Materials Science Lead — Polymers & Innovation

CRP Subsea Ltd

Skelmersdale

On-site

GBP 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus up to 15%
Life assurance 4x annual salary
Private medical insurance
Car allowance
Employee assistance programme

Job summary

AIS Ltd is seeking a Materials Science Manager in Skelmersdale to lead the Materials Technologist team, providing technical leadership in polymer, composite and related material technologies. You will guide testing, qualification and failure analysis, while collaborating with group development teams to drive innovation and operational performance.

The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to translate complex material knowledge into practical business solutions

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in a materials science or related leadership role.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills.
  • Technical expertise in polymers, composites, elastomers or related materials.
  • Expertise in material testing, qualification and failure analysis.
  • Ability to translate technical knowledge into practical business solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the Materials Technologist team with coaching and performance management.
  • Develop and implement materials technology strategies aligned to business goals.
  • Provide expert guidance on materials, processes and applications across the business.
  • Lead material testing, qualification and failure investigations with robust solutions.
  • Collaborate with the Group Material Development teams to align priorities.

Skills

People leadership
Materials science expertise
Polymers and composites
Materials testing & analysis
Project leadership
Stakeholder management

Job description

AIS Ltd is seeking a Materials Science Manager in Skelmersdale to lead the Materials Technologist team, providing technical leadership in polymer, composite and related material technologies. You will guide testing, qualification and failure analysis, while collaborating with group development teams to drive innovation and operational performance.

The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to translate complex material knowledge into practical business solutions

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