Elevation Recruitment Group are working with one of our reputable manufacturing clients who have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Metallurgist to join their technical team.
This long-established business produces specialist metal-based products for high-performance industries, and this role will play a key part in supporting product quality, process optimisation and ongoing technical development across the site.
Reporting into the Technical Manager, this is a hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and working closely with production and quality teams to drive improvements.
The Senior Metallurgist role will include:
• Supporting process optimisation and product improvement initiatives
• Providing metallurgical expertise across production and quality teams
• Investigating technical issues, supporting root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Assisting with customer technical queries and investigations where required
• Supporting raw material qualification and technical change processes
• Working closely with the lab, QA and Production teams to maintain high standards
• Analysing technical data to support decision making and process improvements
• Producing clear technical reports and documentation for internal stakeholders
We're looking for a Senior Metallurgist with:
• A degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Chemistry or a related discipline
• Strong experience in a metallurgical or materials-focused role within manufacturing
• Knowledge of metals, alloys or complex manufacturing processes
• Experience supporting process improvement and solving technical issues
• Familiarity with quality tools such as RCA, 8D, 5 Why or FMEA
• Strong analytical skills and a methodical approach to problem solving
• The ability to collaborate effectively across production, quality and technical teams
This role would suit someone who enjoys being hands-on technically, working closely with manufacturing teams and contributing to the continuous improvement of complex metallurgical processes.