Location
South Shields, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom
Posted
June 27, 2026
Job Description
Smart Manufacturing Solutions are recruiting on behalf of one of our clients for a skilled Formulation & Process Specialist. This unique role bridges polymer chemistry and hands-on manufacturing. You will formulate high-performance adhesives, mainly epoxy and polyester, tailored for aerospace applications. Additionally, you will set up and operate our continuous roll-to-roll coating line to precisely apply these adhesives to thin foil and film substrates.
Responsibilities
* Synthesize, modify, and optimize adhesive systems, primarily epoxy and polyester, to meet strict aerospace performance, thermal, and regulatory standards.
* Set up and operate a continuous web coating line, ensuring precise coat weight control on delicate thin foils and films.
* Manage line tension, web handling, line speeds, and curing parameters to eliminate defects like voiding, dynamic tension lines, or uneven curing.
* Conduct mechanical and analytical testing (e.g...
Responsibilities
* Synthesize, modify, and optimize adhesive systems, primarily epoxy and polyester, to meet strict aerospace performance, thermal, and regulatory standards.
* Set up and operate a continuous web coating line, ensuring precise coat weight control on delicate thin foils and films.
* Manage line tension, web handling, line speeds, and curing parameters to eliminate defects like voiding, dynamic tension lines, or uneven curing.
* Conduct mechanical and analytical testing (e.g...