Vacancy
Development Technologist
Department
Research and Development
Location
Langley Mill, United Kingdom
Level of experience
Senior Level
Contract type
Full-time
We are seeking a motivated Development Technologist to join the Research & Product Development team on the location in Langley Mill.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
To undertake the research & development of new products within Toray Advanced Composites Ltd in line with current product development objectives.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Compliance with safety rules and policies
- Ensure the AS 9001, BS EN ISO 14001, BS EN ISO 45001 are complied with in all areas of responsibility.
- To identify potential technological improvements and areas of potential R&D in line with the company’s business strategy and market plan e.g. Aerospace and High-end motorsport
- To deliver agreed R&D projects
- Involvement in Product Launch and related marketing activities
- To communicate the results of R&D projects through appropriate formats to a variety of audiences
- To support the Product Development team as required in line with the R&D roadmap.
- To assist with the creation of the company’s Product Development objectives
- To provide technical support internally & externally as required.
- To participate in regular review meetings with team members
REQUIREMENTS:
- Degree level qualification materials science / chemistry
- Industry experience
- Proven ability to develop resin formulations for prepreg applications
- Good presentation skills
- Knowledge of analytical techniques used for resin development.
- Project Management experience
- Microsoft Office competent