Nitriding Technology Specialist
Drive innovation in nitriding at a global leader. Shape strategy and optimise processes while delivering technical excellence across cutting-edge industrial applications.
About Bodycote
At Bodycote, we’re more than the world’s leading provider of heat treatment and specialist thermal processing services, we’re a people business at heart. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability guide everything we do. With a global footprint and a culture that values collaboration, curiosity, and continuous improvement, we’re proud to offer an environment where you can make a real difference.
The Role
As a Nitriding Technology Specialist, you’ll drive sustainable growth within Bodycote’s Nitriding Portfolio. The role will involve helping to shape strategy, identifying commercial opportunities, and providing expert technical support to local operations.
Taking ownership of nitriding processes and associated technical activities, you’ll play a key role in enhancing operational performance, ensuring product quality, and supporting business growth.
Who We’re Looking For
Key essentials:
Educated to degree level in Material Sciences or Metallurgy with specialisation in Nitriding and Nitrocarburising using Gas or Plasma methodologies
Industrial experience in commercial and Aerospace Nitriding and Nitrocarburising with extensive knowledge of market applications and development of solutions for OEMs
Project management skills and stakeholder management
Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with all functions to deliver customer expectations
Excellent level of literacy and numeracy
Desirable:
Able to identify commercial opportunities to expand nitriding portfolio
NADCAP HT, EN9100, TS16949, CQI9 awareness
Pyrometry process knowledge / awareness
Attributes:
Collaborative
Proactive
Detail-oriented
What’s In It for You
Competitive salary and benefits including pension, life assurance, free parking, and refreshments
Career progression opportunities in a global business
Exposure to international projects and change initiatives
A supportive culture where your growth and development matter
Join us at an exciting point of change, where your expertise will help define the next chapter of our business
Location & Work Pattern
This role is based in Coventry, with on-site working expectations. Some travel may be required.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re excited by the idea of shaping the future of metallurgy with Bodycote, we’d love to hear from you. Why not explore this opportunity further, to start your journey with us.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of characteristics protected by local law, including (where applicable) gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and ethnic origin. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment.
- Department
- Operations & Production
- Role
- Nitriding Technology Specialist
- Locations
- Coventry
- Yearly salary
- £55,000 - £65,000
- Employment type
- Full-time
About Bodycote
Our services are a vital part of many manufacturing processes. We make metal stronger, more durable, and more corrosion resistant. Servicing local and international clients from highly accredited facilities our experience and expertise ensures we deliver to the quality and reliability demanded by the markets we serve and the products we deliver.