Materials Scientist

Senior Industrialisation ManagerPolymer Materials Scientist/EngineeringBased in Thornton Cleveleys, LancashireThe Company:Victrex is an innovative world leader in high-performance PEEK (Poly Ether Ether Ketone) and PAEK (Poly Aryl Ether Ketone) polymer solutions focusing on the strategic markets of automotive, aerospace, energy and industrial, electronics and medical. Every day, millions of people use products and applications containing our materials – from smartphones, aeroplanes and cars to energy operations and medical devices.With over 40-years’ experience, the company is developing world leading solutions with PEEK and PAEK-based polymers and selected semi-finished and finished parts which enable environmental and societal benefit for our customers and our markets and drive value for our shareholdersThey have an exciting opportunity for you at Victrex Sustainable Solutions, part of the Victrex plc group, as a Senior Industrialisation Manager. The position will be based on-site at Hillhouse, with some potential for hybrid working. It will involve occasional travel, primarily to the Victrex facilities located in Portsmouth.The Role:Provide subject matter expertise for the performance evaluation quality and testing of PEEK polymer and components used in thermoplastic composite pipes and hybrid flexible pipes; a strategic Victrex growth opportunity.Focus on key components such as extruded PEEK pipe (“Liner”) and unidirectional-oriented continuous carbon-fibre reinforced PEEK tapes (“UD Tape”), including multilayer composite structures.Key point of contact for all matters related to PEEK polymer and component performance and quality characterisation for both internal and external customers.Collaborate closely with senior technical experts internally and externally to support the successful qualification and commercial adoption of thermoplastic composite pipes and hybrid flexible pipes.This role is heavily customer-focused and requires excellent communication and leadership skills.Responsibilities:Provide expertise in performance evaluation quality and testing of PEEK polymer and components related to the deployment in thermoplastic composite pipes and hybrid flexible pipesAct as a primary contact for internal and external customers for the thermoplastic composites pipes program.Collaborate with senior technical experts internally and externally to support the successful qualification and commercial adoption of thermoplastic composite pipes and hybrid flexible pipes.Manage complex test programs both internally and with third-party consultants.Coordinate and manage quality initiatives, including specification setting and continuous improvement projects.Qualifications and Experience:Fundamental polymer/materials science background with an emphasis on physical and mechanical properties.Degree qualified in a relevant discipline; a doctorate is an advantage but not essential. (Minimum 2:1)Understanding the of structure-property relationships for semi-crystalline thermoplastics.Experience with extrusion and melt processing of polymer materials.Experience with composites is preferableBackground in product design, component specification setting and manufacturingStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.Experience interpreting statistical data.Project management skills.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Understanding of experimental design principles.Team working and engagement skills.About Victrex - Vision and cultureClear purpose: to bring transformational and sustainable solutions which address world material challenges every day.Underpins our core values; passion, innovation and performance which are at the heart of the business.Culture is shaped by how we work together, driving for results with a focus on customers, continuous improvement and doing the right thing.Values, passion, innovation, and performance are at the heart of the business, and they value and recognise how every employee plays an important role in enabling the delivery of their growth strategy.Sustainability is core to the strategy. They are committed to reducing our environmental footprint while supporting society through our sustainable products and making a positive impact on our local communities.Recently become winners of the prestigious Ecovadis Silver Award, which is a universal acknowledgement of their sustainability rating as being in the top 5% of over 75,000 companies.Proud to be recognised as a ‘Disability Confident’ employer.For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.For EU roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the European Union. 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