Technical Manager - Rubber Compounding

Are you an experienced Technical Manager with experience of the Rubber Compounding industry? If so, I have an exciting opportunity with a family-run Engineering company based in Oldham.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To manage compounding product and process development activities to satisfy company and customer objectives.
  
• Work with customers/potential customers to develop products and processes which reflect their requirements.
  
• Visit customers to assist with sales development, technical support or complaint investigation and resolution.
  
• Produce Recipes including mix cycles, and test specifications for the Rubber compounding area.
  
• Support sales, as required, with the production of accurate costings to enable the issue of customer quotes.
  
• Ensure release documentation for customers and all other paperwork is in accordance with stated requirements.
  
• Ensure that all relevant Customer and Company standards and specifications are maintained and remain current
  
• Ensure all rubber compounds are tested to defined standards British, International Standards or customer specific.
  
• To maintain relevant records in accordance with agreed document retention guidelines
  
• Ensure all compounding Laboratory test Equipment is serviced and in Calibration
  
• Manage and develop the Rubber Compounding laboratory and technical staff ensuring all testing and paperwork is produced in a timely manner and is accurate.
  
• Identify and develop potential new products to complement and expand the company's product offering.
  
• Assess the feasibility and economic viability of new product manufacture.
  
• Evaluate alternative raw materials or work processes to ensure the products are competitive in the market.
  
• Test and co-ordinate trials of new products and processes which become available, keeping up to date with marketplace developments.
  
• Issue experimental / temporary manufacturing instructions, and organising and maintaining records of all trials undertaken.
  
• Provide information for data sheets, specifications, Health & Safety data sheets and other technical literature for new products.
  
• Keep up to date and aware of competition and evaluate competitor products.
  
• Arrange and supervise external testing as and when required.
  
• Investigate and identify root cause of any internal and external non-conformances and complaints and work with relevant departments to avoid re-occurrence.
  
• Provide technical support and advice to customers and internal staff regarding the wide variety of rubber compounds available.
  
• Ensure compliance with the company Quality Management System, health, safety and environment guidelines, policies and regulations.
  
• Developed and implement working procedures to ensure smooth development and customer service
  
• Look to improve the capabilities of the Polycom Laboratory
  
• Assist in specifying and commissioning of Capital Projects
  
  QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
  
  The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in fields such as Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Applied Chemistry and a Master's or Ph.D. in Rubber Technology or related fields.
  
  BENEFITS
  
  33 days holiday
  2 x salary life insurance
  Healthcare Benefit
  3 % Company Contribution to Pension
  
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