Senior Metallurgist

Salary/Rate:£50,000 to £55,000 per annum plus overtime
Job type:Perm
Town/City:Birmingham
Country:United Kingdom
Job ref:CC-SnrMetallurgist
Post Date:03. 02. 2026
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About the Role

Senior Metallurgist

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + Premium Benefits Package

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands

Commutable from: Bromsgrove, Stourbridge, Halesowen, Dudley, Birmingham, Redditch, Solihull, Studley, Dorridge, Alcester, Worcester, Coventry

 

Job Description

Purpose: To act as the technical lead for material processes, driving root-cause investigations and providing metallurgical expertise to support production and new business opportunities.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Root-Cause Analysis: Lead investigations into test failures and process issues involving titanium, aluminium, and steel forgings.

Technical Supervision: Supervise and mentor a team of metallurgists and technicians, managing resource planning and technical training.

Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements in heat treatment and manufacturing processes.

NPI & Quotations: Interpret customer drawings and specifications to provide metallurgical input for new work opportunities and APQP projects.

 

Requirements:

Degree in Metallurgy or Materials Science (Essential).

Strong background in heat treatment and forging processes.

Experience in a supervisory or technical lead capacity.

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