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Special Process Engineer

Robert Walters
Royston, United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
£56,000 pa

Salary

£56,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Posted
13 May 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Benefits

Very competitive pension
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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.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

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