Are you an experienced Technical Manager with experience of the Rubber Compounding industry? If so, I have an exciting opportunity with a family-run Engineering company based in Oldham. KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * To manage compounding product and process development activities to satisfy company and customer objectives. * Work with customers/potential customers to develop products and processes which reflect their requirements. * Visit customers to assist with sales development, technical support or complaint investigation and resolution. * Produce Recipes including mix cycles, and test specifications for the Rubber compounding area. * Support sales, as required, with the production of accurate costings to enable the issue of customer quotes. * Ensure release documentation for customers and all other paperwork is in accordance with stated requirements. * Ensure that all relevant Customer and Company standards and specifications are maintained and remain current * Ensure all rubber compounds are tested to defined standards British, International Standards or customer specific. * To maintain relevant records in accordance with agreed document retention guidelines * Ensure all compounding Laboratory test Equipment is serviced and in Calibration * Manage and develop the Rubber Compounding laboratory and technical staff ensuring all testing and paperwork is produced in a timely manner and is accurate. * Identify and develop poten...