Client Details
Our client is a long-established manufacturer known for producing high‑performance alloys and precision‑engineered components for demanding sectors. With a strong focus on innovation, efficiency and personalised service, they continue to invest heavily in modern technology and long-term capability.
Description
Key Responsibilities
Lead and complete detailed contract reviews to ensure materials, routes and operations meet strict customer requirements.
Review and interpret complex material specifications, providing technical feedback where required.
Create technical documentation including testing requirements, process specifications, inspection plans and subcontract instructions.
Work directly with customers to resolve technical issues, raise concessions and manage Non‑Conformance Reports (NCRs).
Act as a key interface between customers, suppliers, inspectors and internal teams, including attending site visits and witnessing testing.
Coordinate and oversee activities relating to NDT, hardness testing and technical document control (REACH, ROHS, Conflict Minerals).
Support the Technical & Quality Manager and contribute to quality management, continuous improvement and operational problem‑solving.
Maintain high levels of housekeeping, uphold company values and adhere to all Health & Safety requirements.Profile
The Successful Candidate
Degree or HND in Metallurgy, Materials Engineering or a related discipline.
At least 5 years' industry experience within metal stockholding or production, ideally involving nickel‑based alloys.
Strong understanding of melting, hot working, testing and OEM quality requirements.
Experienced in writing technical procedures, delivering training and performing manufacturing route reviews.
Comfortable working in a Continuous Improvement environment, with knowledge of FMEAs and quality management reviews.
Skilled problem-solver with experience using tools such as 8D, 5 Whys or Six Sigma methodologies.
Excellent communicator with strong attention to detail; proactive, collaborative and able to engage effectively across departments.
A genuine passion for quality, technical accuracy and delivering compliant, customer‑focused outcomes.Job Offer
What's on Offer
Salary dependent on experience, alongside a contributory pension scheme (including life cover).
A modern, clean working environment with free onsite parking.
28 days' annual leave including statutory holidays, with options to buy additional leave depending on service, plus an extra 3‑day Christmas/New Year shutdown.
Service milestone rewards, Company Sick Pay, and access to Bike to Work and Home/Tech schemes.
The opportunity to work in a supportive, forward‑thinking technical team with strong career development pathways.
If you are a passionate Metallurgist looking to advance your career in Sheffield, we encourage you to apply and become part of a forward-thinking engineering and manufacturing team
Salary description
£45000.00 - £50000.00 per year