R&D Project Lead

Research & Development - Project Lead
Salary/Rate: GBP45,000-GBP55,000/annum + Private Health Insurance
Location: Hailsham, East Sussex

An excellent opportunity has come up to lead a multi-disciplined team working on R&D projects within the advanced materials industry.

If you have experience managing teams in any of the following fields then we have a unique opportunity for you:

• Advanced Mechanical Engineering
• Physics
• Thermofluids
• Fluid Mechanics
• Materials Engineering
• Metallurgy
• Additive Manufacturing
• Computational Modelling
• Controls and Instrumentation
• Vacuum Induction Melting

The company designs and manufactures specialist equipment for the Advanced Materials industry, selling globally. Our R&D programs, in partnership with leading industry and academic institutions, are expanding.

Reporting to the Director of Research and Technology, this role involves leading R&D projects with our in-house teams.

Job Specifications & Qualifications:

• Relevant degree required
• Seeking long-term role with growth potential
• Leading projects with varied technologies
• Project management, financial forecasting, technical and project risk management
• Collaboration with partners and academic research activities
• Involves office and workshop/lab assignments
• Representing the company at conferences and exhibitions
• Providing support to other business functions
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure
• Self-motivated with a drive for excellence

Essentials:

• Full UK Driving Licence
• 37.5 hour working week
• Holiday entitlement: Year 1 = 22 days / Year 2 onwards = 25 days (Plus, Bank holidays)
• Job Type: Permanent
• Start Date: Immediate

Note: This role requires occasional UK travel and short overseas visits and cannot be fulfilled remotely.