R&D Project Lead

Research & Development – Project Lead
Status: Open
Salary/Rate: GBP45,000–GBP55,000/annum + Private Health Insurance Location: Hailsham, East Sussex
If you have experience leading multi–discipline R&D projects in Advanced Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Thermofluids, Fluid Mechanics, Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, Additive Manufacturing, Computational Modelling, Controls and Instrumentation, and Vacuum Induction Melting, we have a unique opportunity for you.
The company designs and manufactures specialist equipment for the Advanced Materials industry, selling globally. Our R&D programs, in partnership with leading industry and academic institutions, are expanding.
Reporting to the Director of Research and Technology, this role involves leading R&D projects with our in–house teams.
Job Specifications & Qualifications:

• Relevant degree required
• Seeking long–term role with growth potential
• Leading projects with varied technologies
• Project management, financial forecasting, technical and project risk management
• Collaboration with partners and academic research activities
• Involves office and workshop/lab assignments
• Representing the company at conferences and exhibitions
• Providing support to other business functions
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure
• Self–motivated with a drive for excellence

Essentials:

• Full UK Driving Licence
• 37.5 hour working week
• Holiday entitlement: Year 1 = 22 days / Year 2 onwards = 25 days (Plus, Bank holidays)
• Job Type: Permanent
• Start Date: Immediate

Note: This role requires occasional UK travel and short overseas visits and cannot be fulfilled remotely.