Product Development Engineer

at  Kanthal

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.

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.
General

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.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

• Yearly bonus

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Store discount
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Perth, PH1 3ED: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 28/02/202

Please refer the Job description for details