REPORTING TO: CHIEF METALLURGIST

Xtrac is the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of specialist transmissions. Our customers include the top motorsports racing series including Formula One, Le Mans, IndyCar and NASCAR and we also supply transmissions for the most exclusive high-performance cars in the world. We are at the forefront of a once-in-a-generation opportunity as the automotive industry transitions from internal combustion to electric and hybrid and our experienced and dedicated teams are using the latest cutting-edge technology to achieve this transition.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for an organised and motivated graduate who has a structured approach to problem solving, with good time management skills to manage workloads and meet deadlines when priorities change quickly.
You will have a minimum of BEng or BSc (or equivalent), in a material, metallurgical or engineering discipline and have a foundation in ferrous metallurgy including structure, performance, and behaviour.
With experience in implementing, running, and reporting on material test programmes, you will ideally have hands on experience with metallurgical sample preparation and failure investigations and have worked in a machining, heat treatment or manufacture environment.
With excellent communication skills, you will give clear and concise instructions and can write technical reports with clear conclusions and recommendations.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an R&D Materials Technician you will undertake Metallurgical tests on samples to support R&D and manufacturing. You will also help undertake our materials testing and research into key technologies that will improve our products.
Your overall objectives will be to provide research and development engineering support to the group and to prepare and analyse metallurgical samples, and report on the findings.

Other responsibilities of your role include:

• To conduct research into materials, manufacturing processes and heat treatment methods under the guidance of the Chief Metallurgist.
• To identify requirements for testing and produce test requirements and specifications through liaison with Xtrac engineers.
• To assist with the day-to-day running of the Metallurgy and R&D departments including preparing and analysing metallurgical samples.
• Collate data, analyse test data in real time using Excel or alternative analysis software and present the findings in the form of reports and graphs.
• To conduct tests and investigations to support the arbitration of non-conformances arising in Heat Treatment and non-destructive testing departments.
• To attend reviews as required and ensure metallurgical issues are represented.
• To make representation for the Chief Metallurgist or Senior R&D Materials Engineer.
• To observe health and safety rules at all times.
• To follow company quality procedures, standards and work instructions.
• To carry out reasonable duties as requested by management.