Technical Manager - Metallurgy

Complete Talent Services Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering group based in Sheffield is seeking a Technical Manager to support global operations and uphold high standards in materials, manufacturing, and compliance. The ideal candidate has a degree in metallurgy or relevant experience and offers a proactive mindset with a commitment to safety and quality. Responsibilities include supporting quality assurance, conducting audits, and advising sales teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Metallurgy or related discipline, or 5+ years' relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of steel and nickel mill suppliers, and local forge operations.
• Familiarity with Aerospace Technical & Quality standards is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Respond to internal and external technical queries.
• Support Quality Assurance and Test Lab Managers with audits and investigations.
• Lead root cause analysis for technical NCRs and drive corrective actions.
• Conduct internal audits of QMS and ISO 17025 systems.
• Review quarantine areas and maintain global mill supplier records.
• Witness forging operations and direct heat treatment processes.
• Prepare manufacturing plans aligned with sales orders.
• Advise Sales and Purchasing teams on technical specifications and supplier capabilities.

Skills

Metallurgy

Quality Assurance

Leadership

Problem-solving

Customer-focused

Education

Degree in Metallurgy or related discipline

5+ years of relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

QM

iMetal

QNG

MSS2

Job description

Our client, a leading engineering group based in Sheffield is seeking a Technical Manager to support its global operations and uphold the highest standards in materials, manufacturing, and compliance. If you're a detail-driven professional with a passion for metallurgy and quality assurance, this role offers real scope to make an impact.

Interested candidates will ideally be degree qualified in metallurgy or a related discipline OR 5+ Years in a similar role.

You will be focal point in the business to support with all technical and metallurgical requirements within the group.

What You'll Be Doing

• Responding to internal and external technical queries
• Supporting Quality Assurance and Test Lab Managers with audits and investigations
• Leading root cause analysis for technical NCRs and driving corrective actions
• Conducting internal audits of QMS and ISO 17025 systems
• Reviewing quarantine areas and maintaining global mill supplier records
• Witnessing forging operations and directing heat treatment processes
• Preparing manufacturing plans aligned with sales orders
• Advising Sales and Purchasing teams on technical specifications and supplier capabilities

What Success Looks Like

• Zero accidents or near-miss incidents
• Compliance with all HSE and quality policies
• Achievement of departmental quality objectives
• High levels of internal and external customer satisfaction

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Metallurgy or related discipline, or 5+ years' relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of steel and nickel mill suppliers, and local forge operations
• Familiarity with Aerospace Technical & Quality standards (desirable)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and internal systems (QM, iMetal, QNG, MSS2)
• A proactive, customer-focused mindset with a commitment to safety and quality
• Leadership, mentoring, and problem-solving skills