M&T Test Lab Manager (Composite Materials) – Wrexham

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28713

M&T Test Lab Manager (Composite Materials) – Wrexham

Regular

Wrexham, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Wrexham,United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)

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Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for:

A Laboratory Manager to lead our Mechanical Testing and Qualifications Laboratory Team based in Wrexham. The team is composed of 7 Technicians and completes the testing required for the qualification or screening of composites materials such as prepregs and adhesives used within Aerospace, Defense and other industries.

We count on you for:

• Ensuring testing programs are efficiently completed with adherence to the highest standards

• Maintaining an effective team by motivating, engaging, inspiring, training and hiring.

• Prioritisation and allocation of resources (human resources and equipment)

• Promoting the health, safety and environmental values of Syensqo, actively participating in HSE activities to ensure the laboratory remains a safe place to work.

• Developing expertise and exploring continuous improvement with respect to safety, quality and innovation

• Proposing the investment (CAPEX) needed to maintain and improve lab capabilities

• Managing our portfolio of test data and maintaining documentation to an externally auditable level

You can count on us for:

• A full range of benefits as expected of a successful company

• Opportunities for growth and learning

• Encouraging a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that values and respects individual differences and backgrounds

You will bring:

• A degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Polymer Science or similar

• Good knowledge of mechanical testing preferably with a strong background in characterisation of composite materials and/or adhesives

• Experience working in laboratory environment

• Leadership skills

• People orientation

• Collaboration

• High standards with respect to quality and have a strong sense of urgency

• A high degree of customer focus and an ability to communicate effectively at different levels within internal, customer and supplier organisations

• A high level of self-motivation and ‘get it done’ attitude

• A willingness to take on additional responsibility as required

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• 16 weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave

• Training platform for all employees

• Free language courses (24 languages available)

• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.

• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

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Job ID

28713

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Wrexham, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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