AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY / MAIN TASKS
Development of Marine Hose business - Carry out Fluid Handling Product Development projects for textile and steel reinforced hoses
* Provide support to other functions & departments as a Product Development team member
* Exchange know‑how throughout regional and global locations
* Issuance of technical datasheets as well as design/specification ownership towards manufacturing plants
Hose Development
Develop hose, fittings and assembly specifications to define materials and process steps for building prototypes and final products for textile and steel reinforced marine hose.
* Perform local and global analysis of hoses and systems to support the business orders and opportunities
* Define and specify tooling as required
* Develop and customise hose constructions to improve hose functionality and performance
* Define the materials for producing sample hose, fittings and assemblies to fulfill the project/customer requirement
Project Plan
Ensure project plans are defined to reach the Product Development project targets. Regularly review status of projects for timeliness and completion of requirements
* Assess product requests from PLC with feasibility studies
* Support of Application Engineering, PPI, Operations and Quality departments to satisfy PLC requirements
Product Launch and Localization Support
Work with MPE / PPI to ensure a successful product launch and stable production process (low scrap rate, robust product data)
* Coordinate with controller for cost calculations
* Provide support to evaluate processability, sample production scrap rate, and sample quality
* Support of localization activities (materials‑R&D and processes‑PPI)
Design Verification Plan
Product Audit plan – Define DFMEA and product DVP to meet the project requirement book and develop test plans and procedures
* Define procedures for requalification plan (audit plan)
Supplier Development
Work with Technology and Purchasing to define specifications and test procedures for raw material suppliers
* Assist in the development of new alternative material suppliers
Product Testing
Define necessary new test methods to check product quality
* Organise the prototype testing by labs
* Evaluate the test results, documentation of test results for discussion with application engineering and/or customer
* Benchmark testing of competitive product
Your profile
Qualifications / Skills Required
* Educated to degree level or equivalent in a mechanical engineering related subject.
* Must be competent in technical report writing.
* Must be a good communicator at all levels.
* Ability to manage projects and see through to completion.
Our offer
* Competitive pension Scheme
* On site gym
* Bonus Scheme
* Private Medical Insurance
* 26 days holidays plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time and shift workers)
* Opportunity to purchase additional holidays
* On site subsidised canteen
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Onsite free parking
About Us
Dunlop Oil & Marine is a world leader in the design, manufacture and supply of hoses for the oil, gas and petrochemical industries, for both offshore and onshore based operations.
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Keyfacts
REF90463G
Location - Grimsby
Leadership level - Leading Self
Job flexibility - Hybrid Job
Legal Entity - Dunlop Oil & Marine Limited
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