Salary - £Open depending on experience
Main purpose of the job:
* Responsible for the oversight of the chemistry employed in all engineering and industrial applications relating to the design, engineering, and manufacture of automotive interior trim.
Main objectives and results:
* Develop a comprehensive understanding of all the chemical processes utilised within our product and manufacturing portfolio.
* Analyse the specifications to which we must comply and steer the engineering teams to the most suitable solutions.
* Analyse and document the chemical applications in all our products (Polymers, adhesives, polyurethanes etc).
* Investigate and document the differing surface structures and properties of materials used within the automotive interior trim sector to ensure adhesive properties, environmental resistance, VOCs etc are all addressed.
* Support the analysis of failures with our product through detailed definition of the chemistry.
* Work between our suppliers and our engineers to ensure the needs of materials and chemicals used within our process are properly understood and controlled.
* Ensure the engineering and process rules are aligned with the needs to manage the chemistry within our products and processes.
* Support the R&D group with guidance on considerations around differing material and process
* Participate in the development of annual business planning and long-term strategic business development.
* As a team member and coach, support and enhance employee development and employee participation.
Preferred skills and experience:
* Either 10 years’ experience as an industrial chemist, or a Bsc in chemistry or related subject. The ideal candidate will have both, but will be acceptable.
* Knowledge and understanding of adhesives and polyurethanes is preferable.
* Knowledge of polymers in industrial applications is advantageous.
Preferred skills and experience:
* Ability to identify additional support needed from suppliers / laboratories and potential academic institutions to deliver quick analysis and results.
* Possess high level of diplomacy for both internal and external customer contacts
* Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, management and communication skills
* Fluent English
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