R&D Engineer

Matrix Polymers is a long-established and widely-recognised supplier of polymers serving an international customer base, specialised in the rotational moulding industry. Currently operating from five manufacturing plants located in the UK, Poland, Australia, Thailand and Malaysia. Operating to exceptional standards of product development, technical support and commercial integrity, we are seen as the specialist supplier in the rotational moulding industry. With ambitious growth plans for the future, the key to our success is the commitment, drive and passion of our employees.
We are looking for a keen, talented professional to further strengthen our UK technical team and cover the R&D Engineer role based in Liverpool, UK. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment within a laboratory and production setting following all SOP’s and H&S measures. They will also have a growth mindset, willing to learn any relevant skills to get the job done and have good attention to detail.
Preferable but not essential:

• Good Interpersonal & professional communication skills (written and verbal)
  
• Teamwork
  
• Honesty and trust
  
• Scientific writing skills
  
• Experimental planning
  
• Presentation skills
  
• MS office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word...)
  
• A scientific degree (or masters or PHD or equivalent)
  Responsibilities:
  
• Develop and implement new rotational moulding materials in line with the company objectives
  
• Carry out market research by visiting customers and end users in order to obtain product knowledge to support the development of new rotational moulding materials
  
• Develop a strong relationship with polymer and additive suppliers in order to gather a deep understanding in their potential for advancing rotational moulding polymer composites
  
• Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with key customers in order to support them with projects or new technical developments in new or existing materials and applications
  
• Assist the European sales team by supporting them with promotional activities such as presenting and attending conferences and seminars thereby showcasing our technical knowledge and service
  
• Liaise with the European Operations team to ensure newly developed materials can successfully transfer from laboratory to large-scale production
  
• Assist and contribute to the Matrix training programs held to support both colleagues and customers in process improvement and optimisation.
  Benefits include:
  
• 24 days annual leave + bank holidays (includes shutdown at Christmas each year)
  
• Employee Discount scheme
  
• Eye care vouchers
  
• Cycle to work scheme
  
• Long Service Awards
  
• Employee Assistance Programme
  
• Discretional performance/profit based bonus