Process Engineer

Scantec Personnel Limited; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in carbon-ceramic materials is seeking a Process Engineer to enhance their advanced manufacturing operations. This role focuses on heat treatment and metallurgy, requiring a strong background in thermal processes and materials science. The successful candidate will lead key thermal processes, support new product introductions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a process engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of thermal processes and materials behaviour.
• Hands-on problem-solving and excellent documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and optimise high-temperature thermal processes.
• Analyse microstructures, phase transformations, and failure investigations.
• Collaborate across teams to improve yield and support new product introductions.

Skills

Problem-solving

Documentation

Thermal processes understanding

Education

Degree in Materials Science

Degree in Metallurgy

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

About the Role:
My client is a specialist in carbon-ceramic materials and is looking for a Process Engineer to focus on heat treatment and metallurgy within their advanced manufacturing operation.

You'll lead key thermal processes (e.g. carbonisation, CVD, pyrolysis), support new product introductions, and drive continuous improvement to ensure consistent, high-quality outcomes.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Develop, document, and optimise high-temperature thermal processes

Analyse microstructures, phase transformations, and failure investigations

Collaborate across teams to improve yield, reduce variation, and support NPI

Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and audit requirements

What You’ll Need:

Degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

3+ years in a process engineering environment

Strong understanding of thermal processes and materials behaviour

Hands-on problem-solving and excellent documentation skills

Nice to Have:

Experience with composites, ceramics, or vacuum/inert furnaces

Six Sigma or lean manufacturing background

Materials testing knowledge

What’s on Offer:

Interested?
Apply now to explore this great opportunity with a high-growth manufacturing business.