Graduate Metallurgist

Our client are a leading manufacturer of precision parts for the aerospace industry. They are looking to add a dynamic Quality / Materials Engineer to their team on a permanent basis. This would be a great fit for a meticulous individual who enjoys challenge and variety in their day to day.

Graduate Metallurgist
Permanent position
Global manufacturer of precision components
10% matched pension, 25 days holiday & life assurance

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To support the Quality & Materials Lead in pursuing business objectives.
• To support the enforcement of the Quality Management Systems across the site, ensuring both our products and services consistently meet high quality standards. 
• To assist with the identification, development and implementation of  process improvements.
• To ensure that all work meets customer expectations on delivery and quality, both internal and external.
• To be flexible, adaptable and move between work areas as required.
• Carry out any other reasonable request by Senior Management Team.

Role Description

• To ensure that agreed customer delivery times are achieved through maintaining product conformity and that customers receive a high standard of service at all times.
• To manage the administration of any non-conformance and corrective action reporting.
• To control the Quality Management System by updating & issuing procedures as appropriate.
• To control the calibration system.
• Participate in investigations and problem solving.
• To participate in actions to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformance relating to product, process and quality system.
• Identify and record any problems relating to product, process and quality system.
• Control further processing and delivery of non-conforming product until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
• To support activities to drive close-out of actions to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformance (product, process or quality system). 
• To undertake internal QMS audits to ensure product and process conformity and deal with customer and supplier audits on site. 
• Support process owners in review and update of process procedures and instructions. 
• To prepare certification and shipping documents. 
• To archive records as required
• Provide Materials Engineering support as required: prepare metallurgical reports, work in the metallographic lab etc.
• Collate and publish Quality metrics
• To carry out any other task as requested by the leadership team.

 
KNOWLEDGE and EXPERIENCE

• Graduate – Metallurgist degree qualified
• IT literate with Microsoft Excel skills. Knowledge of SPC would be advantageous.
• Must have a high degree of numerical ability.
• Good communication and problem solving skills.
• Must be capable of working within a minimum level of supervision and of sustaining a fair degree of pressure.

 
Working Hours:

• Monday to Thursday 8am to 4.30pm
• Friday - 8am to 3.30pm

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 10% matched pension
• 3x annual salary life assurance
• Profit related bonus scheme

 

Please note this role will be site based.