smart manufacturing solutions

Smart Manufacturing Solutions are recruiting on behalf of one of our clients for a skilled Formulation & Process Specialist. This unique role bridges polymer chemistry and hands-on manufacturing. You will formulate high-performance adhesives, mainly epoxy and polyester, tailored for aerospace applications. Additionally, you will set up and operate our continuous roll-to-roll coating line to precisely apply these adhesives to thin foil and film substrates. Responsibilities Synthesize, modify, and optimize adhesive systems, primarily epoxy and polyester, to meet strict aerospace performance, thermal, and regulatory standards. Set up and operate a continuous web coating line, ensuring precise coat weight control on delicate thin foils and films. Manage line tension, web handling, line speeds, and curing parameters to eliminate defects like voiding, dynamic tension lines, or uneven curing. Conduct mechanical and analytical testing (e.g., peel strength, water immersion tests, bend testing) to validate bond integrity and aerospace compliance. Maintain meticulous records of batch formulations, process parameters, and quality control metrics for aerospace traceability. Requirements Proven hands-on experience formulating structural adhesives, especially epoxy resins and polyesters. Direct background operating continuous web/roll-to-roll coating machinery (e.g., slot-die, gravure, or comma bar). Skilled in handling delicate materials like thin metal foils and high-performance polymer films without tearing or wrinkling. Prior experience in the aerospace sector (or automotive/electronics with stringent QA standards) is highly desirable. Working Hours Monday to Wednesday 7:00am - 5:00pm Thursday 7:00am - 4:30pm

SMS- Smart Manufacturing Solutions has an exciting opportunity for experienced Quality Inspectors / Production Operatives to join our team and work at one of our sites based in Sunderland. Who are we looking for? We are looking for a process-driven individual who has a passion for the Automotive world that can support 2 shift working patterns due to 24-hour operations with potential weekend working. What you'll be doing: Production: Duties and responsibilities of the Production Operative may include, but are not limited to: Working in accordance with health and safety directives and to SOP's. Operating machinery on busy fast paced production lines. Quality checking and labelling of finished products General housing keeping All Positions: Working within strict policies and procedures to support our customers. Ensure the quality standards of the client are consistently met and compliant with the Specifications You will be joining an established quality team and will be responsible for inspection activities on components and assemblies, Encourage continuous improvement across the Projects Recording data on our application to support timely, effective and concise reporting The Ideal candidate would be/have; Confident and enthusiastic Good communication skills Punctual Good attention to detail and follow process be proactive and self-motivated Shift Times: Day shift - 6am - 2pm - Monday to Friday Back Shift - 4pm - 12am - Monday to Friday