Lead Polymer Engineer

TQR Consultancy Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a technical team leader with a degree in materials science or plastics to supervise daily operations and provide support across departments. Candidates should possess knowledge in the plastics industry, engineering drawing interpretation, and business improvement techniques. This role emphasizes leadership in health, safety, and environmental compliance and aims to advance product and process development. An immediate right to work in the UK is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in materials science or plastics discipline.
• Experience within plastics industry in an Engineering or Manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Rubber and Plastic technologies.
• Ability to read Engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of international test methods & specifications.
• Competent in Microsoft Office programmes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the technical team operations.
• Provide technical support to various departments.
• Ensure documentation for materials is accurate.
• Project manage new material introductions.
• Support New Product and Process Development.

Skills

Leadership

Technical support

Material development

Business Improvement Techniques

Engineering drawing interpretation

Health, safety & environmental compliance

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Education

Degree in materials science or plastics discipline

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the day‑to‑day operation of the technical team.
• Provide technical support to production, sales, marketing and sister companies, travelling to sites as required.
• Ensure all documentation for materials is kept current and accurate.
• Formulate materials to maximise properties and comply with health & safety legislation.
• Project manage the development and introduction of new materials into production.
• Support New Product and Process Development.
• Test materials and product to customer specifications and prepare reports to feedback results and conclusions.
• Select materials, contacting raw material suppliers to evaluate available options and travelling as required to support development projects.
• Ensure employees within area of responsibility are adequately trained and developed, completing training documentation and records.
• Support consistent and fair implementation of personnel policies and procedures, managing disciplinary issues in accordance with company policy.
• Play an active role in product and process improvement and the implementation of change.

Essential Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge and Candidate Attributes Required

• Degree level qualification in materials science or plastics discipline / equivalent.
• Experience within plastics industry, preferably within an Engineering or Manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Rubber and Plastic technologies.
• Ability to read Engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of materials and material development.
• Knowledge of international test methods & specifications.
• Relevant skills and experience in Business Improvement Techniques.
• Competent in Microsoft Office programmes (Word, Outlook & Project).
• People Centric Leadership style.
• Takes responsibility for health, safety & environmental requirements and standards, developing systems and processes to ensure compliance and minimise risks.

Please note: Our client does not hold a Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship licence therefore only candidates who have the immediate right to work in the UK will be considered.

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