Chemical Process Engineer

GKN Plc; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Bristol is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer to deliver robust manufacturing processes and manage laboratory chemical inventory. The role requires a university degree in Chemistry, practical experience in a lab, and knowledge of safety regulations. Join a team committed to operational excellence and enjoy benefits like a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Industry Leading Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Shopping discounts

Cycle To Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP Clinic

Qualifications

• Experience in Chemical Engineering with anodising, painting, surface enhancement.
• Working knowledge of COSHH and safety regulations.
• Able to demonstrate adherence to quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory of laboratory chemicals used in production.
• Calibration and maintenance of laboratory instruments.
• Control chemical processing baths and conduct quality checks.

Skills

Technical expertise in Chemistry

Experience in a laboratory environment

Knowledge of quality system models (ISO9000, AS9100)

Education

University degree in Chemistry

Job description

Join to apply for the Chemical Process Engineer role at GKN Aerospace

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Job Summary

It’s great to know you’re making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play you’ll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers.

At our GKN Filton site, we specialise in the design and manufacture of large complex structural wing assemblies, detailed metallic components and wing systems for a combination of both civil and military aircraft.

As the new Chemical Process Engineer within Surface Treatments team, you will work as part of a team of 10, delivering chemical and heat treatments within the Shared Services Manufacturing Engineering function. The successful candidate will be accountable for delivering robust, capable manufacturing processes technologies applied to materials and processes. You will also be responsible for adherence to chemical specifications, including sampling & analysis of Tartaric Sulphuric Acid, Hydrochloric Acid, Caustic Soda, Nitric Acid, Hydrofluoric Acid and Alocrom 1200 processes. The role is based at our Filton site, on a full‑time permanent contract working 35 hours per week, with flexible start & finish times & a half day on Friday.

How You'll Contribute

We're looking for an individual that can provide Chemical Engineering (Surface Treatments) capability to operational and developmental programs in order to enable and deliver zero defect projects.

Responsibilities Will Include

• Manage inventory of laboratory chemicals and bulk chemicals used in production
• Calibration and maintenance of laboratory instruments
• Control of chemical processing baths: Testing, chemical additions and disposals
• Test method control and development of new analysis techniques
• Using quality tools to check for variation in measurement processes
• Understanding and complying with Health & Safety legislation when using hazardous chemicals
• Providing technical assistance with risk assessments and safe systems of work
• The implementation of materials & process methods and solutions, from original concept through to production
• Deploy these processes with a high degree of process capability utilizing the GKN standard Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite to demonstrate as such
• Technical support of manufacturing development and integration for production. Resolve issues pertaining to vendor quality
• Provide specialist knowledge to production activities with the ultimate goal of improving efficiency, product quality and the reduction of non‑conforming parts

In Addition To

• Deliver technical support of manufacturing process development and integration for production
• Utilise root‑cause analysis, preventative and corrective action to reduce/eliminate non‑conformances
• Maintain positive, team relationships with internal and external customers, as well as co‑workers
• Continuously improve production processes by implementing Lean initiatives

What You'll Bring

Essential

• Technical expertise in Chemistry / Chemical Engineering, with a professional qualification / background (university degree) in Chemistry
• Suitable experience within a laboratory environment with adherence to COSHH
• Demonstrate previous experience in Chemical Engineering involving Anodising, Painting, Surface Enhancement and Heat Treatment
• Working knowledge of quality system models such as ISO9000, AS9100, or D1‑9000

Desirable

• Project / Program Management
• Familiarity with AS9145 APQP process or equivalent
• Demonstrate previous experience in aluminium surface treatments and enhancement within a manufacturing setting
• Working knowledge of quality system models such as ISO9000, AS9100, or D1‑9000
• Previous experience working with substances subject to COSHH such as Tartaric acid, Sulphuric acid, Hydrochloric acid, Caustic Soda, Nitric acid, Hydrofluoric acid

What We'll Offer

• A Competitive Salary
• Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we’ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
• Life Assurance 8 x salary
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible working hours including the ability to finish at 12noon on a Friday
• Income protection
• Shopping discounts
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
• A collaborative, dynamic working environment

Diversity and Inclusion

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.