Material Process Engineer

About the role

As a Material Process Engineer you will own specialised chemical finishing processes, ensuring the integrity of mission‑critical aerospace components. You will lead process optimisation and drive quality standards in a high‑technology manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and optimise electroplating standards to achieve high‑quality finishes and low scrap rates.
• Develop and maintain PFMEA documentation for new product introductions and existing lines.
• Ensure site compliance with IPPC permits and COSHH regulations.
• Provide technical support to shop‑floor teams and keep process instructions up to date.
• Oversee wastewater effluent systems and coordinate hazardous waste disposal.
• Mentor operators and manage skills matrices.
• Apply continuous‑improvement methodologies such as 5S and Root Cause Analysis.

Required profile

• Degree in Chemistry or Materials Science with a focus on metal finishing.
• Proven experience in industrial chemical handling and electroplating.
• Strong background in chemical manufacturing or metal finishing.
• Detailed understanding of health‑and‑safety protocols in hazardous environments.
• Ability to mentor shop‑floor staff and manage training matrices.
• Experience with continuous‑improvement tools (5S, Root Cause Analysis).
• Competence in laboratory analysis and troubleshooting out‑of‑tolerance concentrations.

Required skills

• Electroplating
• PFMEA documentation
• IPPC permit compliance
• COSHH regulations
• Wastewater treatment systems
• Hazardous waste disposal
• Chemical handling
• Metal finishing
• Laboratory analysis
• 5S methodology
• Root Cause Analysis

What we offer

• Competitive salary with a quarterly results‑based bonus.
• Flexitime system with banked credit hours.
• Enhanced maternity pay up to 26 weeks.
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing suite, including the Digicare+ app.
• Subsidised onsite restaurant with weekly menu updates.
• Quarterly bonus scheme driven by business performance.