Senior R&D Metallurgist

SENIOR R&D METALLURGISTLocation

Either UK or Sweden based

Sandvik is a global, high-tech, engineering group providing solutions that enhance productivity, profitability and sustainability for the manufacturing, mining, and infrastructure industries. In our Additive Manufacturing business, we offer the widest alloy range of metal powders on the market, under the world-renowned Osprey brand.

We’re now looking for a Senior R&D Metallurgist to provide technical leadership to drive innovation in powder metallurgy, alloy design and additive manufacturing technologies.

ABOUT YOU Essential for the right candidate is a PhD in Materials Science, Metallurgy or a closely related field, demonstrable hands-on experience in alloy design using thermodynamic modelling. Working in powder metallurgy and powder characterisation as well as experience in leading R&D projects and customers facing technical work including root-cause analysis of complaints and application support. Additive manufacturing process development (BJT, LPBF, L-DED).

Post doctoral industry research and collaborations with research institutes., universities or funded research programmes is also desirable.

This role can be based at either of our production sites in Neath, South Wales or Sandviken, Sweden.

Occasional international travel to the alternate site to which you are principally located (either Neath, UK or Sandviken, Sweden), customer sites, conferences, and partner organisations is required.

Relocation packages are available if  unique, we like it that way! We want to attract, develop and maintain the best people from all walks of life, and so we embrace a diverse workforce. We believe that diversity of experience, perspective and background leads to a better environment for our employees, our business and our customers.

Important aspects of the role include:

Alloy Design and Computational Materials Engineering Design, develop, and optimise alloys for powder metallurgy and AMUse the Thermo‑Calc suite, including DICTRA, for thermodynamic and kinetic modelling

Translate modelling results into practical alloy chemistries suited to AM, sintering, and customer application needs

AM & PM Process Development Support customers to develop and optimise process parameters for:
Binder Jet Additive Manufacturing (BJT), Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF), Laser Directed Energy Deposition (L‑DED)
Create process maps and operating windows

Conduct root‑cause analysis on build defects and define corrective actions

Experimental Activities & Material Characterisation Plan and run experimental campaigns involving powder development, printing trials, sintering studies, heat treatments, and mechanical testing

Use SEM/EDS/EBSD, XRD, thermal analysis, and powder characterisation tools to establish process–structure–property relationships

Customer Support & Application Engineering Participate in customer meetings, presenting technical insights and recommendations

Provide expert troubleshooting support and propose optimisation strategies for customer AM processes

Prepare technical documentation, reports, and data packages for customer collaborations

Quality Complaint Investigations Support investigations into customer quality issues by performing data review, material assessment, and root‑cause analysis

Coordinate with Quality, Sales, and Production to ensure timely resolution and prevent recurrence

Cross‑Functional and Cross‑Site Collaboration Work closely with the technology team, sales, and production facilities in Neath and Sandviken Support technology transfer, production trials, and industrialisation of new products or processes

Strategic R&D Prioritisation Act as a stakeholder in prioritising R&D projects based on insights from customers, sales, and operations

Contribute to multi‑year technology road mapping and product strategy discussions

External Collaboration & Representation Represent Sandvik in collaborations with universities, research institutes, funding organisations, and strategic customers

Strengthen Sandvik’s network within the metallurgy and AM research community

Support/lead (where applicable) contributions to publications, conference participation, and IP development

Cultural Fit & Working Style Embrace and enhance BU AM’s culture of creativity, agility, and resourcefulness

Be comfortable solving complex problems with limited resources when needed

Work in a hands‑on, practical, and driven manner

Support an inclusive, curious, and collaborative team atmosphere
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