Graduate Metallurgist

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Birmingham is seeking a Graduate Metallurgist to support their quality and technical teams. The role involves reviewing metallurgical processes, conducting tests, and contributing to process improvements. Ideal candidates will have a degree in metallurgy or a related field, with opportunities for structured learning and career progression within a skilled team environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a degree in metallurgy, materials science, or similar.
• Metallurgical background and industry experience are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review customer metallurgical drawings and develop work instructions.
• Conduct microstructural testing using optical and digital tools.
• Perform root cause analysis for defects and generate reports.

Skills

Interest in metallurgical processes

Process improvement

Data management

Root cause analysis

Education

Degree in metallurgy or materials science

Job description

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Are you a graduate from a metallurgy, materials science, or related discipline looking for the first step in your career?

You will benefit from joining a well-established, progressive manufacturer that invests in and supports its employees. They are renowned within their industry and proud to be associated with quality.

The role suits graduates with a degree in metallurgy, materials science, or similar. You must have an interest in metallurgical processes and a desire to improve them. Graduates with industrial metallurgy or laboratory experience within a manufacturing or similar environment are encouraged to apply.

This is a varied role working within a foundry environment. Daily responsibilities include working closely with the quality and technical teams to review customer metallurgical drawings, develop work instructions for manufacturing, and ensure traceability of melting and metal processes. You will suggest process improvements, support production planning and operations to meet targets, conduct microstructural testing using optical and digital tools, perform root cause analysis for defects, implement corrective actions, and generate reports for customer returns and internal audits.

This opportunity offers a varied role within a skilled team environment, with structured learning and career progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Customer specifications & casting plans
• Production planning support
• Data management and reporting
• Failure analysis
• Process review and R&D
• Customer returns & corrective actions

Qualifications and Experience:

• Graduate with a degree in metallurgy, materials science, or similar
• Any metallurgical background is advantageous
• Industry experience in manufacturing or laboratory settings is beneficial