The Junior Metallurgist is responsible for supporting metallurgical projects, process optimization, and product development within our metals manufacturing operations. This role offers hands-on experience across technical, operational, and commercial functions, providing a strong foundation for career progression into advanced technical or customer-facing roles.
Key Responsibilities -
- Process & Product Improvement: Support projects aimed at improving product quality, optimizing manufacturing processes to reduce scrap, and reducing costs through metallurgical analysis and innovative solutions.
- Technical Problem-Solving: Work closely with the Operations team to identify and resolve metallurgical or technical issues using structured root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.
- Metallurgical Testing & Analysis: Perform a range of metallurgical tests (e.g., hardness, tensile, impact, corrosion) and microstructural evaluations; analyze results and prepare detailed reports and presentations.
- New Product Development: Assist in the design, development, and introduction of new metal products, including alloy selection, heat treatment specifications, and validation testing. Work through product introduction to industrialization stages.
- Technical Investigations: Participate in internal investigations to troubleshoot metallurgical issues, recommend solutions, and implement process improvements.
- Documentation & Compliance: Prepare accurate technical reports and ensure all product documentation meets industry standards and customer requirements.
- Customer Support & Commercial Interface: Collaborate with the Commercial team to provide technical expertise during customer interactions, interpret specifications, and resolve metallurgical challenges to ensure customer satisfaction.
Essential Requirements -
- Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgy or Materials Science.
- Familiarity with metallurgical testing methods and laboratory safety practices.
- Familiarity with stainless steel grades, Titanium alloys, Nickel alloys and corrosion-resistant materials.
- A strong understanding of material specifications and testing requirements.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- A practical problem solving approach to ensure an innovated approach to resolving technical and commercial issues.
- Ability to work collaboratively across technical and commercial teams.
- Industrial experience within a manufacturing organisation would be highly desirable.
- Confident with all Microsoft applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of using Microsoft Copilot would be desirable
- Willingness and desire to be part of a fast moving, dynamic team, comfortable working under pressure.
- Strong presentation and excellent communication skills.
- You will demonstrate and align with the values of the company demonstrating high levels of safety focus, honesty, integrity, customer service focus, quality focus, excellence and innovation.
- Successful candidates will be required to achieve a satisfactory result in a background check, drug and alcohol test (specifically hair follicle) and a company medical.
Junior Metallurgist employer: AMETEK
AMETEK is an excellent employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, particularly in our new Towcester facility. We offer competitive benefits, a commitment to employee growth through continuous training, and the opportunity to work on impactful projects that drive quality improvements across our operations. Join us to be part of a dynamic team where your contributions are valued and rewarded.
