentation Skills & Attributes Creative, solutions-based mindset with strong problem-solving skills High level of attention to detail and accuracy Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines Confident in presenting technical information to varied audiences What We Offer Competitive salary up to £40,000 (dependent on experience) Annual performance bonus opportunity Company share scheme 25 days’ annual leave plus public holidays Contributory pension scheme Free on-site parking Opportunities for continued learning, development, and career progression Apply now to join our R&D team and play a key role in advancing magnesium alloy technology at Luxfer MEL Technologies.
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert at any time once the position has been filled.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.
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