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We are looking for an enthusiastic Materials Engineering Student to join our team specializing in Quality for our Metrology and Metallurgical Laboratories in Daventry. During your placement with us, you will learn how a major global organization operates, gaining the tools and exposure you will need to become an expert in the industry and power your potential!

• Working within the Quality Department reporting to the Materials Laboratory Supervisor
• Liaise with Quality, Engineering and Production Teams on metallurgical issues affecting the Plant
• Carry out metallurgical investigations and write reports on engine components to help support root cause failure analysis and drive corrective actions
• Support the Quality Test and Quality Customer Teams with problem solving relating to Engine Testing and Customer Quality Issues
• Contribute to smooth running of laboratory by ordering consumables and sub-contract work, and continuous improvements to lab processes and housekeeping
• Engage in Health and Safety initiatives related to the Laboratory such as Risk Assessments

• Studying towards a Engineering Degree or equivalent in Metallurgy or Materials Engineering
• General knowledge of physical metallurgy, ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy, and processes such as steel making, casting, forging, heat treatment, welding and joining
• Experience of using a SEM would be beneficial but not mandatory as training will be provided
• Have a can-do attitude, sound analytical capabilities, and preferably have some practical Laboratory experience, with good organisational and communication skills