Titanium Metallurgy Lead for Aerospace Forging

Mettis Aerospace Limited; Redditch; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday including 8 statutory Bank Holidays

Pension with 3% employer & 5% employee contributions

Cycle to work scheme

Employee benefits and rewards platform (Perkbox)

Free on-site parking

Sick pay

Company events

Employee referral programme

Job summary

Mettis Aerospace Limited is seeking a Senior Metallurgist with expertise in Titanium to join their team in Redditch, England. This role involves leading metallurgical processes, ensuring quality compliance, and supporting new product development within a highly regulated aerospace environment.

The ideal candidate should possess a degree in Metallurgy or Materials Science and have significant experience in titanium metallurgy, ideally in aerospace. We offer a permanent full-time position with competitive benefits including pension contributions and a health and wellbeing platform.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in titanium metallurgy within forging environments.
• Experience in aerospace or highly regulated industries preferred.
• Knowledge of heat treatment processes and alloy behavior required.

Responsibilities

• Lead metallurgical authority for titanium materials and processing.
• Support New Product Introduction activities involving titanium components.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering for optimal performance.

Skills

Titanium metallurgy expertise

Metallurgical failure investigation

Knowledge of nickel-based alloys

Effective communication

Leadership capability

Education

Degree in Metallurgy or Materials Science

PhD in Titanium Metallurgy (desirable)

Job description

Mettis Aerospace Limited is seeking a Senior Metallurgist with expertise in Titanium to join their team in Redditch, England. This role involves leading metallurgical processes, ensuring quality compliance, and supporting new product development within a highly regulated aerospace environment.

The ideal candidate should possess a degree in Metallurgy or Materials Science and have significant experience in titanium metallurgy, ideally in aerospace. We offer a permanent full-time position with competitive benefits including pension contributions and a health and wellbeing platform.