Material Scientist
Core
Ensure operational efficiency, stability, and material consistency of polycrystalline wool manufacturing operations from raw chemicals through processing.
Role type
Manufacturing Materials Scientist
Builds
Polycrystalline wool products
Domain
Industrial materials / Ceramics / Fibres
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Inorganic materials knowledge, chemical formulation, process troubleshooting, supplier technical management, data-driven process control
Preferred skills
MSc or PhD in Materials Science, experience with high-temperature materials, supplier audit experience
Technologies
Chemical batch processes, continuous fibre formation
Responsibilities
Develop deep understanding of incoming raw materials and supplier variations; Build collaborative relationships with raw material suppliers; Optimise formulations and recipes to balance performance and cost; Lead investigations into raw material changes and their impact on process behaviour; Provide day-to-day technical support to manufacturing operations; Analyse and troubleshoot process variability across the full material lifecycle; Identify and implement improvements to operational efficiency and yield.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC