Product Development Technician

New Product Development Technical Execution

Collects customer input data alongside Market Managers and Technical Sales Representatives Participates in feasibility studies integrating finishing and technical constraints Participates in project meetings and validates item drawings in the absence of the NPD Manager Works jointly with the design office and mould shop to develop tooling drawings and ensure on time receipt of tooling units Validates tooling modifications and ensures readiness for model development

Prepares sampling plans review of moulds planning technical specifications Assists and coordinates Production teams during sampling Analyses sampling and laboratory reports and participates in subsequent tooling adjustments Supports development of production files and documentation required for industrialisation Collects trial sampling and production information and prepares technical reports to support product development tooling improvements and future production runs

Support the development and validation of manufacturing cost estimates by collecting production data process assumptions and supplier inputs Assist in assessing manufacturing feasibility production lead times tooling requirements line compatibility and commercial viability of new product concepts Supports technical and quality assessments of new product concepts and sampling outcomes Prepare and maintain technical and economic project documentation to support project approvals customer quotations and business case development Identify opportunities to improve cost productivity and manufacturability during the product development process

Informs Sales Technical Sales and Scheduling of project progress Provides documentation and technical support across NPD processes Ensures communication continuity between R D Design Production and Commercial stakeholders

Validates tools for first production Conducts post production follow up Team Moulds with Forming Development and Moulding departments Participates in improvement activities on mould variables and technical tools

Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial or relevant discipline) – preferred, not essential.
10 years’ experience in manufacturing environments, ideally in glass

Expertise in forming department

Experience supporting technical product development activities.

Familiarity with CAD advantageous.

Strong communication and coordination skills across technical and commercial teams.

Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Understanding of finishing, moulding, and forming constraints.

Strong organisational skills; able to manage sampling and tooling timelines.

Effective cross functional communication.

Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing project needs.

Team oriented, collaborative working style.