Process Development Scientist required, based in Greater Manchester. Requiring experience within manufacturing support or process optimisation and a degree within a scientific discipline.
Title: Process Development Scientist
Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £30,000-£40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Term: Permanent
SRG are currently working with a leading manufacturer of alloys, lubricants and oils used predominantly in the aerospace, nuclear and motorsport industries. With a global presence and a portfolio of growing products, they are now looking to hire a Process Development Scientist to join their technical team in Greater Manchester. This role will involve working in conjunction with materials scientists and supporting the production/manufacturing teams to achieve desired yields and would be fantastic opportunity for a degree-qualified Chemist or Chemical Engineer, who has experience of process development or support in a manufacturing environment.
Benefits: You will join a leading manufacturer of speciality chemicals with a portfolio of growing products at an exciting time for the business. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension scheme and performance related bonus.
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday 8:30am-4:30pm (with flexibility)
Role/Description
- Conducting evaluations on incoming raw material
- Optimising the current processes alongside production to reduce manufacturing costs, improve product quality, enhance efficiency and achieving desired yields
- Altering controls, conditions and parameters as part of optimisation projects
- Running manufacturing trials, analysing and reporting on results of trials with statistical analysis
- Assist in interdepartmental issues concerning product quality
- Monitor process parameters and report on adverse trends
- Evaluate process performance and to advise on suitable corrective actions
- Investigating and troubleshooting issues which arise with manufacturing and production
Requirements
- Educated to degree level within a scientific discipline (Chemistry or Chemical Engineering desirable)
- Proven industrial experience of manufacturing process support or process optimisation
- Proactive problem solver
- Excellent planning and organisation skills
- Experience of working on multiple projects simultaneously
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