Metallurgist

Reed Engineering & Manufacturing are working with a leading Engineering & Manufacturing company

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Metallurgist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving product quality improvements, supporting customers, and contributing to the development of new products within a high-performance engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects focused on improving product quality and reducing costs (e.g. Yield, Right First Time).
• Work directly with customers to define technical requirements and resolve complex issues.
• Collaborate closely with operations teams to troubleshoot and resolve internal technical challenges.
• Ensure all technical documentation is accurately maintained and updated to required standards.
• Establish, track, and report on KPIs for key process operations.
• Support the development and introduction of new products.
• Promote and adhere to a strong culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor and support graduate engineers and placement students.
• Travel (UK & international) as required to support customer visits and subcontract activities.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential:

• Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a relevant industrial environment.
• Experience within aerospace, oil & gas, or power generation sectors.
• Strong understanding of physical metallurgy, particularly steel and nickel-based alloys.
• Knowledge of OEM quality systems and customer requirements.
• Experience using improvement tools such as:
  • RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action)
  • SPC (Statistical Process Control)
  • Error Proofing / Poka-Yoke
  • Problem-solving methodologies
• Flexible approach to working hours to support customer visits and audits when required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work on high-value engineering projects
• Career progression within a growing, technically focused organisation
• Supportive team environment with a strong focus on development and mentoring