Product Process Technologist (Metals Industry)

Reed; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Engineering is seeking a motivated Product and Process Technologist to own development, optimisation and commercialisation of processes. This hands-on role combines process development, quality systems ownership (ISO9001/AS9100/NADCAP), NDT oversight and collaboration with operators, management, customers and research partners.

You will lead trials, capture data, and drive improvements aligned to commercial strategy while maintaining business continuity and growth into new markets.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of NDT methods would be advantageous.
• Experience in Nadcap-accredited environments desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a practical, hands-on approach.
• Confident communicator able to engage with operators, management and customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, optimisation and review of production and inspection processes, including NDT plan, execute and document trial work for new projects and product lines.
• Collaborate with operatives performing chemical etching, pickling, passivating and inspection to support high integrity sectors like Aerospace, Energy and Automotive.
• Implement and maintain a trials database to capture process learning, outcomes and actions.
• Work with operators to understand current process routes and capture key variables.
• Propose process and product improvements aligned to commercial strategy with clear routes to market.
• Assess market research and sales data to ensure technical developments are commercially viable.
• Support cross-group collaboration to add internal value.
• Maintain and improve the documented management system, supporting ISO9001, AS9100 and NADCAP accreditation.
• Line manage the NDT Technician and develop capability and accreditations.
• Build relationships with suppliers, manufacturers and research/educational partners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Hands-on

Communication

Organisation

IT literacy

Education

Degree in technical discipline

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Reed Engineering are working with a leading Metals Engineering & Manufacturing company with a global research.

The Role

We are looking for a motivated and hands-on Product and Process Technologist to take ownership of the development, optimisation and commercialisation of new and existing processes within the business. This is a shop-floor connected technical role combining process development, quality systems ownership, NDT oversight and close collaboration with operators, management, customers and research partners. You will play a key role in maintaining business continuity while driving innovation and growth into new and emerging markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, optimisation and review of production and inspection processes, including NDT Plan, execute and document trial work for new projects and product lines
• Working with operatives who provide chemical etching, pickling, passivating and Inspection of parts etc to use within high integrity sectors such as Aerospace, Energy, and Automotive, you will be offering technical support and process improvement for the products produced by the operatives.
• Implement and maintain a trials database to capture process learning, outcomes and agreed actions
• Work closely with operators to understand current process routes and capture key variables
• Propose process and product improvements aligned to commercial strategy, with clear routes to market
• Assess market research and sales data to ensure technical developments are commercially viable
• Support cross-group collaboration within the company/group to add internal value
• Maintain and improve the documented management system, supporting ISO9001, AS9100 and NADCAP accreditation
• Line manage the NDT Technician, providing day-to-day support and developing capability and accreditations
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, manufacturers and research/educational partners, including occasional visits

What We’re Looking For

• Ideally be degree qualified in a relevant technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience
• Working knowledge ofNon-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods would advantageous although not essential
• Experience working in or supporting Nadcap-accredited environments (desirable)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a practical, hands-on approach
• Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with operators, management and customers
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Competent IT user (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Positive, proactive attitude with a genuine interest in process improvement and innovation

Who we are looking for?

Candidates from a process metallurgical, materials, forensic metallurgy or chemical analyst/ chemistry background would be highly advantageous

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a well-established, respected engineering group with long-term stability
• Work on technically challenging projects supporting high-integrity industries
• Play a key role in business growth and capability development
• Enjoy a varied role combining hands-on technical work with strategic input