Process Development Engineer (f/m/d) Polymer Solutions

Company Description
Oetiker provides customers with the peace of mind that their mission-critical components are reliably connected. We are a global leader in high-end connecting solutions for the vehicle industry and for high-value applications in industrial segments. With 1800+ employees in more than 30 countries and over 75 years of experience, we are the trusted, global, long-term partner for the world’s leading OEMs.
Our Polymer Center of Competence, located at Lindholmen Science Park in Gothenburg Sweden, is a newly founded branch of the Oetiker Group with the global responsibility to develop polymer quick connectors and system solutions mainly for thermal management applications in electric vehicles. We benefit from the global footprint and expertise of the Oetiker Group while maintaining an innovative start-up feeling. We create high-quality solutions to ensure the future of clean and secure e-mobility.
Please find here a video showing our latest polymer products under development: https://players.brightcove.net/4684385787001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6282098101001
Job Description
We are currently expanding our team in Gothenburg and are looking for a Process Development Engineer. You will be responsible for developing innovative and robust assembly processes for high volume production of our polymer products in close collaboration with external production and automation partners.
Responsibilities
Track & evaluate emerging process technologies
Collect process requirements for polymer quick connectors and systems from customers and write technical specifications
Support assessment and selection of appropriate external production and automation partners
Work in close collaboration with these external production and automation partners to design, develop and implement state-of-the-art assembly processes for our new polymer quick connectors
Supervise build-up and integration of the assembly cells into the production environment at our production partners and assist in a smooth production ramp-up
Define and track quality, cost and time (QCT) deliverables and coordinate engineering activities by applying agile project management methodologies
Deploy state-of-the-art engineering (e.g. Design for Six Sigma) and technical risk management (e.g. FMEA) tools
Run feasibility studies and plan and initiate verification activities
Apply a ZeroDefect mentality in everything you do
Support in other areas as needed within the Polymer R&D team

Qualifications
Higher degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSc/MSc)
5+ years working experience as Process Development Engineer with focus on polymer/plastic parts, preferably in automotive or a high-volume OEM environment
Basic CAD skills (preferably SolidWorks)
Experience with quality standards such as IATF 16949 and ISO 9001
Skilled at managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously and ability to independently execute those priorities
Precise working style with a high commitment to quality
Excellent oral and written communication skills in Swedish and English
Self-motivated and a self-starter with hands-on skills and a team-oriented attitude

Additional Information
A position at the Polymer Center of Competence offers exciting global challenges and a whole range of development opportunities. The unique company culture adopted from the Oetiker Group is built on a strong sense of trust where employees are encouraged to contribute from day one. We embrace our diversity and enhance it by being open to new approaches. We are therefore looking for colleagues who share our customer-focused mindset of delivering quality and value in everything we do.
We strongly encourage equal rights and gender equality. At Oetiker, everyone has the same possibilities to grow and develop with us.
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