Laboratory Supervisor / Technologist
About the company
At Bodycote, we’re more than the world’s leading provider of heat treatment and specialist thermal processing services. We’re a people business at heart. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability shapes everything we do. With a global footprint and a culture built on collaboration, curiosity, and continuous improvement, we create an environment where you can grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact. Sustainability is central to our future. We’re on an ambitious journey to reduce our environmental impact through advanced technologies, smarter processes, and ongoing innovation, with our teams around the world playing a key role in making that happen.
Your tasks
The role bridges hands-on scientific testing with middle-management oversight, steering our daily laboratory operations throughput, quality control, and staff development. Lead the captive NADCAP accredited metallurgical heat treatment laboratory with the inspection of: Gas Nitriding, Plasma Nitriding, Vacuum Brazing microscopic assessments, Hardness Testing and process verification.
- Supervise the inspection team
- Train and continuously develop the inspection team
- Perform metallographic microstructure assessments
- Perform inspections including hardness
- Manage & Oversee Subcontract test house purchases and incoming verification
- Manage the Calibration Schedule
- Perform and/or analyse SAT, TUS & process control tests
- Be able to interpret customer specifications / drawings, write and / or approve technical data cards and inspection instructions
- Perform contract review
- Raise / Approve Certificates of Conformity and customer documents e.g. FAIR’s, MVA’s, Concessions, Process Change Requests etc.
- Assist with RCCA
- Internal and external communications.
Requirements
Key essentials
- Formal qualification in metallurgy or related scientific discipline
- Experience of Gaseous Nitriding, ion-Nitriding is essential
- Knowledge of vacuum brazing and/or metal joining is preferred
- Knowledge of Calibration and Pyrometry
- Subject Matter Expert
- Working in a NADCAP or UKAS ISO 17025 accredited laboratory is preferred
What we offer
What’s In It for You
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- Career progression opportunities within a global engineering and manufacturing business.
- A supportive culture where your leadership, expertise and development are valued..
- Join us at an exciting point of change, where your expertise will help define the next chapter of our business.
How to apply
Ready to Apply? If you’re excited by the idea of shaping the future of metallurgy with Bodycote, we’d love to hear from you. Why not explore this opportunity further, to start your journey with us.
Other
Location & Work Pattern This role is based in Coventry with on-site working.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to characteristics protected by local law, including (where applicable) gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, and ethnicity. We’re committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.