Metallurgical Engineer

Randstad Technologies Recruitment; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Metallurgical Engineer for a 12-month contract in Peterborough. The role involves providing materials engineering support, resolving design and manufacturing issues, and implementing process improvements. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Materials Science/Metallurgy and relevant laboratory experience. Competitive pay rates of £25.30 - £27.30 per hour are offered.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in metallurgy, preferably in the steel industry.
• Experience working in a materials laboratory.
• Ability to identify metallurgical defects.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to UK facilities in material applications.
• Resolve design and manufacturing issues.
• Implement and improve testing and validation processes.

Skills

Materials engineering support

Strong communication skills

Technical guidance

Metallurgical materials evaluation

Education

Degree in Materials Science/Metallurgy

Job description

Overview

Metallurgical Engineer - Peterborough

Shape the Future of Manufacturing. Your Expertise, Our Opportunity.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and experienced Metallurgical/Materials Engineer to join a leading team in Peterborough. This is a 12-month rolling contract with a competitive pay rate.

Responsibilities

• Providing materials engineering support to UK facilities and investigating a wide range of materials across multiple applications.
• Building collaborative partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Resolving design and manufacturing issues to ensure product quality and readiness.
• Implementing and improving testing, development, and validation processes.
• Participating in the adoption of new technologies and processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance quality.
• Providing technical guidance and insights to various teams and departments.
• Identifying and addressing metallurgical and manufacturing defects.

About You

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience, with a background in metallurgy, preferably within the steel industry. You must have experience working in a materials laboratory.

Essential Requirements

• A degree in Materials Science/Metallurgy or extensive practical working experience in a materials laboratory.
• Experience with metallurgical/materials evaluation of new products.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey technical information to both technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Experience in providing technical guidance on product and process maintenance.
• Ability to identify metallurgical/materials manufacturing defects and recommend process improvements.
• Experience of working in an ISO17025 accredited laboratory.

Benefits

This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Competitive pay rates of £25.30 - £27.30 per hour.

You will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where you can leverage your skills and expertise to make a significant impact on product quality and process efficiency.

How to Apply

Does this role sound interesting? Apply today by submitting your most recent CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to or call (phone number removed).

Additional Information

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.