Pyrometry Engineer in Sheffield

At Sheffield Forgemasters we have an exciting opportunity for a Pyrometry Engineer to join our team. This role is based at our 64-acre site, sitting in the heart of Sheffield, and will be working across several site departments. As a Pyrometry Engineer, you will ensure mandatory AMS2750 compliance across the site, manage the thermocouple laboratory and equipment calibration, and drive heat treatment optimisation to improve furnace efficiency and product quality.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead implementation and compliance with AMS2750 and pyrometry standards.
• Manage onsite Thermocouple Lab, technicians, and thermocouple manufacturing, procurement, and inventory.
• Ensure correct selection, calibration, and compliance of all thermocouples across site.
• Plan, perform, and oversee Temperature Uniformity Surveys (TUS) and System Accuracy Tests (SAT).
• Oversee temperature instrument calibration per AMS2750 and site QMS; review and approve calibration, TUS, and SAT certifications.
• Develop and maintain quality and manufacturing documentation to internal and customer requirements.
• Troubleshoot furnace compliance issues and support production teams with technical guidance.
• Investigate and resolve quality issues through NCRs and quality clinics.
• Assist with customer & internal audits.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in pyrometry and heat treatment.
• Work with Maintenance, Technical, Quality, E&T to ensure optimal thermal processing parameters for quality and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, environmental, and quality regulations.

About You:

• Experience interpreting thermal processing standards, including AMS2750.
• Strong knowledge of metallurgy and heat treatment effects on material properties.
• In-depth understanding of temperature measurement, thermocouples, calibration, and control systems.
• Hands-on experience setting up temperature monitoring and data acquisition systems.
• Strong communicator, able to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders and produce clear procedures.
• Proven problem-solving skills, including risk assessment and root cause analysis.
• Strategic mindset aligned with business and operational objectives.
• Strong quality focus with adherence to standards, procedures, and regulations.
• Comfortable working safely in a heavy engineering environment.

As well as having the skills, knowledge and experience for this role, we are also looking for someone who embodies our core values: Customer Focus; Working Together; Trust & Respect; Quality & Innovation and Safety & Wellbeing.

The Working Pattern:

This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday. We offer flexibility in our start and finish times between 06:15 - 09:30 and 14:30 – 18:00.

Why Sheffield Forgemasters?

Sheffield Forgemasters is an iconic steel production and engineering company, with a history that can be traced back to the 1750s, starting life as a small blacksmith forge. We have since gone through many evolutions and gone by several different names and guises, whilst consistently being at the forefront of innovation and new process development in the steel industry. Recognising Sheffield Forgemasters as a global leader in the designing, manufacturing and delivering of world-class steel forgings and castings, we were acquired by the UK Ministry of Defence in 2021. The acquisition has secured our role as a critical supplier to the next generation of UK defence programmes. As part of this programme of work, £1.3bn is being invested in modernising our plant and equipment, creating new opportunities for the business and our colleagues.

What We Offer:

• Stability, with large-scale & long-term investment and orders already secured into the 2040s.
• A programme of redevelopment that will include state-of-the-art new machinery and facilities on site.
• Up to 8% employer pension contribution.
• Life Assurance Scheme as part of the pension programme, 4 x annual salary.
• All Employee Bonus Scheme, up to £1000 paid annually, dependent on company performance.
• Onsite canteen.
• Free onsite parking and available EV chargers.
• Multi-Faith Room.
• Long service award scheme.
• Free Sheffield Forgemasters branded coat upon joining, with other branded workwear available to purchase online.
• You at Work – Access to online discounts portal.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounted Westfield Health Plan Scheme.
• Onsite Occupational Health Team, providing health screening and wellbeing initiatives and support.

Equality and Diversity:

Our people are at the heart of everything we do at Sheffield Forgemasters. It’s vital that our workforce reflects the diversity of both our local catchment area and the wider society in the UK, so we’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities.

Flexible Working:

We recognise the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements that align with our policies. Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office-based and remote working.

Security:

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. People working with government / MOD assets must complete Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks.

Nationality limitations:

Please be aware that many roles at Sheffield Forgemasters are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard.