Research & Development Lead
If you have experience leading multi-discipline Research and Development projects, in the areas of Advanced Mechanical Engineering - Physics – Thermofluids – Fluid Mechanics - Materials Engineering – Metallurgy - Additive Manufacturing, Computational Modelling, Controls and Instrumentation - Vacuum Induction Melting, we have a unique opportunity with potential for development for the right candidate.
Phoenix Scientific Industries (PSI) Ltd supplies specialist equipment designed and manufactured in-house for the Advanced Materials industry with products and technologies that span many aspects of the industry. Our technology is sold throughout the world and offers customers a research or production scale machine to produce refined, alloyed, highly valuable metal powder products for Additive Manufacturing, HIP casting, and many applications.
Our R&D programs, in partnership with leading Industry partners from Defence, Aerospace, and advanced Manufacturing, as well as leading Universities / Research institutes, are expanding and offer the opportunity for an experienced R&D lead to be involved in exciting new technology developments.
Reporting to the Director of Research and Technology, this role offers the successful candidate the opportunity to take the lead on our R&D projects, supported by our experienced in-house Engineering, Design and Manufacturing teams.
Job Specification & Qualifications
The role is based at PSI’s Hailsham site but may involve occasional UK travel and short overseas visits in support of our worldwide customer base. Due to the nature of the work this role cannot be fulfilled by working on a remote basis.
Essentials:
Full UK Driving Licence and ability to travel globally as required
Working Hours:
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