Senior Metallurgist
Posted 3 days 20 hours ago by Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd
£80,000 - £100,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Laboratory Jobs
Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom, BN1 1
Job Description
Overview 
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Metallurgist to join our well established Client who are based on the outskirts of Stourbridge.
This is a permanent position for the right candidate.
An established manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Senior Metallurgist to lead melting operations, metallurgical quality, and laboratory activities.
This is a hands-on senior role, approximately 60% office-based and 40% shopfloor, combining technical expertise with team leadership.
Responsibilities- Ensure metallurgical process controls in line with ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016
- Manage SG iron melting/pouring operations using induction furnaces and a pressurised pouring furnace.
- Lead melting and laboratory teams (supervisors, operators, and technicians)
- Oversee laboratory functions including OES, mechanical testing, and metallography
- Conduct metallurgical investigations and produce technical reports
- Drive quality, scrap reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Prepare and issue risk assessments and promote a strong safety culture
- Procure raw materials and support cost control activities
- HNC / HND in Metallurgy or Metals Technology, or a Degree in Metals Technology or related discipline
- Proven experience in a senior metallurgical or foundry role
- Strong knowledge of SG iron melting and process control
- Hands-on leadership experience in a production environment
- Computer literate with strong reporting capability
- Senior, stable permanent role
- Dayshift working with flexible hours
- Competitive salary and long-term opportunity within a well-established company