Senior Chemist

Eaton's Aerospace business in Titchfield is recognized as an industry leader in aerospace fuel systems and a premier supplier of fully integrated fuel systems for fixed and rotary wing aircraft. The site offers extensive fuel and air system test facilities, allowing either complete aircraft fuel & inerting systems or components to be tested over a wide range of altitudes and temperatures with differing fuel types.

We’re now looking for a Senior Chemist, responsible to the Laboratory Supervisor for the chemical functions carried out by the Chemical and Materials Laboratory at the plant.

What you’ll do:

• Responsible to the Laboratory Supervisor for the chemical functions carried out by the Chemical and Materials Laboratory at Titchfield.
• Analysis of the contents of the metal finishing Vats and conduct periodic and lot (ID) testing of treated samples for corrosion and coating weight specifications.
• Ensure that the Effluent Plant is operated correctly and that discharges are within environmental consent limits to meet legal requirements.
• Provide analysis of oils, fuels etc and troubleshoot problems arising from the metal treatment processes.
• Use a variety of analytical techniques to identify metal alloys, and coatings, and identify contaminants to identify root causes of problems.
• Lead the key input into the facilitation of NADCAP Pre-audit and preparation, as well as Audit, for NADCAP requirements including Chemical Management, Welding and Brazing, NDT and Heat treatment.
• Concession sign-offs, mesh Lead – Water Consumption & wastewater recycling/disposal, Chemical Management.
• Raise and support Management Change Orders in support of the Laboratory inputs. Changes due to obsolescence/changes in legislation.
• Use of key lean and problem-solving tools including 5S and Cause and effect, etc.

Qualifications:

• A Level Chemistry and Maths.
• Further Chemistry or Metal Finishing Qualification.
• Theoretical knowledge of the main branches of chemistry.
• Previous experience in laboratory and analytical techniques.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• We make your aspirations matter – Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible.
• We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University.
• We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people’s lives and the environment through power management technologies.
• We make your wellbeing matter – We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it’s about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.