Product Development Engineer
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Posted 16th May 2012
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Posted by:
Petrie Recruitment
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Salary:
£27-28,000
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Job Type:
Permanent
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Address:
Oddfellows House
19 Newport Road
Cardiff
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Contact:
02920 440 990
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Reference:
PR3310
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Job Description
- To provide engineering knowledge and support to the companies Development and New Product Introduction activities.
- To develop new products in line with the business strategy
- To develop awareness of technological trends, opportunities, and implementation where appropriate, throughout the business
- To develop new materials in conjunction with the supply base
- To source new materials in support of the companies RFQ process
- To complete project work in line with customer / business requirements
- To ensure that all New products are introduced in a timely manner and comply with customers requirements
- To complete initial sample trials and tool try outs on new products
- To complete visits to new and existing suppliers where required
- To identify improved systems of work, through the continuous improvement (Kaizen) system.
The ideal candidate will have:
- An education to degree level.
- As a Product development engineer you will need a technical background with strong analytical skills and practical ability.
- Strong attention to detail and good inter-personal skills.
- A strong set of PC skills – more than Microsoft Office, the ability to us a PC as an Engineering Tool.
- The ability to work and support business group and other engineering functions.
- Confidently liaise with suppliers, universities and other relevant organisations / bodies on product specifications / performance matters.
- Ability to communicate and feedback with all departments.
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