Technical Manager: Materials Science & Refractory Tech

Sourced Recruitment Limited

Cheltenham

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 55,000

Full time

45 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Company pension
Holiday entitlement
International travel
Relocation assistance
IT equipment provided

Job summary

Sourced Recruitment Limited is seeking a Technical Manager for a Cheltenham-based role in materials science and refractory technology. You will lead R&D projects, develop new products, and help shape the future direction of a specialist engineering business.

You will hold a PhD and bring experience in materials characterization, mechanical testing, and data interpretation, with strong communication skills to present findings to customers and industry audiences.

Qualifications

  • PhD in Materials Science, Refractory Technology, Engineering, Chemistry or closely related discipline.
  • Experience leading or managing technical or R&D projects.
  • Strong understanding of materials characterization, including mechanical testing and microstructural analysis at elevated temperatures.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving and data interpretation skills.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly, both verbally and in writing.
  • Experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA or AutoCAD.
  • Confident presenting technical information and papers.

Responsibilities

  • Lead research and development projects and drive new product development.
  • Analyse laboratory data and oversee development programmes.
  • Present technical findings to customers and industry audiences.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing to implement scalable solutions.

Skills

Data interpretation
Analytical thinking
Project leadership
Technical communication

Education

PhD in Materials Science or related field

Tools

SolidWorks
CATIA
AutoCAD

Job description

Sourced Recruitment Limited is seeking a Technical Manager for a Cheltenham-based role in materials science and refractory technology. You will lead R&D projects, develop new products, and help shape the future direction of a specialist engineering business.

You will hold a PhD and bring experience in materials characterization, mechanical testing, and data interpretation, with strong communication skills to present findings to customers and industry audiences.

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