Laboratory Tech Analysis - Skilled Technician

Select Engineering Limited; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Engineering Limited in Wolverhampton is seeking a Metallurgical QC Inspector to perform rigorous materials testing and inspection in line with engineering drawings and standards.

You will operate preparation equipment, conduct weld inspections (visual/ultrasonic/Radiographic), and support cross-functional investigations while adhering to IATF 16949, ISO 14001 and health & safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering, science or welding field.
• Experience using bandsaws, abrasive cutters, grinding, polishing, etching.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience with materials testing equipment (optical microscope, hardness, tensile, composition, FTIR, OES, DSC).
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Use metallurgical and mechanical preparation equipment to assess components according to specifications.
• Carry out routine quality control testing for EDU, Battery and Frame Assembly.
• Perform weld inspections and radiographic/ultrasonic analysis.
• Support investigations of product quality issues with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001 and safety procedures.
• Follow 5S and lab procedures and assist with additional tasks as directed.

Skills

Preparation equipment

Materials testing equipment

Metallurgical knowledge

Engineering drawings interpretation

MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Education

Minimum level 3 qualification in engineering, science or welding

Tools

Ultrasonic testing

X-ray inspection

PAUT

Job description

Duties:

• Use metallurgical & mechanical preparation and test equipment to assess components according to standard test processes, as required by engineering specifications or drawings.
• Carry out routine quality control testing for EDU, Battery and Frame Assembly.
• Perform teardowns of stators and frames, using destructive equipment, e.g. Bandsaws.
• Perform visual weld inspection testing and ultrasonic testing of spot welds.
• Use optical microscopes to measure welds, rivets and porosity content.
• Perform radiographic analysis of components.
• Support investigation of product quality issues with cross functional teams.
• Ensure internal and external audit compliance to standards including IATF 16949 and ISO 14001.
• Compliance to Health and Safety procedures by ensuring all safety metrics are achieved, including identifying safety hazards and risks and supporting implementation of corrective action.
• Adhere to local working documents and lab practises, e.g. 5S, Local Work Instructions, Autonomous Maintenance Tasks, Risk & COSHH assessments.
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested.

Skills:

Essential:

• Experienced in using preparation equipment (e.g. bandsaws, abrasive cutters, grinding, polishing, etching).
• Previous experience incorporating knowledge and practical operation of materials testing equipment (optical microscopes, hardness, tensile, composition, cleanliness, FTIR, OES, DSC, RFU. Etc).
• Metallurgical knowledge of steel and aluminium, and experience in applying this know-how.
• Able to interpret Engineering drawings and Specifications.
• Computer skills – experienced using Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in interpreting X-Rays and CT scans.
• A working knowledge of welding (MIG/TIG/CMT).
• CSWIP weld inspection experience.
• Use of ultrasonic equipment/PAUT for spot weld measurement.

Education:

Required:

• Minimum level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering, science or welding field.

Desirable:

• Ultrasonic/PAUT level 2 qualified
• CSWIP Visual Weld Inspector qualified