IRISH DOOR SYSTEMS LTD (IDS)

Irish Door Systems (IDS) is a premier manufacturer of door and glazing solutions based in Ireland, renowned for its commitment to innovation, safety, and superior design. Specialising in the design and production of high-quality glazing and door systems, IDS serves various industries including residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. The company is focused on providing cutting-edge products that meet the highest standards of performance, durability, and aesthetics.
As part of its strategic growth, IDS is focused on expanding its markets – specifically in the UK & USA. This initiative involves developing a range of fire-rated steel glazing and door systems designed to meet the highest certification standards, ensuring compliance with target market regulations. IDS aims to position itself as a trusted supplier of innovative and high-quality products to architects, builders, and developers, providing solutions that combine safety, design, and functionality.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The New Product Development Lead will oversee the development of a fire-rated door and glazing system for export markets, with a particular focus on the American market.

• New Product Development: Lead the integration of 3D CAD, 3D printing, and CNC technologies into IDS’s production processes to create innovative products in glazing and door systems.
• Product Design: Supervise the design of door and glazing systems using digital fabrication technologies in compliance with U.S. market specifications. Ensure that designs are optimised for manufacturability, functionality, and performance.
• Training & Knowledge Transfer: Provide training to the engineering and production teams on new technologies and processes, facilitating the seamless adoption of innovative methods for product development.
• Prototyping & Testing: Oversee the creation of prototypes using 3D printing and CNC machining to validate new product designs. Ensure that prototypes meet quality and regulatory standards through thorough testing and iteration.
• Cost Analysis & Optimisation: Conduct cost-benefit analyses for the adoption of new technologies in product development, identifying opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Project Management: Manage project timelines to ensure that key milestones are met and that the project stays on track. Collaborate with external partners, including the academic partner (NWRC), to ensure successful project execution.
  The successful graduate will lead this project, in a supportive partnership with North West Regional College (NWRC) as part of the InterTradeIreland Innovation Boost Programme and will also have the opportunity to avail of a Post Graduate Diploma with Queen’s University Belfast as part of the employment offering.