Material Process Engineer

Electus Recruitment Solutions; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexitime

Enhanced maternity pay

Health & wellbeing suite

Onsite restaurant

Quarterly bonus

Job summary

Electus Recruitment Solutions in Whitstable seeks a specialist to lead chemical finishing processes for mission-critical aerospace components. You will optimise electroplating performance and drive quality standards in a high-technology manufacturing environment, delivering precise results.

The role requires a degree in Chemistry or Materials Science, strong PFMEA experience, and a solid grasp of IPPC and COSHH regulations.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong knowledge of Health and Safety in hazardous environments.
• Experience with continuous improvement methods (5S, RCA).

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimise electroplating standards to ensure high-quality finishes and minimal scrap rates.
• Develop and implement PFMEA materials for 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

Electroplating

PFMEA development

Health & Safety compliance

Team mentoring

Continuous improvement (5S / RCA)

Education

Degree in Chemistry or Materials Science

Job description

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.

The essentials

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.

Your profile

Strong background in chemical 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.

Why you will enjoy working here

The employer supports you through a variety of practical benefits designed to promote balance and wellbeing:

• 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.