Metallurgist

Job Description

The Role:Work closely with the sales team on new opportunities that require technical input andwith procurement to ensure that all technical requirements are captured in thepurchasing specifications.To ensure all aspects of contract review are completed correctly, documented,communicated to the commercial departments, and flowed down to the operationalenvironment to provide fully compliant parts to the customer requirements.Support the Technical and Quality Manager with specific projects that require technicalinput and departmental representation. This will include customer/supplier visits andleading the technical elements of the discussions.Primary Duties and Responsibilities Acting as the interface between high profile key customers, the company salesteam, and suppliers, on all material technical matters. This could be in the formof a new opportunity before an enquiry received, reviewing the quotationrequirement once received or contract review when an order is received. Collaborating with the customer and/or the supplier to resolve technical issues asthey arise. Review manufacturing routes to ensure compliance with specification andpurchase order requirements. When required witness elements of the manufacturing process externally, forexample the forging process. Launch investigations, produce reports, and draw conclusions from workundertaken to find route cause or the way forward to resolve a technical issue. Create documentation such as test requirements sheets for mechanical,analytical, non-destructive, and metallurgical testing, and subcontract purchaseorder instructions, for example to heat treatment companies. Represent the company at technical conferences and working groups, reportingback the highlights and any actions required. Tasks assigned by the Technical and Quality Manager, which will occasionallyinclude deputising on technical matters. Overall Technical Responsibility - NDT Overall Technical Responsibility - HardnessEssential Skills/Experience: Degree or HND in Metallurgy or Materials Engineering Minimum of 5 years in industry experience. Experience of melting, hot working, and testing Experience of writing procedures and training employees across a business. Experience of Quality Management Reviews and FMEAs Worked within Continuous Improvement cultures Experience with reviewing manufacturing routes to ensure compliance Worked within metal stockholding or producer, ideally with nickel-based alloys Experience of writing technical reports Experience of working to OEM technical specifications and Quality requirements. Experience of error proofing Good problem-solving skills with a good understanding and experience of usingmethods such as 8D, 5 Whys, Six SigmaCore Competencies: Able to use academic knowledge and previous work experience to coach andmentor others when required. Pro-active Ability to work alone Attention to detail Excellent communication skills at all levelswritten and verbal Team player Organisation and planning of own workload Multi-tasking ability Flexible and adaptable Reliable and tenacious Hands onused to leading from the front Collaborative approachinvolves correct people in problem resolution Enthusiasm, commitment, drive, and a passion for Quality Willingness to travel within the UK and overseas from time to timePay & Benefits:Contributory Pension & Life Cover