polymers research engineer jobs in Birmingham

You will be responsible for developing a range of exciting and innovative R&D projects.

You will be an essential member of the R&D team, delivering cutting-edge engineering projects, pioneering industry-leading technology, and working in an agile engineering team requiring a multiskilled approach whilst ensuring compliance with customer, industry, and regulatory requirements.

You will also mentor junior engineers and support the Lab Manager with project planning, test suite updates, and resource allocation. What you’ll be doing - Lead product development and validation testing on products, prototypes, and components, ensuring tests are robust, repeatable, and aligned to company requirements.

INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975. Process Improvement Engineering Specialist (Plastic Extrusion) Based in West Midlands The company: A family owned and run company developing, manufacturing and selling industrial hose, pipes and ducting...

Job Description INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975. Process Improvement Engineering Specialist (Plastic Extrusion) Based in West Midlands The company: A family owned and run company developing, manufacturing and selling industrial hose,...

You will work with telecommunications data including time series, network telemetry, and sensor data to address complex operational challenges in wireless technology.

You will be expected to work on design projects involving concrete and steel mainly.

You will also be required to work on site investigation and evaluate design proposals.

You will be provided with support to meet the project commitments. You would be expected to start to work autonomously after completing few supervised tasks.

Position Details School of Chemical Engineering Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK Full time starting salary is normally in the range £36,636 to £46,049 with potential progression once in post to £48,822 Grade: 7 Full Time, Fixed Term contract up to December 2027 Closing date: 11th November 2025 Background A unique opportunity for a successful applicant to...

Overview The University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate (Level A) or Senior Research Associate (Level B) to pursue the design development and simulations of engineering solutions for fusion energy reactor design. The successful candidate will carry out both independent and team research within a collaborative partnership between UNSW and the fusion...

Your Tasks: - Expansion of our international customer base in the Industry and Consumer sector. - Realization of new applications with the company’s high-performance polymers. - Technical and commercial customer support, management of international projects. - Creation and implementation of short, medium and long-term plans. - Realization of corporate goals. Your Profile: - Engineering degree...

You will be involved in all stages of the electrical design process and contribute to a varied portfolio of technically interesting projects. Your responsibilities will include: - Working on a range of building services projects across multiple sectors - Producing electrical design drawings, calculations and technical specifications

Job Description Mechanical Engineer x5Initial 6 month contract (Likely to extend)Outside IR35 or PAYE FTCGrowing Manufacturing BusinessBirminghamASAP Start Our client are a precision manufacturing business, based in Birmingham, specialising in machining and assembly of high value low volume components.Working within the Engineering Team, the Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for...

Principal Software Engineer .NET £90,000-£110,000 Remote (UK) Do you thrive on building scalable solutions that power commerce worldwide? We're partnering with a rapidly expanding global payment platform fresh off a transformative acquisition. They're engineering a robust, merchant-centric ecosystem built on quality, resilience, and scale - and they need exceptional .NET Software Engineers to...

Machine Learning Engineer - Contract (Financial Services, Outside IR35) Duration: 6 months Rate: £650 - £750 per day IR35: Outside Location: UK / Remote We’re seeking an experienced Machine Learning Engineer to support a Financial Services organisation on an initial 6-month contract, working on production-grade ML systems that operate in regulated, high-volume environments. This role is...

You will design, develop, and maintain our platform’s backend infrastructure, focusing on multi-tenant architectures, security, and efficient LLM integration. This role requires a strong understanding of Python web frameworks, cloud services (particularly AWS), and modern AI approaches including working with agentic architecture.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an RF Design Engineer to join a specialist engineering department to support the research, design and testing of advanced radio-frequency technology for integration into complex defence systems. Key Responsibilities: - Research, design and development of RF circuits and sub-systems for advanced defence applications - Hands-on modification, rework and rapid...

About the role I’m working with a well-funded early-stage BioAI startup applying machine learning to a hard, underexplored biological problem with real implications for climate resilience and food security. They’re building an ML-first platform where research doesn’t sit in isolation. Models are expected to ship, be used by scientists, and influence real experimental decisions. They’re looking...

You will develop estimation strategies and oversee the execution of estimations, focusing on key areas such as the NVH, driving performance, power performance, smart cockpit, and autonomous driving, among other areas. Your insights will play a crucial role in supporting Full-Vehicle HW/SW Functional Integration & Performance Enhancement.

INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975. Hit Apply below to send your application for consideration Ensure that your CV is up to date, and that you have read the job specs first. Process Improvement Engineering Specialist (Plastic...

INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975. UK Sales Agent- Polymers Home office based in the UK Self-Employed- CIF Port Company Overview: Our client is an international polymer distribution/trading company partnering some of the world’s leading...

INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975. Key Account Manager, Industrial & Electrical Polymer raw materials (Polyamides) Location: United Kingdom Job ref: CST/64702 Salary: Highly attractive – commensurate with experience The Company: Our...