Working as part of the development team, the Development Technologist is responsible for developing innovative textile solutions for our customers. The successful candidate will manage medium- to large-sized development projects. The work involves understanding customer requirements, designing technical textiles, planning and supervising development trials, and reporting trial outcomes internally and to customers.
Role Responsibilities
* Work as part of the Development Team on new products and variants requested by customers or identified as offering commercial benefit to the company.
* Liaise with customers and suppliers to maintain our position as a market leader and innovator in advanced composites. Support customer and supplier visits as necessary.
* Create and update project plans.
* Coordinate with purchasing, planning, and manufacturing to deliver trial materials on time with minimal disruption.
* Keep records of time spent on various projects and developments.
* Develop new carbon fibre processing techniques and liaise with machine builders to specify and manufacture pilot lines.
* Collaborate with Production to improve existing processes and technologies, maximizing output and maintaining quality.
* Manage large New Product Introduction and Level 0 company projects.
* Identify and propose new product developments or innovations.
Person Specification
o Minimum degree in a related science or engineering field (preferably textiles, polymers, or material science).
o Extensive experience in textile or composite material design and development.
o Knowledge of carbon fibre processing is desirable.
o Excellent project management skills.
o Experience with CAD is desirable.
o Extended knowledge of textile and composite testing.
o Hands-on experience.
o Positive attitude and energetic approach to achieving results.
o Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
o Excellent problem-solving skills.
o Ability to maintain a tidy and safe working environment.
o Demonstrate behaviors aligned with our company values.
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