Chemical Process Engineer – Plating & Chemical Film

About the role

Moog is looking for a Chemical Process Engineer to join its aerospace manufacturing team in Wolverhampton. You will work on plating and chemical film operations, supporting critical surface‑treatment processes for aerospace products.

Key responsibilities

• Support and develop chemical surface‑treatment processes such as plating, passivation, chromating, phosphating, blasting and cleaning.
• Drive NADCAP audit readiness, gather evidence and close audit findings.
• Monitor and control chemical bath parameters (composition, dosing, filtration, temperature, agitation) to ensure product quality.
• Investigate process and quality issues using root‑cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Create and maintain process documentation, work instructions, control plans and operating procedures.
• Provide training, coaching and technical support to production teams.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations for chemical handling and waste management.
• Lead continuous‑improvement projects focused on quality, efficiency, waste reduction and process capability.

Required profile

• Technical or engineering background with a strong interest in manufacturing and metal finishing.
• HNC/HND, degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry or related discipline.
• Eagerness to learn and develop specialist expertise in chemical processing and aerospace quality standards.

Required skills

• Plating, passivation, chromating, phosphating, blasting and cleaning processes.
• NADCAP audit preparation and corrective‑action management.
• Process control of chemical baths (composition, dosing, filtration, temperature, agitation).
• Root‑cause analysis and implementation of corrective/preventive actions.
• Technical documentation and work‑instruction creation.
• Environmental, health and safety compliance for chemical handling.

What we offer

• Flexible benefits package, 33 days annual leave, private medical insurance and mental‑health support.
• Free parking, electric‑car charging, life assurance and pension contribution starting at 6%.
• Employee share option scheme and opportunities for professional development.