Candidate Ref 11842
Cheshire
The candidate is a PhD-qualified research and development manager with experience in glass fibre reinforcement, polyurethanes, and automotive materials. They currently manage a team of five, overseeing the technical development of coatings and adhesives for glass, carbon, and aramid fibres. They operate within high quality standards and have implemented many processes for transitioning products from R&D to production.
Technical skills include polymer formulation, material characterisation, and chemical analysis. They are proficient in techniques such as infrared spectroscopy, GPC, DSC, and various mechanical testing methods including tensile, abrasion, and rheometry. The candidate has a background in new product development (NPD), cost engineering, and conducting plant trials. They have also managed chemical safety teams and implemented safe handling procedures for factory-wide operations.
The candidate has experience in both established manufacturing and fast-paced start-up environments. They have led application development projects, managed life cycle assessments, and secured external grants. With a PhD in Physical Chemistry and a history of peer-reviewed publications, they combine high-level academic research with practical industrial experience in quality control, internal auditing, and supplier-customer liaison. Please quote candidate ref 11842 in any enquiries.