Research and Development Manager - Polymer Science Graduate
2024-12-03 - 2025-01-02
DUR003248
Science and Technology
– 50km South of Durban . Excellent opportunity exists with growing medium sized manufacturing concern for an analytical graduate with a strong background in polymer science, ideally PB and PIB, to head up and manage their R&D Department. This would suit a recent graduate - experience would be an advantage.
Key Responsibilities:
- Setting up and managing R&D Department
- Developing new products that can be commercialised
- Develop products tailor made for customers
- Find alternative suppliers and components to improve performance and / or reduce costs of existing products
- Liaise with technology suppliers in the UK (STP)
- Adapt change manufacturing processes to reduce cost, improve energy efficiency and improve quality
- Provide technical back-up for customers and sales team
- Assist Quality Control in determining ne QC methodologies
- Compliance - become custodian of implementation of ISO 9001 - ISO 14001 management systems
- Manage and prepare audits (external and internal) for social audits, ECOVADIS and ISO systems
Skills: - Strong background in polymer science and more specifically PB and PIB
- Analytical thinker
- Excellent time management skills
- Commercial awareness regarding projects
- Polymer Science Graduates from Stellenbosch University or North-West University ideal
- Experience welcome but not necessary
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