The ideal candidate will hold experience within a product development or similar role and,
Essential skills, experience and qualifications
· Preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline; Material Science, Polymer Engineering or similar, or relevant experience with a minimum of 4 years of professional experience; or Master’s / PhD with 2 or more years of experience.
· Demonstrate technical experience in material development, polymer processing including compounding and extrusion as it relates to tubing or continuous production environments (e.g. heat shrink tubing)
· Demonstrate understanding of product development by integrating deep knowledge of theory and practical experience into product development.
· Develop solutions to problems of unusual complexity which require a high degree of ingenuity, creativity and innovation.
· Must be self-motivated, organized, with the ability to prioritize, set and achieve goals and drive improvements in business processes for product development.
· Adapt and make departures from traditional methods or approaches to develop innovative products
· Take a proactive approach to design for cost, quality and manufacturability
Preferable / additional skills
· Understanding of cable, connector and harness designs.
· Experience working in the energy, automotive, aerospace, defence, marine, or medical industries