Overview

In 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.

Retribuzione / Benefits

- Competitive Salary Package
- Performance-Based Premio Plans
- Well-being programs
- Health Insurance
- AD&D; Insurance
- Development Plan

Responsabilità

- Lead development of heat-shrink tubing and sealing products from concept to industrialisation and launch
- Translate customer requirements into robust product specs covering thermal, mechanical, electrical, sealing, and environmental performance
- Develop and optimise polymer-based solutions including single-wall/dual-wall tubing, adhesive-lined products, sealing sleeves, and moulded components
- Design, execute, and analyse laboratory, pilot-scale, and manufacturing trials (extrusion, crosslinking, expansion, moulding, adhesives)
- Drive product verification, qualification, risk assessment, and reliability activities using DFMEA, DOE, statistics, and problem-solving tools




- Investigate root causes of technical/manufacturing issues and implement effective corrective actions
- Collaborate with Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, suppliers, and customers to ensure successful delivery and launch readiness

Requisiti fondamentali

- Degree in Polymer Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or related technical discipline
- 5+ years of product development experience from concept through qualification and launch
- Hands-on expertise in polymer extrusion and at least one related technology (heat-shrink expansion, crosslinking, adhesive lining, moulding, or compounding)
- Strong knowledge of polymers, adhesives, sealants, additives, and material-process-property relationships
- Experience with product validation, qualification testing, process scale-up, manufacturing transfer, and continuous improvement
- Practical knowledge of DFMEA, DOE, statistical analysis, root cause investigation, risk management, and engineering change control
- Strong communication, collaboration, and technical leadership across R&D;, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, suppliers, and customers

- Strong communication
- Collaboration
- Technical leadership
- Polymer extrusion
- Heat-shrink expansion
- Crosslinking

📌 Senior R&D Development Engineer - Heat-Shrink Tubing & Sealing Products (Chieti)
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