Material Process Engineer

Electus Recruitment; Chestfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexitime

Maternity pay

Health & wellbeing

Onsite restaurant

Quarterly bonus

Job summary

Electus Recruitment is seeking a skilled specialist to own specialised chemical finishing processes in Whitstable, ensuring integrity of mission-critical components in aerospace. You will lead process optimisations and drive quality in a high-technology manufacturing environment.

The role requires a degree in Chemistry or Materials Science with metal finishing, proven industrial chemical handling and electroplating experience, and PFMEA documentation proficiency.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimise 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.

Skills

Chemical manufacturing

Metal finishing

Health & safety

Education

Degree in Chemistry or Materials Science

Tools

PFMEA

Job description

Job Summary

Own specialised chemical finishing processes, using your technical expertise to ensure the integrity of mission-critical components in the aerospace sector. You will lead process optimisations and drive quality standards within a high-technology manufacturing environment that rewards precision and technical leadership.

Requirements and Package

• 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.
• Your package: competitive salary, plus a quarterly results-based bonus.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimise 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.

Profile

• Strong background inchemical 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Location and Setup

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