Materials Engineer

• Menzolit are leaders in the Sheet and Bulk Moulding Compound market globally.
• This is a great opportunity for career growth and progression.

About Our Client

Michael Page Recruitment is proud to be partnered with a market leading manufacturer, in an exciting period of transformation, to find a Materials Engineer who will drive product development and provide excellent technical support to customers.For 70 years Menzolit has been Compounding Solutions for high quality SMC and BMC products designed for a variety of applications and markets including: Automotive, Commercial Vehicles, Construction, Electrical, Energy, Industrial, Mass Transport and Sanitary.As a part of Senata; financial independence, time to market and acting instead of reacting are their core values. Their aim is to deliver the most efficient solution to our customers, from development to production, supply and after-sales support.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Technical Manager.
• Taking responsibility for product development, using techniques to ensure the highest quality and accordance with customer requirements.
• Involvement in Research and Development projects at a European level.
• Gaining experience and knowledge of company practices and moulding technology to support progression within the business.
• Maintaining company database ensuring all data is accurate and correctly tracked.
• Providing excellent technical support to customers.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will have:

• A desire to grow and progress within the business and a willingness to learn.
• A background in Chemical Engineering, Plastics, or a similar materials position.
• Strong knowledge of SAP systems.
• Great people skills for interaction with customers and suppliers.
• A willingness to travel both within the UK and abroad.

What's on Offer

What's on offer

• A competitive salary ranging between £38,000 and £40,000 per annum.
• Well defined career progression plan within a 3 year time-frame.
• Complementary car allowance.
• Company pension scheme.
• Private health insurance.

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.