Metallurgist Subject Matter Expert

Vertiv; Redhill; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Redhill, United Kingdom is seeking a Metallurgist Subject Matter Expert to provide technical leadership in materials engineering for High Density Liquid Cooling. You will define material standards, guide engineering decisions, and drive standardisation of robust material solutions.

This role focuses on stainless steels, copper, aluminium alloys, and polymer-based materials in mixed-material systems, collaborating with design, manufacturing, validation and operations to minimize risk

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in materials engineering and metallurgy within industrial environments.
• Strong expertise in material selection for stainless steels, copper, aluminium corrosion-resistant alloys, and engineered materials.
• Deep understanding of corrosion mechanisms and material degradation.
• Knowledge of material standards and specifications such as ASTM, ASME, EN, and ISO.
• Experience in welding metallurgy and the impact of fabrication processes on material integrity.
• Proven ability to lead technical investigations and influence engineering decisions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical authority for materials engineering and metallurgical performance across products and projects
• Define and improve material standards, specifications, approved material lists, and engineering guidance
• Lead material selection and compatibility decisions, including corrosion, fluid chemistry, and mixed-material system performance
• Provide technical oversight of design, manufacturing, and quality decisions relating to materials and fabrication
• Support investigations into failures, degradation mechanisms, non-conformances, and material-related risks
• Guide validation and testing strategies to confirm material suitability, durability, and reliability
• Engage with suppliers and manufacturing partners to align on specifications, quality expectations, and processing controls
• Drive standardisation, lessons learned, and capability development across multidisciplinary teams
• Drive initiatives with speed, precision, discipline

Skills

Materials engineering

Metallurgy

Material selection

Corrosion science

Welding metallurgy

Standards knowledge

Technical leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline

Chartered Engineer status, or equivalent

Continued professional development in materials/metallurgical practice

Job description

Job Description

Who are we?

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

We are currently seeking a Metallurgist Subject Matter Expert to join our dynamic team in Redhill, United Kingdom!

Role Summary

We are seeking a Metallurgist Subject Matter Expert to provide technical leadership in materials engineering, selection, and performance within High Density Liquid Cooling. This role will define material standards, guide engineering decisions, and help ensure reliable, compliant, and robust material solutions.

The position supports high-performance materials used in liquid cooling systems, secondary fluid networks, and associated components, with emphasis on stainless steels, corrosion-resistant alloys, and polymer-based materials in mixed-material systems.

Working across design, manufacture, validation, and operational support, you will act as the independent technical authority on materials, reduce technical risk, and drive standardisation and best practice.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical authority for materials engineering and metallurgical performance across products and projects
• Define and improve material standards, specifications, approved material lists, and engineering guidance
• Lead material selection and compatibility decisions, including corrosion, fluid chemistry, and mixed-material system performance
• Provide technical oversight of design, manufacturing, and quality decisions relating to materials and fabrication
• Support investigations into failures, degradation mechanisms, non-conformances, and material-related risks
• Guide validation and testing strategies to confirm material suitability, durability, and reliability
• Engage with suppliers and manufacturing partners to align on specifications, quality expectations, and processing controls
• Drive standardisation, lessons learned, and capability development across multidisciplinary teams
• Drive initiatives with speed, precision, discipline

Requirements

• Extensive experience in materials engineering, metallurgy, or a closely related discipline within industrial or process environments
• Strong expertise in material selection for stainless steels, copper, aluminium corrosion-resistant alloys, and engineered materials
• Deep understanding of corrosion mechanisms and material degradation
• Good working knowledge of material standards and specifications such as ASTM, ASME, EN, and ISO
• Experience in welding metallurgy and the impact of fabrication processes on material integrity.
• Establish and govern welding requirements in accordance with applicable codes and standards, including procedures, consumables, heat treatment and associated inspection and testing.
• Proven ability to lead technical investigations and influence engineering decisions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and leadership teams

Desirable Experience

• Experience in data centre, liquid cooling, or other high-reliability environments
• Knowledge of coolant chemistry and secondary fluid network material considerations
• Working knowledge of polymer-based materials such as HDPE, PVC, and PP
• Familiarity with coatings, passivation, and material validation activities
• Background in regulated or safety-critical industries

Education

• Degree in Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Chartered Engineer status, or equivalent
• Evidence of continued professional development in materials or metallurgical practice

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS

Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [e-mail] .

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.