R&D Engineer

​Main purpose of the job:

• To follow the Product Development to implement R&D projects from the Ideation Phase to Production Feasible.

• Understanding Market Trends, Consumer Direction and Legislative Requirements to ensure that the company is able to continue advanced development meeting future requirements

Main objectives and results:

• Design, development, testing, and manufacture of innovative products.

• Lead the test method development and validation.

• Identify and develop innovative design and process solutions to meet the requirements of the automotive industry

• Develop detailed project plans for assigned product responsibilities to include design, development, design control, quality and regulatory requirements.

• Lead risk management activity for assigned product development area.

• Proven ability to compile and mange technical reviews.

• Proficient in technical writing and in the development and writing of test protocols and reports.

• Lead the design transfer of products from development stage to manufacture.

• Proven ability to compile complex data, analyse and distil to deliver clear concise recommendations to drive device design.

• Create, communicate and execute research programs and project plans to meet project deadlines.

• Formulate new, innovative approaches to solve technical problems.

• Communicate key information and recommendations to influence technical decisions and strategy.

• Engage in a continuous program of learning to broaden knowledge in technical expertise.

Preferred skills and experience:

• Master or Bachelor in a relevant subject matter

• Experience in a (plastics) production and / or an assembly environment, linked to automotive.

• Personal competences : communicative, assertive, organisationally and analytically strong.

• Problem solver, team player that is also able to work independently and in stressful circumstances.

• Computer knowledge: Windows Office, drawing programs, CAD

• Additional knowledge: knowledge of injection moulding, tooling, Pro Link

• Awareness for continuous improvement

• Languages : English is a must