PbMarket Development Engineer /b /ppJob ref: AZ /64512 /ppbr/ppbReports to: /b Technology Manager /ppbr/ppbPlace of work: /bhome office based /ppbr/ppbRegion: /b Italy /ppbr/ppbPREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: /b /ppBachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, and/or Plastics Engineering, or equivalent. /pp3- 5 years’ experience in plastic materials, part and mold design, processing or product development, project management in automotive or appliances Industry, preferably polyolefin /ppMust be able to travel to Customer sites, Vendors, and between WPP divisions. /ppSkilled in the use of basic computer software, including word-processing and spreadsheets. /ppbr/ppItalian language fluent native, proficiency in English, other languages are advantage /ppGood relationship builder Self-starter motivated /p pRenumeration, depends on seniority and region. Approx. Level 52.000 – 66.000 € salary gross /ppbr/ppBenefits: Commission, Car, laptop /ppbr/ppbPOSITION SUMMARY: /b /ppThis position is the technical liaison between the customer, the Product Manager and Product Development Engineer, communicating customer requirements and providing project selection and prioritization in cooperation with the Sales and Marketing Department. /ppThis position typically manages development projects over a period of 1-3 years until start of production. /ppThe MDE position is intended to play a major role in identifying and creating new sales opportunities and building a pipeline for sales growth. /ppbr/ppbESSENTIAL DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES: /b /ppDevelops relationships with Customer base and their appropriate technical personnel. /ppIdentifies potential current and/or future product application. /ppDefines, in cooperation with AC Sales manager, development projects and priorities with OEM’S and Tiers. /ppDetermines material requirements or specifications for targeted applications. /ppCommunicates material requirements and desired timing to the Product Manager at project initiation. /ppInterfaces with both the Customer and the Product Development Engineer, continually communicating project status and any potential changes that may occur in the program from either viewpoint. Continues the interface between the Customer and Product Development until an acceptable material has been obtained. /ppProvides test data from material developed to Customer with feedback to Product Development indicating direction of future work. /ppSchedules molding trials for material evaluation in actual parts, attending as schedule permits. /ppPresents a formalized data package of developed material for customer approval. /ppActs as Customer Representative meaning the employee has the responsibility authority to ensure that customer requirements are addressed Documents program/project status with reports as required by manager. /ppPerforms other duties and assignments as directed by supervisor. /ppbr/ppFor reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders. /ppFor EU roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the European Union. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application /ppbr/ppbTo apply please contact Andy Zanin /b /p pb0044 (0) /b /ppbr/ppCONNECT WITH ME ON LINKEDIN. /ppbr/ppWhy select Listgrove? /pp· Five Decades of Market Intelligence /pp· Unrivalled Industry Networks /pp· Recognised International brand /pp· HR Qualified Professionals /ppbr/ppTo hear from our clients on how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgrove’s Case Studies page. /ppbr/ppThroughout 2025, you can meet with Listgrove at the following exhibitions: /ppPackaging Innovations, JEC World, European Coatings Show, Kunststoffenbeurs, K2025, Plastics Live Ireland /ppbr/ppPerformance through People. /ppbr/ppPlease visit for more information on our services, global success and testimonials. /ppbr/ppbr/ppListgrove Limited Registered in England No: /p