1. An opportunity for growth and development
2. Work in a well established team driving innovation
About Our Client
This organisation operates within the industrial and manufacturing sector, specialising in engineering and manufacturing solutions. They are known for their focus on technical innovation and delivering high-quality products and services to their clients.
Job Description
3. The Metallurgist has delegated responsibility from the Laboratory Manager to conduct testing and reporting commensurate with demonstrated competence shown on Laboratory Skill Matrix.
4. This role is responsible for managing and communicating testing expectations as per business requirements.
5. Lead all first article inspection activities relevant to the laboratory.
6. Co-ordinate with other departments to ensure that the best quality of service is maintained to our customers.
7. The Metallurgist is furnished with the authority and resources to perform the duties within the scope of their responsibilities within the Laboratory structure.
8. This includes active participation in maintaining and improving the management system.
9. Any departures from this system or the testing and calibration procedures will be identified and actions to prevent or minimise these occurrences will be initiated, managed and resolved
10. Drive 20% reduction in non RFT
11. Process adherence
12. Testing and calibrations are carried out in accordance with manuals, instructions and procedures and results reported as required
13. To Maintain Nadcap Materials Testing accreditation
14. Maintain ISO/IEC 17025 and Nadcap MTL accreditation
15. Interface with external audit for Materials testing activity
16. Participate in periodic over check of operators to confirm compliance with Laboratory procedures
17. To provide reviews which are required by the companies manuals and procedures
18. To review and where applicable recommend improvements to laboratory instructions and procedures associated with technical and metallurgical control of the companies activities
19. To initiate actions to prevent or minimise departures from the requirements of internal and external quality systems and testing procedures
20. Participate in material and testing related development programmes
21. Promote improvements to existing Laboratory processes and Facilities to continuously improve services to our customer base.
22. Participate and progress personal objectives set out by Laboratory Management to aid continuous improvement throughout the business.
23. To support and act as a source of advice and training for technicians and junior members of the laboratory.
24. Act at all times in accordance with company health and safety and environmental requirements.
25. Participate in specification review and modification of procedures and processes to ensure continued compliance to customer and specification requirements
The Successful Applicant
A successful Metallurgist should have:
26. Degree / HN qualification in Engineering, and/or Materials (or equivalent experience)
27. Experience as a technologist in Automotive / Aerospace
28. Ability to perform and contribute within a "can do" team to deliver class leading performance
What's on Offer
29. £40,000
30. Opportunities to work on innovative projects
31. Supportive workplace culture promoting professional development.
32. Comprehensive benefits package, including holiday leave and pension contributions.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Metallurgist to further their career in the industrial and manufacturing sector. If you are passionate about metallurgy and based in or around Redditch, we encourage you to apply!