Senior Chemist

Eaton's Aerospace business in Titchfield is recognized as an industry leader in aerospace fuel systems and a premier supplier of fully integrated fuel systems for fixed and rotary wing aircraft. The site offers extensive fuel and air system test facilities, allowing either complete aircraft fuel & inerting systems or components to be tested over a wide range of altitudes and temperatures with differing fuel types.

We're now looking for a Senior Chemist, responsible to the Laboratory Supervisor for the chemical functions carried out by the Chemical and Materials Laboratory at the plant.

What you'll do:

• Responsible to the Laboratory Supervisor for the chemical functions carried out by the Chemical and Materials Laboratory at Titchfield
• List the essential functions (i.e. key responsibilities with expected end results) which must be accomplished in order to fulfil the purpose of your position as described above
• Analysis of the contents of the metal finishing Vats and conduct periodic and lot (ID) testing of treated samples for corrosion and coating weight specifications
• Ensure that the Effluent Plant is operated correctly and that discharges are within environmental consent limits to meet legal requirements
• Provide analysis of oils, fuels etc and trouble shoot problems arising from the metal treatment processes
• To use a variety of analytical techniques to identify metal alloys, and coatings, and identify contaminants to identify root causes of problems
• Lead the Key input into the facilitation of NADCAP Pre-audit and preparation, as well as Audit, for NADCAP requirements including Chemical Management, Welding and Brazing, NDT and Heat treatment
• Concession sign-offs , mesh Lead - Water Consumption & wastewater re-cycling /disposal, Chemical Management
• Raise and support Management Change Orders in support of the Laboratory inputs
• changes due to obsolescence/changes in legislation
• Use of key lean and problem-solving tools including 5S and Cause and effect, etc

Qualifications:

• A Level Chemistry and Maths
• Further Chemistry or Metal Finishing Qualification
• Theoretical knowledge of the main branches of chemistry.
• Previous experience in laboratory and analytical techniques

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• We make your aspirations matter - Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible
• We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term - not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University
• We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people's lives and the environment through power management technologies.
• We make your wellbeing matter - We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it's about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen

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