Aerospace Lab Chemist: Testing, Analysis & Quality

Eaton Corporation; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Challenging projects in dynamic team

Internal promotion opportunities

Eaton University learning and developm

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is relocating to a state-of-the-art facility in Daedalus to serve as the Centre of Excellence for aerospace manufacturing across Europe. The role focuses on laboratory testing, analysis, and cross-functional support to ensure quality and process control in aerospace fuel systems.

The successful candidate will perform routine testing, investigate material/process issues, and contribute to continuous improvement within a safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Apply good laboratory practice and safety controls.
• Work effectively within cross-functional teams on projects.
• Develop competence across Chemical and Materials Laboratory activities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day laboratory testing, analysis and reporting.
• Perform chemical analysis of metal finishing solutions and testing in accordance with specifications.
• Test oils, fuels, wastewater and effluent as required.
• Provide laboratory support and backup for mechanical and metallurgical testing activities.

Skills

Good laboratory practice

COSHH knowledge

Cross-functional teamwork

Laboratory resilience

Education

Degree/HND/HNC in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Eaton Corporation is relocating to a state-of-the-art facility in Daedalus to serve as the Centre of Excellence for aerospace manufacturing across Europe. The role focuses on laboratory testing, analysis, and cross-functional support to ensure quality and process control in aerospace fuel systems.

The successful candidate will perform routine testing, investigate material/process issues, and contribute to continuous improvement within a safety-conscious environment.