Graduate Materials Engineer/Metallurgist
Independent Forgings and Alloys (IFA) is one of the UK’s leading independent aerospace and industrial forgers. The unique feature about IFA is the combination of open and closed-die forging while also undertaking the whole production process from raw material to the finished product in one location. Operating from a (Apply online only)ft2 facility in Sheffield, we manufacture high-integrity, open-die and closed-die forged components in nickel alloy, titanium, stainless steel and carbon alloys for customers and tier-one suppliers within the aerospace, nuclear, power generation, marine as well as oil and gas sector.
What is a Graduate Materials Engineer/Metallurgist?
Graduate Materials Engineer/Metallurgist work as part of a team to provide technical support and expertise for all areas of Engineering and Manufacturing functions. Their key role is to ensure products are produced to the required specification and/or systems remain operational within their designated field. They work with minimum supervision and take responsibility for the quality, accuracy and timely delivery of the work they undertake.
During your graduate programme you will learn:
* Understanding the structure, properties and characteristics of common materials used in the manufacture of components and how they operate within their working environment.
* Determining the most efficient and effective approach to support the business and customers using structured processes and techniques.
* Selecting and using a range of measuring, diagnostic and testing equipment to check components and systems are produced and operated to the required quality, accuracy and performance levels as appropriate.
* Complying with statutory, quality, organisational and health and safety regulations while carrying out and supporting manufacturing and engineering processes.
* Reading and interpreting engineering data: reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and computer generated information in order to determine what has to be produced and to what specification.
Key Accountabilities
Testing
* Familiarisation with procedures and specifications whilst assisting NDT technicians.
* Supervised hands-on ultrasonic, die-penetrant and magnetic particle testing along with visual and dimensional inspection.
* Interpreting requirements from specifications and test instruction paperwork.
* Metallographic specimen selection and preparation.
* Assisting in the completion of failure investigations.
* Completing reports and other information as required for data interpretation.
* Maintaining a clean and safe working environment at all times.
Metallurgy
* Ability to understand material specifications.
* Ability to decipher test house certificates.
* Reviewing and interpreting customer enquiries and specifications.
* Investigating of non-conformances
Quality
* Review procedure for compliance to customer purchase order requirements.
* Produce certificates of conformity for supply jobs.
* Raising and controlling Pyrometry purchase orders.
* Customer liaison.
* Internal audits.
Qualifications
Essential:
* Bachelor’s Degree in a subject-related study area.
Desirable:
* Master’s Degree in a subject-related study area.
Skills and Experience
Essential:
* Organised and self-motivated personality.
* Attention to detail.
* Evidence of working effectively in a team.
* Proactive and forward-thinking individual.
* Interest in working in a manufacturing environment.
* Excellent IT skills and understanding of Microsoft Office.
* Problem-solving skills and the passion to improvement processes.
Company principles and culture
Our vision of success through integrity is supported by our core values:
Working safely – safety is a priority in all that we do, both the safety of all on site and the provision of a safe product.
Teamwork – by working respectfully together on teams across our business, we build great relationships, recognize outstanding contributions and create the environment for our highly skilled workforce to support our customers in meetings their requirements.
Always looking for improvement – our teams are excellent at what they do and are constantly working to improve our processes.
Why work for us?
At IFA we pride ourselves on being a great place to work. As one of the UK’s leading forge manufacturers we want to ensure that we attract, motivate and retain the best people who can deliver the best service to the company and our customers.
We offer you:
Competitive pay.
Holidays – you will have 33 days holiday, including bank holidays.
Pension scheme – IFA wants to provide its employees a good foundation for the life after work and hence offers a 5% contribution. The pension scheme comes along with further discounts on health, travel and rescue insurances.
Bonus scheme – this is linked to team and company performance.
Westfield cash plan – IFA provides level 1 health cash plan which comes along with numerous discounts and special offers, including gym discounts, online, high street and grocery retailers and many more.
Death in service payment, full company sick pay and long service rewards.
Tax efficiency schemes: Childcare vouchers and Cycle to Work.
Free work wear and PPE.
On-site parking is available.
Focus on wellbeing and mental health awareness.
Trust – we encourage you to come up with ideas and get the most out of your job with us.
Development – we offer genuine development opportunities to progress your career.
Initially you will work on days although you will transfer to shifts as soon as you are skilled to. Your pay will increase with your increasing skill set and completion of your apprenticeship.
If you're looking to develop a long-term career in engineering, simply hit the “apply now” button on our company website to upload your CV.
We look forward to hearing from you
