R&D Materials Engineer £70,000 - £85,000 + Relocation Package (up to £8k) + 33 Days Holiday + Training + Highly Technical + Excellent BenefitsLab based, commutable from Somerset, Weston-Super-Mare, Taunton, and Glastonbury and surrounding areasAre you from an Advanced Engineering, Materials, Carbon, Chemical Engineering, Textile or similar background looking for a specialist role where you will be the technical expert for R&D development projects from cradle to grave?This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a number of innovative R&D projects, where you will be the 'go to' person in testing and developing a range of new and exciting fabrics for high profile clients.This well-established and growing business have big plans for the future, aiming to double turnover in the next few years. They produce bespoke products utilised by blue chip clients within the engineering industry across the globe.You will be working closely with other departments to help develop this technology as it's brought from sample stage through to large scale production.this role will suit someone from a R&D / testing background, looking to become a key member of the company R&D department to help with the development of new fabric technology.The Role:*Working on R&D projects within the materials industry*Advising and sourcing materials for the development of new fabrics*Seeing projects through from development stage to production*Working closely with other departments to develop and create new and exciting products*Testing and trialling of productsThe Person:*From a Chemistry, Polymer, Textile, Scientific or Engineering related background*Research & Development experienceReference Number: 243934To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Harry Heal at Rise Technical Recruitment.Keywords: R&D, Research, NPI, Chemistry, Polymer, Fabrics, Lab, Laboratory, Engineer, Design, Development, Technician, Quality, Manufacturing, Testing, Materials, Composition, Paper, Plastic, Textiles, Engineering, Relocation., Somerset, Weston-Super-Mare, Taunton, and GlastonburyRise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
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R&D Materials Engineer
Rise Technical Recruitment Limited
Posted a day ago, valid for 7 days
Bridgwater, Somerset TA67LH, England
£70,000 - £85,000 per annum
Full Time
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- The R&D Materials Engineer position offers a salary range of £70,000 - £85,000, along with a relocation package of up to £8,000 and 33 days of holiday.
- Candidates should have a background in Advanced Engineering, Materials, Carbon, Chemical Engineering, Textile, or a similar field, with research and development experience.
- This role involves being the technical expert for R&D development projects, focusing on testing and developing new fabrics for high-profile clients.
- The successful candidate will work closely with various departments to advance technology from the sample stage to large-scale production.
- The company is well-established and aims to significantly increase its turnover in the coming years, making this a promising opportunity for growth.