WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Responsible for planning, reporting and execution of research and development projects (products and processes) while meeting quality, cost and time (QCT) expectations.
- Development of concepts and constructive solutions for new products in compliance with costs, deadlines and safety regulations
- Defines measurable criteria for product and process realization. Collaboration in the creation of measurable criteria in connection with product and process realization.
- Responsible for carrying out feasibility studies to assess the possibilities and risks for achieving the project goals.
- Directly supervises the manufacturing process of sample parts.
- Is significantly responsible for the initialization, creation and monitoring of the concept, product and process design phase after IDEA and is supported by the R&D test department.
- Consolidation and evaluation of results from the basic and functional tests of the test department up to series production release.
- Definition of the requirements and specifications of the corresponding product solutions
- Accompaniment of prototype production in connection with product and process development
- Preparation of detail drawings, assembly drawings and production documents
- Design work on 3D-CAD preferably Solid Works
- Mechanical integrity calculations by means of state-of-the-art engineering tools (e.g. FEA)
- Supports the creation and updating of design and process FMEA's.
- Responsible for the application of project management according to IDEA/CUST.
- Develops and maintains contacts to strategic network partners in the field of innovation and technology (e.g. universities, steel suppliers).
- Further tasks as instructed by Head R&D Center of Competence V-clamps and Straps Oetiker Group
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- Strong project management skills with relevant experience in new product development
- Precise working style with a high commitment to quality
- Proven analytical and engineering expertise (Design for Six Sigma, Finite Element Analysis)
- Excellent understanding/appreciation of the broader business environment and application of technical and commercial knowledge during project execution
- Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate and negotiate effectively across all levels and all functions of the organization
- Ability to explain complex technical issues/solutions to a non-technical audience
- High integrity, fair, emotionally mature, self-aware with a high degree of intellectual curiosity
HOW YOU’LL WORK
- R&D office and Test Center is Located close to production area (you will see effects of your development in serial production),
- Designing on state-of-the-art tools (CAD Laptop, 3D connection, Solidworks, Ansys, Jira)
- Taking part in testing and supporting test engineers in our test center
- Testing feasibility at prototype shop or production (with use of 3D printers FDM, SLS, machined parts)
- Measuring results (Keyence, Mitutoyo) and performing results analysis (Excel)
WHAT YOU’LL GET
- A friendly working atmosphere
- Systematic Onboarding Program tailored for your position
- Professional and desk to desk trainings for tools and methods
- Fair compensation and attractive benefits (e.g., every five years of service our employees can choose between half a salary and 10 days of additional vacation)
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