Are you an experience R&D specialist on the lookout for a new role?

If you have a background in textiles or chemical manufacturing and a role with a blend of R&D and Quality appeals, then read on.

We’re partnering with a highly impressive, innovative manufacturing business in their search for an R&D Process Specialist. They’re looking for someone to lead exciting product development projects and drive quality improvements.

If you’re focussed on your own development, then this is a great place to be, as they active encourage ongoing training and development of all employees.

This role is about variety, innovation and making a real impact in a business that values expertise and invests in its people.

What you’ll get

• Salary £38k – £40k (DOE)
• Pension scheme
• 26 days holiday + stats
• Life Assurance
• Annual bonus scheme
• Early finish on Friday’s
• The opportunity to study and further develop your skills

About you

• You’ll have previous experience in an R&D and/or Quality role
• A science or engineering degree is desirable but not essential
• Competent in Excel and PowerPoint
• You’ll enjoy leading multiple R&D projects
• You’re an analytical thinker who enjoys solving complex problems
• Confident decision-maker, comfortable managing multiple projects at once
• Of course, you’re naturally curious with the drive to improve processes
• A background in technical manufacturing, textiles or chemicals is required

About the role

• You’ll lead multiple R&D projects to develop new products and improve existing products
• Replace raw materials, enhance capabilities and keep products competitive
• Facilitate FMEA and root cause analysis activities
• Support and investigate customer complaints, CAPA’s and NC’s related to R&D
• Review, amend and update process documents eg machine specifications, setting sheets etc
• Carry out QC testing of product trials in conjunction with the Quality Engineers
• Liaise with customers and suppliers in relation R&D activities

About the company

• A hugely successful technical textile manufacturer with a great reputation.
• Part of a global group, but with a tight-knit, friendly team on site.
• A company that offers long term career prospects and actively encourages training and development