Working as part of the development team, the Development Technologist is responsible for developing innovative textile solutions for our customers. The successful candidate will manage medium- to large- size development projects. The work will involve understanding customer requirements, designing technical textiles, planning and supervising the development trials and reporting trial outcome internally and to customers. ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES To work as part of the Development Team on the development of new products and product variants as requested by customers or internally identified as offering commercial benefit to the Company To liaise with customers and suppliers as required to ensure the Company maintains its position as a market leader and innovator in the field of advanced composites. Support customer and supplier visits as necessary Create project plans and keep them up to date Liaise with purchasing/planning/manufacturing to successfully deliver trial material, on time, with minimum disruption to production schedule Keep records of time (labour) spent on various project/customer developments. Develop new carbon fibre processing techniques, liaise with machine builders to specify and manufacture pilot lines To work with Production to improve existing processes and technologies to maximise manufacturing output whilst maintaining maximum quality level Manage large New Product Introduction and Level 0 company projects Identify and make new product development or innovation proposals PERSON SPECIFICATION Minimum degree level education in a related science or engineering subject (textiles, polymers or material science preferred) Extensive experience in the design and development of textiles or composite materials. Knowledge of carbon fibre processing is desirable Excellent project management skills Experience with CAD is desirable Extended knowledge of textile and composites testing Hands on Positive attitude and energy to obtain results Ability to work self-sufficiently and as part of a team Excellent Problem-solving ability Ability to maintain a tidy and safe working environment Demonstrate behaviour in line with our company values