Product Development Engineer

A Product Development Engineer is sought to join an innovative engineering business in Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, supporting the development, enhancement, and lifecycle management of advanced rail safety and surveillance systems.

The Product Development Engineer, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, will be expected to act as the technical expert for key product lines, driving product improvements, supporting customers, and ensuring products remain compliant with industry and safety standards. Working closely with engineering, production, and commercial teams, you will play a key role in delivering innovative solutions that support the company's long-term technology roadmap.

Responsibilities include:

• Act as the technical expert for the company's rail safety and surveillance product portfolio.
• Support product development activities from concept through to production and in-service support.
• Provide technical input for customer tenders, proposals, and new product initiatives.
• Investigate, diagnose, and resolve hardware, software, and system-level technical issues.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, product datasheets, system schematics, and test specifications.
• Ensure products comply with relevant industry standards, including Safety Integrity Level (SIL) and cybersecurity requirements.
• Work with cross-functional teams to identify and implement product improvements.
• Suppor...