Scientist Metallurgy

Job Description

* Competitive Salary* Great Staff Benefits* Excellent CompanyJob Title: Scientist Metallurgy Location: HorshamEmployment Type: Permanent Salary: £Competitive (apply for details)Benefits:- Gym Discounts- Life Insurance- Save as you Earn- Cycle to work scheme- Mental health Access- Annual Leave of 25 days + Bank HolidaysPlus many moreFocus of the role:You will apply materials science theory and experimental methodology to improve performance of metal-supported advancing our understanding in materials and processes.Key Accountabilities:* Provide strong scientific / technical expertise in the development of SOC Technologies from concept to product launch.* Be a subject matter expert, and provide scientific and technical expertise with respect to metallurgy and corrosion by* Resolving technical challenges and problems associated with hot/cold corrosion of metal/alloy components* Ensuring that the components facing corrosion failure risks deliver the intended performance and life.* Deliver improved materials and processes required to meet project technical objectives within agreed timescales.* Complete background research into innovative materials and processing routes and create strategies for development.* Create, implement, and support strategies to characterise the performance and stability of our products.* Present technical progress and timing against delivery targets to the technical management and program management office.* Transfer of process developments into the stack manufacturing team.* Support processes for the development and manufacture of components used in SOC Technologies and be a trouble-shooter providing solutions to technical challenges faced in projects.* Support resolution of issues (technical, scientific, analytical, IP, etc) that affect, or have the potential to affect, the development of SOC Technologies, component manufacturing processes, meeting "life" and "cost" targets for product development.* Identify and analyse design problems to achieve optimal solutions that satisfy cost and technical requirements using both internal and external technical resources. Formulate new, innovative approaches to solve technical problems on a consistent basis.* Recognise and disseminate information about emerging trends (scientific, technical, IP, etc) that impact our ability to deliver its customer projects or win business in both short and long terms.* Support definition of new and existing materials engineering design requirements and develop specifications in accordance with manufacturing, marketing, and customer expectations and requirements.* Communicate key information and recommendations to influence technical decisions and strategy.* Support the companys in-house analytical characterisation and data analysis capabilities to ensure they are developed sufficiently and used and maintained effectively to meet materials characterisation requests.Qualification, Knowledge and Experience:In addition to a high level of professionalism and experience aligned to industry driven projects, working in a multidisciplinary team, the following are:Required:* PhD degree or MSc in metallurgy/corrosion or a relevant scientific field, e.g. Materials Science, Chemical Engineering etc.* In-depth knowledge and experience with respect to the materials science as well as processing of metal and alloys.* In-depth understanding of hot corrosion of metals and alloys and experience with developing preventive methods and technologies against hot corrosion of metallic materials.* Practical experience from working in advanced laboratories with complex test benches.Knowledge and experience in conventional and specialised techniques employed for:* Measuring electrical and mechanical properties of materials and components to assess performance, durability, and failure modes.* Analysing microstructural characterisation of metallic materials.* Identifying root cause(s) of degradation and failure of components.* Strong evidence for delivering on commitments, working-in multi-disciplinary teams.* Candidate needs to demonstrate entrepreneurial and can-do attitude to meet the goals of a fast-paced technology development environment.Highly desirable:* In-depth understanding of degradation mechanisms of materials in analysing microstructural characterisation of ceramic materials.* Expertise in 6-sigma/DoE techniques.* Demonstrable problem-solving skills.You will be working with a leading developer of clean energy technology who care deeply about our purpose, our people, our customers, and our planet. We have created a fantastic working environment and offer professional development, excellent career opportunities,and comprehensive benefits. You can expect to work collaboratively with like-minded colleagues in the knowledge that together we are creating a better future.TPA are a specialist recruitment agency recruiting on behalf of our client.If you think you are a close fit for this position, please do apply and we will also register you for any upcoming positions that may be suitable