Product & Process Technologist – NDT & Process Innovation

Reed; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Engineering is seeking a motivated Product and Process Technologist to own development, optimisation and commercialisation of processes. This hands-on role combines process development, quality systems ownership (ISO9001/AS9100/NADCAP), NDT oversight and collaboration with operators, management, customers and research partners.

You will lead trials, capture data, and drive improvements aligned to commercial strategy while maintaining business continuity and growth into new markets.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of NDT methods would be advantageous.
• Experience in Nadcap-accredited environments desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a practical, hands-on approach.
• Confident communicator able to engage with operators, management and customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, optimisation and review of production and inspection processes, including NDT plan, execute and document trial work for new projects and product lines.
• Collaborate with operatives performing chemical etching, pickling, passivating and inspection to support high integrity sectors like Aerospace, Energy and Automotive.
• Implement and maintain a trials database to capture process learning, outcomes and actions.
• Work with operators to understand current process routes and capture key variables.
• Propose process and product improvements aligned to commercial strategy with clear routes to market.
• Assess market research and sales data to ensure technical developments are commercially viable.
• Support cross-group collaboration to add internal value.
• Maintain and improve the documented management system, supporting ISO9001, AS9100 and NADCAP accreditation.
• Line manage the NDT Technician and develop capability and accreditations.
• Build relationships with suppliers, manufacturers and research/educational partners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Hands-on

Communication

Organisation

IT literacy

Education

Degree in technical discipline

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Reed Engineering is seeking a motivated Product and Process Technologist to own development, optimisation and commercialisation of processes. This hands-on role combines process development, quality systems ownership (ISO9001/AS9100/NADCAP), NDT oversight and collaboration with operators, management, customers and research partners.

You will lead trials, capture data, and drive improvements aligned to commercial strategy while maintaining business continuity and growth into new markets.