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Special Process Engineer
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
About the job
Contract Type: Permanent
Specialism: Manufacturing & Engineering
Focus: Engineering
Industry: Engineering
Salary: Up to £56,000 per annum
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Mid Management
Location: Royston
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: S1VRGG-D1C81B04
Date posted: 13 May 2026
Consultant: Seren Milner
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