Material Process Engineer
- whitstable, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent·On-site
- Full time
- £52 - £72 Per Hour
Job Description
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 in chemical 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.
This is a permanent role.
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