Senior Engineer / Technical Mentor

Senior Engineer / Technical Mentor (Metallurgy and Process Engineering)Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Engineer and Technical Mentor to provide leadership across process engineering and continuous improvement (CI) initiatives within a low-volume, high-value capital equipment environment. This role bridges Production and Engineering, ensuring robust metallurgical processes, knowledge transfer, and operational excellence.The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert in metallurgy while mentoring engineering and production teams to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership and MentorshipAct as a senior technical authority in metallurgy and process engineering.Mentor and develop engineers, technicians, and production staff.Provide guidance on complex technical challenges and decision-making.Promote a culture of continuous learning and best practice sharing.Process Ownership and Continuous ImprovementOversee and optimise manufacturing processes for metallurgical products.Lead and support Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).Identify process inefficiencies and implement sustainable improvements.Ensure processes are robust, repeatable, and scalable for low-volume production.Cross-Functional CollaborationAct as the key interface between Engineering and Production teams.Support design-for-manufacture (DFM) and design-for-process (DFP) activities.Translate engineering requirements into ..... full job details .....