Senior R&D Engineer

A global leader in the speciality chemical industry is currently recruiting for a Senior R&D Engineer to join its powertrain division based in Berkshire. As Senior R&D Engineer, you will provide technical leadership on complex research projects whilst also acting as the engineering specialist when it comes to the design & development of powertrain systems.

Senior R&D Engineer responsibilities

• Manage engineering activities to meet established project objectives. Effective use and leadership of the Product Development Process. Designs approach, test plans, and milestones to project completion.
• Evaluates and interpret data, performance, and deliverables. Provides recommendations to R&D and stakeholders regarding results, deliverables, progress, and challenges. Identifies and eliminates hurdles to successful project completion.
• Leads technical and/or project reviews and presents findings as appropriate. Engages with assigned teams and cross-functional stakeholders, such as business, process, and marketing.
• Complete complex simulations, in-depth engineering analysis and interpretation and provide a detailed and accurate assessment to the customer in a timely manner.
• Lead or direct special research projects independently. Identify and drive new problem-solving approaches leveraging engineering first principles based on industry tools/methodologies modified for PA business.
• Participate in IP activities as required, including competitor reviews, freedom-to-practice assessments, patent filings, invention disclosures, etc.

Senior R&D Engineer requirements

• PhD level qualification in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (or similar).
• Expert level knowledge and understanding of specific engineering principles and application of those principles in a research and development environment.
• Relevant work experience in the design, development, and analysis of powertrain systems
• Management of a small team of scientists/engineers
• The ability to communicate information clearly and effectively in an engaging and convincing manner.
• The ability to manage tasks and activities and achieve their completion within the agreed framework, across regional and organizational boundaries

�Competitive + excellent company benefits.

R&D/Engineering/Tribology/Powertrain/