Technical Manager

Job Title: Technical Manager (Must have Metallurgy experience within the Castings Industry) Location: Stourbridge Salary: from 55k + benefits Shift Patterns: 06:00 - 16:30 Monday - Friday (Must be willing to do overtime) We are proud to be working with a fast-growing castings company that has secured an impressive five-year order book (a rare achievement in 2025) and a clear sign of their strength and stability. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that is investing in its people, its technology, and its future.As Technical Manager, you''ll play a key role in shaping processes, driving efficiency, and ensuring the highest standards of quality. You''ll be a hands-on leader with a passion for continuous improvement, mentoring, and technical excellence.This role may also suit someone who isn''t yet a Technical Manager but is technically talented, with strong process control and process management experience, and ready to take the next step in their career.What you will be doing: Driving improvements in safety, efficiency, utilisation, and housekeeping across the site.Implementing best-practice process control tools to optimise yield and minimise waste.Coordinating testing programmes, certifications, and quality assurance protocols.Leading root cause analysis investigations and embedding corrective/preventive actions.Supporting transition from manual to automated grinding, reducing scrap and rework.Collaborating with suppliers, machinists, and customers to keep ..... full job details .....