Metallurgist

Metallurgist – Materials Testing

Location:

Banbury, Oxfordshire
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum, depending on relevant knowledge and experience

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm

Develop Your Career in Aerospace Materials Testing

We are recruiting for a Metallurgist to join a specialist materials testing business in Banbury.

This opportunity would suit someone with a strong understanding of metallurgy who enjoys practical laboratory work, pays close attention to detail and takes pride in producing accurate, reliable results.

Applications are welcome from graduates with relevant academic knowledge and candidates with practical metallurgical experience.

You will work with aerospace grade materials, particularly nickel based and titanium alloys and other materials, carrying out metallurgical examinations and assessing findings against customer specifications.

The role focuses on routine laboratory testing, microstructural examination, specimen preparation and technical reporting within a controlled testing environment.

Key Responsibilities

* Carrying out metallurgical examinations of nickel based and titanium alloys and other materials

* Preparing specimens for metallurgical examination

* Polishing specimens in line with approved testing procedures

* Etching specimens according to training and authorisation

* Using microscopy to assess material microstructures

* Carrying out grain size assessments where required

* Examining alpha case where required

* Identifying material features and abnormalities

* Comparing findings against customer specifications and testing requirements

* Applying knowledge of forging, casting and heat treatment when evaluating materials

* Reviewing metallurgical and associated mechanical test results

* Reporting unexpected findings to relevant laboratory colleagues

* Preparing clear technical reports detailing observations, results and conclusions

* Maintaining accurate and traceable testing records

* Following approved testing methods and quality procedures consistently

What We’re Looking For

You will need a degree in metallurgy, materials science, materials engineering or a closely related subject with substantial metallurgy content, or equivalent relevant practical experience.

You should demonstrate:

* A sound understanding of metallic materials, microstructures and mechanical properties

* Knowledge of how manufacturing processes and heat treatment affect materials

* An understanding of nickel based and titanium alloys through study, research or employment

* Attention to detail and a methodical approach

* The ability to follow detailed instructions and established procedures

* Confidence recording observations and communicating technical findings

* Patience and consistency when carrying out routine testing

* A willingness to listen, learn and take feedback

Desirable Experience

Experience in any of the following would be beneficial:

* Metallographic specimen preparation, etching or microscopy

* Grain size assessment or alpha case examination

* Working with aerospace grade materials

* Interpreting material specifications and testing requirements

Graduate Applications

Relevant industrial experience is not essential if you can demonstrate a strong grounding in metallurgy and an interest in practical materials testing.

Relevant university modules, projects, research and laboratory work will all be considered. Experience involving nickel based alloys, titanium alloys or aerospace materials would be particularly useful.

Training and supervised development will be provided based on your existing knowledge and experience.

Salary and Benefits

* 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

* Holiday entitlement increasing with length of service

* Workplace pension

Additional benefits include death in service,…