Process Technologist: Acid Etch & NDT Specialist

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Engineering & Manufacturing is partnering with a specialist metals manufacturer to recruit a Process Technologist. This hands-on role focuses on process development, optimisation, quality management, and supporting accreditation requirements.

You will lead trials for pickling, acid etch and NDT processes, maintain documentation, and collaborate with production, R&D and customers to drive continuous improvement and growth.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy, Manufacturing or Chemistry, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in process development or manufacturing engineering in regulated environments.
• Knowledge of ISO9001/AS9100 and Nadcap would be advantageous.
• Experience with NDT methods is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and optimisation of manufacturing and inspection processes including pickling and acid etch.
• Design, coordinate, and evaluate process trials, document outcomes, and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain a structured trials database to capture process development activities.
• Collaborate with production operators to understand process variables and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support development of new products and processes aligned with commercial objectives and market demand.
• Assess market trends, research findings and sales data to evaluate product viability.

Skills

Process optimisation

NDT knowledge

Quality management

Industrial chemistry

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Engineering/Materials Science

Job description

Reed Engineering & Manufacturing is partnering with a specialist metals manufacturer to recruit a Process Technologist. This hands-on role focuses on process development, optimisation, quality management, and supporting accreditation requirements.

You will lead trials for pickling, acid etch and NDT processes, maintain documentation, and collaborate with production, R&D and customers to drive continuous improvement and growth.