RD Coating Engineer Leicestershire 50-55k

Role:
This position's prime responsibilities are for the development of new (to blank deposition technologies, new materials systems and new deposition products, the latter including coating challenges that blank may undertake for customers. The position improves the efficiency and throughput of the existing equipment and processes.
The position is also responsible for any external Coating research collaborations that blank undertakes. Monitor global developments in thin film technology that might impact blank and to provide technical assessments of developing areas of application that might provide new business opportunities.
Deliver business transformation through disruptive technology innovation. Review customer and market feedback to maximize impact of development and innovation efforts. Develop technology and innovation roadmaps that are aligned with our customers existing and emerging needs. Ensure the site has access to all sources of manufacturing and process best practice so that we gain and sustain a competitive advantage over our competitors.
Assists the business development, sales, and marketing functions to maximise the competitiveness and responsiveness of our products and processes. Enable manufacturable results from development and innovation efforts. Leverage risks and opportunities- pursue and adopt new technologies and drive implementation across product lines
Participate in proposal development and champion estima...