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Senior Failure Analysis (metallurgy)

Russell Taylor

Senior Failure Analysis (metallurgy)

Salary Not Specified

Russell Taylor, City Centre, Manchester

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 22 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 98f8ce152f684a06a3cc5d114a649642

Full Job Description

  • Analyse and interpret metallurgical, microscopic, and analytical information for a wide range of industries- examples could be oil & gas, energy & heavy engineering. The products being analysed could be small broken pieces of steel to non-metallic products (rubber, plastics, ceramics).

  • Identifying why and how things have failed.

  • Undertake project management responsibility for a wide range of failure investigation projects.

  • Prepare estimates and proposals for negotiations with client companies and suppliers.

  • Develop project plans and determine the priorities of the plan and supervise project staff.

  • Hands on preparation and examination of sample and components submitted to the Failure analysis lab using various metallurgical and microscopy methods.

  • Prepare client reports off the data collated and answer any client queries on the reports.

  • Manage project budgets, time allocation and financials of the projects, resolving any issues if they arise.

  • Present technical presentations to conferences, seminars and forums.

  • Actively seek to generate business for the Failure Investigations team.

    Educated to higher degree level- ideally MSc/PhD ideal within Material Science/Engineering

  • Ideally have previous industrial experience within Failure Analysis within a scientific or engineering industry.

  • Demonstrable ability to develop new opportunities and willingness to chase new business for the division.

  • Previous experience of supervising staff.

  • Previous experience of interacting with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.

  • Excellent communication skills and ability to present technical information at conferences and forums.

  • Ability to develop client relationships

  • Strong organisational and time management skills.

  • Willing to be hands on working at all levels.

  • A positive attitude.

  • Good problem identification and solving skills.

  • Highly proficient in computer programs such as MS Office.

  • Flexible approach to working hours.

    Russell Taylor Group have two fantastic opportunities for a Senior Failure Investigation and Principal/Team Leader Engineer to join our client's Global Third-Party organisation. This role is very hands on and will involve a mixture of technical consultancy and failure investigation work for a multitude of industries.

    • The role is predominately based in Manchester but will involve site visits to customers in the UK and overseas.