Job Title: Materials Engineer - Metallurgy
Location: Warwickshire
Contract – Inside IR35
Pay rate: £25.53 per hour
Job Description:
Are you an experienced metallurgist looking to make a significant impact in a leading multi-discipline engineering department? Our client is seeking a skilled Materials Engineer - Metallurgy to join their dynamic Metals and Corrosion team. This role is pivotal in providing specialist technical leadership and consultancy services across the business, with a focus on laboratory metallurgical analysis of various metal types including sheet steel, sheet aluminium, cast, extruded, and forged metals.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct laboratory metallurgical analysis and materials characterisation.
Investigate quality technical issues and validate new materials and technologies.
Develop and publish material standards, requirements, and technical reports.
Support materials management and technical coordination for new programmes.
Engage in research and innovation projects, contributing materials expertise.
Facilitate laboratory failure investigations and provide technical consultancy.
Collaborate with engineering teams and external suppliers to ensure material integrity and compliance.
Skills and Experience Required:
Degree in Materials or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Extensive knowledge of metallic materials, technologies, and manufacturing processes.
Proficiency in fatigue testing, analysis, and CAE/FEA tools.
Proven experience in a technical role within the automotive or similar high-tech industry.
Strong laboratory investigation skills and familiarity with failure analysis techniques.
Excellent organisational, communication, and project management abilities.
Self-motivated with a strong ability to work independently and lead process improvement projects.
Desirable Skills:
Experience with 6-Sigma tools and techniques, particularly in process development and statistical methods.
Knowledge of agile methodologies.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with strong influencing capabilities.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to innovation and excellence in materials engineering. If you have a passion for metallurgy and a drive to achieve results, apply today and take the next step in your career