AddressMaterials 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 llee.powell@omegaresource.co.uk – or by phone on 01453 829530
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