What is the role?

• Placement Students in the ghd Science & Innovation Team contribute to a creative approach to problem solving, working at the forefront of breakthrough research in the Hair and Beauty industry.  
• This role offers the opportunities to work with expert hair stylists, consumer insights experts & measurement scientists and to participate in cross-functional innovation project teams and to contribute to the new technology development strategy of the company.  
• The position provides an exciting opportunity to pioneer the development of early-stage prototypes alongside an industry leading team of engineers and scientists. 

 
 Responsibilities:

• Support early-stage development of new product technologies.  
• Support the creation of intellectual property and patented technology. 
• Contribute to the development of ideas for the innovation pipeline in relevant & compelling ways (Innovation, science, collaborating with consumer research) 
• Develop Mechanical Engineering design, build, testing, data collection and optimising of proof of principle science and technology test systems skills (full training will be given) using core laboratory-based testing methods for product performance and style creation. 
• Develop an understanding of the role of Research and Development within an industrial innovation setting. 
• Own and complete an individually tailored Technology development project to demonstrate skills required by degree programme (usually in 2nd half of placement year). 
• Produce hair measurement data to guide product development within innovation projects.  
• Work with cross-functional teams to understand the project relevance of hair science measurements and contribute to the level of scientific insight within the team. 
• Provide product claims support for the continuous improvement of current ghd products as part of product lifecycle management. 
• Support hair science team collaborations with the ghd Marketing Team, using hair science understanding to build product value proposition. 

 
  
New Product Development Process:

• Create ideas for new technology and Hair tools using a passion for research, development and an analytical (data driven) approach to problem solving.   
• Work with cross-functional teams to support the creation of new technology, through the design, build, testing, data collection and optimising of proof of principle science and technology test systems. 
• Provide Engineer and testing support for the development and improvement of current and future ghd products as part of product lifecycle management. 

 
 
Who is Best Suited;
 
Requirements:

• Engineering, Industrial Product Design or similar undergraduate looking for an exciting and consumer-relevant placement in a commercial Engineering environment.
• Resourceful, creative problem-solving skills and the ability to network effectively and seek out resources successfully.  
• Able to work in a friendly & fast-paced environment and grow to become an independent, autonomous member of a supportively challenging team. 
• Most importantly of all, a willingness to learn, work hard, be flexible and apply your own creativity.

 
Desirable:

• Experience designing, building, and testing prototypes  
• Experience working in lab environment  
• Statistical data analysis 
• Understanding of physics, thermodynamics, materials science, sensing and control. 
• Experience with the following software packages would be advantageous: 
• Matlab or Python 
• Ansys, or similar simulation packages 
• CAD skills (ideally SolidWorks and/or Creo 

 
Values 
 
ghd are proudly committed to their five core Company Values and aim to attract and retain employees who live their Values. 

• Collaborative – They work together to create the extraordinary 
• Creative – They foster creativity & excellence to create value for their brands and business 
• Courageous – They are agile, entrepreneurial & they own their future 
• Connected – They stay connected and ensure they are always consumer first 
• Committed – They are responsible for their impact on other & the planet 

 
Benefits 
 
This placement could be your chance to further your career with a globally leading brand - after your placement, you can apply to ghd’s graduate opportunities.

There are also a range of benefits that ghd offers, including the following: 

• Pension: 3% Employee & 5% Employer  
• Westfield Healthcare cashback scheme  
• Cycle to work scheme  
• Staff Discount (50% off up to 10 products)