Job TitleLead role in developing next-generation materials and manufacturing technologies
Job Description:
Lead the development, testing, and implementation of new materials, products, and manufacturing processes to enhance performance and expand capabilities. Analyze production operations, identify improvement opportunities, and drive initiatives that improve quality, efficiency, yield, and cost performance. Provide technical expertise and hands-on support to manufacturing teams by troubleshooting complex process and production issues. Evaluate, install, validate, and optimize new equipment and technologies while managing pilot programs and process qualification activities. Partner with engineering, operations, quality, and commercial teams to support product delivery, process documentation, and manufacturing excellence. Serve as a technical leader by conducting data-driven analysis, supporting customer needs, and promoting knowledge sharing and continuous innovation across the organization.
The Successful Applicant:
Bachelor's degree in Materials Science with several years of experience supporting R&D, manufacturing, and product development environments. PhD preferred. Strong expertise in materials characterization, process development, root cause analysis, and data-driven problem solving. Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects, manage competing priorities, and drive initiatives from concept through implementation. Effective communicator who can collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including customers, operations, and quality teams. Continuous improvement mindset with a strong focus on safety, quality, innovation, attention to detail, and delivering measurable business results. Experience working with metals. Publications preferred but not required. What's on Offer Opportunity to play a key role in developing next-generation materials and manufacturing technologies within an innovative engineering environment. Exposure to both research and development and hands-on manufacturing operations, providing broad technical experience. Ability to lead new equipment, process improvement, and product development projects with meaningful business impact. High level of collaboration with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, quality, and commercial functions. Opportunity to influence product performance, manufacturing efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization. Visibility with customers and the chance to contribute technical expertise to complex application and manufacturing challenges. A technically diverse role offering professional growth, ownership of projects, and involvement in advanced materials and process innovation. Contact Erica Carney Quote job ref JN-072026-7067368
Job Summary
Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector: Operations Management
Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing
Location: Lancaster
Contract Type: Permanent
Consultant Name: Erica Carney
Job Reference: JN-072026-7067368
