R&D Project Lead

Research & Development - Project Lead

Status: Open

Salary/Rate: £45,000-£55,000/annum + Private Health Insurance Location: Hailsham, East Sussex
If you have experience leading multi-discipline R&D projects in Advanced Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Thermofluids, Fluid Mechanics, Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, Additive Manufacturing, Computational Modelling, Controls and Instrumentation, and Vacuum Induction Melting, we have a unique opportunity for you.
The company designs and manufactures specialist equipment for the Advanced Materials industry, selling globally. Our R&D programs, in partnership with leading industry and academic institutions, are expanding.
Reporting to the Director of Research and Technology, this role involves leading R&D projects with our in-house teams.
Job Specifications & Qualifications:

• Relevant degree required


• Seeking long-term role with growth potential


• Leading projects with varied technologies


• Project management, financial forecasting, technical and project risk management


• Collaboration with partners and academic research activities


• Involves office and workshop/lab assignments


• Representing the company at conferences and exhibitions


• Providing support to other business functions


• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure


• Self-motivated with a drive for excellence

Essentials:

• Full UK Driving Licence


• 37.5 hour working week


• Holiday entitlement: Year 1 = 22 days / Year 2 onwards = 25 days (Plus, Bank holidays)


• Job Type: Permanent


• Start Date: Immediate

Note: This role requires occasional UK travel and short overseas visits and cannot be fulfilled remotely.