R&D Manager: Data-Driven Materials Innovation

Science Recruitment uk; Studley CP; Presencial; GBP 59.000 - 72.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Generous pension

Long service awards

Professional development (MBA)

Data science opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

World Leading Organisation in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced R&D Manager to drive the development of new and existing products, leveraging data science from R&D, QC and production to direct innovations in polymer materials.

You will lead a team of scientists on site, shape project direction, and transition research into full-scale manufacturing, with a strong emphasis on data-led decisions and collaboration with engineering, quality and regulatory teams.

Formación

• Degree level qualification in chemistry, polymer/material science or related subject or equivalent experience in industry.
• Strong background making data science-led decisions within manufacturing (e.g. use of Python, PowerBI, Excel and statistical software - SQL, Minitab).
• Previous experience leading a team of R&D Scientists and running a materials research laboratory and taking products to full scale manufacture.
• Experience running your own research projects with a strong background in polymer formulations (e.g. resins, Polyurethanes, admixtures etc.).
• Excellent problem solving, communication and time management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Driving the development of new and existing products, including investigating new raw materials, manufacturing methodologies and trends in the market.
• Using data science (from R&D, QC and Production) to aid the directed development of new products and methodologies.
• Leading a team of R&D Scientists including setting projects, developing knowledge in polymer/material science and integrating data led decisions into product performance and formulations.
• Overseeing the manufacture of products from R&D through to full scale manufacture.
• Provide technical support to internal stakeholders (engineering, quality, regulatory) and also to customers for product enquiries/queries.

Conocimientos

Data science

Team leadership

Python

Power BI

Excel

SQL

Minitab

Problem solving

Time management

Educación

Chemistry degree

Polymer/Material science degree

Herramientas

Python

Power BI

Minitab

SQL

Descripción del empleo

World Leading Organisation in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced R&D Manager to drive the development of new and existing products, leveraging data science from R&D, QC and production to direct innovations in polymer materials.

You will lead a team of scientists on site, shape project direction, and transition research into full-scale manufacturing, with a strong emphasis on data-led decisions and collaboration with engineering, quality and regulatory teams.