Group Lead Engineering Nonwoven Abrasives

Company Description
Do you want beneficial technologies being shaped by your ideas? Whether in the areas of mobility solutions, consumer goods, industrial technology or energy and building technology - with us, you will have the chance to improve quality of life all across the globe. Welcome to Bosch.sia Abrasives Ltd (part of the Bosch Power Tools/Accessories Division) is an innovative manufacturer of non-woven and foam abrasive products as well as a distributor in the UK of coated abrasives. The sites in Greetland, West Yorkshire and Alfreton, Derbyshire, have a wealth of experience in the manufacture and development of abrasive products, ideally complementing sia Abrasives’ systems solutions.
Job Description
Development of new products to for the nonwoven abrasive market, including the new segment of robotic sanding applications
Contribute to plant improvement / cost saving projects.
Support on projects to key stakeholders within the business; Production / Customer services / Sales / HSE/ Logistics / Purchasing/ Quality support
Leading, mentoring and developing the members of the nonwoven abrasive product development team
Undertake all people management activities and communicate objectives, tasks and targets.
Assess departmental performance and training needs of self and others
Maintenance of technical skill profile to meet site and business needs.
Communicate Corporate information to team, as appropriate
Qualifications
Educated to degree/masters level with chemical background, knowledge of the production of nonwovens and coating processes is an advantageProactive self-starter able to work under own direction and keen interest in personal development.Hands on approach, enjoys working in a production environmentStrong interpersonal skills (cooperation across the hierarchies and on international environment).Flexible, ability to support, positively influence and work with various departments and levels of management.Analytic thinking and problem-solving skills, demonstrates attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.Planning and project management skills including Agile working methods.Ad hoc travel abroad (predominantly Europe) to visit customers, suppliers and the head quarter in Frauenfeld as required
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