Process Engineer – Heat Treatment & Metallurgy Knowsley, Merseyside Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 (DOE) Mon – Fri Days Permanent, Full-Time About the Role: My client is a specialist in carbon-ceramic materials and is looking for a Process Engineer to focus on heat treatment and metallurgy within their advanced manufacturing operation. You'll lead key thermal processes (e.g. carbonisation, CVD, pyrolysis), support new product introductions, and drive continuous improvement to ensure consistent, high-quality outcomes. What You’ll Be Doing: Develop, document, and optimise high-temperature thermal processes Analyse microstructures, phase transformations, and failure investigations Collaborate across teams to improve yield, reduce variation, and support NPI Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and audit requirements What You’ll Need: Degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering 3+ years in a process engineering environment Strong understanding of thermal processes and materials behaviour Hands-on problem-solving and excellent documentation skills Nice to Have: Experience with composites, ceramics, or vacuum/inert furnaces Six Sigma or lean manufacturing background Materials testing knowledge What’s on Offer: £50,000 – £55,000 salary  Interested? Apply now to explore this great opportunity with a high-growth manufacturing business