Junior Metallurgist

The Junior Metallurgist is responsible for supporting metallurgical projects, process optimization, and product development within our metals manufacturing operations. This role offers hands-on experience across technical, operational, and commercial functions, providing a strong foundation for career progression into advanced technical or customer-facing roles.

Key Responsibilities - 

• Process & Product Improvement: Support projects aimed at improving product quality, optimizing manufacturing processes to reduce scrap, and reducing costs through metallurgical analysis and innovative solutions.
• Technical Problem-Solving:  Work closely with the Operations team to identify and resolve metallurgical or technical issues using structured root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.
• Metallurgical Testing & Analysis: Perform a range of metallurgical tests (e.g., hardness, tensile, impact, corrosion) and microstructural evaluations; analyze results and prepare detailed reports and presentations.
• New Product Development: Assist in the design, development, and introduction of new metal products, including alloy selection, heat treatment specifications, and validation testing. Work through product introduction to industrialization stages.
• Technical Investigations: Participate in internal investigations to troubleshoot metallurgical issues, recommend solutions, and implement process improvements.
• Documentation & Compliance: Prepare accurate technical reports and ensure all product documentation meets industry standards and customer requirements.
• Customer Support & Commercial Interface: Collaborate with the Commercial team to provide technical expertise during customer interactions, interpret specifications, and resolve metallurgical challenges to ensure customer satisfaction.

Essential Requirements - 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgy or Materials Science.
• Familiarity with metallurgical testing methods and laboratory safety practices.
• Familiarity with stainless steel grades, Titanium alloys, Nickel alloys and corrosion-resistant materials. 
• A strong understanding of material specifications and testing requirements. 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A practical problem solving approach to ensure an innovated approach to resolving technical and commercial issues. 
• Ability to work collaboratively across technical and commercial teams.
• Industrial experience within a manufacturing organisation would be highly desirable.
• Confident with all Microsoft applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of using Microsoft Copilot would be desirable
• Willingness and desire to be part of a fast moving, dynamic team, comfortable working under pressure.
• Strong presentation and excellent communication skills.                   
• You will demonstrate and align with the values of the company demonstrating high levels of safety focus, honesty, integrity, customer service focus, quality focus, excellence and innovation.
• Successful candidates will be required to achieve a satisfactory result in a background check, drug and alcohol test (specifically hair follicle) and a company medical.