SPM - Special Process

Location: Bangalore, India

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Present in India since 1953, Thales is headquartered in Noida and has other operational offices and sites spread across Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru and Mumbai, among others. Over 2200 employees are working with Thales and its joint ventures in India. Since the beginning, Thales has been playing an essential role in India’s growth story by sharing its technologies and expertise in Defence, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital sectors. Thales has two engineering competence centres in India - one in Noida focused on Cyber & Digital business, while the one in Bengaluru focuses on hardware, software and systems engineering capabilities for both the civil and defence sectors, serving global needs. The Group has also established an MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) facility in Gurugram to provide comprehensive avionics maintenance and repair services to Indian airlines and support the growth of the local aviation industry.

Job Title: SPM Special Process Expert – Aerospace & Defense Special Processes

Job Description:

We are looking for a highly motivated graduate Chemical Engineer to support special processes operations in the aerospace and defense sector. The role focuses on advanced material science applications, electrochemical treatments, and corrosion protection methods that are critical to maintaining the integrity, reliability, and performance of aerospace mechanical components and defense systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation and optimization of special chemical processes at suppliers premises such as electroplating, anodization, passivation, and liquid spray painting on aerospace-grade materials (e.g., aluminum alloys, titanium, Iron & Iron alloys, Copper alloys & nickel-based superalloys).

• Assist in evaluating and improving corrosion protection techniques in compliance with aerospace and defense industry standards (e.g., Thales, MIL-STD, AMS specifications).

• Participate in material and process characterization and failure analysis related to corrosion, surface treatments, painting and coatings.

• Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data to support process qualification and product validation.

• Help to maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and technical reports of suppliers aligned with quality management systems (QMS) of Thales group.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure process consistency and regulatory compliance.

• Assist in developing presentations and technical documentation for internal and external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:-

• Strong academic foundation in Chemical Engineering with emphasis on:

• Material Science and Material Engineering

• Electrochemical Engineering and corrosion protection methods

• Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics

• Indepth understanding of special process requirements for Aerospace Industry.

• 8-10 years’ experience in material science and corrosion mitigation strongly preferred.

• Good analytical skills with the ability to work with data sets and present findings clearly.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills for technical reporting.

• Detail-oriented and thorough with adherence to safety and quality protocols.

Desirable / Advantageous:

• Prior experience in aerospace or defense industry or any other industries, particularly in electrochemical surface treatment or corrosion labs.

• Ability to design and deliver clear, professional presentations (PowerPoint or equivalent).

• Basic knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and materials testing methods (e.g., volumetric chemical analysis, microscopy, spectroscopy).

Why Join Us:

• Gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge aerospace and defense manufacturing special processes.

• Work closely with industry experts on critical material engineering and special process challenges.

• Contribute directly to ensure the safety, robustness, and performance of aerospace and defense mechanical product in term of special process.

• Opportunity to build skills relevant for a career in high-tech engineering environments.

At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.