• Job Description

  Req#: 26732

  Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

  We are looking for:

  The Aerospace & Defence Customer Technical Development (A&D CTD) team is seeking a highly motivated individual to join its Wrexham Material & Testing Lab.
  The M&T Lab has a key support role in delivering product test data for Aero & Non-Aero customer qualifications, product re-sites, product development, and problem investigation & resolution activities.
  Reporting directly to the M&T Lab Leader, the grade and pay will be dependent on education, skills & experience. Working standard hours (8:30 am to 4:30 pm), with the possibility of moving to a 2 or 3-shift work pattern. Training will be provided to a successful candidate without prior experience in a Composites or Adhesives industrial environment.

  We count on you for:

  • Comply with the company HSE standards, procedures and 5S guidelines
  • Demonstrate and promote strong safety culture adherence.
  • Assure all data is entered accurately in company documentation and systems.
  • Be able to work alone, and as part of a team.
  • Be adaptable to changing work practices, demands and priorities.
  • Demonstrate high attention to detail.
  • Be willing to learn new skills and maintain on-going personal development.

  You can count on us for:

  • Training will be provided to a successful candidate without prior experience in a Composites or Adhesives industrial environment.

  You will bring:
  The successful candidate will need to:

  • Support lab Risk Assessments (Task & Equipment based), writing and management of lab procedures, involvement in Continuous Improvement projects & 5S initiatives.
  • Additionally - work on a variety of other tasks which may include: -
  • Machine a variety of test coupons from panels in preparation for mechanical testing. Undertake related activities including specimen measurement, tab bonding & strain gauging.
  • Comply with the company HSE standards, procedures and 5S guidelines
  • Demonstrate and promote strong safety culture adherence.
  • Assure all data is entered accurately in company documentation and systems.
  • Be able to work alone, and as part of a team.
  • Be adaptable to changing work practices, demands and priorities.
  • Demonstrate high attention to detail.
  • Be willing to learn new skills and maintain on-going personal development.
  • Computer literate with experience of using Google applications.
  • Excellent knowledge of composite ply cutting, laminating, fabrication & machining processes.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrate good time management, self-prioritisation and motivation.
  • Experience of working in a team environment.

  Preferred :

  • Experience in composite lamination and fabrication processes (Autoclave/RTM/VBO).
  • Experience in paste and/or film adhesive test panel fabrication.
  • Experience operating cutting & machining equipment such as Ultrasonic Cutter, CNC grinder, Vertical Mill Centre, Water Jet Cutter & Composite Plate Saw.

  Language and Education Skills (Must have)

  • Have a minimum of 5 GCSE/O-Levels at grade 4/C or above. Must include Maths, English and a Science subject.
  • Must possess the ability to read and write in English; and comprehend technical documents.
  • Two or more years working at an industrial/technology company.

  You will get:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package

  • 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations

  • Training platform for all employees

  • Free language courses (24 languages available)

  • Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

  About us

  • Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
  • At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

  As you may already know, Syensqo is the newly established standalone company resulting from the recent spin-off of Solvay. While both organizations are in the process of finalizing the transition, some email communications related to your recruitment process may continue to come from Solvay.

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• About the company

  336 billion of EBITDA, 43% of its sales in emerging high-growth countries, 90% of its sales in markets where it is ranked among the top three manufacturers.

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