Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd
Pyrometry Engineer Lead
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Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd
Pyrometry Engineer Lead
£55,000
Sheffield
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Description

REED Engineering & Manufacturing are working with leading Engineering & Manufacturing company

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
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Pyrometry Engineer Lead£55,000
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