Metallurgy & Process Specialist
Cheshire
Competitive Salary + Benefits
The Role
We're currently working with a specialist manufacturer of advanced metallic materials and engineered alloys used in high-performance industrial applications. This is a Metallurgy & Process Specialist role focused on optimising metallurgical production processes, supporting materials performance, and driving continuous improvement across a technically complex manufacturing environment.
They are seeking someone with a strong grounding in metals, materials science, or process metallurgy to support day-to-day production activities while also contributing to process development, quality improvement, and yield optimisation initiatives.
This is a hands‑on, technically varied position bridging production support, materials understanding, and process engineering within a regulated manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the manufacture and processing of advanced metallic materials and engineered alloys
- Monitor and optimise metallurgical processes to improve yield, consistency, and product quality
- Investigate material behaviour, process deviations, and non‑conformances using structured root cause analysis
- Support melting, casting, forming, heat treatment, and finishing operations (where applicable)
- Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives across production and materials processes
- Assist with introduction of new alloys, products, and process routes into manufacturing
- Analyse production and materials data to identify trends, variation, and improvement opportunities
- Maintain accurate technical documentation, including material specifications and process parameters
- Support trials, process validation, and development work for new and existing products
- Work closely with Quality, Production, and Technical teams to meet customer and specification requirements
- Ensure compliance with all quality, health, safety, and environmental standards
About You
- Degree qualified in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
- Experience in metals manufacturing, advanced materials, foundry, forging, heat treatment, or similar process environments
- Strong understanding of metallic materials, microstructures, and manufacturing behaviour
- Analytical mindset with strong problem‑solving and root cause investigation skills
- Experience of Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies (desirable)
- Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, hands‑on manufacturing environment
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross‑functionally
Why Apply?
- Join a specialist manufacturer working with advanced metallic materials and engineered alloys
- Work on technically complex processes with real metallurgical depth
- Play a key role in improving material performance, process capability, and operational efficiency
- Excellent opportunity for development within a highly technical manufacturing environment
- Strong scope for progression in a growing, innovation‑driven business
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