Metallurgical Lab Analyst — 4on/4off, 12h Shifts (Contract)

Caresoft Global Inc.; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Caresoft Global Inc. seeks a Metallurgical/Materials Laboratory Analyst for a contract role in the United Kingdom.

The position operates on a 4 days on / 4 days off cycle with 12-hour shifts (06:00–18:00 and 18:00–06:00 across days 1–4) and includes health surveillance requirements. Responsibilities include metallurgical prep, QA testing for EDU, Battery, and Frame Assembly, weld inspection, radiography, and cross-functional problem-solving while ensuring IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering, science or welding field.
• CSWIP Visual Weld Inspector qualification.
• Degree/PhD in Metallurgy or Materials subject.

Responsibilities

• Use metallurgical & mechanical preparation and test equipment to assess components according to standard test processes.
• Carry out routine quality control testing for EDU, Battery and Frame Assembly.
• Perform teardowns of stators and frames using destructive equipment.
• 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.
• Adhere to local working documents and lab practices (5S, Local Work Instructions, Autonomous Maintenance Tasks, Risk & COSHH assessments).
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager.

Skills

Metallurgical knowledge

Engineering drawings

X-ray & CT interpretation

CSWIP welding inspector

Welding inspection

Ultrasonic testing

Optical microscopy

Excel

FTIR / OES

Steel & aluminium

Education

Level 3 qualification

CSWIP Visual Weld Inspector

Degree/PhD in Metallurgy or Materials

Tools

Bandsaws

Abrasive cutters

Grinding & polishing

Etching

Optical microscopes

Ultrasonic equipment/PAUT

X-ray inspection

Job description

Caresoft Global Inc. seeks a Metallurgical/Materials Laboratory Analyst for a contract role in the United Kingdom.

The position operates on a 4 days on / 4 days off cycle with 12-hour shifts (06:00–18:00 and 18:00–06:00 across days 1–4) and includes health surveillance requirements. Responsibilities include metallurgical prep, QA testing for EDU, Battery, and Frame Assembly, weld inspection, radiography, and cross-functional problem-solving while ensuring IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 compliance.