At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting thermal spray projects from concept to production in high-demand sectors.
- Company: Join a dynamic team in a cutting-edge thermal spray production facility.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, bonuses, generous leave, and life assurance.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional development and international teamwork.
- Why this job: Make an impact in industries like Aerospace and Motorsport while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in thermal spray processes and strong engineering skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 60000 £ per year.
We are looking for an experienced Thermal Spray Project Engineer to lead the introduction of new projects into our thermal spray production facility. Working closely with customers, sales teams, operations and quality departments, you will take ownership of projects from initial enquiry and sampling through to full production, helping drive business growth across demanding sectors including Aerospace, Motorsport, Formula 1 and Energy.
We offer:
- Competitive rates of pay
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Enhanced Pension contributions
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Life assurance and other exciting benefits
- Access to Online GP
- Employee Assistance Programme
Your Responsibilities:
- Manage new customer projects from concept, sampling and validation through to regular production.
- Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials and laboratory data to develop robust manufacturing solutions.
- Create technical proposals and production documentation.
- Provide technical advice and support to customers and internal stakeholders.
- Develop production routes including pre-treatments, thermal spray processes, robot programming and post-processing operations.
- Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Quality and international colleagues to deliver best-in-class customer solutions.
- Use ERP/MRP and CRM systems to effectively manage projects and customer requirements.
Your Profile:
Essential Skills:
- Aerospace, Defence, Automotive, Marine or similar.
- Proven thermal spray experience, including robot programming and booth set-up within a controlled production environment.
- Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Knowledge of surface engineering processes including thermal spray, machining, micro-blasting and mechanical polishing.
- Customer-focused mindset with experience supporting technical projects and building strong customer relationships.
- Proficiency with SAP, CAD applications and Microsoft Office.
Desirable skills:
- Aerospace industry experience, including NADCAP requirements.
- Export control experience relating to military/aerospace products.
- Commercial awareness including pricing and profitability analysis.
Can you identify with this position and are you looking for a new challenge? Then we are eager to meet you! Please apply online.
Thermal Spray Project Engineer in Dukinfield employer: Oerlikon
Join a leading global company in the surface solutions industry as a Production Operator at our dynamic manufacturing facility in Marple. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive work culture that values employee growth, offering competitive pay, enhanced pension contributions, and generous annual leave. With opportunities for career advancement and a commitment to continuous improvement, this is an excellent place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
