Technology Manager

Are you an experienced technical leader with a background in graphite processing, looking to take processes from laboratory development through to commercial-scale manufacturing?

Take ownership of a growing R&D function, lead technical development projects and help scale graphite processing technologies from laboratory to industrial production.

With established international operations and ambitious US expansion plans, the business is investing in a new Customer Applications and R&D Centre in Alabama. The facility will support the development of advanced graphite products, customer qualification and the transfer of laboratory processes into commercial manufacturing.

Build and lead a team of engineers to plan and deliver R&D projects on time, within budget and in accordance with safety requirements. Improve existing graphite products and processes, translating laboratory research into scalable manufacturing solutions.

Oversee the development, maintenance and operation of R&D facilities, ensuring compliance with environmental, health and safety requirements and laboratory protocols. Work closely with customers to understand product specifications, improve material performance and develop commercially viable solutions.

Identify opportunities to improve product quality, optimise processing methods, reduce costs and resolve technical challenges during scale-up and manufacturing. Collaborate with commercial, supply chain, manufacturing, operations, quality and regulatory teams to support product development and industrialisation.

• 5-10 years' experience in graphite processing, characterisation, evaluation or application development across industrial, battery or other advanced materials applications.
• Experience commissioning, starting up and operating pilot plants.
• Proven ability to translate customer specifications into commercially viable products.
• Experience scaling processes from R&D and laboratory environments through to pilot and commercial manufacturing.
• Hands-on chemical R&D experience, with a strong understanding of laboratory safety, quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Advanced degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or a related discipline.

An innovative critical minerals business is developing advanced graphite products for industrial, energy storage and other specialist applications.

With established international operations and ambitious US expansion plans, the business is investing in a new Customer Applications and R&D Centre in Alabama. The facility will support the development of advanced graphite products, customer qualification and the transfer of laboratory processes into commercial manufacturing.