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JOBS: Product Developer at DMM, Llanberis

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 DMM Wales 15 Mar 2017
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“Together, each one of us will make a better, safer product for our customers."

DMM is a company that designs, manufactures, markets and sells high quality equipment for use in climbing, mountaineering, tree care, working at height, rope access and rescue. DMM strives to achieve the highest levels of quality, innovation, and service.

We have an opening for a Product Developer to join our team in Llanberis.

Reporting to the Product Manager, the successful applicant will take responsibility for projects from concept, through the development process, and on to market launch. This product developer role will focus on the technical textile products that sit alongside the world-famous metalwork in our range. This will require a sound working knowledge of product design and development, the ability to work to strict timelines and project requirements, experience of sourcing, and a logical, methodical, and highly organised approach to work.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
  • Drive projects through the development cycle, in-line with the ethos and attention to detail that makes DMM a world leader
  • Create finished products that address the requirements of DMM, the market, and our end users
  • Build and maintain a general understanding and knowledge of relative product regulations currently in force to ensure products meet the relevant standards
  • Establish patent and IP status of projects
  • Work effectively with our manufacturing partners. This will include our factory in Llanberis and partners throughout the world. The ability to form long-term, fair partnerships is essential.
  • Ensure that project records are maintained as required by our Quality Assurance: Design Control system
  • Upon handover of a product to the procurement department, work with the Product Manager to ensure that all necessary information is effectively communicated
  • In the lead-up to a product launch, work closely with the Marketing, Sales, and Product managers to deliver a full package of product information for marketing, show and sales samples, and sales support packs
  • Understand our supplier’s production and Quality Control processes and implement a strong quality control system with all of them to ensure we receive a consistent supply of high quality good
  • Work with the DMM Quality department to ensure that due diligence is carried out across the DMM product portfolio to ensure the products are fit and safe for purpose
Essential Skills
  • Experience of technical product design and development
  • Expertise in at least one of our market sectors
  • Highly competent in Adobe Creative Suite - InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
  • Competent in 2D & 3D CAD – Draftsight, Solidworks, AutoCAD
  • A sound working knowledge of MS Office - Word, Excel, Outlook
  • The ability to multi-task and work within time constraints to deliver projects to expectations
  • Excellent written and spoken communication standard
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • The ability to work both independently and as part of a tight knit team
Desirable Skills
  • Experience of sourcing and factory communications
  • Previous experience in the Outdoor/Industrial markets
  • A textile PPE background
  • Knowledge of sewn manufacturing
If you feel you have the relevant skills, qualities, background and experience we are keen to hear more about you. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your own career in return for your hard work and commitment you will be rewarded with a competitive basic salary and an excellent benefits package.

Interested applicants should apply in the first instance with a copy of their CV and any additional information that you feel is relevant.

Contact Us:
Applications and current C.V. to be sent to:
Suzanne Bonnett – H R Manager: suzanne@dmmwales.com
DMM Engineering, Y Glyn, Llanberis, Gwynedd, LL55 4EL

Closing date for applications: 29th March 2017.
DMM Engineering Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.

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