R&D Process Belts Engineer

Bury
8 months ago
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Salary: £44,000 + Pension + Healthcare

Location: Bury

Reference: JO/6491/JB

The Company

An excellent opportunity has arisen within a world leading manufacturer of specialist materials to the process industry. The company has been established for over 100 years, with a current group turnover in excess of £500 million. They have grown based on its technological development and expertise, leading to a worldwide reputation for high quality products and services based on leading edge technology.

The Role

  • Ensure commitment to personal safety and the safety of those around. Follow and implement company safety policy and procedures to maintain a safe and risk free environment

  • Characterisation and analysis of polymers, composite materials, and textiles by conducting thermal, mechanical, dynamic mechanical, and many other relevant techniques

  • Develop, evolve, validate and implement new test methods for polymers and composite structures

  • Draw meaningful and clear conclusions based on sound statistical analysis of analytical data

  • Serve as technical subject matter expert company-wide

    Essential Experience:

  • Graduate degree in polymer science, polymer engineering, polymer chemistry, materials science, materials engineering, chemical engineering or similar discipline

  • Solid background in materials testing

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Capable of interacting with people at all levels of the organisation

  • Excellent computer skills

  • Ability to work independently and as part of the wider R&D Team

  • Excellent problem solving skills

  • Ability of multitasking and managing multiple projects

  • Self-driven highly motivated individual

    If you are interested in this role, please send a copy of your current CV using the details provided, interviews will be held locally, and the company is looking to recruit this role as soon as possible.

    ETS Consulting Ltd – Recruitment specialists with specific areas of expertise in the Manufacturing, Technical, Engineering and Sales markets.

    ETS Consulting Limited act as an employment business and employment agency and are registered in England and Wales as ETS Consulting Limited, registered no (phone number removed). Registered office address 7 Stamford Square, Ashton Under Lyne, Lancashire, United Kingdom, OL6 6QU.

    If one of our consultants contacts you in relation to this role, please be aware that as part of our registration process you will be required to provide ETS Consulting with proof of your identity along with proof of your eligibility to work in the United Kingdom

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