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Overview: Working with our client, an established injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for a Development Manager to join their team in support of continued growth and investment in new equipmentBenefits:33 days annual leave, including a shutdown at ChristmasEnhanced pension schemeLife insuranceCompany sick pay up to 24 weeks (increasing with years of service)All PPE provided, including safety shoesRemit:This position will suit an experienced engineering professional with prior experience in the installation and commissioning of new Capital equipmentThe successful Development Manager candidate will be an electrically biased Engineer with strong appreciation of plastics manufacturing machinery and ancillary equipmentFantastic opportunity for a skilled Engineer with supervisory experience to progress into a senior position focused on new equipment and plant improvement projectsRole:In the role of Development Manager you will be responsible for the safe installation of Capital equipment and site improvement projectsAs Development Manager you will lead on the identification, evaluation, development and implementation of new equipment and processing technologiesIdentify and specify new equipment, seeking out potential suppliers and gathering quotationsLead feasibility studies and technical evaluations for new equipmentWorking closely with suppliers on equipment design requirements / solutionsLiaise with suppliers and OEMs to ensure technical and commercial alignmentPresent to senior management the costs and timescales to realise a specific projectManage projects from inception through to handover to production in terms of safety, cost, time and qualityCoordinate trials and validation of new machinery and equipmentCollaborate with production and quality teams to embed new processes and standardsProvide technical guidance to engineering and operations teams on machinery and processingExperience Requirements:Time served electrically biased Engineer qualified to HNC / HND levelGood working knowledge of Mechatronics, PLC Technology, Servo drives and Control systemsGood communication skills with the ability to manage suppliers and contractorsExperience on the safe installation and commissioning ofnew equipmentProven experience within plastics manufacturingStrong project management skillsExperience with robotics and automationUnderstanding of health 'safety requirements for industrial equipmentLeadership and people management skillsKey Words: Development Manager, Development Engineer, Commissioning Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Service Engineer/", Electrical Engineer, Injection Moulding, Plastics, Project Engineer/"FOOTERDue to the sheer volume of applications we receive we will only contact successful applications that meet the requirements of our client job brief. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful.For all UK job positions work seekers must be eligible to work and live in the UKSierra 57 ConsultTechnical Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment Specialist Plastics, Packaging & Precision EngineeringSierra 57 Consult Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. In compliance with the new regulations (April 2004) in place under the Employment Agencies Act, Sierra 57 Consult will require proof of identification. A current copy of a passport, driving license, ID card or NI card will be required as part of the registration process. Email copies are acceptable.Sierra 57 Consult has been designed to project manage the mechanics of all aspects concerning the recruitment processes, implementing a simple and succinct method for targeting and introducing bona fide and skilled candidates to reputable clients and potential employers.If this advertised position does not interest you, please consider our other opportunities by sending your updated CV outlining your achievements and your personal requisites, i.e. salary, location, job roles. Please just Google Sierra 57 & register with us.JBRP1_UKTJ