Job Description

SUMMARY

The R & D Technologist is reportable to the Managing Director and must work as part of a team to deliver new innovations for products and processes that ensure long-term success and profitability of the company.

THE COMPANY

In 2023, Tiflex Ltd acquired Acoustic Polymers Limited, a small and dynamic business specializing in developing polymeric compounds and processes. These novel and cutting-edge solutions are predominantly used in acoustic signature management in subsea environments. Customers are predominantly in the public domain with unique and interesting opportunities.

We are looking to expand this area of business and develop these opportunities. To that end we are looking to recruit two Research and Development Technologists to work at Acoustic Polymers, near Gloucester. Successful candidates shall be required to integrate into a small team, learning and developing new processes and materials, predominantly polyurethanes, poly-urea's, epoxies and silicones.

Tiflex Ltd is an integrated manufacturing and sales business with a long history in the production of polymeric products which has grown into a multidisciplinary solutions organisation. It is a member of the James Walker Group of companies. The James Walker Group is a global manufacturing organisation that supplies a vast range of products and services. With an annual turnover of more than 180 million.

OBJECTIVES

After 3 Months

To learn and understand the processes involved in manufacturing a wide range of polymeric materials.

To be able to operate a wide range of processing equipment for developing polymeric compounds.

After 6 months

To have an active involvement in customer meetings

To take an active role in leading projects for compound, processing and product developments.

NATURE OF WORK UNDERTAKEN

The R & D Technologist is directly responsible to the Managing Director of Acoustic Polymers Limited. The successful candidate will initially work alongside other members of the team to develop a good knowledge of the materials, products and manufacturing processes. Over time they shall develop the skills and understanding to manage and lead projects to develop new products and processes.

REQUIREMENTS

Essential

Ability to assimilate and communicate technical information.

Numerically accurate

Ability to take instruction

Practically minded with a hands-on mentality

Analytical mind, with excellent problem-solving skills

Ability to work in a small factory environment

GCSE level 7 - Mathematics, English, Chemistry

Desirable

Science based degree

Experience with working with polymers, preferably polyurethanes, polyurea's, epoxy resins and silicones

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,000.00-33,000.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: R&DTech