Senior Process Engineer in Melbourn

Senior process engineer Location: Melbourn, Hertfordshire Job type: Permanent, full time Salary: Up to £56,000 per annum, dependent on experience The role We are recruiting a Senior Process Engineer on behalf of a well-established, specialist precision manufacturing business based in Melbourn, Hertfordshire. Operating within a highly regulated, quality-critical environment and supplying major global customers, this is a business that works with advanced, high-performance materials and holds a strong reputation for technical excellence. This is a senior, high-accountability role — the technical owner and primary custodian of NADCAP compliance for all special processes across the business. You will hold full governance responsibility across the business and this is a role that combines deep engineering expertise with commercial awareness and genuine leadership responsibility. Main responsibilities * Hold full accountability for maintaining all relevant special process accreditations, including audit management, non-conformance closure, and procedure alignment * Act as the definitive internal subject matter expert for all special processes, managing relationships with external stakeholders including suppliers and customer technical experts * Lead, mentor, and develop special process engineers, overseeing daily activities and performance * Create, review, and approve all internal procedures, data sheets, and return-to-service authorisations for special process equipment * Support the Head of Quality and Continuous Improvement on critical customer escapes and lead root cause investigations into high-cost non-conformances * Act as core technical adviser to the Material Review Board for all special process-related topics * Execute internal special process audit plans, manage NCR dispositions, and oversee REACH compliance * Serve as the Special Process lead for New Product Introduction projects and drive continuous improvement initiatives * Contribute to strategic planning and propose CAPEX-backed improvements with supporting financial justifications * Deputise for the Head of Quality and Continuous Improvement as required Skills/experience * Degree, HNC, or HND in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Chemical Processing, or a related engineering discipline * Solid understanding of aerospace or high-performance materials including Titanium, Nickel alloys, Stainless Steel, and Aluminium * Proven technical experience in one or more of the following: Chemical Processing, Heat Treatment, Welding, NDT, or Non-Conventional Machining * Extensive knowledge of NADCAP requirements with direct experience hosting or supporting NADCAP audits * Strong understanding of AS9100 and related quality management standards * Proven experience interpreting engineering drawings and specifications, with knowledge of quality tools including FAIRs, PFMEAs, PPAP, and production permits and concessions * Experience managing, coaching, and developing engineering personnel * A pragmatic approach to technical problem-solving, balanced with strong commercial awareness * Competent across MS Office, with a working knowledge of ERP and QMS systems * Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage external stakeholders including auditors and customer technical experts Salary & working hours * Salary: Up to £56,000 per annum, dependent on experience * Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday If the position of Senior Process Engineer is of interest, please click Apply. We aim to respond to all applicants; however, if you haven’t heard from us within 10 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. If you have any questions regarding this Senior Process Engineer role, please don’t hesitate to contact our office. INDENGINEERING