Senior R&D Development Engineer - Heat-Shrink Tubing & Sealing Products

ppIn this role you will lead the development of heat-shrink and sealing solutions for automotive and industrial applications, guiding products from concept to market launch. You’ll work with advanced polymer technologies and cross-functional teams to influence product strategy and future platforms. You will tackle complex engineering challenges, drive verification and qualification, and push for reliable, high-quality solutions. This is an opportunity to shape commercially-ready products that meet demanding performance needs. /pulliCompetitive Salary Package /liliPerformance-Based Bonus Plans /liliHealth Insurance /liliADD Insurance /liliDevelopment Plan /liliLead development of heat-shrink tubing and sealing products from concept to industrialisation and launch /liliTranslate customer requirements into robust product specs covering thermal, mechanical, electrical, sealing, and environmental performance /liliDevelop and optimise polymer-based solutions including single-wall/dual-wall tubing, adhesive-lined products, sealing sleeves, and moulded components /liliDesign, execute, and analyse laboratory, pilot-scale, and manufacturing trials (extrusion, crosslinking, expansion, moulding, adhesives) /liliDrive product verification, qualification, risk assessment, and reliability activities using DFMEA, DOE, statistics, and problem-solving tools /liliInvestigate root causes of technical/manufacturing issues and implement effective corrective actions /liliCollaborate with Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, suppliers, and customers to ensure successful delivery and launch readiness /liliDegree in Polymer Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or related technical discipline /lili5+ years of product development experience from concept through qualification and launch /liliHands-on expertise in polymer extrusion and at least one related technology (heat-shrink expansion, crosslinking, adhesive lining, moulding, or compounding) /liliStrong knowledge of polymers, adhesives, sealants, additives, and material-process-property relationships /liliExperience with product validation, qualification testing, process scale-up, manufacturing transfer, and continuous improvement /liliPractical knowledge of DFMEA, DOE, statistical analysis, root cause investigation, risk management, and engineering change control /liliStrong communication, collaboration, and technical leadership across RD, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, suppliers, and customers /liliStrong communication /liliTechnical leadership /liliCrosslinking /li /ulpSenior RD Development Engineer - Heat-Shrink Tubing Sealing Products chieti, abruzzo, it /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr