Overview

FINTEC recruit is seeking an R&D Project Test Lead for our client, an international manufacturing business based in Kent, working within a laboratory environment. This is a permanent position, salary negotiable by experience circa GBP 45,000 + bonus plus additional benefits which include contributory pension, healthcare, income protection, life assurance and more. Working 37.5 hours per week, hybrid WFH 1 or 2 days per week. Working Monday to Friday 09:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with flexibility around start/finish times. Some travel involved to other company sites within the UK and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Development and testing of new products and systems, ensuring systems meet performance requirements
• Record testing results, create reports, create and maintain logs of these and procedures
• Assist in designing, setting up and mechanical testing within the R&D Team
• Supporting Acoustic, Fire and structural testing, with an understanding of this
• Contribute to the development of drywall systems to optimise raw material and costs, ensuring quality and consistent performance

Skills and Experience required for the R&D Project Test Lead

• Experience of Material Testing
• Knowledge of AutoCAD software for designing and interpreting drawings
• Acoustic and Fire testing experience / understanding
• Hold a degree in a building, science, or engineering-related field
• Hands on experience of working within a laboratory environment within manufacturing or similar, with strong analytical skills
• UK driver\'s licence & flexible to travel to other company sites on occasions with the UK & Europe

Full details of the R&D Project Test Lead is available on application. To apply please submit your current CV or apply via our FINTEC recruit website