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Lead rubber compounding products and process development. Manage the laboratory team, work directly with customers to create innovative solutions and ensure all products meet ISO 9001 and client-specific standards. Combine hands-on technical leadership with strategic influence in a growing, industry-focused business.
Job Responsibility:
Manage compounding product and process development to meet company and customer objectives
Produce recipes, mix cycles and test specifications for rubber compounds
Ensure all compounds are tested to British, International or customer-specific standards
Investigate and resolve internal and customer non-conformances
Support sales with technical input and accurate costings
Oversee external testing, trials and commissioning of capital projects as required
Keep up to date with industry developments, new materials and competitor products
Directly influence product innovation and development strategy
Requirements:
proven experience in rubber compounding (essential)
laboratory management
strong understanding of product development, testing and ISO/industry standards
experienced in leading technical teams and managing lab operations
comfortable working with clients and able to clearly communicate technical advice, supporting business development
innovative, proactive and commercially aware, with a passion for problem-solving and continuous improvement