Job title: Product Development Scientist
Location: Swindon/ Sonning
World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As a Product Development Scientist, you’ll contribute to JM’s mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future.
The role:
As a Product Development Scientist, you will help drive our goals by:
1. Work within HT Technologies to utilise both current and new components and manufacturing routes to integrate materials together into CCM products for customer application.
2. Carry out product development and scale-up activities with a focus on how new designs will be incorporated into a volume manufacturing environment. Use a range of prototyping equipment to create new formulations, coated components and CCMs for evaluation of new product designs.
3. Develop and analyse the results from in-situ electrochemical and ex-situ experiments to understand underlying CCM component and material properties critical to performance and durability.
4. Interpret testing, use results to make recommendations and report findings to the Product Development manager and wider technology team.
5. Plan and carry out work in accordance with business priorities including processing, interpreting and disseminating results.
6. Work closely with Applications Engineering, Process Technology and HT Research to develop next-generation components and product lines, conduct structured product testing and evaluation, and align technical development with clear customer pull and market demand. Engage customers in technical discussion where required.
7. Collaborate with current and potential suppliers to validate new materials and contributing to specification setting with Supplier Quality.
Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:
8. Degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics)
9. Proven ability to design and undertake experimental work, process data and use analytical skills to interpret the results
10. Experience working within a manufacturing environment, preferably with experience of high volume manufacturing.
11. Ability to communicate effectively and allow people to see all opportunities available to them, ability to listen / simplify requests from operations into workable language for development
Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!
What we offer:
We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:
12. Retirement savings
13. Share plans
14. Saving accounts
15. House saving funds
16. Life and disability insurance
17. Commuter allowances and loans
18. Medical plans / health assessments
19. Fitness discounts
Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!
At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.
For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.
Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.
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