Product Development Engineer

Mylar Specialty Films UK Ltd (Formerly Dupont Teijin Films (UK) Ltd) is a leading global producer of PET and PEN polyester films specialising in film products and related services for markets and industries including Battery Materials, Durable Cards, Electrical Insulation and Capacitors, Flexible Electronics, Healthcare, Imaging Media, Labels, Packaging, Photovoltaics and many more. Mylar Specialty Films is a 50/50 Joint Venture between Celanese Corporation and Teijin Limited. The business has approx. 2000 employees worldwide with manufacturing sites in Asia Pacific, America and Europe.  The UK production site is based in Dumfries, Scotland.   We currently have a vacancy at our Dumfries Site for a Product Development Enginer. 

As Product Development Engineer, you will be responsible for monitoring, optimising and operating our pilot line. You will also play a key role in developing our polyester film product portfolio by project managing and scaling up product developments from pilot line to production line. Working within the Technology and Innovation (T&I) Team, you will have the self-motivation and willingness to continuously improve your knowledge and skill set whilst working to the highest safety standards.

• Monitor pilot line equipment performance: assess reliability of equipment, identify failures and causes of failures, and recommend solutions.
• Maintain, optimise and work within a team to operate the pilot line.
• Manage the product development of polyester film products through a stage gate process from concept to full scale manufacturing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including technical, manufacturing, quality, product stewardship and commercial groups, to ensure alignment from lab to market.
• Drive scale-up activities and ensure downstream process compatibility.
• Prepare business cases for new developments, including calculation of estimated trial and product costs.
• Prepare project plans and progress updates.
• Design, coordinate, document and review pilot and production line trials.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations of a high quality.
• Present technical results and learnings to internal and external partners.
• Generate and analyse technical data according to the end application and product requirements.
• Contribute to broader T&I initiatives across the global team as required.
• Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with health, safety and quality standards.

• Degree in a Science discipline, or significant experience in a similar role.
• Previous experience in product development and/or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Self-motivated and results driven with excellent attention to detail.
• A methodical approach.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• A strong safety focus, both within own work and that of others.
• Ability to write procedures, trial plans and reports, and other related documents of a high quality.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present findings to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to plan and prioritise workloads.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Computer literate.
• Be adaptable and flexible to support trials outside of normal working hours, when required.
• Willingness to learn.

Comprehensive training & development will be given to the successful candidates.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and a valid work permit, if required.

This is a full time, permanent position working 37.5 hours per week.