Technical & Quality Manager - Steel Foundry
Wednesbury
£50,000 - £60,000 per annum
We are seeking an experienced Technical & Quality Manager to lead metallurgical, process control, and quality assurance activities within a steel foundry environment.
This role requires a strong background in steel metallurgy, casting methoding, and defect reduction, combined with the ability to implement robust quality systems and drive continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide technical leadership across melting, moulding, pouring, fettling, and inspection
* Review and interpret customer specifications, drawings, and standards
* Advise on metallurgy, raw materials, melting practices, and heat treatment
* Develop and optimise casting methoding (feeding & gating design)
* Lead root cause analysis (RCA, 8D) for defects, scrap, and process variation
* Manage non-conformance, corrective actions, and customer complaints
* Maintain traceability, calibration systems, and technical documentation
* Monitor KPIs including scrap, yield, rework, and right-first-time
Requirements
* Strong experience in steel foundry operations and metallurgy
* In-depth knowledge of casting defects, methoding, and process control
* Proven track record of scrap reduction and yield improvement
* Experience working within ISO 9001 / IATF / AS9100 frameworks
* Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
Desirable
* Metallurgy / Materials / Engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree)
* Knowledge of NDT and destructive testing methods
* Experience with customer and supplier audits
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