R&D and Analysis Engineer

Support engineering processes by conducting mechanical simulations.
Developing new products with emphasis on structural lightweight plastic solutions
Exploring and implementing innovative technologies, advanced materials following market future trends.
Improving current products and processes by innovation, creativity and advanced tools.
Optimized engineering/technological solution based on research and analysis.
The development engineer has a significant part in development stages, by predicting and examining possible concepts and outcomes.

Essential duties and responsibilities

Examine the technical requirements for the performance of the development part, in parallel with research and study the developments available in the market.
Brainstorming and examining concepts in order to improve or completely invention from scratch.
Preliminary development of the selected concepts and running preliminary analyses and examinations.
Detail development and simulations for the chosen concept.
Development and support the manufacturing stage of the technological demonstration, including the production tools.
Planning and running a critical performance validation for the technological demonstration.
Conclude the test performed, making adjustments and optimizations to the original development and analysis.
Summarize a detailed technical report on the entire development process described above, which includes the important issues that arose during it and conclusions for continuation (both for the client and for the organization), including finalize documentation at PLM system.
Guiding and fitting development process for serial/mass production and technological readiness. Responsible for providing answers and technical support to the various parties involved in the project.

At each stage of the development process described above, the following can be included3D CADs, 2D drawings, product design, production tool design, fixture design, structural simulations, manufacturing simulations, and quotes receiving from suppliers.

Education and Experience

Mechanical Engineering degree – must.
Excellent understanding and proven experience in development – must.
Proven experience in plastic – an advantage.
Familiarity with the automotive industry - an advantage.
Proven experience in FEA simulation – an advantage.
Job Skills
Professional skills required
Good analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
"First time right" mindset – always think, plan, execute, learn, and improve. Ability to deepen and investigate, In-depth engineering understanding, Hands On.
Good understanding of manufacturing processes of parts.

Language Skills
Excellent dialogue in English speaking, writing.

Computer skills
Very good knowledge of CAD Capabilities – Must
Very good knowledge of CAE Capabilities – Must
NX Siemens - an advantage.
Altair Hyperworks software - an advantage.
Hypermesh, Optistruct, Radioss software- an advantage.
Previous knowledge of Team Center software (PLM) – an advantage.
Good knowledge using the main office tools such as Outlook, Excel & PowerPoint.

Personal Skills

An entrepreneurial approach – constantly challenging the existing and daring to think differently.
Aspiration for excellence and expertise, desire to be a professional authority.
Creativity, thinking outside the box, curiosity, self-learning.
Proactive – always think ahead, and take actions to improve.
Ability to work independently as well as being part of a team.
Delivering messages and presentations, effective communication.
Time and tasks management.
High personal and professional credibility, integrity.
Assertiveness.
Service approach.

Main interfaces

Customers
Marketing and Business developments
Engineering Teams
Quality teams – Lab, Quality & Materials
Project Managers
Sub-contractors
Purchasing

Success Factors

Translation of innovative technologies into actual implementation in new projects.
Improve product development in complex projects that are defined as a top priority.
Compliance with time limits and quality requirements in the field of simulations and design in development projects.
Expanding the "toolbox" by learning new fields and new technologies.