Deputy Manager - Application Development

Job Title - Development Engineer

Job Purpose

As a key member of the APAC, I&PD team you will be involved in the design, development & delivery of APAC product development projects -

• Design & develop mechanical fittings & valves suitable for injection moulding tools.
• Create design of experiment to comprehensively design and test key features & properties (performance, standards, manufacture etc) to meet project deliverables & timelines.
• Conduct detailed product design including engineering drawings for manufacture, structural/functional load calculations and detailed product life analysis using design tools like CREO & SolidWorks.
• Develop detailed product specifications, project plans and ensure all stakeholders are aligned.
• Identify and promote opportunities to initiate innovations that will result in improved manufacture of products.
• Maintain awareness of developing technologies and materials.
• Key member of the product development team reporting into the PD Manager.
• Ability to lead and influence without direct authority.
• Knowledge of injection moulding manufacturing process
• Experience in prototyping and testing
• Skilled in FMEA, DFM and root cause analysis   

Required Experience and Knowledge

• Mechanical Engineering Degree
• 5+ years product development experience from concept through to manufacture
• Understanding of water/gas pipe and fitting systems and basic hydraulic principles, preferable
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, preferably in polymers and/or injection moulding
• Project management experience
• Able to travel overseas - 2-week periods
• Good English skills – verbal & written

Functional competencies

• Proficient with 3D CAD Modelling tools like CREO & SolidWorks
• Proficient with Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Power Point
• Proficient knowledge of testing protocols, DOE, materials design etc