Aerospace Plating & Surface Treatment Engineer

Moog Inc.; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

33 days annual leave (Bank Holidays)

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Company pension contribution 6%

Employee share option

Free parking

Electric car charging

Job summary

Moog Inc. in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom, is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer focused on Plating and Chemical Film.

You will help develop chemical surface treatments and ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards, NADCAP, and safety requirements. You will work with experienced engineers to maintain process controls, document procedures, and drive continuous improvement to deliver high-quality aerospace components.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related field.
• Experience in manufacturing, metal finishing, plating, surface treatments, or process engineering.
• Strong problem-solving and data-driven approach with attention to detail.
• Good communication and ability to work across production and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop chemical surface treatment processes including plating, passivation, chromating, phosphating, blasting, and cleaning operations.
• Drive NADCAP audit readiness, coordinate evidence gathering, and close audit findings and corrective actions.
• Monitor and maintain process controls including chemical bath composition, dosing, filtration, temperature, and agitation for consistent quality.
• Investigate process and quality issues using root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Create and maintain process documentation, work instructions, control plans, and operating procedures.
• Provide training, coaching, and technical support to production teams.
• Support environmental, health, and safety compliance relating to chemical handling and waste management.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, waste reduction, and process capability.

Skills

Engineering background

Problem-solving

Data-driven

Communication skills

Excel

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Engineering/related

Tools

pH testing equipment

Conductivity meters

Titration equipment

Job description

Moog Inc. in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom, is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer focused on Plating and Chemical Film.

You will help develop chemical surface treatments and ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards, NADCAP, and safety requirements. You will work with experienced engineers to maintain process controls, document procedures, and drive continuous improvement to deliver high-quality aerospace components.