Job description
To help position Heron Manufacturing Limited to become a market leader in the design and development of next generation Eco windows and to implement and embed sustainable New Product Development capabilities organisation-wide. This will be achieved through the establishment of a New Product Development centre of excellence to design, develop, test and productionize a next generation suite of innovative, market-led, value-added sash windows that meet the anticipated environmental legislative requirements, and assist the company on its journey to Net Zero. The KTP will focus on helping Heron to a market leadership position in next generation sustainable wooden windows and doors by introducing the 'NextGen' Sash Window. A New Product Development centre of excellence will be established to design, develop and test the next generation suite of innovative, market-led, value-added products that meet upcoming environmental legislative requirements and embeds sustainable New Product Development capabilities organisation-wide. The KTP will play a significant role in accelerating Heron’s path to Net Zero..
Request
BEng or BSc with 2:1 Honours or MEng in engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering design, engineering management, technology with design or a closely related discipline. Substantive (ie 5 years or more) manufacturing and product design experience in the building supplies sector. Proficiency in use of 3D CAD systems (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and drawing management systems , Knowledge of latest environmental legislation in respect of wooden window manufacturing (e.g., U Values, etc)