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The Pyrometry Engineer is the site’s technical authority for AMS2750 compliance and all heat-treatment pyrometry activities. This role oversees the Thermocouple Laboratory, manage calibration programmes, and ensure all furnaces and thermal processes meet stringent regulatory and customer standards. Acting as a key partner across Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering, the role drives furnace performance, product integrity, and continuous improvement across all thermal operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead site-wide compliance with AMS2750 and pyrometry standards.
• Manage the Thermocouple Laboratory, including technicians, processes, and inventory.
• Govern thermocouple selection, calibration, traceability, and deployment.
• Direct and approve all TUS, SAT, and furnace calibration activities.
• Maintain and approve all calibration documentation and certifications.
• Develop and control pyrometry procedures, quality standards, and technical documentation.
• Provide expert guidance for furnace troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and NCRs.
• Support internal, customer, and third-party audits as the site pyrometry SME.
• Drive continuous improvement in furnace reliability, process capability, and operational efficiency.
• Influence long-term thermal processing strategy across cross-functional teams.
• Promote strong safety, environmental, and quality governance in a heavy-engineering setting.

Skills & Experience

• Expert knowledge of AMS2750, pyrometry, and heat-treatment standards.
• Strong background in metallurgy and heat-treatment science.
• Deep understanding of thermocouple technologies and furnace control systems.
• Skilled communicator able to influence senior stakeholders.
• Proven capability in structured problem-solving and risk assessment.
• Strategic thinker with a strong compliance and operational mindset.

Essential Skills

• Strong knowledge of AMS2750 and thermal processing standards
• Understanding of metallurgy and heat-treatment effects on materials
• Experience with thermocouples, calibration methods, and temperature-measurement systems
• Ability to set up temperature-monitoring equipment and collect accurate data
• Clear communicator able to influence stakeholders and write precise procedures
• Skilled in risk assessment, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving
• Quality-focused with a strong compliance mindset
• Able to work safely and effectively in a heavy-engineering environment