Materials & Science Roles
Materials Engineer Full Time
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Job Overview: Working alongside our client, a leading manufacturer of bespoke material solutions servicing a diverse range of industry sectors, we are looking for a Materials Engineer to join their team.
Benefits:
- 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
- Private medical cover.
- Extensive training and career progression opportunities.
- Life insurance.
- Good pension scheme.
Remit:
- The Materials Engineer will manage the delivery of science & engineering projects across the Composite & Polymer products business unit, primarily focusing on Polymer Film applications.
- This will include development of material solutions for customers from conception through to production and after sales support including preparation of enquiry responses, material investigations, testing & validation activities, productionisation support, development projects and improvement projects
- The successful candidate will become the business expert for assigned projects and work as part of a wider team of specialists. This role will contribute to exciting projects in civilian industries such as the healthcare, recreation and energy sectors & support military projects.
Role:
- Lead the delivery of science & engineering projects including material and process investigations, enquiry responses & material development projects.
- Manage the development of new products, processes and solutions for a variety of challenging applications.
- Specification & execution of test programs for development and validation of new products.
- Supporting the business development team with on-site visits, customer calls and event attendance.
- Acting as a point of contact for suppliers, customers, sister sites and internal departments.
- Become the technical expert in the business for assigned projects.
- Definition of internal and external test programs to enable characterisation of new grades.
- Occasional UK travel likely, infrequent overseas travel potential
Experience:
- Qualified in a relevant materials, science or engineering discipline
- Awareness of material science and engineering principles
- Well organised and comfortable completing multiple projects concurrently
- Experience in technical writing of reports
- Problem solving ability essential
- Familiarity with composite or polymer materials desirable
- Excellent attention to detail and enjoy working in a procedure driven environment
- Eligible for Security Clearance
