Material Scientist

Materials Scientist

Location: Swindon

Employment: Permanent

Salary: £40,000 to £43,000 per annum

My market-leading, globally successful client is looking for a Materials Scientist to join their successful team in Swindon.

My client is looking for a Materials Scientist to support their Product engineering team. The role is to optimize existing Heat shrink Tubing products from information or input provided by internal departments.

You will maintain existing Heat Shrink Tubing products, processes, and specifications including modifications for new applications consistent with manufacturing techniques and economies. 

You can be assured that ongoing career progression is on the table whilst working along a highly talented team.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Design authority for heat-shrink compounds

• Preparation and maintenance of approved compounds list.

• Collaborating with Procurement and compounding plants in identifying and evaluating raw materials due to supply/obsolescence issues and cost-savings or other strategic reasons

• Determining the final disposition of non-conforming compounds

• Design authority for existing and future tubing compounds

• Recommending corrective actions following any routine test failures

• Approval and updates of internal specifications and review of qualification reports.

• Support external audits

• Lead rationalization or product extension projects.

• Advise on the effect of processing changes on form/fit/function of tubing products.

• NPD/NPI support and handover.

• Join and actively participate in project core team meetings as and when required

Your background

• Degree or equivalent in Polymer Science/Materials Science

• Polymer processing experience – extrusion, irradiation, compounding & testing is advantage.

• Analytical, methodical and problem-solver

• Ability to manage projects and producing clear and concise technical reports.

• Competency in engineering systems desirable

• Knowledge of associated manufacturing processes a benefit.

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

What we can offer

• Competitive Salary Package

• Performance-Based Bonus Plans

• Health and Wellness Incentives

• Employee Stock Purchase Program

• Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events

• Employee Resource Group

• Potential career progression.

• They promote a positive, approachable and welcoming culture throughout the company.

For further details, please contact Lee Powell by email on [email protected] – or by phone on 01453 829530

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