Job Description
REED Engineering & Manufacturing are working with leading Engineering & Manufacturing company
The Pyrometry Engineer is the site’s technical authority for AMS2750 compliance and all heat-treatment pyrometry activities. This role oversees the Thermocouple Laboratory, manage calibration programmes, and ensure all furnaces and thermal processes meet stringent regulatory and customer standards. Acting as a key partner across Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering, the role drives furnace performance, product integrity, and continuous improvement across all thermal operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead site-wide compliance with AMS2750 and pyrometry standards.
* Manage the Thermocouple Laboratory, including technicians, processes, and inventory.
* Govern thermocouple selection, calibration, traceability, and deployment.
* Direct and approve all TUS, SAT, and furnace calibration activities.
* Maintain and approve all calibration documentation and certifications.
* Develop and control pyrometry procedures, quality standards, and technical documentation.
* Provide expert guidance for furnace troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and NCRs.
* Support internal, customer, and third-party audits as the site pyrometry SME.
* Drive continuous improvement in furnace reliability, process capability, and operational efficiency.
* Influence long-term thermal processing strategy across cross-functional teams.
* Promote strong safety, environmental, and quality governance in a heavy-engineering setting.
Skills & Experience
* Expert knowledge of AMS2750, pyrometry, and heat-treatment standards.
* Strong background in metallurgy and heat-treatment science.
* Deep understanding of thermocouple technologies and furnace control systems.
* Skilled communicator able to influence senior stakeholders.
* Proven capability in structured problem-solving and risk assessment.
* Strategic thinker with a strong compliance and operational mindset.
Essential Skills
* Strong knowledge of AMS2750 and thermal processing standards
* Understanding of metallurgy and heat-treatment effects on materials
* Experience with thermocouples, calibration methods, and temperature-measurement systems
* Ability to set up temperature-monitoring equipment and collect accurate data
* Clear communicator able to influence stakeholders and write precise procedures
* Skilled in risk assessment, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving
* Quality-focused with a strong compliance mindset
* Able to work safely and effectively in a heavy-engineering environment