Nitriding Technology Specialist

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.