Metallurgical Work, Jobs in Plymouth, Eng (with Salaries)

Junior Metallurgist
AMETEK, Inc. —Plymouth
- Microsoft Powerpoint
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- Bachelor's degree
Senior Metallurgy and Materials Engineer
Babcock International —Plymouth
- From £44,600 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Senior Metallurgy and Materials Engineer
Babcock International —Plymouth
Applies Engineering concepts and theories to deliver the development designs, calculations and technical solutions across a range of applications for Babcock…
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Junior Metallurgist

AMETEK, Inc. -
Plymouth

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Qualifications

Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Word
Technical troubleshooting
Report writing
Report generation
Microsoft Office Suite
Technical support
Bachelor's degree
Product development
Continuous improvement
Technical writing
Customer support
Customer interaction
Root cause analysis
Communication skills

Full job description

Location:

Plymouth, DEV, GB, PL6 7LG

Business Unit: Specialty Metals

Posting Date: Aug 21, 2026

Job Description:

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.

Compensation

Currency: GBP

Salary Minimum: Market

Salary Maximum: Market

Incentive: Market

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

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