Metallurgy Materials Science Graduate

williams manufacturing; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive manufacturer in the West Midlands seeks a Metallurgy Materials Science Graduate for an entry-level role. This position involves collaborating with technical teams, supporting production planning, and conducting failure analysis in a foundry environment. The ideal candidate should hold a relevant degree and possess a passion for metallurgical processes. This role offers structured learning and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduates with industrial metallurgy or laboratory experience in manufacturing are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in manufacturing or laboratory settings is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Review customer specifications and casting plans.
• Support production planning.
• Manage data and reporting.
• Conduct failure analysis.
• Handle customer returns and corrective actions.

Skills

Interest in metallurgical processes

Collaboration with quality and technical teams

Conducting microstructural testing

Education

Degree in metallurgy, materials science, or related field

Job description

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Metallurgy Materials Science Graduate, West Midlands

Client: williams manufacturing

Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: fc3b1e4af6e6

Job Views: 13

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

• Located in West Midlands

ARE YOU A GRADUATE FROM A METALLURGY, MATERIALS SCIENCE OR RELATED DISCIPLINE LOOKING FOR THE FIRST STEP IN YOUR CAREER?

You will benefit from joining a well-established, progressive manufacturer who invests in and supports their employees. They are renowned within their industry and pride themselves on quality.

The role suits graduates with a degree in metallurgy, materials science, or similar. You should have an interest in metallurgical processes and a desire to improve them. Graduates with industrial metallurgy or laboratory experience within manufacturing or similar environments are encouraged to apply.

This varied role involves working within a foundry environment. Daily tasks include collaborating with quality and technical teams to review customer metallurgical drawings, developing work instructions for manufacturing, ensuring traceability of melting and metal processes, and suggesting process improvements. You will support production planning and operations to meet targets efficiently, conduct microstructural testing using optical and digital tools, perform root cause analysis for defects, implement corrective actions, and generate reports for customer returns and internal audits.

This is a great opportunity to join a skilled team with structured learning and career progression paths.

Responsibilities:

• Review customer specifications and casting plans
• Support production planning
• Manage data and reporting
• Conduct failure analysis
• Review processes and R&D
• Handle customer returns and corrective actions

Candidate Requirements:

• Degree in metallurgy, materials science, or related field
• Metallurgical background advantageous
• Experience in manufacturing or laboratory settings beneficial