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Job Title: Senior Ceramics Process Engineer
Location: Stone, Staffordshire
Salary: GBP38,000 GBP42,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent (37 hours/week, Monday to Friday)
Working Arrangement: On-site only
Lead the Future of Advanced Ceramics
Are you a ceramics specialist with a passion for innovation and hands-on problem-solving?
Parkside Recruitment are looking for a Senior Ceramics Process Engineer to join a cutting-edge team working on R&D projects across nuclear, aerospace, and defence sectors.
Based in a state-of-the-art facility in Stone, Staffordshire, this role offers the opportunity to work directly with advanced materials including zirconia, alumina, silicon carbide, and more.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead client-facing projects from scope through delivery (project lengths from 1 to 24 months)
* Develop ceramic processes such as pressing, casting, additive manufacturing, and slurry formulation
* Act as a subject matter expert on materials, equipment, and processes
* Guide and mentor junior team members
* Provide expert consultancy and technical documentation
* Present findings to clients, stakeholders, and at industry events
* Support a wide range of industries with cutting-edge materials development
About You
* 5+ years' experience in materials science or advanced ceramics
* Practical knowledge of powder processing, forming, and ceramic manufacturing methods
* Strong communicator, able to manage both technical detail and client relationships
* Experience leading R&D or commercial technical projects
* Comfortable working in fast-paced, cross-functional environments
* Eligible for UK security clearance (due to defence work)
What s on Offer
* Salary: GBP38,000 GBP42,000 depending on experience
* Private Medical Insurance after 6 months
* Medical Cash Plan
* Life Assurance (up to 4x salary)
* Free on-site parking
* Access to corporate library & continuous professional development support
How to Apply
Ready to take your next step in ceramics innovation?
Send your CV to (url removed) #J-18808-Ljbffr