1 Full time, Scientific jobs in Bolton, Northumberland

Join our R&D team and you will act as the interface with our Manufacturing Unit (MU) and Product Development Centre's (PDC's) for our Decorative Paints operation at Ashington. This will involve facilitating the transition of formulas from R&D-PDC to manufacturing. You will assist a Supply Chain Technologist in the continuous improvement of existing paint recipes too. You will also provide best practice technical support to the MUs with formula and inspection plans,

• Develop & implement plans to evaluate all formulas developed in the PDC's to ensure they are capable of manufacture.
• Collaborate with PDC colleagues to agree changes required for improving formula manufacturing capability.
• Collaborate with colleagues to manage & resolve problems relating to formulas/batches that fail to meet quality specifications or the required manufacturing performance.
• Support NPD by producing & evaluating trial batches.
• Implement activities to deliver plans to improve plant productivity.
• Monitor laboratory work & nurture colleagues to improve team capabilities.
  
  Chemical or Chemical Engineering degree
• Good knowledge of the recipes & the manufacturing/industrialisation processes.
• An understanding of contemporary paint formulating
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies lean & six sigma.
• Proficiency in using IT tools, such as PV & SAP.
What Makes You Stand Out
• Excellent communication, presentation & interpersonal skills.
• Committed to a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key.
• Effective project management skills.
• Experience gained in R&D or production within Coatings is an advantage.
  
  About AkzoNobel
Since 1792, we've been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people's lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands - including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon - is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It's what you'd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that's dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today - while creating an even better tomorrow. Let's paint the future together. Technical R&D Lead Ashington, Northumberland We encourage you to apply if you have relevant experience and expertise for this role, even if you don't meet all the criteria listed in the job description. We've been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there's a good chance you're only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands - including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon - is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It's what you'd expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.


• Competitive Salary (depending on experience).
• 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays.
• Income protection.
• Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee Life Assurance.
• Company pension.
• product discounts.
• Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including Gymflex, retail card, dental cover and more!
We have been inventing the future for more than two centuries and need people like you to be part of the team. Apply online via the link and we will get right back to you. We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles.