Talentmark are recruiting for a Senior Development Chemist / Product Development Manager to join a Lubricants Manufacturing company at their site based in Greater Manchester on a full time, permanent basis.
The Company:
An internationally recognised UK manufacturer of specialist industrial lubricants, known for its strong focus on innovation and formulation science. With integrated R&D and manufacturing facilities, the business develops tailored solutions for complex engineering applications, supplying customers worldwide via an established global network.
Location: Greater Manchester
Your main duties will be:
* Work with Production on the manufacture of new products and assist with other products as required
* Work with Production to improve the right first time rate, and help improve manufacturing processes and procedures
* Work with other departments such as Commercial and Marketing to contribute to business strategy development through attendance of the Product focus groups, writing of strategy docs
* Attend customer sites as required to provide commercial with technical support
* Formulate and develop new products, improve existing products
* Create customer-facing (TDS etc) and internal documentation (QC specification etc) and SAP records for new products
* Prepare technical reports and presentations
* Liaise with Quality Control re problems with samples, batch monitoring and creation of QC specification for new products, including Safety Data Sheets
Your Background:
The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills and experience:
* Industrial lubricants experience
* Chemistry degree (or above) desirable
* Grease product development and plant support knowledge highly desirable
* Strong motivation and organisation skills
* Familiarity with product development methodologies
Entitlement to work in the UK is essential. For more information or to apply for this Senior Development Chemist position, please contact Alex Willson on 01246 457702 or email. Please quote reference 182308.
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