Product Development Chemist
Permanent
Renfrew
Nine Twenty Engineering & Manufacturing are excited to be partnering with a highly regarded and innovative manufacturing company in Renfrew to find a Product Development Chemist. This forward-thinking company is known for its commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and product innovation, and they are looking for a driven individual to join their technical team. If you're passionate about hands-on product development and want to be part of a values-driven organisation that values collaboration and growth, this is the perfect opportunity to take your career to the next level.
Key Responsibilities:
- Product Development: Manage and oversee the product development function, working closely with internal teams to identify future product development projects.
- Plant Trials: Organise and supervise plant trials, ensuring appropriate coverage of personnel and resources.
- Collaboration: Work with Continuous Improvement (CI) and Manufacturing teams to ensure seamless scale-up of new products and processes.
- Technical Support: Provide expert guidance to sales, customer services, and manufacturing teams to drive product innovation.
- Material Knowledge: Stay informed on changes in raw materials, both from a performance and legislative perspective.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to align business objectives with quality improvement initiatives.
What We’re Looking For:
- Degree in Chemistry or a related technical subject.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to handle pressure and setbacks effectively.
- Passion for working in a collaborative and development-focused environment.
- Experience in NPD or process engineering would be an advantage.
What You’ll Get:
- Career progression opportunities in a growing, forward-thinking company.
- Dayshift role with a 34.5-hour week.
- Generous holiday allowance, including a 2-week closure at Christmas.
- A great company culture focused on collaboration, learning, and development.
If you're looking to take the next step in your career and be part of an innovative and supportive team with a strong focus on personal and professional growth, we’d love to hear from you!
To apply, please send your CV directly to Caroline Strachan at cstrachan@weareninetwenty.com or apply now!