Principal Material Technologist

Join Our Team as Principal Material Technologist

Are you ready to shape the future of product development and design innovation? We're expanding our dynamic Brand & Design Team and introducing an exciting opportunity for a skilled Principal Material Technologist. In this pivotal role, you'll be at the forefront of our Colour, Material, and Finish (CMF) strategy, contributing to a broad spectrum of professional and consumer products.

Position: Principal Material Technologist

Team: Brand & Design

Location: London area

The scope of the position- As a Principal Material Technologist, you'll play a crucial role in steering our CMF ambitions and ensuring seamless execution across diverse product ranges. Here's what you'll be leading:
- Collaborate closely with internal teams (ID, CMF, Sustainability, Product Management, R&D, Operations, and Sourcing) and external partners to drive the CMF strategy.- Oversee the implementation of the CMF strategy in new product development, ensuring alignment with global standards.- Develop and enforce a robust colour approval process, global colour/material catalogue, and quality control procedures.- Foster information sharing between R&D centers and contribute to the development of global processes for consistent CMF execution across manufacturing sites worldwide.- Standardize colour and material needs, promoting the use of sustainable and cost-effective materials.- Act as a global colour/material expert, providing leadership in local development.- Lead and validate colour/material developments, maintaining a meticulous archive of data.- Work closely with R&D Material Technologists, particularly in roto, injection, coating, and metal processes.

Key Skillset:
- Extensive expertise in materials and manufacturing processes.- Proven project management skills.- In-depth knowledge of plastic materials and coating technology.- Familiarity with various manufacturing processes, including roto moulding, injection moulding, and surface finishes.- Strategic thinker with a focus on sustainable material and process solutions.- Experience collaborating with industrial designers, especially in colour and surface-related topics.- Passionate about global business and adept at connecting multidisciplinary teams.- Willingness to travel extensively to coordinate with global R&D sites and networks.

Join Us in Redefining Design Excellence

Benefits that we are offering

Working for a Global Organisation, you will benefit from working alongside colleagues from across the world with access to a host of training and development opportunities. We want all our employees to be empowered to speak their minds to lead, collaborate and innovate a cleaner future. Others benefits you will receive include:
- Enrolment in the SimplyHealth Plan to help cover medical, dental and other health costs and access to GP and mental health support 24/7- Company pension scheme and annual leave allowance- Staff Discount on consumer products- Death In Service- Remote working with travel needed, ideally based in London as regular meetings are held there- Annual Merit award- Ongoing support with professional development- Payment of professional subscriptions- Danish company culture with sustainable growth at the heart

Who we are?

Welcome to Nilfisk, where innovation meets cleanliness As a global leader in advanced cleaning solutions, we are not just in the business of maintaining spaces; we're transforming environments. Join us on a journey where cutting-edge technology, sustainable practices, and a passion for excellence converge to redefine the future of clean. At Nilfisk, we don't just clean; we create immaculate experiences. Elevate your career with us and be part of a team that doesn't just meet standards - we set them

Let’s create a cleaner future together

Clean is changing. Today, cleaning is a key contributor to health and safety, and a new clean is emerging, driven by technology and innovation. At Nilfisk we are a driving force in this development, and we work as one team with one agenda, supporting each other across an exciting, dynamic organization. Being part of Nilfisk means having the freedom to speak your mind and do what you do best. You will thrive by having a hands-on approach and the drive to bring your great ideas to life. At Nilfisk you can lead, innovate and collaborate for a cleaner future. Are you ready to make a change?