Material Science - Non-Metallics, Principal/Advisor

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline with ~10-15 years of relevant experience.
• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) preferred.
• Demonstrated depth in non-metallic materials systems (polymers, elastomers, composites) and their processing.
• Experience applying data science and/or AI/ML methods to accelerate materials development or optimize performance is highly desirable.
• Track record of leading complex technical programs and influencing cross-functional stakeholders.
• Key priorities/expectations
• Deliver differentiated non-metallic material systems for demanding applications.
• Accelerate development cycles through integration of modelling, data, and AI tools.
• Provide technical leadership across projects and mentor junior engineers/scientists.
• Anchor reliability and field performance in all material selections and designs.
• Key skills & competencies
• Non-metallic materials systems (polymers, elastomers, composites)
• Materials development & qualification (formulation → field deployment)
• Data-driven / AI-enabled materials design and optimization

Additional Information

Job Duties Under broad direction, leads the selection and development of composites, elastomers, plastics, lubricants, and other non-metallic material systems across multiple complex projects, applying advanced materials engineering principles. Drives end-to-end materials development, including formulation, processing, qualification, and field deployment. Serves as a subject matter expert in non-metallic materials and processes for molded, formed, and formulated products. Leads investigation and deployment of alternative materials and processes to improve performance, reliability, and cost. Integrates data-driven and AI-enabled approaches into materials design, optimization, and scale-up workflows. Provides technical leadership on strategic material sourcing and supplier engagement. Advises on resolution of complex field and manufacturing issues, with direct impact on product performance and service quality. Embeds reliability, HSE, quality, and project management rigour across all activities. Contributes directly to value creation through technology differentiation and performance improvement.

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