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SalaryIf you have experience leading multi-discipline Research and Development projects, in the areas of Advanced Mechanical Engineering - Physics Thermofluids Fluid Mechanics - Materials Engineering Metallurgy - Additive Manufacturing, Computational Modelling, Controls and Instrumentation - Vacuum Induction Melting, we have a unique opportunity with potential for development for the right candidate.
Our client supplies specialist equipment designed and manufactured in-house and sold throughout the world. Their R&D programs, in partnership with leading Industry partners from Defence, Aerospace, and advanced Manufacturing, as well as leading Universities / Research institutes, are expanding and offer opportunity.
Job Specification & Qualifications
Degree qualified in a relevant subject.
Must be seeking a long-term role in a growing Commercial / R&D environment with
potential for progression within the department.
Taking the lead on projects of varying technology and materials processes.
Effective project management, financial forecasting, technical and project risk
management, quarterly review meetings with partners, technical leadership of partners and academic research activities, planning and organisation of in-house R&D test activities.
Includes a mixture of office and leading hands-on workshop/laboratory assignments.
May represent during conferences, meetings, and overseas exhibitions.
Projects will include Computational modelling (CFD, FEA), performed in-house and by partners, this work must be fully understood and well managed.
May be required at times to provide support to other business functions (design, sales and purchasing) on specialist subjects.
Must possess strong interpersonal skills to facilitate close working relationships with customers, suppliers, subcontractors, funding bodies, consortium partners and personnel.
Demonstrable ability to work consistently under times of pressure. Must be comfortable with handling uncertainty inherent in R&D activity and flexible when work tasks change or develop rapidly.
A self-motivated personality, with the drive to achieve excellence in all activities
undertaken.
The role is based in Hailsham, but may involve occasional UK travel and short overseas visits in support of our worldwide customer base. Due to the nature of the work this role cannot be fulfilled by working on a remote basis.
