Product Development Technologist
hace 28 días
Wrexham
Product Development Technologist Location: Wrexham Full Time | 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract Are you an experienced scientist with a strong background in coatings, polymers, or materials development? Our client is seeking a motivated Product Development Technologist to lead and deliver new product development projects within a fast-paced industrial environment. What You’ll Be Doing You will play a key role in managing and executing new product development projects. Key responsibilities include: • Lead and execute new product development projects from laboratory concept through to pilot and production-scale trials., • Conduct hands-on laboratory work including materials formulation, coating trials, and performance testing., • Develop coatings for technically demanding applications., • Coordinate and deliver product development trials in both pilot and manufacturing environments., • Work closely with commercial teams and customers to understand product requirements and application needs., • Collaborate with procurement teams and suppliers to source and evaluate new materials., • Support scale-up activities and define processing requirements with process development teams., • Produce manufacturing specifications and develop appropriate test methods., • Analyse trial data and communicate results, progress, and recommended next steps to senior management., • Ensure product development activities comply with quality systems, health & safety, and environmental regulations. What You’ll Bring Essential • Educated to degree level in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or a related discipline., • Proven industrial experience in the formulation and development of coatings., • Hands-on experience conducting laboratory, pilot, and manufacturing trials., • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse and interpret experimental data., • Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with internal teams, customers, and suppliers. Desirable • Knowledge of quality systems such as ISO 9001. If you wish to apply for this position please send your CV to: .