Special Processes Fitter in Cambridge

Join a team that plays a critical role in maintaining the quality, compliance, and performance of our aerospace manufacturing processes. As a Special Processes Fitter at Marshall, you’ll apply surface finish to manufactured components and assemblies to engineering data and in accordance with internal and external OEM quality requirements.

Accountability

• Accountable for own work quality to ensure it meets the requirements called up on the engineering data.
• Accountable for the safe, compliant, efficient, timely delivery of manufactured parts through special processes.
• Supports the wider Special Processes team to ensure overall adherence to priorities and targets.
• Help drive productivity and efficiency improvements across the team and wider business.
• Engage where possible with Continuous Improvement activities.

Responsibilities:

• Working to a schedule of work to meet on-time delivery and to the required quality requirements.
• Ensure job bookings and clockings are up to date daily.
• Responsible for husbandry of allocated area ensuring that all procedural requirements are met (e.g., area audits).
• Demonstrated clear understanding of productivity and cost drivers.
• Responsible for own effective management of Safety, Health, and Environmental aspects.
• Process the manufacturing activities in accordance with the schedules and priorities within own area.
• Understand the importance of on-time delivery of parts and assemblies.

Tasks:

• Painting of Aerospace metallic and composite manufactured parts, including sub-assemblies.
• Application of paints to be applied in accordance with internal & external approvals including NADCAP & OEM requirements.
• Ensure on-time delivery is maintained within your own area.
• Ensure own area is kept compliant i.e., 5’s, H&S etc.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with the engineering data.
• Effectively manage the progressive clearance of shop order operation of own work.
• Maintain own approvals via department QC Capability.

Behavioural Competencies:

• High energy, able to balance conflicting priorities and demands.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly resilient and takes responsibility.
• Confident Team Manager.
• Committed to on-time delivery.

Technical Competencies:

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft i.e., Word, Excel.
• High degree of understanding and awareness of Manufacturing software solutions, e.g., IFS.

Education:

• Apprenticeship, including NVQ Level 2 / City & Guilds or equivalent training.
• Significant experience in own field.
• The ability to accurately follow detailed engineering drawings, work instructions and specifications.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the highest standards of quality at work.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.

Experience:

• Understanding of NADCAP, Boeing and Lockheed Martin engineering requirements would be an advantage, but training will be given to the successful applicant.
• Preferably worked within an organization that practised continuous improvement.

Are you eligible for a guaranteed interview? If you identify as disabled under the Disability Confident Scheme, a care leaver, have experience in care, or are a member/veteran of the armed forces, you may qualify. If you meet the essential criteria for the role, reach out to resourcing@marshalladg.com. A Resourcing team member will respond to you as soon as possible.

Competitive salary and remuneration package including 27 days holiday, pension contributions matched up to 9%.

Marshall Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Respect at Work: We are striving to create an inclusive workplace culture built on trust, accountability, collaboration, and improvement—an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive, free from bullying, harassment, and discrimination. Fostering a positive culture is key to our individual and shared success.