Primary Duties and Responsibilities
* Manage projects from an initial brief by liaising with customers during the process.
* Qualify bespoke insulated shipping systems to customer specifications.
* Work closely with the Sales department on customer projects.
* Visit customer sites to work on specific projects or to support a sales enquiry.
* Provide technical product support to customers and colleagues within Sales and other internal departments, recommending appropriate solutions where required.
* Prepare laboratory tests using approved process, equipment and materials.
* Write technical documentation to required standards, including:
o Engineering Memos
o Qualification Protocols and Reports
o Performance Summaries
o Assembly Posters
* Maintain documentation using change control system.
* Maintain the workplace to be of a high level of cleanliness and order.
* Be responsible for the calibration of all equipment used for testing and evaluation of the results.
* Be responsible for the upkeep of technical documentation.
* Create 3D CAD models of packaging components and system assemblies.
* Create 2D Technical Drawings to required standard from 3D CAD models.
* Transfer 3D CAD models to thermal simulation software, set up and run simulations.
* Perform required measurements, interpret, evaluate and report results.
* Ensure adherence to all procedures and processes set up within the quality system.
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of the quality systems in use within the company.
* Follow company policies and practices as outlined in the Employee Handbook and/or applicable employment agreement; follow safety guidelines and procedures in accordance with the job.
* Perform additional duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Ideally Degree/HNC/HND in Engineering or similar discipline or 5+ years of on-the-job experience.
* Experience in a manufacturing or packaging environment.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office, 3D CAD, 2D Technical Drawing and flow-charting software.
* Experience in thermal simulation software would be an advantage.
* Excellent analytical, organizational, negotiation and communication skills.
* Ability to operate in a fast-paced organization and handle multiple projects simultaneously within set timeframes.
* Excellent verbal, written, maths and presentation skills, with great attention to detail.
* Ability to interact effectively and diplomatically with all company personnel and customers under minimum supervision and be responsive to the requirements of department members and other departments with whom interaction is necessary.
* Ability to travel to visit customers, suppliers, subcontractors or other Peli/Pelican sites as and when necessary.
Benefits
* Life insurance (4x annual salary)
* Bonus Scheme
* Salary sacrifices pension scheme
* Private medical insurance & healthcare cash plan (optional, employee-funded)
* And much more!
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be frequently required to execute standard physical activities within the facility areas (i.e. stand, walk, sit, use hands/fingers).
* Non-standard physical activities within the facility areas (i.e. climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch).
* Must be able to stand for extended periods throughout the shift.
* Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
* This position requires working in confined spaces and working at height.
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