Polypipe Building Products are focused on delivering solutions to the residential sector. Polypipe Building Products works with national and local developers, plumbing and heating engineers, general builders and groundworkers to deliver above and below ground drainage systems, rainwater solutions as well as hot and cold plastic plumbing products.
The role holder will be part of the Development Team, responsible for new product design and development activity within the Polypipe Building Products portfolio. Additionally, the role holder will be required to support the wider operation with regard to its existing products and tooling assets.
The role is based at the Mason Pinder site, Thorne.
Key Responsibilities:
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Design and development of new, innovative products to support and enhance the Polypipe Building Products portfolio.
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Evaluation of products through prototyping, proof-of-concept testing, value engineering and optimisation of new raw materials.
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Working with Category Managers to support the Category Road Maps.
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Benchmarking and awareness of current and competitor products.
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Working with the Building Products Procurement, Technical and Genuit Group Sustainability and Innovation leads to assist meeting businesses carbon reduction targets.
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Supporting the wider Operations and Quality Teams with day-to-day issues.
Skills and experience required:
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Experience of work...