
Process Engineer Surface Technologies
- London Northern Ireland
- £37,896 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop, configure, and optimise plating shop processes from design to steady-state monitoring.
- Create and maintain process standards, documentation, FMEAs, and technical risk assessments.
- Define quality metrics, analyse data for trends, and support root cause investigations.
- Identify and deliver tooling requirements, working with internal/external partners to ensure quality and throughput.
- Ensure compliance with OEM standards, REACH, and COSHH requirements.
- Support daily operations, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Investigate new methods, processes, and layouts to boost flexibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
- Collaborate with OEMs and engineering teams for approvals and process enhancements.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Chemical Engineering, or related field with a focus on surface technologies.
- 3-5 years' experience in electro-plating or plating, ideally in aerospace R&D or process roles.
- Skilled in Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and statistical process control.
- Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences; proven team player in matrix environments.
- Proficient in IT and numeracy, with experience using MRP/ERP and MS Office.
- Knowledge of aerospace standards (EASA 145 or equivalent) and REACH/COSHH regulations.
- Flexible working hours and occasional travel; able to work in plating shop with exposure to chemicals.