Principal Metallurgist

Job description

Siemens has been at the forefront of engineering innovation for over 160 years. Its business in Lincoln, Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery, is world renowned for the research, development, manufacture and lifetime support of industrial gas turbines to the global oil and gas and power generation industries. Our expertise is constantly evolving and our business keeps growing. We now have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Metallurgist.

As Principal Metallurgist, you will be working in a busy metallurgical laboratory, supporting the business with in depth knowledge as a means to ensure that our products are reliable and cost effective. Your duties will be to provide expert knowledge in a wide range of manufacturing techniques associated with Gas Turbine manufacture, in particular precision casting of nickel based superalloys and associated manufacturing techniques.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is seeking a challenge, looking to gain experience within an award winning global organisation and ultimately wants to make a difference.

What are my responsibilities?

•To provide general metallurgical support for the Siemens small gas turbine engine product range.

•Provide support to; suppliers, sourcing, quality, manufacturing and engineering.

•Disposition of non-conforming material, approval of drawings, material selection and manufacturing processes.

•Process improvements and design for cost activities will also be tasks that will be required on a regular basis.

What do I need to qualify for this role?

•Minimum of Degree or equivalent in a Materials/Metallurgical discipline.

•Manufacturing experience in the casting industry would be a distinct advantage, in particular experience of single crystal casting methods and practices.

•Skills in the following areas; IT, Project Management, presentation techniques.

Siemens provides innovative solutions to help tackle the UK’s major challenges. Siemens has a significant presence throughout the UK, with 13 manufacturing sites and more than 25 major offices. Today the company employs over 13,760 people in the UK, including about 5,000 in the manufacturing sector. Last year’s revenues were £3.36 billion. Electrification, automation and digitalization are the long-term growth fields of Siemens. In order to take full advantage of the market potential in these fields, our businesses are bundled into nine divisions and healthcare as a separately managed business.

Siemens offers a comprehensive reward package which includes a competitive basic salary, bonus scheme, generous holiday allowance and pension. Through our flexible benefits scheme you can select benefits that best suit your lifestyle, including private healthcare.

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How do I apply?
We are looking forward to receiving your online application. Please ensure you complete all areas, of the application form, to the best of your ability as we will use this data to review your suitability for the role.

What else do I need to know?
Siemens is dedicated to quality, equality, and valuing diversity, and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities within which we work.