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Senior Materials R&D Engineer

1 month ago

Aylesford, United Kingdom Pineapple Contracts Full time

JOB TITLE:   Senior Materials R&D Engineer

 

REPORTS TO:     Head of Materials & Sustainability   

LOCATION:      Aylesford, Kent. Office based

WORKING HOURS: 8.00am – 4.30pm,

A bit about the role

 

The Senior Materials R&D Engineer is an exciting newly created position on our Materials and Sustainability team This position collaborates with cross functional teams including New Product Development, Purchasing and sourcing. The successful candidate will be highly inquisitive, eager to learn, and capable of multi-tasking in a fast- paced environment and has the drive to bring concepts into material reality.

This position requires technical know-how to execute a number of projects, looking at new perspectives to solve existing and new solutions within a specified area of the materials and fabrics.

 

The Senior Materials R&D Engineer will have a solid drive for results, excellent project management skills, a creative and entrepreneurial growth mindset, and an ability to create strong networks and relationships to drive the innovation agenda. They work both independently and with guidance to deliver relevant innovation and will work effectively with cross-functional teams to drive projects to execution.

 

Some of the key responsbilities

  • Responsible for delivering material development activities and is accountable for the execution of the allocated programs to bring projects through to commercialisation.
  • Ensures that the material development process is carried out such that project timelines are met.
  • Responsible for delivering Material requirements for any new materials introduced in products developed.
  • Ensures that Product quality and Manufacturing quality performance measures standards and corrective actions are specified for each new and current product to ensure performance at the required level for all manufactured products
  • Liaise with suppliers to obtain costings and development samples.
  • Research new and technical materials for development projects.
  • Liaising with external Material R&D labs and manufacturers.
  • Working on multiple projects simultaneously & cross functional teams; partnering closely with Design teams and Engineers.
  • Works within cross-functional teams to ensure that desirability, feasibility, and viability are evaluated for all projects as part of the development process.
  • Creating material specification briefs for the sourcing team.
  • Ability to read and analyse patents.
  • Expected to drive projects forward independently.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Textile Design/Textile Science, Industrial Design, Polymer and Material Science, Mechanical engineering, Manufacturing, or related fields
  • Proven practical and related industry experience.
  • Knowledge/awareness of development and manufacture practices.
  • Technical knowledge and strong practical skills.
  • Ability to identify and analyse a wide range of materials, and fabrics visually and through touch.
  • Experienced in all or some of the following is desirable: fabrics, metals, ceramics, coatings and composites.
  • Demonstrable experience of development projects which involve patented ideas. 
  • Ability to prioritise and to switch between different tasks as required
  • Problem-solving skills and decision-making ability.
  • An interest in sustainability.
  • Understanding of product and / or furniture and how its made
  • Good commercial acumen with an understanding of business development costs is desirable.
  • Proficient in MS Office packages – namely Outlook and PowerPoint
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • You embody our company people values:
    • Teamwork - Collaborate effectively with humility, appreciating and integrating individual skills and perspectives to achieve collective goals.
    • Committed - Dedicate yourself fully to your role, going above and beyond with self-motivation and loyalty to achieve individual, team, and company goals.
    • Ownership - Take full responsibility for your work, performance, and conduct, acting with integrity, staying organised, and learning from feedback and mistakes.
    • Positive - Approach tasks with optimism and innovation, viewing challenges as opportunities, and bringing energy and enthusiasm to inspire and motivate others.
    • Responsive - React quickly and effectively to needs and feedback, prioritising tasks with urgency, embracing change, and maintaining a proactive approach.

Why work for us

Pineapple is a leader in designing and manufacturing innovative furniture solutions for challenging environments. A family run company started in 1975, Pineapple is now a global business with headquarters in Kent (UK) and offices in France, Germany and the USA.

Pineapple still runs by its original ethos of creating mindfully designed furniture that not only works effortlessly and looks great but also helps foster a calm and supportive environment. Join Pineapple and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference through quality, innovation, sustainability and exceptional customer care.

Benefits

What we offer you

    • Proudly featured in The Sunday Times as one of the Best Places to Work 2024
    • Competitive pay
    • Pension scheme
    • Healthcare Cash Plan – You can claim for medical expenses, dentist or optical services, as well as access to 100s of deals and discounts
    • 23 days annual leave + UK bank holidays
    • Extra day’s leave for your birthday
    • Workplace nursery scheme
    • On joining we'll plant a tree in your honour
    • Regular team socials and events
    • Monthly pizza Friday
    • Fruit and snacks are provided daily
    • Employee referrals bonus scheme
    • Recognition of excellence/Employee rewards schemes
    • Company volunteering day
    • High quality office environment
    • Sustainability focused business
    • Free onsite parking / walking distance from train station

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Agencies we know where you are if we need any support, thank you for your interest in working with Pineapple.

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