Production Development Engineer
Back to jobs
Production Development Engineer
- Posted 17 January 2025
- Salary £38000 per annum, Benefits: Excellent add on benefits
- LocationPerth and Kinross
- Job type Permanent
- DisciplinePermanent Recruitment
- ReferencePR/075909
- Contact NameAngela Henderson
Job description
Product Development Engineer
Permanent
Location – Perth, Scotland
Salary – £38,000 + extensive benefits
A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen with our client, an expanding and innovative Global Manufacturing business based in Perth, Scotland. If you enjoy a challenge and working at the cutting edge of product development within the Industrial Heating Technology industry, then is a perfect career choice for you!
The ideal candidate will have a University Degree in Science or Engineering and/or experience in Material Science and come from a manufacturing background. You will be highly motivated, team orientated and have a probing and inquisitive mind as well as matching the below criteria:
Purpose of the position:
Contribute to the planning and completion of technical projects as defined in the company’s growth strategy. These projects will include the development of new materials/products/processes, feasibility studies and researching best practice as well as new and emerging technologies.
Collaborate with colleagues in Continuous Improvement, Quality, Production and Process Engineering with problem solving, and improvement of existing products and processes.
Provide laboratory services to both internal and external stakeholders.
Primary areas of responsibility:
Development Projects
Laboratory Services
Additional benefits include:
34 days annual leave, Guaranteed bonus, Death in service, defined employer Pension contribution, Critical illness cover, Long service awards, Branded workwear, enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave pay, monthly lunch event, free on site parking and Employee gateway rewards scheme.
Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.
Permanent
Location – Perth, Scotland
Salary – £38,000 + extensive benefits
A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen with our client, an expanding and innovative Global Manufacturing business based in Perth, Scotland. If you enjoy a challenge and working at the cutting edge of product development within the Industrial Heating Technology industry, then is a perfect career choice for you!
The ideal candidate will have a University Degree in Science or Engineering and/or experience in Material Science and come from a manufacturing background. You will be highly motivated, team orientated and have a probing and inquisitive mind as well as matching the below criteria:
- Graduate in Science or Chemistry or Development Engineer with at least 2 years’ experience working in a similar industry.
- A team player with the proven ability to think creatively and methodically, with a knowledge of products, materials, and process routes.
- Expertise in manufacturing, R&D and Engineering, Chemistry and Ceramics.
- An understanding of Lean Manufacturing and New Product Development methodologies.
- An understanding of statistics and data analysis techniques to support development activities.
- Ability to communicate at all levels, deal with complex technical problems whilst promoting change using influencing and persuading skills.
- Drive to work on own initiative.
- IT literate, good understating of Excel. Experience with CAD systems (e.g. SolidWorks) an advantage. Statistical software (like Minitab) also an advantage.
Purpose of the position:
Contribute to the planning and completion of technical projects as defined in the company’s growth strategy. These projects will include the development of new materials/products/processes, feasibility studies and researching best practice as well as new and emerging technologies.
Collaborate with colleagues in Continuous Improvement, Quality, Production and Process Engineering with problem solving, and improvement of existing products and processes.
Provide laboratory services to both internal and external stakeholders.
Primary areas of responsibility:
Development Projects
- Specific responsibility for undertaking, coordinating, completing, and reporting activities in allocated R&D projects.
- Undertake development activities in all projects, including product development and process improvement as required.
- Work within the development project portfolio to ensure that the accountability and milestone deliverables are achieved in line, with the plan as agreed with senior management team and any external funding bodies.
- Collaborate in the creation of development projects in conjunction with Technology Manager and other stakeholders.
- Ensure that project output complies with the requirements of the company’s growth plans.
- Actively participate in cross functional project teams as required.
- Locate and develop external resources as required, particularly within academic institutions, other organisations, within Alleima, and equipment / material suppliers.
Laboratory Services
- Microscopic analysis of materials and material structures.
- Basic material properties including density and porosity.
- Material strength testing.
- Product and material life testing.
- Evaluation of new materials.
- Continuous development of own knowledge and expertise.
- Capture and develop new ideas and applies them in a way that adds value to the business.
- Share knowledge, skills, and best practice across the business.
- Review and improve methods, tools, and processes within area of expertise.
- To actively engage in the Company’s Safety-First culture. To adopt and apply the Company’s core values and code of conduct in all business and personal dealings
Additional benefits include:
34 days annual leave, Guaranteed bonus, Death in service, defined employer Pension contribution, Critical illness cover, Long service awards, Branded workwear, enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave pay, monthly lunch event, free on site parking and Employee gateway rewards scheme.
Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.
