Laboratory Supervisor / Technologist
Quality
- Coventry
- Onsite
About Bodycote
At Bodycote, we’re more than the world’s leading provider of heat treatment and specialist thermal processing services. We’re a people business at heart. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability shapes everything we do. With a global footprint and a culture built on collaboration, curiosity, and continuous improvement, we create an environment where you can grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact. Sustainability is central to our future. We’re on an ambitious journey to reduce our environmental impact through advanced technologies, smarter processes, and ongoing innovation, with our teams around the world playing a key role in making that happen.
Our services are a vital part of many manufacturing processes. We make metal stronger, more durable, and more corrosion resistant. Servicing local and international clients from highly accredited facilities our experience and expertise ensures we deliver to the quality and reliability demanded by the markets we serve and the products we deliver.
Founded in 1923
Co-workers 4,750
Turnover $750M
The Role
The role bridges hands‑on scientific testing with middle‑management oversight, steering our daily laboratory operations throughput, quality control, and staff development. Lead the captive NADCAP accredited metallurgical heat treatment laboratory with the inspection of: Gas Nitriding, Plasma Nitriding, Vacuum Brazing microscopic assessments, Hardness Testing and process verification.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise the inspection team
- Train and continuously develop the inspection team
- Perform metallographic microstructure assessments
- Perform inspections including hardness
- Manage & Oversee Subcontract test house purchases and incoming verification
- Manage the Calibration Schedule
- Perform and/or analyse SAT, TUS & process control tests
- Be able to interpret customer specifications / drawings, write and / or approve technical data cards and inspection instructions
- Perform contract review
- Raise / Approve Certificates of Conformity and customer documents e.g. FAIR’s, MVA’s, Concessions, Process Change Requests etc.
- Assist with RCCA
- Internal and external communications.
Key Essentials
- Formal qualification in metallurgy or related scientific discipline
- Experience of Gaseous Nitriding, ion‑Nitriding is essential
- Knowledge of vacuum brazing and/or metal joining is preferred
- Knowledge of Calibration and Pyrometry
- Subject Matter Expert
- Working in a NADCAP or UKAS ISO 17025 accredited laboratory is preferred
What’s In It For You
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- Career progression opportunities within a global engineering and manufacturing business.
- A supportive culture where your leadership, expertise and development are valued..
- Join us at an exciting point of change, where your expertise will help define the next chapter of our business.
Location & Work Pattern
This role is based in Coventry with on‑site working.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to characteristics protected by local law, including (where applicable) gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, and ethnicity. We’re committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Department Quality Role Laboratory Manager Location Coventry Employment type Full-time
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Bodycote is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises safety and quality while fostering continuous improvement. Employees benefit from robust development opportunities and a supportive environment that encourages decisive leadership and teamwork at our Chard facility, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in manufacturing.
Contact Details:
Ellison Surface Technologies, Inc. Recruitment Team
