Chief Product Design Engineering

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Step into a world of innovation and creativity by joining a company that is revolutionising the cooking and outdoor living space. This is your chance to be part of an organisation renowned for delivering world‑class products that inspire joy and elevate experiences.

Our client is a world‑class organisation seeking a Principal / Chief Engineer – Product Design Engineering to lead a dynamic team in creating world‑class products that redefine the cooking and outdoor living industry. With an inspiring environment and a commitment to delivering excellence, this position offers an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting impact.

• Lead and mentor a talented team of Product Design Engineers, fostering growth and attracting top talent.
• Oversee the complete product engineering lifecycle, from concept creation to mass manufacturing and product launch.
• Ensure technical excellence and quality standards across all design phases, including prototyping, testing, and validation.
• Collaborate closely with the Design and Innovation team to develop scalable, cost‑effective solutions focused on industrialisation.
• Champion sustainability by embedding advanced materials and lifecycle considerations into product designs.
• Drive technical risk assessments and validation plans to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

• Extensive experience in consumer product design engineering, particularly in appliances or hardware.
• Proven leadership skills in managing multidisciplinary engineering teams across design, development, test and industrialisation.
• Expertise in taking products from concept to mass production with a strong portfolio of commercial launches.
• Advanced proficiency in CAD software (Solidworks or equivalent) and engineering principles, providing technical support and advice during each phase of new product development.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to engage with technical and non‑technical stakeholders alike.
• Exposure to a diverse range of manufacturing processes used within the innovation and industrialisation of new and future product ranges.

The role is based in Broxburn, a short drive from Edinburgh – a vibrant and cultural city set in a picturesque environment.

Interested? If you’re ready to lead a team of talented engineers and bring groundbreaking ideas to life, apply today to become the Chief Engineer – Product Design Engineering. Don’t miss the chance to shape the future of innovative consumer products and make your mark in this exciting and sustainable organisation.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

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