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Material Technologist (Compounds)
Job Posted: 6 hours ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leicester, City of Leicester
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Title: Material Technologist (Compounds)
Salary: Dependent on experience
Working hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm and Friday 8:30am - 2:00pm (37.5 hours per week)
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
VH Talent is delighted to partner with our renowned client, a leading global engineering company, to appoint a skilled Material Technologist (Compounds).
The Material Technologist will support the development, testing, and evaluation of raw materials, chemical solutions, and compound formulations used in manufacturing. Whilst also assisting in analysing material properties to ensure performance, quality, and suitability for production applications.
If you’re ready for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!
***Please note this is a site based role not hybrid
The Material Technologist Role:
* Assist in developing, testing, and evaluating new compounding materials and mixing processes to ensure they meet required specifications
* Identify, investigate and assist in addressing production and process-related failures
* Evaluate chemical risks in accordance with COSHH regulations and provide corresponding hazard warning cards
* Update, monitor and maintain process and solution specifications
* Assist with failure analysis and root cause analysis/investigation
* Regular communication with internal departments, other sites, customers, suppliers and other external personnel
* Support with carrying out testing methods
* Conduct laboratory experiments and physical testing of materials
* Generate and maintain Bill of Materials for all production compound recipes
* Accurate report writing, documenting and filing
* Maintain a commitment to continuous improvement
* Compliance with health, safety, and housekeeping standards
* Work to department targets and wider business objectives
* Support with other duties and activities within the department as required
You’ll Need:
* Analytical approach and excellent problem-solving skills
* Experience of interpreting test results and identify trends or anomalies
* Basic understanding of compound formulation principles and curing systems
* Experience of reporting writing and reading specifications
* Has attention to detail and methodical approach
* Some knowledge of rubber polymers and their compounding procedures
* Experience in assessment of risks and hazardous materials
* Experience in conducting physical and chemical testing of rubber compounds (e.g., tensile, hardness, rheometry) would be highly advantageous
* Proficient in Microsoft packages and various IT systems
* Engineering or Scientific (Chemistry or Polymer) qualification(s) would be advantageous
What’s in it for you:
* 25 Days annual leave + Bank Holidays
* Early finish Fridays
* Onsite subsidised canteen
* Health and wellbeing activities
* Employee Assistance Program
* Company pension
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