Research And Development Engineer
5 days ago
Rochdale
Are you an experience R&D specialist on the lookout for a new role? If you have a background in textiles or chemical manufacturing and a role with a blend of R&D and Quality appeals, then read on. We’re partnering with a highly impressive, innovative manufacturing business in their search for an R&D Process Specialist. They’re looking for someone to lead exciting product development projects and drive quality improvements. If you’re focussed on your own development, then this is a great place to be, as they active encourage ongoing training and development of all employees. This role is about variety, innovation and making a real impact in a business that values expertise and invests in its people. What you’ll get • Salary £38k – £40k (DOE), • Pension scheme, • 26 days holiday + stats, • Life Assurance, • Annual bonus scheme, • Early finish on Friday’s, • The opportunity to study and further develop your skills About you • You’ll have previous experience in an R&D and/or Quality role, • A science or engineering degree is desirable but not essential, • Competent in Excel and PowerPoint, • You’ll enjoy leading multiple R&D projects, • You’re an analytical thinker who enjoys solving complex problems, • Confident decision-maker, comfortable managing multiple projects at once, • Of course, you’re naturally curious with the drive to improve processes, • A background in technical manufacturing, textiles or chemicals is required About the role • You’ll lead multiple R&D projects to develop new products and improve existing products, • Replace raw materials, enhance capabilities and keep products competitive, • Facilitate FMEA and root cause analysis activities, • Support and investigate customer complaints, CAPA’s and NC’s related to R&D, • Review, amend and update process documents eg machine specifications, setting sheets etc, • Carry out QC testing of product trials in conjunction with the Quality Engineers, • Liaise with customers and suppliers in relation R&D activities About the company • A hugely successful technical textile manufacturer with a great reputation., • Part of a global group, but with a tight-knit, friendly team on site., • A company that offers long term career prospects and actively encourages training and development