Metallurgist

Our client is a international, high-end manufacturer working in various industries including Aerospace. Job Summary Technical resource focused on product activities Primary Duties and Responsibilities Lead projects to improve product quality and/or decrease cost (eg. Yield, Right First Time). Interface with customers on defining technical requirements and resolving customer problems. Work closely with operations to resolve internal technical problems. Working with Operations to ensure all relevant documentation for current products are updated to the required standard. Establish and monitor KPIs for key process operations. Development and introduction of new products. Operate in line with the company's culture of quality and safety every day. Mentor technical graduates and placements students as applicable. Travelling at home and abroad may be required to support customers and witness sub-contract activities. Skills, Experience & Qualification Minimum Requirements: Batchelor's Degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science or equivalent. A minimum of 2-3 years' experience in a relevant industrial environment with demonstrable experience within the aerospace, oil and gas or power generation sector. A solid understanding of the physical metallurgy of steel and nickel-based alloys. Demonstrable experience of OEM customer quality systems. Knowledge and application of improvement tools and techniques - RCCA, problem solving, error proofing, RAA, SPC. A flexible approach to working hours is occasionally required to support onsite customer visits and quality audits. Desirable Requirements: Experience of vacuum induction melting. Experience of consumable electrode remelting. Experience of NADCAP controlled heating furnaces. Experience of hot working processes. Driving license.Please apply for immediate consideration Shillito Group is a specialist recruitment and executive search partner, working with ambitious businesses to secure high-impact talent across commercial and engineering markets. Our reputation is built on deep expertise, trusted relationships and delivering results that go beyond the brief