Material Process Engineer

Material Process Engineer

Take ownership of specialized chemical finishing processes where your technical expertise ensures the integrity of mission critical components in the aerospace sector. You will lead process optimizations and drive quality standards within a high technology manufacturing environment that rewards precision and technical leadership.

• 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.

£37,000 per annum plus a quarterly results-based bonus.

• Monitor and optimize 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.

• 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.

• 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.

This is a full-time onsite position based in Whitstable.

This is a permanent role.