Location
Oxfordshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Job Description
Development Engineer – Job Summary:
We’re supporting our client, a leading global manufacturer based in Oxford, who are looking for a Development Engineer to join their growing team. The successful Development Engineer will have experience of Injection Moulding processes.
Salary: £43,000 – £55,000
Benefits: To be discussed at interview
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Oxford
Job Start date: ASAP
Responsibilities:
- Support the business drive towards its sustainability goals and targets
- Take a leading role in the trialling and development of core and future materials in line with business sustainability targets
- Development of new polymer technologies and processes take the lead in the hands on approach to trials and development of the divisions injection moulding processes and polymer development program
- Develop and define the processing parameters for divisional and operational use setting the standards globally in line with the business targets on sustainability.
- Deliver injection moulding training program, enhancing all sites’ technical capabilities
- Take a leading role in 3D printing technologies
- Expected to travel internationally up to 25% of time
About You:
- Engineering degree or recognised engineering apprenticeship highly advantageous: e.g. mechanical, manufacturing, polymer technology
- Strong understanding of polymers(Bachelor’s degree in polymer technology or similar qualification)
- Experience in injection moulding processes. (industry recognised practical end test level qualification as a minimum)
- Experience in delivering best in practice injection moulding training modules
- Strong understanding of tooling and tooling design
- Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills
- Excellent IT skills
- Project Management experience and development skills.
- Experience of working in a multi-site manufacturing company
- A strong background in manufacturing, with a demonstrated ability to learn quickly
- Familiarity and belief in ‘Manufacturing Excellence’ principles
- A demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others, by developing working relationships with all levels of the organization
- Ability to manage & balance competing multiple priorities and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, cost and employee relations
Job Application:
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£43k - £55k per annum
