Product Development Technologist
Location: Wrexham
Full Time | 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Are you an experienced scientist with a strong background in coatings, polymers, or materials development? Our client is seeking a motivated Product Development Technologist to lead and deliver new product development projects within a fast-paced industrial environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
You will play a key role in managing and executing new product development projects. Key responsibilities include:
• Lead and execute new product development projects from laboratory concept through to pilot and production-scale trials.
• Conduct hands-on laboratory work including materials formulation, coating trials, and performance testing.
• Develop coatings for technically demanding applications.
• Coordinate and deliver product development trials in both pilot and manufacturing environments.
• Work closely with commercial teams and customers to understand product requirements and application needs.
• Collaborate with procurement teams and suppliers to source and evaluate new materials.
• Support scale-up activities and define processing requirements with process development teams.
• Produce manufacturing specifications and develop appropriate test methods.
• Analyse trial data and communicate results, progress, and recommended next steps to senior management.
• Ensure product development activities comply with quality systems, health & safety, and environmental regulations.
What You’ll Bring
Essential
• Educated to degree level in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
• Proven industrial experience in the formulation and development of coatings.
• Hands-on experience conducting laboratory, pilot, and manufacturing trials.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse and interpret experimental data.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with internal teams, customers, and suppliers.
Desirable
• Knowledge of quality systems such as ISO 9001.
If you wish to apply for this position please send your CV to: D.Starling@smart4chemicals.com.