Technologist, Materials Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title:

Technologist

Location:

West Midlands (on-site)
Salary: £35,000 p/a

Hours:

Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:45pm

About the Company

A leading UK manufacturer, known for innovation in design, performance, and sustainability. With decades of expertise in advanced manufacturing and materials technology, the business supplies residential and commercial markets globally.

The Role

The Technologist will play a key role in supporting product development, materials innovation, and manufacturing optimisation. Working cross-functionally with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain, the role ensures new and existing products meet performance, regulatory, and sustainability standards while driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Support formulation, testing, and validation of new products and components.
Conduct laboratory trials on raw materials, adhesives, wear layers, and substrates.
Analyse performance characteristics including durability, slip resistance, dimensional stability, and fire performance.
Prepare technical documentation and product specifications.
Collaborate with production teams to scale new products from lab to factory.
Investigate process issues and implement corrective actions using root cause analysis.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
Manage internal and external testing programmes.
Maintain accurate laboratory records and technical reports.
Support sustainability initiatives including material traceability and environmental impact reduction.
Work closely with Design, Marketing, and Commercial teams to align technical capability with market needs.

About You

Degree in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
Experience in a manufacturing or materials development environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of laboratory testing methods and data analysis.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

Experience with continuous improvement methodologies
Understanding of sustainability in materials manufacturing