Senior Research & Development Engineer

Sr Research & Development Engineer - Hailsham MUST BE BASED IN THE UK AND HAVE A VALID PASSPORT If you are working in the areas of Physics - Metallurgy - Thermofluids - Fluid Mechanics - Computational modelling (CFD, FEA) - Materials Engineering or Vacuum Induction heating, we have a unique opportunity for a candidate who embraces a technical challenge, likes to work in a field of engineering and scientific discovery and can bring a proven skill set to compliment the above. Our R&D programmes, in partnership with leading Universities and Industry partners in Defence, Aerospace and advanced Manufacturing are active and offer the opportunity for an engineer looking to expand and develop their career and join a dynamic team, supported by our experienced in-house design and manufacturing teams. Our client supply specialist equipment designed and manufactured in-house for the Advanced Materials industry with products and technologies that span many aspects of the Industrial Metallurgy sector. Our technology is sold throughout the world and offers customers a research or production scale machine to process feedstock material into a refined, alloyed, highly valuable metal powder product for Additive Manufacturing and HIP casting. We offer equipment to post-process these powders in fluidised beds with various reactions to improve their quality or apply a conformal material coating. This role offers the successful candidate the opportunity for continual professional development, working with the latest tools and technology, with occasional international travel, and stimulating applications research work in several key industry areas within a growing global market. Job Specification & Qualifications Qualification in a relevant subject -Engineering, Material Science or Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or Physical Chemistry. Job role reportable to Research and Technology Director. Must be seeking a long-term role in a growing Commercial / R&D environment. Includes a mixture of office and "hands on" workshop / laboratory assignments. May represent our client during conferences, video meetings and overseas exhibitions. The Sr R&D Engineer will build a fundamental understanding of novel engineering processes and materials. This knowledge will be applied during the design, building, installation and testing of new equipment working closely with the design and production personnel. Material / Process data will be compiled and critically analysed to ensure optimum performance and cost benefit. Process models will be generated and the Sr R&D Engineer is expected to become a subject matter expert on emerging technology areas. 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 internal staff. 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 may also include other tasks and duties that may be required as directed by the Research and Technology Director. The role is based at our clients Hailsham site 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. Essentials: Full UK Driving Licence and ability to travel globally as required Working Hours: 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 Contract Length: Permanent contract