R And D Engineer

Are you enthusiastic about Process, Quality Improvements and offering world-class manufacturing customer service?

At Saint Gobain Abrasives, we are looking for an R&D Engineer to work in our Research and Development team based out of our Staverton, Gloucestershire site to support Saint-Gobain Abrasives EMEA strategy by developing our European market in diamond roller dressers (standard and specific product ranges) covered by our 3 current sites in UK, Poland and Germany with a specific focus on key R&D projects related to electroplating technology

Your key role as the R&D Engineer will be to lead Research & Development projects across EMEA business in collaboration with our Sales and Application Engineers Teams by improving and Developing our European market for Diamond Roller Dressers

You will also support Saint-Gobain Abrasives UK's strategy by developing the Staverton plant performance and process capability in the electroplating area, laboratory, and site function. Ensuring process efficiencies are maintained and continually improved whilst complying with all relevant standards and in line with ISO 9001:2015 and 14001:2015 requirements.

The R&D Engineer will be a key cog in a site consisting of 42 people and will report to the Plant Manager with a dotted line to the Europe R&D Director. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the business as Saint Gobain is investing massively in the business. The business has increased, and this role will give you the platform to showcase your talents across our European business,

Saint Gobain Abrasives is one of 35+ Saint-Gobain brands. Saint Gobain Abrasives provides a comprehensive portfolio of solutions for all abrasion processes. Saint Gobain Abrasives operates as a subsidiary of the Saint Gobain Group, the world leader in the habitat and construction

What we are looking for:

• Proven knowledge and experience in process and/or performance improvement within a manufacturing environment, ideally precision engineering field
• Familiar with root cause analysis and other problem-solving techniques
• Commercial awareness, with an understanding of basic cost structures and margins
• Health and safety certified with experience conducting Risk Assessments, area audits, developing task-based operating procedures
• Able to understand and work on financial budgets
• Project leadership skills, cross-department functioning skills with experience in managing others in project teams, including external contractors/suppliers
• The flexibility to travel as your role will have frequent visits to our European plants

What you will be doing:

• You will develop and provide our industrial customers with technical options and innovation projects which can support and give commercial and/or technical advantages
• Analyse, deploy and finalize the process of specific tools and solutions required by customers.
• Providing expertise in research and Development, operating in a cost role, developing new markets and modern technologies, implementing new procedures
• Provide technical sales assistance for complex projects and Discussions with the customer regarding their application and their expectations to develop/providing optimal solutions.
• Be the driving force behind process improvements, developments, and innovation; cost supervision, quality, control, flexibility
• The R&D Engineer will work in all areas and functions of the operational environment, demonstrating a flexible approach to work to satisfy customer requirements
• Promote and implement continuous improvement in all areas of the plant through the adoption and implementation of World Class Manufacturing principles, tools, and technique

Are Saint Gobain Abrasives and Saint-Gobain inclusive employers?

Saint-Gobain is the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world.

We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be but also facilitates better decision-making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.

And what about flexibility?

The world of work is changing. At Saint-Gobain, we are always open to new ways of working. Everyone has unique needs and commitments. We will happily discuss any need you might have for this role: flexible hours, job-sharing, part-time working, or anything else that matters to you. We cannot promise to meet every request when we are recruiting. But we do promise to listen.

If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person; we look forward to hearing from you!