Job Description: Muc-Off was founded in 1994 and are now the leading supplier of specialist cycling cleaning and maintenance products in the UK. The company is expanding fast into the European, Asian, and North American markets focusing on its core categories of cycling, motorcycle, and Athlete performance products.
This is an exciting time to be part of this rapidly growing, truly innovative British business as we embark on new territories and sectors, whilst growing our brand presence across core bicycle and motorbike markets.
The core purpose of the role is to be the resident expert in tribology, capable of defining and delivering every ounce of value from the field in pursuit of the performance mission of the business.
The role requires high levels of drive, rigour and leading edge Tribological thinking. Key duties include providing and collating theories using tribology, collating practical evidence to improve drive train efficiency, reduce wear and reduce friction, and condensing large amounts of data from multiple performance and wear tests into concise reports.
* Provide and collate theories using tribology and collate practical evidence that improve drive train efficiency, reduce wear and reduce friction.
* Support and work with NPD to innovate new lubricants which have tribology evidence.
* Gather evidence to support and link tribology and drive train efficiency.
* Condense large amounts of data from multiple performance and wear tests into concise reports.
* Drive usage / adoption of novel tribology test routines through to clear and compelling reporting.
* Create technical documentation/reports and present to internal stakeholders in a clear and persuasive manner.
* Create technical marketing material.
* Select the most suitable tribological test method from those available.
* Adapt ASTM testing standards where possible.
* Be responsible for the health and safety and maintenance of both Tribo and Contor.
* Design and refurbishment management of test tokens used in tribology testing across a range of substrates.
Essential experience includes BSc or higher in Material Science & Engineering or a related subject, experience of tribological testing of lubricants, experience in novel tribology test routines, and experience with statistical analysis and strong written and excel skills.
Desirable experience includes relevant PhD or research-based qualification, experience of tribological testing of coatings and surface treatments, and experience of the Bruker TriboLab.
We offer 33 days holiday, hybrid working, early finish on a Friday, long service rewards, employee assistance programme, eye care voucher scheme, cycle to work scheme, fresh fruit and biscuits each day, chill out areas, showers and a secure area to store your bike, pension contributions, and excellent staff discount on Muc-Off products.
* 33 days holiday, inclusive of UK bank holidays increase with length of service.
* Hybrid Working.
* Early finish on a Friday.
* Long Service Rewards.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Eye Care Voucher Scheme.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Fresh fruit and biscuits each day.
* Chill out areas, showers and a secure area to store your bike.
* Pension contributions.
* An awesome opportunity to work with a local and widely recognised Brand.
* A cool, casual, energetic, and fully branded-up working environment where staff indulge their passions for cycling and fitness.
* Excellent staff discount on Muc-Off products.
* Brilliant social events.