Br /pWhat does the job of a Product Development Engineer entail: /ppbr / /pulliAs 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 industry /liliClose contact with customers and internal process engineers is essential /liliNew concepts are designed in 3D (Solidworks) /liliResponsibility for material selection and process development, from concept to production, falls under your duties /liliThere is direct reporting to the global RD director /liliThe possibility to advance to the position of senior engineer and lead projects is available /li /ul br /ulliA master#39;s degree in Industrial Sciences /liliKnowledge of the plastics industry or related fields /lili3-5 years of experience in product design and polymer materials, 1-3 years of experience in injection molding or extrusion or related areas /liliProficient in mechanical design, able to design products from scratch and create 3D drawings; our client uses Solidworks /liliExperience with applying and processing polyolefin and/or TPU materials /liliA creative thinker, proactively seeking innovation and improvement, with a proven track record of coming up with and implementing new ideas /liliPossessing analytical skills, able to make connections, manage technical challenges, and find practical solutions /liliCapable of managing multiple projects simultaneously and working within deadlines and budgets, and collaborating well in a multidisciplinary team /liliProficiency in English, both spoken and written. /li /ul br /pOur client offers the following value package for the position as Product Development Engineer: /ppbr / /pulliA permanent contract /liliAn interesting and varied role /liliA competitive salary, negotiable, with benefits such as meal vouchers, hospitalization insurance and group insurance /li /ul br /pThe company is a global leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of custom components and flexible plastic tubing systems. /p