R&D Product Designer (11-Month Fixed-Term Contract - Maternity Cover)

R&D PRODUCT DESIGNER (11-Month Fixed-Term Contract - Maternity Cover)

Please note: This is a fixed-term assignment of approximately 11 months and is not a permanent role.

Reporting to: Development or Expert Center Manager or Advance Innovation Manager

Scope:

The R&D Product Designer role is responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and developing new products that align with our company’s strategic goals. This position requires a blend of creative design skills, project management skills and technical expertise.

About the team:

The R&D team within the division of RPSI is composed of experienced professionals dedicated to advancing the company´s innovation and sustainability goals. With allocations in multiple geographies having expertise across Healthcare, Homecare, Food, Beverage, Beauty and Wellness; with focus on:

• Sustainability: Implement and scale sustainable business practices across operations and value chain, focusing on reducing environmental impact while maximizing circularity and enhancing value creation.

• Product Innovation: Creating new and improved packaging designs that meet the evolving needs of customers across various industries.

• Cost Innovation: Value creation by reducing the costs associated with producing or delivering a product or service, while maintaining or improving its quality and performance.

Key Function Responsibilities:

• Generate innovative product concepts based on market research, customer feedback, and emerging trends.

• Be project manager and ensure that the projects are updated and follow our stage gate model.

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget constraints.

• Create detailed design specifications, sketches, and prototypes using CAD software and other design tools.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, marketing, and manufacturing to ensure design feasibility and alignment with business objectives.

• Conduct product testing and iterate designs based on feedback and performance data.

• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and materials to continuously bring fresh ideas to the table to be presented to the R&D Expert Centers team on a quarterly basis.

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of design processes, specifications, and project progress.

Key performance indicators:

• Tracks the number of innovative product ideas generated within a specific period.

• Measures the time taken to move from concept to prototype, indicating efficiency in the design process.

• Measure the percentage of prototypes that successfully pass testing phases and move to the next stage of development.

• Evaluates the financial return generated from new products relative to the investment made in their development.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in product design and development, preferably in an R&D environment.

• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, KeyShot, etc).

• Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and engineering principles.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to think creatively and innovatively.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Project management experience is a plus.