Job Description
Role: Special Process Engineer
Location: Cambridgeshire
Salary: £56k
I am currently working with a specialist engineering business based near Cambridge that supplies components to the UK aerospace sector - they are looking to appoint a Special Process Engineer to take ownership of critical manufacturing processes across their operation. The role will be based on-site and offering a starting salary circa £55,000 - £60,000 p/a plus additional benefits including a very competitive pension; it is an ideal opportunity for someone with a strong aerospace manufacturing background and an understanding of special processes and NADCAP compliance.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading all special process activities across areas such as welding, heat treatment, NDT, chemical processing, and advanced machining
* Managing NADCAP and customer approvals, audits, and compliance activities
* Investigating complex quality issues and driving corrective actions
* Acting as the technical authority for special processes across the business
* Supporting process improvement, new technology implementation, and capital projects
* Managing and mentoring a Special Process Engineer
* Working closely with customers, auditors, and external technical specialists
The successful candidate will have:
* Strong experience within aerospace & defence or similar highly-regulated manufacturing environments
* Excellent knowledge of NADCAP and special processes
* Experience leading audits, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement projects
* A strong technical engineering background with the ability to influence across multiple departments
* Previous leadership or mentoring experience
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established engineering business where you'll play a key role in quality, compliance, and operational excellence at a strategic level.
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