SME - Surface Treatment Process Engineering

ARENGY, a Technical Consultancy and Recruitment Services company based in the UAE, is looking for an experienced Surface Treatment & Painting specialist. He will serve as the technical authority for all coating and surface engineering processes across aerospace & defense manufacturing programs The successful candidate will plays a critical role in enhancing corrosion resistance, durability, and lifecycle performance of critical components while driving process innovation, digitization, and sustainability in coating operations Job Description Own and optimize surface treatment and coating processes, including Type II/III anodizing, chromate conversion, E-coating, and primer/topcoat applications for aerospace and defense components. Establish and control critical process parameters, including bath chemistry, pH, conductivity, temperature, current density, curing conditions, and coating thickness. Develop and manage automated chemical dosing and mixing systems, ensuring stable bath conditions, process consistency, and efficient chemical consumption. Ensure compliance with MIL-STD, ASTM, ISO, and NADCAP requirements, implementing process controls, PFMEA, inspection methods, and coating qualification protocols. Lead process validation and testing, covering adhesion, hardness, DFT, corrosion resistance, salt spray, and environmental durability. Troubleshoot coating defects and process deviations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective and preventive actions. Drive continuous improvement to increase process capability, reduce defects, chemical consumption, waste, cycle time, and operating costs. Support the engineering and commissioning of automated surface treatment lines, including tanks, rectifiers, filtration, curing ovens, conveyors, robotics, and digital monitoring systems. Integrate automation for masking, part/rack handling, loading and unloading, working closely with robotics and controls teams. Define equipment maintenance and process reliability strategies to ensure stable and continuous production. Collaborate with engineering, materials, production, quality, and suppliers on coating selection, process development, capacity planning, bottleneck reduction, supplier qualification, and audits. Provide technical guidance and training to production and quality teams on coating processes, standards, and inspection practices. Profile / Requirements Degree in Materials Science, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. 12+ years of practical experience in surface finishing and industrial coating, ideally within aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability sectors. Extensive knowledge of anodizing, chromate conversion, E-coating, and wet paint systems, including primer and topcoat applications. Strong understanding of corrosion protection, surface preparation, coating adhesion, and material compatibility. Proficiency in process control, quality management, and root cause analysis, with a proven ability to troubleshoot and improve coating processes. Show more Show less