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
• Master's degree or PhD in Materials Science, Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering

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