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JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking an R&D Scientist and Technical Leader, a critical role within our R&D organization.
If you have expertise in waterborne chemistry and formulations knowledge in both architectural and industrial products, this is the opportunity you've been looking for.
You should also have an expert level of technical knowledge with a strong track record of product and process development, innovation, and commercialization in coating technologies.
You must also possess strong, demonstrated competencies and experience in project management accompanied by people and organizational leadership skills.
Technology Knowledge:
Expertise in broad ranges of coating chemistries particularly acrylic, epoxy, urethane, polyaspartics and sil(ox)anes etc.
Expertise in application and formulation science for various coating systems of primer, basecoat, topcoat systems for liquid waterborne, solventborne and 2K coatings along with expert understanding of DIY, Contractor, and OEM Coatings.
Strong command on analytical methods and structure-property relationship
Expert understanding of manufacturing process and product development
Technical Leadership:
Action Oriented - ability to make strategic decisions (technical and staff utilization) and influence leaders and scientist to execute those initiative while managing business strategy and value creation
Demonstrated skillset and track record in creating an environment to scout new ideas and innovation.
Continuous learning and intimate awareness of open literature and competitive landscape
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute project plan - time management, prioritization, managing the projects and R&D projects/teams and measuring progress.
Excellent effectiveness to allocate resources towards initiatives by working with cross-functional leadership
Demonstrated ability to communicate with project stakeholders and cross-functional teams, leadership and external scientific community.
People Leadership:
Outstanding personal and interpersonal skills - listening, compassion, motivating, inspiring, humor, patience, understanding diversity, negotiating etc.
Energetic, Driving and Inspiring
Action oriented, perseverance and results driven
Demonstrates Courage
Leadership (technical & managerial) command skills, conflict management
Continuous learning/growth and mentorship and teaching skills
Organization Leadership:
Ability to lead and interact with cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization
Agility to respond emerging business needs - strong change of management skills
Managing high stakes and challenging situation with all levels of organizations
Using, assessing the organizational processes and developing new processes to improve efficiency and quality
Demonstrate strong career ambition - potential to become top leader.
QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE:
Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo.
This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology.
This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Physics - Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.
At least 4 years of technical supervisory or management experience with a diverse workforce., M.S.
or equivalent science degree in Chemistry, must possess a strong knowledge of organic chemistry, or related scientific field, minimum 10 years technical experience in product development in specific area of expertise, strong understanding of manufacturing, Quality assurance, scale up procedures, applications, raw materials purchasing, regulatory matters and must be computer literate, 2 to 3 years successful working experience with marketing group.
From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and generous PTO (vacation/sick days/parental leave).
Rust-Oleum offers 10.5 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per year.
We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment.
Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service.
Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer.
Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Posted: 2025-11-03 14:10:07
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Principal Human Factors Engineer - Implantable Medical Devices - Oxford
We're partnering with a pioneering medical technology company to recruit a Principal Human Factors Engineer who will shape how clinicians and surgical teams interact with transformative implantable devices.
This is a rare opportunity to lead usability engineering across the full product lifecycle, embedding human-centred design into every stage of development and ensuring that systems are safe, effective, and intuitive to use.
The role is based in Oxfordshire and offers hybrid working, with three days on-site including Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Occasional travel to third-party sites across Europe will be required, so a willingness to travel is essential.
This is a direct hire with a medical devices company — not a design consultancy.
In this role, you'll be responsible for developing and delivering the company's usability strategy in line with international standards and regulatory frameworks.
You'll lead formative and summative studies in clinical and simulated environments, translating user insights into actionable design inputs and risk management decisions.
You'll collaborate across engineering, clinical, regulatory, and quality teams to embed usability as a guiding design principle, not just a compliance checkbox.
You'll take ownership of the usability engineering file, contribute to global submissions, and represent human factors in audits, design reviews, and stakeholder presentations.
Your work will span cadaver lab studies, system integration testing, and continuous evaluation of user experience across a portfolio of implantable medical technologies.
You'll also mentor internal teams, manage external partners, and help foster a culture of user advocacy and design excellence.
To succeed in this role, you'll bring a strong background in human factors engineering for regulated medical devices, ideally with experience in surgical or implantable systems.
You'll be comfortable leading usability studies, navigating international regulatory expectations, and translating complex user needs into clear design requirements.
A proactive mindset, excellent communication skills, and a deep empathy for users will be key to your success.
This is more than a technical leadership role — it's a chance to influence how innovative medical technologies are experienced in real-world clinical settings.
If you're passionate about usability, design, and making a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Alongside the opportunity to lead impactful work, this role offers a competitive package including shares/equity, life assurance, pension, private healthcare, income protection, and an employer discount scheme — benefits more commonly found in larger organisations.
To learn more, contact Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices, Biotech and Drug Discovery Recruitment at Newton Colmore, on +44 121 268 2240.
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Type: Permanent Location: Oxford, England
Salary / Rate: Negotiable
Posted: 2025-11-03 10:03:05
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Our client is a leading global FMCG manufacturer, renowned for their innovation, quality, and commitment to excellence.
Due to continued growth and investment, they are expanding their operations and strengthening their engineering team — creating exciting opportunities for skilled engineers to join a world-class business.
Job Role & Key Responsibilities:
As Engineering Team Leader, you'll be the operational hub of the engineering team — managing the planning, communication, and administration that keep everything running smoothly.
From maintenance scheduling and spare part management to compliance tracking and contractor coordination, you'll ensure the department operates efficiently and effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
Schedule and coordinate preventative maintenance tasks and engineer workloads.
Track outstanding work orders, ensuring timely completion and accurate documentation.
Support the Engineering Manager with resource planning, KPI reporting, and departmental priorities.
Monitor stock levels and reorder critical components to avoid downtime.
Maintain precise records of parts usage, orders, and deliveries.
Liaise with suppliers to secure cost-effective and timely supply of materials.
Keep accurate and up-to-date maintenance logs, service reports, and equipment histories.
Prepare and support documentation for internal and external audits.
Track and report on compliance with safety protocols and inspection schedules.
Organise and manage engineering contractors, ensuring all site inductions and safety requirements are met.
Maintain effective communication between engineers, production, and third-party suppliers.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Previous experience in engineering administration, maintenance coordination, or technical planning.
Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
Working knowledge of Excel, stock systems, and CMMS/maintenance software.
Ability to prioritise multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Clear and confident communication skills, able to liaise effectively with engineers, managers, and suppliers.
Benefits Include:
Competitive salary
Annual performance bonus
25 days annual leave + UK bank holidays
3 volunteer days per year
Company pension scheme
Employee discounts
Life assurance
Medicash Health Cash Plan
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Type: Permanent Location: Harlow, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Up to £60000.00 per annum
Posted: 2025-11-02 21:47:22
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We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join a market leading international manufacturing organisation based in the Arnold area of Nottingham.The business offers £49,400 basic salary, plus 5% performance bonus and overtime is also available at a premium.
.The shift pattern for this Mechanical Maintenance Engineer role is 4 on 4 off, 6-6 days and nights.We are keen to speak with an experienced Maintenance Engineer seeking to join a forward-thinking company with large backing and wants to further their career with an array of accredited training, development and progression opportunities, plus fantastic prospects.What's in it for you as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer:
Salary: £49.4K per annum, plus 5% Bonus
Pension contribution up to 10% and excellent benefits package
Training and career development, including health and safety training, management training (ILM), cross skilling and upskilling
Aviva Digicare+
Share option scheme, plus employee benefits program
Hours of work: Days and Nights, 6am to 6pm, 6pm to 6am, 4 on 4 off shift pattern
The ability to work within a skilled team of engineers upon a permanent basis
Job security and personal development within a market leading, international manufacturing organisation.
Main Duties & Responsibilities of the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer include:
Providing plant wide PPM and reactive maintenance service, departmental support and mechanical repairs ensuring that all production targets are maintained.
Monitor & supply Engineering support of machine set-up & changeovers to ensure that the product conforms to any quality assurance standards and ensuring changeovers are as efficient as possible.
Required Experience and Qualifications of the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer:
Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship, Level 3 NVQ and BTEC Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering, City and Guilds Mechanical Engineering Level 3 etc
Pneumatics, hydraulics skills
Welding skills would be an advantage but not essential
High degree of Health & Safety awareness.
Ability to fault find, repair, and provide solutions to problems.
In return, you will be offered a truly varied Maintenance Engineer role within a dynamic and a fast-paced business where opportunities to develop your skill sets and career progression path often arise.If you are interested, please apply now…Keywords: Maintenance Engineer / Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Maintenance Fitter ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Nottingham, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Up to £49400.00 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Posted: 2025-10-31 16:40:18
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Business Development Manager - Biotech CDMO
A market leading biotech CDMO in Cambridge are actively looking for a Business Development Manager to drive new commercial goals and strategies.
Working as the face of the business your responsibilities will include working out the best business development plans for products and services that combine biology and engineering, executing said plans, having consultative conversations with new clients and leading obtained projects.
With these duties you will need to have a hands-on scientific background in the biotechnology sector, ideally within biomanufacturing and/or synthetic biology.
You'll be working with customers across the globe and often across multiple sites at once in this expansive role.
It will be your responsibility to translate the needs of the customer and to relay this information to key people within the business.
This role is ideal for a commercial-minded scientist who has both hands-on research experience and business development experience.
This is a key role for the company, and you will be afforded the autonomy to really make this role your own.
This autonomy will of course come with guidance from senior people in the organisation and there will be a defined career path for you to follow.
The company are offer market-leading, tailored packages to secure the right people for their roles.
This is coupled with excellent training and development as well as profit sharing as well as providing state-of-the-art labs and workspaces for their scientists.
We are open to people who are already in a senior role and people looking to take a step up in responsibility.
The client is ideally looking for people who have experience within cellular agriculture, bio-based chemical manufacturing, or more generally, biomanufacturing.
For more information, make a confidential application now and a member of our team will be in touch with more details.
Newton Colmore Consulting is a highly specialist recruitment consultancy operating within the Medical Devices, Scientific Engineering, Scientific Software, Robotics, Science, Electronics Design, New Product Design, Human Factors, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance and Field Service Engineering sectors throughout Europe and the US.
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Type: Permanent Location: Cambridge, England
Salary / Rate: Tailored package + bonus - open on seniority
Posted: 2025-10-31 12:04:19
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Senior Optical Physicist - Complex R&D
A leading technology innovator in the heart of Cambridge's tech hub are looking for an optical physicist to join their up-and-coming team of engineers and scientists.
Because of the nature of the work and the culture of the business we are looking for people who love solving complex engineering problems and who have a passion for optics.
As an Optical Physicist you will be applying your sound engineering and physics experience to the design of highly complex devices and hardware, all aiming to provide a step-change in innovation.
Your work will involve coming up with new ideas and inventions around advanced technologies and you will take your ideas from initial concept all the way through to manufacturing.
The types of devices that you will be optics-based, including propagation, imaging systems, fibre optics, high power and ultrafast lasers, fluorescence imaging and interaction of light with real-world surfaces.
You will be joining a well-established team of engineers, scientists and innovators and will also have new projects on the horizon as this company invests heavily into research and development.
To be considered for this exciting Optical Physicist you will need to have experience of developing optics-based technologies within a commercial setting, coupled with a strong academics and first principles knowledge and excellent pen-and-paper maths skills.
This role is in the defence industry which means that the role is open to British nationals only, due to security clearance criteria.
In exchange for your skills and expertise, the company offer a highly competitive package as well as providing excellent career progression and training.
For more information, please call Matthew Lowdon of Newton Colmore Consulting on 0044 121 268 2240 or make an application and one of our team will be in touch.
Newton Colmore Consulting is a highly specialist recruitment consultancy operating within the medical devices, Scientific Engineering, Scientific Software, Robotics, Science, Electronics Design, New Product Design, Human Factors, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance and Field Service Engineering sectors throughout Europe and the US.
Key words: Optics, physics, optical physicist, science, research, engineering, design, Cambridge
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Type: Permanent Location: Cambridge, England
Salary / Rate: Open on seniority - negotiable + bonus
Posted: 2025-10-31 12:03:20
