Materials Project Scientist / Technologist

Materials Project Scientist / Technologist
St Helens Area
Up to £40,000
Days
Benefits -

• Excellent Training and Progression Opportunities
  
• Company matched Pension
  
• Life Assurance
  
• Employee support schemes
  
• Bonus Scheme
  
  This is a fantastic opportunity to work in the glass manufacturing sector, with a focus on glass forming, annealing, and high-temperature furnace operations.
  What You'll Do:
  
• Provide hands-on technical support across global production sites, tackling urgent production issues related to glass forming, annealing, and furnace operations.
  
• Collaborate with teams in Engineering, Manufacturing Excellence, and Sustainability to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
  
• Evaluate and implement cutting-edge technologies, new raw materials, and recycled materials into production processes.
  
• Be involved in refactoring furnaces, pollution control, and forming flows.
  
• Work in high-temperature environments, including furnaces, burners, and combustion systems.
  
  Who We're Looking For:
  
• A degree in Science or Engineering (e.g., Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering).
  
• At least 3 years of experience in glass forming, annealing, or a similar high-temperature industrial field.
  
• Experience in project management or R&D within the glass or manufacturing industries.
  
• Knowledge of high-temperature systems, including furnaces, burners, flamers, and thermoforming.
  
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to handle urgent, unplanned technical issues quickly and effectively.
  
• A passion for working in a fast-paced, global environment and the flexibility to travel on short notice.
  
  If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.
  
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