WHO ARE WE

Surface Transforms are experts in the development and production of carbon-ceramic materials and the UK’s only manufacturer of carbon-ceramic brakes for automotive use.
Here at Surface Transforms, our mission is to ‘Innovate and develop a sustainable, world leading, high performance braking system to push performance boundaries to new levels. Investing in our people and processes to empower and enable profitable success.’

OUR VALUES:

• Leadership – Decisive, united together, acknowledging our success
• Collaboration – Empowering and challenging our entire team
• Communication – Thorough, inclusive, agile considered decisions
• Ambition – Resilience through brave and bold thinking
• Excellence – Striving to continuously improve our high standards
• Trust – Autonomy to develop and deliver, knowing you are fully supported
  We are looking for an experienced Furnace Engineer with a passion for leadership and mentoring. We are looking for a Furnace Engineer with 10+ years of hands-on experience to lead a team of dedicated furnace technicians in a high-performance manufacturing environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of furnace operations, drive preventative maintenance, and be the go-to expert when things heat up—literally.

THE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE YOU WILL NEED AS OUR FURNACE ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR:

• 10+ years’ experience working with high-temperature furnaces (vacuum and non-vacuum).
• Strong technical knowledge of furnace systems and maintenance practices.
• Proven leadership or mentoring experience in a technical environment.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills.
• A proactive, hands-on approach and a calm head under pressure.

• Lead & Organise a team of furnace technicians, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
• Coach & Mentor technicians, sharing your knowledge and building team capability.
• Plan Preventative Maintenance to keep our high-temperature furnaces running reliably.
• Respond to Breakdowns with urgency and expertise, coordinating fast and effective repairs.
• Be Contactable Out of Hours to guide and support technicians when urgent issues arise.
• Drive Continuous Improvement in furnace performance, safety, and reliability.
• Work Hands-On with both vacuum and non-vacuum furnace systems.