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Metallurgy and Process Specialist
Job Posted: 7 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cheshire
Expire in: 20 days
Job Description
Metallurgy & Process Specialist
Cheshire
Competitive Salary + Benefits
The Role
We're currently working with a specialist manufacturer of advanced metallic materials and engineered alloys used in high-performance industrial applications. This is a Metallurgy & Process Specialist role focused on optimising metallurgical production processes, supporting materials performance, and driving continuous improvement across a technically complex manufacturing environment.
They are seeking someone with a strong grounding in metals, materials science, or process metallurgy to support day-to-day production activities while also contributing to process development, quality improvement, and yield optimisation initiatives.
This is a hands-on, technically varied position bridging production support, materials understanding, and process engineering within a regulated manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Support the manufacture and processing of advanced metallic materials and engineered alloys
• Monitor and optimise metallurgical processes to improve yield, consistency, and product quality
• Investigate material behaviour, process deviations, and non-conformances using structured root cause analysis
• Support melting, casting, forming, heat treatment, and finishing operations (where applicable)
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives across production and materials processes
• Assist with introduction of new alloys, products, and process routes into manufacturing
• Analyse production and materials data to identify trends, variation, and improvement opportunities
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, including material specifications and process parameters
• Support trials, process validation, and development work for new and existing products
• Work closely with Quality, Production, and Technical teams to meet customer and specification requirements
• Ensure compliance with all quality, health, safety, and environmental standards
About You
• Degree qualified in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Experience in metals manufacturing, advanced materials, foundry, forging, heat treatment, or similar process environments
• Strong understanding of metallic materials, microstructures, and manufacturing behaviour
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and root cause investigation skills
• Experience of Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies (desirable)
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
Why Apply?
• Join a specialist manufacturer working with advanced metallic materials and engineered alloys
• Work on technically complex processes with real metallurgical depth
• Play a key role in improving material performance, process capability, and operational efficiency
• Excellent opportunity for development within a highly technical manufacturing environment
• Strong scope for progression in a growing, innovation-driven business
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