Job Title: Metallurgist
Salary: £40,000-£45,000 + Bonus
Location: Uxbrisge, London
A leading company in the metals industry is seeking a dedicated Field Metallurgist to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to the efficiency and sustainability of their operations. The ideal candidate will support the development of sustainability solutions, maximize cost-effective scrap usage, and engage in sustainability-related projects across the UK and Europe.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and support programmes to maximize cost-effective scrap usage in extrusion alloys.
Identify economically suitable sources of end-of-life scrap in the UK and Europe, and evaluate scrap sorting and processing technologies.
Actively engage in, oversee, and execute sustainability-related projects at partners' sites.
Oversee scrap stream material flow during prototyping activities, document trials, report results, and make recommendations.
Collect data, expand existing databases, write reports, and analyze and propose solutions for effective blending of identified scrap streams.
Communicate and share information effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure adherence to safety standards and achieve zero accidents.
Conduct troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving to improve process capability.
Maintain reliable data acquisition and analysis for continuous improvement.
Consistently apply standards and best practices in all work programmes.
Foster stakeholder satisfaction through effective liaison.
Key Qualifications and Experience:
Degree in metallurgy, materials science, materials engineering, or a related discipline.
Initial experience in a production environment; aluminium/process-related experience is advantageous.
High level of computer and software literacy, including statistical analysis software (training provided for bespoke internal software).
Strong communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain relationships with consortium partners and stakeholders.
Willingness to travel frequently across the UK and Europe with flexibility for short-notice travel.
Strong team player with the ability to take ownership and accountability for activities and show initiative in planning.
Competence in Lean Manufacturing principles and a commitment to continuous improvement.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about sustainability and metallurgy to join a dynamic and growing company. If you have the required skills and experience, apply now to take the next step in your career