What does the job of a Product Development Engineer entail:As a product development engineer, you are responsible for the creation of new products and work on your own projects as well as on client requests. The projects are situated within the plastics industryClose contact with customers and internal process engineers is essentialNew concepts are designed in 3D (Solidworks)Responsibility for material selection and process development, from concept to production, falls under your dutiesThere is direct reporting to the global R&D directorThe possibility to advance to the position of senior engineer and lead projects is available A master's degree in Industrial SciencesKnowledge of the plastics industry or related fields3-5 years of experience in product design and polymer materials, 1-3 years of experience in injection molding or extrusion or related areasProficient in mechanical design, able to design products from scratch and create 3D drawings; our client uses SolidworksExperience with applying and processing polyolefin and/or TPU materialsA creative thinker, proactively seeking innovation and improvement, with a proven track record of coming up with and implementing new ideasPossessing analytical skills, able to make connections, manage technical challenges, and find practical solutionsCapable of managing multiple projects simultaneously and working within deadlines and budgets, and collaborating well in a multidisciplinary teamProficiency in English, both spoken and written. Our client offers the following value package for the position as Product Development Engineer:A permanent contractAn interesting and varied roleA competitive salary, negotiable, with benefits such as meal vouchers, hospitalization insurance and group insurance The company is a global leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of custom components and flexible plastic tubing systems.