Laboratory Supervisor / Technologist
Lead a NADCAP-accredited metallurgical laboratory, combining technical expertise with team leadership to drive quality, develop people and support critical heat treatment processes.
About Bodycote
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.
The Role
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.
Key Responsibilities
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.
Who We’re Looking For
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’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.
Location & Work Pattern
This role is based in Coventry with on-site working.
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.
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.
- Department
- Quality
- Role
- Laboratory Manager
- Location
- Coventry
- Employment type
- Full-time
About Bodycote
Our services are a vital part of many manufacturing processes. We make metal stronger, more durable, and more corrosion resistant. Servicing local and international clients from highly accredited facilities our experience and expertise ensures we deliver to the quality and reliability demanded by the markets we serve and the products we deliver.