Job Description

Your tasks


The main function of the role is the provision of product development activities to the IEMEA Marine hose range to help meet company targets for growth and profitability.

Carry out design activities to support existing marine hose business.

Coordinate production trials up to verified and approved design.


AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY / MAIN TASKS



Development of Marine Hose business - Carry out Fluid Handling Product Development projects for textile and steel reinforced hoses

Provide support to other functions & departments as a Product Development team member Exchange know how throughout regional and global locations Issuance of technical datasheets as well as design / specification ownership towards manufacturing plants



Hose Development - Develop hose, fittings and assembly specifications to define materials and process steps for building prototypes and final products for textile and steel reinforced marine hose.

Perform local and global analysis of hoses and systems to support the business orders and opportunities Define and specify tooling as required Develop and customise hose constructions to improve hose functionality and performance Define the materials for producing sample hose, fittings and assemblies to fulfill the project/customer requirement



Project Plan - Ensure project plans are defined to reach the Product Development project targets. Regularly review status of projects for timeliness and completion of requirements

Assess product requests from PLC with feasibility studies Support of Application Engineering, PPI, Operations and Quality departments to satisfy PLC requirements



Product Launch and Localization Support - Work with MPE / PPI to ensure a successful product launch and stable production process (low scrap rate, robust product data)

Coordinate with controller for cost calculations Provide support to evaluate processability, sample production scrap rate, and sample quality Support of localization activities (materials-R&D and processes-PPI)



Design Verification Plan

Product Audit plan - Define DFMEA and product DVP to meet the project requirement book and develop test plans and procedures

Define procedures for requalification plan (audit plan)



Supplier

Development - Work with Technology and Purchasing to define specifications and test procedures for raw material suppliers

Assist in the development of new alternative material suppliers



Product Testing - Define necessary new test methods to check product quality

Organize the prototype testing by labs Evaluate the test results, documentation of test results for discussion with application engineering and/or customer Benchmark testing of competitive product




Your profile


Qualifications / Skills Required


Educated to degree level or equivalent in a mechanical engineering related subject.


Must be competent in technical report writing.


Must be a good communicator at all levels.


Ability to manage projects and see through to completion.


Our offer


Competitive pension Scheme


On site gym


Bonus Scheme


Private Medical Insurance


26 days holidays plus bank holidays(pro rata for part time and shift workers)


Opportunity to purchase additional holidays


On site subsidized canteen


Cycle to Work Scheme


Onsite free parking



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About us


Dunlop Oil & Marine is a world leader in the design, manufacture and supply of hoses for the oil, gas and petrochemical industries, for both offshore and onshore based operations.

Keyfacts

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Job ID

REF90463G

Location

Grimsby

Leadership level

Leading Self

Job flexibility

Hybrid Job

Legal Entity

Dunlop Oil & Marine Limited