Materials Innovation Engineer – KTP Associate

You will be employed within the School of Design. This role is located at Generation Phoenix, Unit 1 Forli Strada, Alwalton Hill, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 3HH
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If you're passionate about applying your expertise to solve complex challenges in a commercial environment, this role is for you! Take the lead in developing an innovative wet-processing technology that transforms post-consumer leather and textile waste into high-performance sustainable materials, enabling large-scale circular manufacturing and supporting growth across transport, footwear and consumer goods markets.

The University of Leeds has an excellent opportunity for you to ‘fast track’ your career in industry by leading a strategically important project to a successful conclusion. Through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP), you will be working in partnership with Generation Phoenix Limited and School of Design at the University of Leeds, one of the UK’s leading research-intensive universities.

Generation Phoenix Limited, based in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, is the global pioneer of sustainable, engineered leather. Its revolutionary processes transform leather waste into advanced materials while achieving a significantly lower environmental footprint. Generation Phoenix partners with major global brands to bring these innovative, sustainable materials to market at scale, spanning aviation with leading international airlines, ground transportation, footwear including Dr. Martens, and consumer goods with Tapestry, Inc.

As a KTP Associate, you will be working closely with Generation Phoenix’s Technical team, based in Peterborough, and the academics in the School of Design to bridge knowledge gaps in developing performance sustainable products from leather waste. You will be integrated into Generation Phoenix’s Technical team, with the majority of the work being based in Gen Phoenix’s labs and pilot facilities.

This provides a unique environment for you to manage this project and undertake extensive research, testing and development throughout the duration of your project. This will be supplemented when necessary, during the project by utilising the "state of the art" facilities available at the University of Leeds.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

INNOVATION SUPPORT CO-ORD (University of Leeds)