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