Site Chemist

Description

Site Chemist

Derby | Full-Time | £35,000 per annum

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Site Chemist to join our busy manufacturing operation at our Derby site. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a high-performance aerospace environment, where quality, precision, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.

Working Hours

Monday – Thursday: 7:30am – 4:00pm

Friday: 7:30am – 12:30pm

Enjoy an early finish every Friday.

What We Offer

* 25 days annual leave + 8 statutory holidays

* Pension scheme

* BUPA private healthcare

* Death in service benefit

* Long service awards

* Free on-site parking

Role Purpose

The Site Chemist is responsible for managing and performing all chemical processes and testing activities on-site to ensure compliance with customer specifications, NADCAP requirements, and industry standards. This role plays a key part in maintaining product quality and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the aerospace sector.

Key Responsibilities

Laboratory Operations:

* Oversee all chemical laboratory activities, ensuring timely completion of tasks in line with customer specifications.

* Maintain conformance to NADCAP-approved test matrix, including:

* Salt spray tests

* Wet & dry tape adhesion and paint adhesion

* Coating weight of anodise/alocrom

* Impact testing

* Surface roughness, IGA & EGP

* Etch rate checks

Process Control & Compliance:

* Conduct daily and weekly conformance checks for etch tanks and anodise processes.

* Manage chemical stock control and ordering, including safe disposal of chemicals.

* Support customer audits and NADCAP audits through preparation and active participation.

Quality & Continuous Improvement:

* Attend quality meetings, update KPIs, and analyze data to identify trends and implement improvements.

* Contribute to cost-saving initiatives and process optimization.

* Review and update customer specifications to ensure compliance.

Health & Safety:

* Promote and enforce compliance with Health & Safety policies and procedures.

* Coordinate with safety representatives to maintain a safe working environment.

SQCDP Framework:

Safety: Ensure adherence to company safety standards.

Quality: Deliver “right first time” performance.

Cost: Support cost-reduction initiatives.

Delivery: Drive improvements in delivery performance.

People: Foster a culture of inclusion, wellbeing, and collaboration.

Required Qualifications & Skills

* Formal qualification in Chemistry (or equivalent experience).

* Technical knowledge and experience within the aerospace sector.

* Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 standards; auditor qualification preferred.

* Knowledge of NADCAP chemical process auditing.

* Proficiency in FMEA, SPC, and process capability (CPk).

* Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

* Computer literacy and excellent written/verbal communication skills.

* UK citizenship (due to ITAR compliance).

* Experience with alloy fabrication, machining, and chemical processes such as anodizing and etching. xjnqpsq

* Understanding of NDT processes.

* Lean manufacturing knowledge (e.g., 5S, waste reduction) desirable

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