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, learns from failures, avoids excuses, and owns 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, shares ideas and finds 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;
What we offer:
Good working environment;
Integration in an innovative project and a dynamic team;
Opportunity to work for a market leader.
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