Product Development Engineer

New Product Development Engineer, developing into management!
Working for a Mechanical Engineering products manufacturer in Essex.
Salary approx c 52-58k

BENEFITS TO YOU:
Develop your career into a management role, whilst remaining hands-on.
This company has a family feel to it, with many long standing employees.
Very secure company, with ongoing investment to expand.

ROLE:

- New Product Development Engineer
The role involves running the NPD department of around 3 people, whilst remaining hands-on.
From a management perspective, you'll be providing support & guidance to an experienced team as and when required.
Plus ensuring sector and product compliance, plus reporting progress, updates and developments to Senior Management.
The role involves ironing out issues with current products, and implementing NPD processes to keep their product range at the leading edge of the market place.
Developing and drive a 1-2 year roadmap, whilst working with the team on ongoing projects, with emphasis on re-design of current products.

PERSON: - New Product Development Manager
Essential experience:
1.

Experience of working in an NPD department for mechanical products.
2. Great communication skills
3. Ambition and capability of managing a team. This role could suit either a Graduate with 4-5 years plus experience of NPD, or a more experienced NPD Engineer or Manager who is looking to move to a company that is in a good growth market.

Desirable experience:
1. Knowledge of heating/cooling components.
2. Management experience
3. Degree or HNC/HND qualified in mechanical engineering or related subject.

PACKAGE:

- New Product Development Manager
A basic salary up to approx c 58k
25 days holiday.

LOCATION - New Product Development Manager
This role is based in Essex. Ideal locations are:
Colchester, Chelmsford, Basildon, Braintree, Harlow.