Aerospace Chemical Lab Technician I

Gkn Aerospace; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

GKN Aerospace in Birmingham, GB, seeks a Chemical Lab Technician I for the 2nd shift to support operations with tests, analyses and inspections ensuring compliance with industry standards. The role requires laboratory discipline, data delivery to engineers, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate should have 2–3 years in a lab testing setting and a degree or diploma in Mechanical, Chemical or Materials Engineering, with familiarity to ASTM/AMS and related standards.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a process control or certification laboratory testing environment.
• Familiarity with lab testing equipment and general specifications (e.g., ASTM, AMS).
• Knowledge in Metallurgical, thermal spray coating and chemical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Follow laboratory plans, procedures and instructions set forth by Engineering Department.
• Provide data and information to lab personnel and customers as appropriate.
• Deliver technical training and guidance to other GKN Laboratory Technicians.
• Perform testing for chemical and metallurgical samples.
• Ensure adherence to acceptance test procedures and inspections.
• Support audits, round robin, and correlation testing when required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of production and inspection processes.

Education

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Material Engineering

Tools

Hardness tester

Tensile test machine

Microscopic evaluation

Job description

GKN Aerospace in Birmingham, GB, seeks a Chemical Lab Technician I for the 2nd shift to support operations with tests, analyses and inspections ensuring compliance with industry standards. The role requires laboratory discipline, data delivery to engineers, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate should have 2–3 years in a lab testing setting and a degree or diploma in Mechanical, Chemical or Materials Engineering, with familiarity to ASTM/AMS and related standards.