Process Manager - Heat Treatment

Process Manager - Heat TreatmentLocation: Letchworth Salary: Up to 45,000 per annum Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (40 hours per week) Holidays: 25 Days + Bank Holidays Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, Health Benefits, Overtime AvailableAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Process Manager - Heat Treatment to join a well-established aerospace manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineering professional with a background in heat treatment or vacuum thermal processing to take ownership of a specialist department and play a key role in maintaining quality, efficiency, and compliance with aerospace standards.Reporting into senior management, you will oversee all aspects of the heat treatment process, including production planning, material control, process compliance, metallurgical inspections, and team leadership.Key ResponsibilitiesManage the day-to-day operation of the Heat Treatment Department.Lead and develop a team of 5 employees, including 2 Team Leaders.Plan and coordinate production schedules to ensure customer delivery requirements are met.Order and manage materials in line with production requirements.Ensure compliance with aerospace specifications, customer requirements, and industry standards.Oversee vacuum heat treatment, vacuum furnace operations, brazing, and thermal processing activities.Conduct and review metallurgical inspections and process documentation.Monitor process performance and drive continuous ..... full job details .....