Chemical Process Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Onsite in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global develops and manufactures aerospace products in a performance-focused engineering environment.

What you will do

• Support and develop chemical surface treatment processes, including plating, passivation, chromating, phosphating, blasting, and cleaning.
• Maintain process controls for chemical bath composition, dosing, filtration, temperature, and agitation.
• Support NADCAP audit readiness, evidence gathering, audit finding closure, and corrective actions.
• Investigate process and quality issues through root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Create and maintain process documentation, work instructions, control plans, and operating procedures.
• Provide technical support and training to production teams while leading improvements in quality, efficiency, waste reduction, and process capability.

Requirements

• HNC/HND or degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Exposure to manufacturing, metal finishing, plating, surface treatments, or process engineering.
• Understanding of pH testing, conductivity measurement, or titration.
• Strong problem-solving skills, a data-driven approach, and excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication and collaboration skills across production and engineering teams.
• Confidence using Excel and other computer-based systems.

Nice to have

• Aerospace manufacturing experience and knowledge of AS9100 or other aerospace quality standards.
• Exposure to NADCAP audits or compliance activities.
• Experience with plating thickness measurement, adhesion testing, or corrosion testing.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance and hazardous material handling.

Culture & Benefits

• Structured development, mentoring, and hands-on training in specialist chemical processing.
• 33 days of annual leave including bank holidays.
• Private medical insurance, mental health support, and financial advice.
• Company pension contribution starting at 6%, life assurance, and an employee share option.
• Free parking and access to electric vehicle charging.