Metallurgical & Mechanical Test Technician

Expleo UK LTD
Wolverhampton
1 week ago
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Overview

We are seeking a skilled and detail‑oriented Metallurgical & Mechanical Test Technician to support component testing, quality validation and materials investigation activities within a highly technical environment. This role involves hands‑on testing, teardown activities, metallurgical analysis, and close collaboration with cross‑functional teams to ensure product quality and compliance to industry standards.


Location: Wolverhampton (EMC)
Contract End Date: 30/09/2026
Schedule: 39 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Shift Pattern: Alternating 2‑shift rotation
Early Shift: 06:00-14:00 (Mon-Thu), 06:00-13:00 (Fri)
Late Shift: 14:00-22:00 (Mon-Thu), 13:00-20:00 (Fri)


Key Responsibilities

  • Operate metallurgical and mechanical preparation equipment to evaluate components in line with engineering specifications and standard processes.
  • Conduct routine quality control testing for EDU, Battery, and Frame Assembly.
  • Perform teardowns of stators and frames using destructive equipment such as bandsaws.
  • Carry out visual weld inspection and ultrasonic testing of spot welds.
  • Use optical microscopes to measure welds, rivets, and assess porosity.
  • Perform radiographic analysis (X‑ray) of components.
  • Support investigations into product quality concerns alongside cross‑functional teams.
  • Ensure compliance with internal and external audits, including IATF 16949 and ISO 14001.
  • Maintain full adherence to Health & Safety standards, identifying hazards and supporting corrective actions.
  • Follow local laboratory documentation and practices, including 5S, Work Instructions, Autonomous Maintenance, and COSHH/Risk Assessments.
  • Carry out additional tasks as directed by the line manager.

Skills & Experience
Essential

  • Experienced in using preparation equipment (bandsaws, abrasive cutters, grinding, polishing, etching).
  • Hands‑on experience with materials testing equipment (optical microscopes, hardness testers, tensile machines, FTIR, OES, DSC, RFU, etc.).
  • Strong metallurgical knowledge of steel and aluminium and practical application experience.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
  • Competent computer skills, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Desirable

  • Experience interpreting X‑ray or CT‑scan imagery.
  • Working knowledge of MIG/TIG/CMT welding.
  • CSWIP weld inspection experience.
  • Experience using ultrasonic / PAUT equipment for spot‑weld analysis.

Education & Qualifications
Required

  • Minimum Level 3 qualification in Engineering, Science, Welding, or a related technical field.

Desirable

  • Ultrasonic / PAUT Level 2 certification.
  • CSWIP Visual Weld Inspector certification.


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