Laboratory Chemist

Eaton; Titchfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Relocation assistance

State-of-the-art facility

Global aerospace leader

Job summary

Eaton Corporation’s Aerospace site in the UK is seeking a chemically minded engineer to lead and perform laboratory testing, analysis and reporting in support of manufacturing and process control. You will analyze metal finishing solutions, oils, fuels and wastewater while providing cross-functional laboratory support across metallurgical activities.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, Nadcap compliance and ongoing development of laboratory methods, calibration routines and process validation

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent practical experience in Chemical Engineering.
• Knowledge of COSHH and risk assessments; good laboratory practice.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and adjust to priorities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day laboratory testing, analysis and reporting.
• Perform chemical analysis of metal finishing process solutions and related testing.
• Undertake testing of oils, fuels, wastewater and effluent as required.
• Provide cross-functional laboratory support and backup for mechanical and metallurgical testing.
• Conduct laboratory investigations into material and process issues and support root cause analysis.
• Support Nadcap, quality system compliance and audit preparation.
• Perform routine equipment checks, calibration and basic troubleshooting.
• Support commissioning and validation of laboratory equipment and processes.
• Contribute to laboratory continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Good Laboratory Practice

COSHH knowledge

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Chemical Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

• Carry out day-to-day laboratory testing, analysis and reporting in support of manufacturing and process control.
• Perform chemical analysis of metal finishing process solutions and associated component testing in accordance with applicable specifications and internal requirements.
• Undertake testing of oils, fuels, wastewater and effluent as required.
• Provide cross-functional laboratory support and trained backup for mechanical and metallurgical testing activities, as competency is established.

Technical Investigation and Engineering Support

• Conduct laboratory investigations into material and process issues using appropriate analytical techniques, supporting identification of non-conformance, root cause, corrective action and process improvement.
• Participate in concession reviews, providing technical laboratory assessment, interpretation of test data and recommendations.
• Support Management Change Orders, process changes and validation activities through appropriate laboratory testing and technical input.
• Provide laboratory testing, data analysis and technical evidence in support of non-conformance investigations and product-impact assessments.
• Support the review and maintenance of laboratory and special-process specifications, test methods, procedures and other technical documentation.

Quality, Nadcap and Compliance

• Accurately record and report laboratory results, maintaining appropriate traceability and audit-ready documentation.
• Support Nadcap, quality system and other special-process compliance activities, including audit preparation, internal/pre-audits, review of laboratory records and assigned corrective actions.

Laboratory Equipment and Development

• Perform routine equipment checks, calibration activities, preventative maintenance and basic troubleshooting.
• Support commissioning and validation of laboratory equipment, chemical process lines and associated systems.
• Support laboratory continuous improvement

Degree, HND or HNC in Chemical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

Skills: Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Apply good laboratory practice, appropriate safety controls and working knowledge of COSHH and relevant risk assessments.
• Work effectively within cross-functional teams, supporting project activities and changing operational priorities.
• Develop competence across Chemical and Materials Laboratory activities to provide effective cross-cover and improve laboratory resilience.

Currently located in Titchfield, Hampshire, Eaton's Aerospace business stands as a global leader in aerospace fuel systems.

Our site is undergoing a significant and exciting transformation as we relocate to a newly constructed facility in Daedalus. This state-of-the-art site will serve as the Centre of Excellence for aerospace manufacturing across Europe, marking a new era of innovation and excellence. We pride ourselves as a premier supplier of fully integrated fuel systems for fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. We boast extensive fuel and air system test facilities, facilitating comprehensive testing across a range of conditions with various fuel types.

Competitive compensation and benefits package

• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
• Great company benefits
• We make your aspirations matter - Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible
• We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term - not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University
• We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people's lives and the through power management technologies
• We make your wellbeing matter - We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it's about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen