At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead chemical finishing processes and optimise quality standards in aerospace manufacturing.
- Company: High-tech aerospace company focused on precision and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, quarterly bonuses, flexitime, and health benefits.
- Other info: Permanent full-time role with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in aerospace with your technical expertise and leadership.
- Qualifications: Degree in Chemistry or Materials Science and experience in chemical handling.
The predicted salary is between 38056 - 46512 £ per year.
Own specialised chemical finishing processes, using your technical expertise to ensure the integrity of mission-critical components in the aerospace sector.
You will lead process optimisations and drive quality standards within a high-technology manufacturing environment that rewards precision and technical leadership.
The essentials Right to work in the UK.
Degree in Chemistry or Materials Science with a focus on metal finishing.
Proven experience in industrial chemical handling and electroplating.
Proficiency in developing and maintaining PFMEA documentation.
Your package: competitive salary, plus a quarterly results-based bonus.
Key responsibilities Monitor and optimise electroplating standards to ensure high-quality finishes and minimal scrap rates.
Develop and implement PFMEA materials for both New Product Introductions and existing production lines.
Ensure full site compliance with IPPC permits and COSHH regulations.
Provide technical support to shop floor teams and update process instructions.
Oversee wastewater effluent systems and coordinate hazardous waste disposal.
Your profile Strong background inchemical manufacturing or metal finishing.
Detailed understanding of Health and Safety protocols within a hazardous environment.
Ability to mentor shop floor operators and manage skills matrices.
Experience with continuous improvement methodologies like 5S or Root Cause Analysis.
Competent in laboratory analysis and troubleshooting out-of-tolerance concentrations.
Why you will enjoy working here The employer supports you through a variety of practical benefits designed to promote balance and wellbeing: Flexitime system allowing for banked credit hours.
Enhanced maternity pay for up to 26 weeks for eligible employees.
Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing suite including the Digicare+ app.
Subsidised onsite restaurant with weekly menu updates.
Quarterly bonus scheme driven by business performance.
Location and setup This is a full-time onsite position based in Whitstable.
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This is a permanent role.
Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to high-technology industries.
Thank you for your interest.
If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
You may resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then.
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Material Process Engineer employer: Electus Recruitment
As a Material Process Engineer at our Whitstable location, you will thrive in a high-technology manufacturing environment that prioritises precision and technical leadership. We offer a supportive work culture with practical benefits such as a flexitime system, enhanced maternity pay, and a comprehensive Health and Wellbeing suite, ensuring a balanced and rewarding career path. Join us to take advantage of continuous growth opportunities while contributing to mission-critical aerospace components.
