Job Description The R&D Engineer is responsible for product development and improvement as well as technical sales support for a number of steel wire rope product groups.
The R&D Engineer will support Marketing & Sales in rope design upon customer request, as well as independently execute research & development work to rejuvenate product ranges.
Portfolio rejuvenation aims to improve the quality of products in use at customer and end-users, as well as improving the technological capability to manufacture highest-quality products, against beneficial costs.
Furthermore, the R&D Engineer supports other departments in the execution of their duties, most notably Quality and Production, amongst other by optimizing processes and analyzing quality complaints.
The R&D Engineer must represent and motivate others in WireCo Business System (WBS) behaviors: Teamwork - welcomes an environment of inclusiveness and healthy debate that reflects our team's strength Accountable – celebrates our successes, learn from failures, avoid excuses, and own the outcomes of our efforts Self-Aware – demonstrates an understanding of our strengths and needs, considering how our actions impact others Noble Intent – acts in the interests of others, approaching our work with integrity to ensure the best outcome Determined – takes initiative, share ideas and find solutions to win and achieve our goals Transparent – promotes open and honest communication and constructive feedback for clarity and truth Curious – seeks knowledge and outside input to test our way of thinking, challenging the status quo Qualifications Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar; Good level of English written and spoken (German knowledge preferred); Strong technical and analytical skills; Working knowledge of CAD tools; Effective time management; Pro-active mind-set; Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; Good understanding of trigonometry and geometrical design; Additional Information Good communication skills; Rigor, responsibility, focus, results orientation; Communication, teamwork and interpersonal relations; What we offer: Good working environment; Integration in an innovative project and a dynamic team; Opportunity to work for a market leader.
Conditions subject to negotiation;
