NADCAP Metallurgical Lab Supervisor & SME

Bodycote

Coventry

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 60,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Bodycote is seeking a Laboratory Operations Lead based in Coventry to oversee daily metallurgical testing and quality control within a NADCAP accredited facility. You will supervise and develop the inspection team, coordinate in-house testing such as hardness, microstructure and process verification, and interface with customers to interpret specifications.

The role requires formal metallurgy qualifications and hands-on nitriding experience, with preference for ISO 17025/NADCAP exposure.

Qualifications

Formal qualification in metallurgy or related scientific discipline.
Experience of Gaseous Nitriding, ion-Nitriding is essential.
Knowledge of vacuum brazing and/or metal joining is preferred.
Knowledge of Calibration and Pyrometry.
Subject Matter Expert.
Working in a NADCAP or UKAS ISO 17025 accredited laboratory is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise the inspection team.
Train and continuously develop the inspection team.
Perform metallographic microstructure assessments.
Perform inspections including hardness.
Manage & Oversee Subcontract test house purchases and incoming verification.
Manage the Calibration Schedule.
Perform and/or analyse SAT, TUS & process control tests.
Be able to interpret customer specifications / drawings, write and / or approve technical data cards and inspection instructions.
Perform contract review.
Raise / Approve Certificates of Conformity and customer documents e.g. FAIR's, MVA's, Concessions, Process Change Requests etc.
Assist with RCCA.
Internal and external communications.