Process Development Scientist - SRG : Job Details

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

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively please email a copy of your CV to . For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Chris on .

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