Innova Search are proudly representing a UK engineering specialist who supply bespoke engineered products and solutions to some of the largest defence and manufacturing companies. The company have been operating for over 80 years and has over 400 staff. The Role: Leading a multi-disciplined Metallurgy department, you will provide specialist technical engineering metallurgy support to the whole business ranging from material investigations, selection and specification advice, material testing and analysis, material verification, heat treatment verification and support. In the role, you will be responsible for the leadership of all technical activities within the metallurgy laboratory, and the daily management of activity in the department. The role will also provide verification and support to the onsite Heat Treatment facility in the daily inspection and operational activities. You will need to maintain a consistent standard of laboratory practices and material acceptance processes, in accordance with recognized national and internal standards. Responsibilities: * Manage and continually improve the metallurgy processes, systems, equipment, and facilities, including the maintenance of standards, procedures, processes, and SOPs in accordance with national standards, international standards, and customer requirements * Provide daily leadership of all activity in the Metallurgy department, including overseeing a multi-functional...