Job Description Ref: 1245999
Job Title: Senior Ceramics Process Engineer
Location: Stone, Staffordshire
Salary: £38,000 – £42,000 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
1. Lead client-facing projects from scope through delivery (project lengths from 1 to 24 months)
2. Develop ceramic processes such as pressing, casting, additive manufacturing, and slurry formulation
3. Act as a subject matter expert on materials, equipment, and processes
4. Guide and mentor junior team members
5. Provide expert consultancy and technical documentation
6. Present findings to clients, stakeholders, and at industry events
7. Support a wide range of industries with cutting-edge materials development
About You
8. 5+ years' experience in materials science or advanced ceramics
9. Practical knowledge of powder processing, forming, and ceramic manufacturing methods
10. Strong communicator, able to manage both technical detail and client relationships
11. Experience leading R&D or commercial technical projects
12. Comfortable working in fast-paced, cross-functional environments
13. Eligible for UK security clearance (due to defence work)
What’s on Offer
14. Salary: £38,000 – £42,000 depending on experience
15. Private Medical Insurance after 6 months
16. Medical Cash Plan
17. Life Assurance (up to 4x salary)
18. Free on-site parking
19. Access to corporate library & continuous professional development support
How to Apply
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