Senior Materials Scientist

• →Lead strategic development programmes to enhance material, process or product performance 

• →Lead the definition, planning and execution of the technology development programmes to achieve success. 

• →Act as a source of Materials Science and technology expertise across the CoE and the wider Morgan Global Business Units 

• →Represent the CoE at a GBU level in technology relevant activities and on a wider basis represent Morgan in external interactions 

• →Supervise, guide and mentor Materials Scientists 

• →To design, organise and carry out material analysis, development, production and processing trials at laboratory, pilot and production scales. 

• →Interaction with global raw materials or equipment suppliers and research facilities to coordinate support for the R&D program, and to organise external testing programs to benchmark and develop capabilities. 

• →Define, plan, direct and supervise the day to day activities of technicians supporting projects 

• →To assess, analyse and interpret development results, adapting and iterating project activities to achieve the desired outcomes within an optimised timescale. 

• →Ensure high standards of operational management including measurement control and data recording. Where necessary to develop new or improved development or testing methods. 

• →To apply existing knowledge of materials and processes so as to maximise benefits to the business through increased sales revenue and lower operating costs.  

• →To develop quicker and more efficient routes and processes for materials development  

• →To identify, quantify and communicate improvement opportunities relating to materials science and manufacture. 

• →Support with recruitment of technical employees and building links with technology contacts both within and external to the Morgan portfolio. 

• →To peer review the work of others to maintain technical standards 

• →Support and enhance the company’s commitment to the highest standards of Health and Safety and ensure all policies are adhered to during daily working. 

• →Investigate and resolve technical issues that may arise in the manufacturing process or products. 

• Educated to PhD level or equivalent experience in Materials Science or a closely related scientific field.   

• Candidates with proven R&D experience and expertise in ceramic manufacturing would be particularly attractive. 

• Experience leading project delivery to meet stakeholder requirements, leading projects of scale; directing, supervising and mentoring technologists and technician staff, collaborating across multiple time zones and cultures. 

• Ability to take ownership of a complex problem and work in a structured manner to develop a solution by following an evidence-led development path. 

• Act as a source of technical competency both within the group and across the wider relevant business portfolio 

• Demonstrates a good understanding of the commercial drivers and benefits associated with development and the steer of activity towards pragmatic and fundamental goals 

• Excellent record keeping of laboratory experiments 

• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to a non-technical audience 

• Can understand and analyse complex data. Is able to spot flaws and trends and work around these.  

• Able to apply scientific reasoning to complex industrial situations  

• Able to locate & exploit relevant technology from other industries 

• An innovative and logical thinker 

• Energetic, enthusiastic, flexible and adaptable 

• Willing to offer a ‘hands on’ approach   

• Willing to travel nationally and internationally   

• Able to prioritise work according to business need.  

• Competent carrying out COSHH and risk assessments and works with a focus on Health and Safety 

• Able to delegate work according to business need and technical strategy 

• Be a self- motivated and proactive individual 

• Work effectively with people beyond their educational / age / background peer group 

• Leadership and mentorship qualities 

• Be able to work as part of a team  

• Be able to communicate effectively with people at all levels 

• Be persistent, energetic & enthusiastic and adaptable to achieve objectives; 

• Pursue continuous improvement, both in the workplace and in their own skills & knowledge 

• Be customer and supplier facing 

• Encourage and develop others to achieve personal and team objectives 

Morgan Advanced Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Ind-1