OverviewMarket Development Engineer | Job ref: AZ / 64512 | Reports to: Technology Manager | Place of work: home office based | Region: ItalyQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, and/or Plastics Engineering, or equivalent3–5 years’ experience in plastic materials, part and mold design, processing or product development, project management in automotive or appliances industry, preferably polyolefinMust be able to travel to customer sites, vendors, and between divisionsSkilled in the use of basic computer software, including word processing and spreadsheetsItalian language fluent/native; proficiency in English; other languages are an advantageGood relationship builder; self-starter & motivatedRemuneration & BenefitsRenumeration depends on seniority and region. Approx. €52,000 – €66,000 salary gross. Benefits: Commission, Car, LaptopPosition SummaryThis position is the technical liaison between the customer, the Product Manager and Product Development Engineer, communicating customer requirements and providing project selection and prioritization in cooperation with the Sales and Marketing Department. This position typically manages development projects over a period of 1–3 years until start of production. The MDE position is intended to play a major role in identifying and creating new sales opportunities and building a pipeline for sales growth.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesDevelops relationships with customer base and their appropriate technical personnelIdentifies potential current and/or future product applicationsDefines, in cooperation with AC & Sales manager, development projects and priorities with OEMs and tiersDetermines material requirements or specifications for targeted applicationsCommunicates material requirements and desired timing to the Product Manager at project initiationInterfaces with both the customer and the Product Development Engineer, continually communicating project status and any potential changes that may occur in the program from either viewpointContinues the interface between the customer and Product Development until an acceptable material has been obtainedProvides test data from material developed to customer with feedback to Product Development indicating direction of future workSchedules molding trials for material evaluation in actual parts, attending as schedule permitsPresents a formalized data package of developed material for customer approvalActs as Customer Representative, ensuring that customer requirements are addressedDocuments program/project status with reports as required by managerPerforms other duties and assignments as directed by supervisorAdditional informationFor EU roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the European Union. Proof of eligibility may be required with application. To apply please contact Andy Zanin at andy.zanin@listgrove.com or +44 (0) 1789 207070.
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