Technical Manager Polymer MaterialsTalent STEM are partnering with a specialist polymer manufacturing business operating within a highly regulated environment. This organisation has built a strong reputation for delivering high performance polymer solutions, underpinned by quality, innovation and deep technical expertise. Their products are supplied into demanding industrial and healthcare markets.Due to continued growth and investment, they are seeking an experienced Technical Manager to take ownership of site-wide RandD, quality and compliance activities. The OpportunityThis is a senior leadership position with responsibility for all technical operations on site. You will lead polymer research and development programmes, oversee quality systems and provide technical direction across manufacturing and regulatory activities.Working closely with senior management, you will play a key role in driving polymer innovation, ensuring compliance with industry standards and supporting the transfer of new materials and formulations into production. Key ResponsibilitiesLead all polymer RandD activities, including formulation development, material selection and continuous improvement initiativesProvide technical oversight of quality control and quality assurance systems within polymer manufacturingMaintain and develop Quality Management Systems within a regulated frameworkAct as technical lead for audits, regulatory inspections and external reportingOversee technical documentation ..... full job details .....