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Benefits offered by this job
Competitive salary
Profit share bonus
Private medical healthcare
Pension (7.5% company contribution)
Annual salary review
Job summary
A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Metallurgist/Material Scientist in Derby to lead metallurgical investigations and deliver solutions in power and clean energy sectors. The role requires a degree in metallurgy or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years in failure analysis. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and be willing to travel occasionally. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, along with flexible working arrangements.
Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years' industrial failure analysis experience related to the power industry.
Experience in high temperature degradation mechanisms is preferred.
Responsibilities
Lead and deliver metallurgical failure examinations including formal reporting.
Schedule and prioritize failures arriving at TUV Rheinland UK.
Mentor and develop less experienced failure investigators.
Produce formal technical reports and project deliverables on time.
Develop relationships with clients.
Skills
Ferrous metallurgy
Failure analysis
Root cause investigation
Excellent communication
Report writing
Education
Degree in metallurgy, materials science, or materials engineering
Job description
A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Metallurgist/Material Scientist in Derby to lead metallurgical investigations and deliver solutions in power and clean energy sectors. The role requires a degree in metallurgy or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years in failure analysis. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and be willing to travel occasionally. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, along with flexible working arrangements.