Product Injection Expert

About the Company

ZEISS is technology and innovation. Founded in Germany, in 1846, ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the optics and optoelectronics industries across 50 countries. As a company wholly owned by a foundation, ZEISS is committed to responsibility in all its activities. As a pioneer in scientific optics, its employees across the globe continue to push the boundaries of what is possible. With a strong focus on quality and innovation, ZEISS creates value for its customers and helps shape new ways of seeing the world.

About the Role

We’re looking for an Injection Product Expert to join us in Castiglione Olona, Varese, Italy. Within our Product Development organisation, you will work across Engineering, Production, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Logistics and Product teams to support the successful development and industrialisation of injection-molded Sun Lens products. As Injection Product Expert, you will manage the development of injection-molded Sun Lens products, taking responsibility for projects from initial technical feasibility through to production readiness and successful market introduction.

Responsibilities

• The role of Injection Product Expert will involve:
• Managing the end-to-end New Product Development process for thermoplastic injection molding projects, including new molds, materials, lens thicknesses, inserts and product changes.
• Driving development cycles for thermoplastic materials, including Polycarbonate and Polyamide, and assessing their suitability for new product applications.
• Conducting technical feasibility assessments and defining testing, qualification, validation and industrialization plans in collaboration with Engineering, Quality and Regulatory Affairs.
• Leading cross-functional coordination between Product Development, Production, Logistics and Engineering to ensure development schedules and product release deadlines are achieved.
• Driving production readiness for new injected product launches and ensuring Time-to-Market targets are met, working with Key Account Managers and customers when required.
• Leading product testing activities in partnership with the Product Team and working with Quality to establish appropriate product specifications.
• Investigating non-conformities and development failures alongside Engineering, applying Six Sigma methodologies, Design of Experiments and Minitab analysis where appropriate.
• Tracking and documenting development progress through internal company systems and portals, including Friday and the NPR portal.

Qualifications

• Your Experience
• A university degree in a scientific or technical discipline, ideally Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• At least 2-3 years’ professional experience within an injection molding environment.

Required Skills

• Good knowledge of thermoplastic materials and injection molding processes.
• Good knowledge of project management, with the ability to coordinate multiple development activities and stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, with experience of industrial resource planning, prioritization and task management.
• Strong relationship-building, negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Good proficiency in both Italian and English.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Preferred Skills

• It would be desirable if you had:
• Approximately five years’ experience within injection molding or a related manufacturing environment.
• Experience using Minitab and applying Six Sigma methodologies, including Design of Experiments.
• Experience supporting the industrialization and launch of thermoplastic injection-molded products.

Pay range and compensation package

If you join ZEISS, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Salary: 30,000€ - 45,000€ base salary
• Bonus: Attendance, Production and Performance related
• General Welfare Benefits
• Subsidized canteed
• Smart Working (3 days in the office, 2 days smart working)

Role Details

The role is based in Castiglione Olona and will require flexibility to travel, including both short- and long-range business travel.

ZEISS is committed to responsibility in all its activities and to creating an inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, and ZEISS encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds who want to contribute to pushing the boundaries of what is possible.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team

Lameez Peer