Metallurgist

Metallurgist

Location: Sheffield
Salary: £50,000-£55,000 + up to 10% bonus
Employer: REED Engineering & Manufacturing (recruiting on behalf of a leading Engineering & Manufacturing company)

Are you an experienced Metallurgist looking to join a world‑class engineering business? We're recruiting for a skilled professional to drive quality improvements, support customers, and lead technical projects across high‑performance alloys.

What you'll do

Lead quality and cost‑reduction projects (yield, right‑first‑time, etc.)
Work directly with customers to define technical requirements and resolve issues
Support Operations by solving internal technical problems
Ensure product documentation is updated and compliant
Establish and monitor KPIs for key processes
Develop and introduce new products
Mentor graduates and placement students
Occasionally travel (UK & abroad) to support customers and witness sub‑contract work

What we're looking for

Degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or similar
2-3+ years in aerospace, oil & gas, power generation, or similar sectors
Strong understanding of steel and nickel‑based alloy metallurgy
Experience with OEM quality systems
Proficiency with improvement tools (RCCA, problem‑solving, SPC, etc.)
Flexible approach to working hours when supporting audits or customer visits

Package

£50,000-£55,000 + up to 10% annual bonus
Work with a market‑leading engineering & manufacturing organisation
Opportunities for progression and technical development