Principal Materials Scientist

• Own and optimise the full process lifecycle across HPHT manufacturing processes and supporting operations
• Drive improvements in yield throughput process stability process capability and cost efficiency
• Define implement and govern process standards SOPs engineering controls operating limits and control plans
• Lead structured problem-solving for complex technical issues using methodologies such as DMAIC RCA 8D FMEA and SPC
• Champion World Class Manufacturing Lean and Six Sigma practices through cross-functional improvement initiatives and workshops
• Act as a site-wide subject matter expert coaching engineers scientists and operations teams on best practice and process optimisation
• Lead process industrialisation commissioning scale-up and process transfer activities aligned to global standards
• Collaborate with Production Quality Safety Supply Chain and Engineering Services to support stable optimised volume manufacturing
• Leverage data analytics digital manufacturing tools automation and process control strategies to improve process insight and control
• Lead process safety improvement initiatives support risk assessments and promote strong engineering discipline and compliance

Qualifications :

• Masters degree or PhD in Materials Science Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering

Additional Information :

Experience and Skills

• At least 5 years experience in advanced manufacturing or materials processing environments with strong expertise in process optimisation scale-up statistical process control and industrialisation
• Expert knowledge of process engineering statistical tools manufacturing science and materials behaviour
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with a systematic data-driven approach to decision-making
• Experience with digital manufacturing automation data analytics process control systems and monitoring strategies
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and leadership teams
• Ability to develop business cases and quantify financial benefits linked to process improvements technology deployment and capital investment
• Leadership capability to coach technical teams develop capability and manage complex engineering programmes
• Collaborative transparent and able to build technical trust with a strong continuous improvement mindset ownership and accountability

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time