Innova Search are proudly representing a UK engineering specialist who supply bespoke engineered products and solutions to some of the largest defence and manufacturing companies. The company have been operating for over 80 years and has over 400 staff.
The Role:
The Metallurgy department is a multi-discipline team providing specialist technical engineering metallurgy support to the whole business ranging from material investigations, selection and specification advice, material testing and analysis, material verification, heat treatment verification and support. Working alongside the multi-functional team, as Lead Metallurgist, you will be responsible for the leadership of all technical activities within the metallurgy laboratory, and the daily management of activity in the department. The role will also provide verification and support to the onsite Heat Treatment facility in the daily inspection and operational activities. The role will require maintaining a consistent standard of laboratory practices and material acceptance processes, in accordance with recognized national and internal standards. The role will also Provide technical assistance to both the supply chain, procurement, engineering, and heat treatment teams to ensure independent technical advice and verification of materials and or certification, whilst also liaising with 3rd party material laboratories.
Responsibilities:
* Manage and continually improve the metallurgy processes, systems, equipme...