Ref: 1245994
Job Title: Senior Ceramics Process Engineer
Location: Stone, Staffordshire
Salary: £38,000 – £42,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent (37 hours/week, Monday to Friday)
Working Arrangement: On-site only

Lead the Future of Advanced Ceramics
Are you a ceramics specialist with a passion for innovation and hands-on problem-solving?

Parkside Recruitment are looking for a Senior Ceramics Process Engineer to join a cutting-edge team working on R&D projects across nuclear, aerospace, and defence sectors.

Based in a state-of-the-art facility in Stone, Staffordshire, this role offers the opportunity to work directly with advanced materials including zirconia, alumina, silicon carbide, and more.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead client-facing projects from scope through delivery (project lengths from 1 to 24 months)
• Develop ceramic processes such as pressing, casting, additive manufacturing, and slurry formulation
• Act as a subject matter expert on materials, equipment, and processes
• Guide and mentor junior team members
• Provide expert consultancy and technical documentation
• Present findings to clients, stakeholders, and at industry events
• Support a wide range of industries with cutting-edge materials development

About You

• 5+ years' experience in materials science or advanced ceramics
• Practical knowledge of powder processing, forming, and ceramic manufacturing methods
• Strong communicator, able to manage both technical detail and client relationships
• Experience leading R&D or commercial technical projects
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, cross-functional environments
• Eligible for UK security clearance (due to defence work)

What’s on Offer

• Salary: £38,000 – £42,000 depending on experience
• Private Medical Insurance after 6 months
• Medical Cash Plan
• Life Assurance (up to 4x salary)
• Free on-site parking
• Access to corporate library & continuous professional development support

How to Apply
Ready to take your next step in ceramics innovation?
Send your CV to [email protected]