Senior process engineer
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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 xsabvtc
* 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, PFM...
Senior Process Engineer in Royston employer: Point Professional Recruitment LTD
Join a dynamic team in Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire, where your skills as an Assembly Technician will be valued in a precision-focused manufacturing environment. We offer competitive salaries, a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth, and the opportunity to work on high-tech projects that make a real difference. Enjoy a balanced work-life with Monday to Friday hours and an early finish on Fridays, making this an excellent place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
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Point Professional Recruitment LTD Recruitment Team
