- Developing, modifying, testing and evaluating materials
- Providing technical advice about the suitability of materials
- Diagnosing faults
- Advising on, planning and organising inspections, maintenance and repairs
- Overseeing operational quality control processes
- Liaising with suppliers, customers and manufacturing/development staff
- Supervising engineering and technical staff
- Undertaking relevant research.
- Sound scientific and technical knowledge
- Analytical skills
- Confidence
- Leadership skills
- Effective organisational skills
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Commercial awareness
- Teamworking skills.