Job Description
The main function of the role is the provision of product development activities to the IEMEA Marine hose range to help meet company targets for growth and profitability.
Carry out design activities to support existing marine hose business.
Coordinate production trials up to verified and approved design.
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
Organize 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
Qualifications
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.
Additional Information
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 subsidized canteen
Cycle to Work Scheme
Onsite free parking