Senior Metallurgical Engineer

About the role

IMR Test Labs Singapore is seeking a Senior Metallurgical Engineer to join our team. This role is ideal for experienced professionals with deep technical expertise in metallurgical evaluation. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting aerospace and advanced manufacturing customers, ensuring compliance with international standards and mentoring junior engineers to strengthen the team's long‑term capability.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct metallurgical preparation and evaluation of specimens (including welds, brazing, coatings) and issue reports to customers within committed lead times.
• Ensure tests conducted adhere to international standard specifications, customer requirements, technical, quality, and safe work procedures.
• Serve as the resident expert for weld assessment, maintaining a high level of expertise in metallurgical and weld assessment testing.
• Communicate with customers to clarify testing requirements, incoming specimens, expected completion dates, test results, and ensure high level of customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate multi‑department jobs with Chemistry, Mechanical Testing and Failure Analysis teams as required.
• Work with Quality Manager on internal & external quality related activities including certification body & customer audits, proficiency & round robin testing, identify root causes for non-conformances and implement corrective & preventive actions.
• Train and mentor junior engineers to build capability in metallurgical evaluations, including weld assessments.
• Identify and recommend workflow improvements, equipment upgrades, and efficiency measures to enhance turnaround times.
• Provide expertise to Sales and Quality teams on customer enquiries, feasibility studies, and new specification implementation.

Requirements

• Degree in Materials Science or Materials Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in metallurgical evaluation, including weld/braze evaluations.
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to liaise effectively with customers and internal teams.
• Detail‑oriented, with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Applicants who are immediately available will be given preference