About Our Client
Our client, based in Burnley, is a well-established, specialist manufacturing company in the composites, plastics, and injection moulding sectors.
Job Description
1. Full responsibility of the technical department, reporting to the Technical Director. When the Technical Director retires in the near future, the opportunity will be there to step into this role and report into the Managing Director.
2. Taking responsibility for product development, using techniques to ensure the highest quality and accordance with customer requirements.
3. Involvement in Research and Development projects at a European level.
4. Gaining experience and knowledge of company practices and moulding technology to support progression within the business.
5. Maintaining company database ensuring all data is accurate and correctly tracked.
6. Providing excellent technical support to customers.
The Successful Applicant
1. A desire to grow and progress within the business and a willingness to learn.
2. A background in Chemical Engineering, Plastics, polymers, injection moulding, or a similar materials position.
3. Strong knowledge of SAP systems.
4. Great people skills for interaction with customers and suppliers.
5. A willingness to travel both within the UK and abroad.
6. You will be a proven Technical Manager / R&D Manager in this sector.
What's on Offer
£60,000 to £70,000 plus bonus and benefits.
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