Materials And Process Engineer

Electus Recruitment Solutions; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Quarterly bonus

Maternity pay

Health & wellbeing

Onsite restaurant

Job summary

Electus Recruitment Solutions is seeking a technically skilled professional to lead electroplating process improvements in a high-technology manufacturing setting. You will drive PFMEA development, ensure COSHH compliance and support shop floor teams with robust process instructions.

Applicants should have a chemistry or materials science degree focused on metal finishing and a strong background in chemical handling. The role is based on site with competitive pay and a quarterly bonus.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in chemistry or materials science with a metal finishing focus.
• Experience in industrial chemical handling and electroplating is essential.
• Ability to develop and maintain PFMEA documentation and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimise electroplating standards for high-quality finishes.
• Develop PFMEA materials for NPI and existing lines.
• Ensure site compliance with IPPC permits and COSHH regulations.
• Provide technical support to shop floor teams and update process instructions.
• Oversee wastewater systems and coordinate hazardous waste disposal.

Skills

Chemical finishing

PFMEA development

Health and safety

Mentoring shop floor

Root cause analysis

Lab analysis

Education

Degree in Chemistry or Materials Science (metal finishing focus)

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.