Metallurgical Process Engineer

Bristol Industrial; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aerospace manufacturer is looking for a Metallurgical Process Engineer to develop and implement engineering processes that support high-quality production in a cost-effective way. The ideal candidate should have a degree in engineering or material science and at least 4 years of process engineering experience, ideally in a castings or metalshop environment. The role includes responsibilities such as coordinating engineering activities and continuous process improvement. Excellent benefits and a collaborative workplace culture provided.

Benefits

25 days annual holiday

Secure on-site parking

Excellent contributory pension

Health care cash back plan

Life assurance

Company bonus scheme

Qualifications

• A minimum of 4 years of applicable process engineering experience.
• Knowledge of multi-discipline engineering principles.
• Experience in a castings/metalshop environment.

Responsibilities

• Qualification of robust processes to meet customer specifications.
• Review metallurgical product design for compliance with engineering principles.
• Coordinate activities related to customer specifications and engineering issues.
• Continuous improvement of processes.

Skills

Process engineering

Metallurgical expertise

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Computer applications

Education

Degree/HNC in engineering or material science

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

MRP systems

Job description

Metallurgical Process Engineer

An exciting opportunity within global Aerospace manufacturer who are currently expanding due to further investment, for an experienced and pro‑active Process Engineer. It would be an ideal position for a driven Process Engineer with a proven engineering/manufacturing background. Ideally you’ll also offer a metallurgical background, but any mechanical engineering, process‑led background and an insight into materials science will be considered.

The Opportunity

The main purpose of the role is to develop, implement and maintain all process engineering activities in order to technically support production of high‑quality product in a cost‑effective manner.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for qualification of robust processes, to meet customer specified requirements within a castings / metalshop environment.
• Review metallurgical related product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards and customer contract requirements and related specifications.
• Co‑ordinate activities concerned with agreeing customer specifications, technical developments, scheduling and resolving engineering metallurgical issues.
• Continuous improvement regarding processes.

Preferred Skills

• A minimum of 4 years of applicable process engineering experience and knowledge of multi‑discipline engineering principles.
• Degree/HNC or equivalent in engineering discipline or material science
• Working knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing and ABS.
• Proficient in computer applications (MS Office, MS Project, MRP systems).

Pay and Benefits

• 8am-4pm Monday to Friday
• 25 days annual holiday
• Secure on‑site parking
• Excellent contributory pension
• Health care cash back plan
• Life assurance
• Company bonus scheme

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.