Office Locations: MAIA - Oliveira, Portugal Company Description WireCo is the strength behind the world's evolution, through deep legacy and forward thinking, we create premium ropes that inspire innovation without limits. WireCo is headquartered in Prairie Village, Kansas with manufacturing plants, distribution facilities and research and development centers worldwide. 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, 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; Additional InformationRigor, responsibility, focus, results orientation; Communication, teamworkand interpersonal relations; What we offer: Good working environment; Integration in an innovative project and a dynamic team; Opportunity to work fora market leader. #J-18808-Ljbffr