Product Engineer

Product Engineer sought by the Windows division of a GBP multibillion construction products manufacturer to join their team in Ross:on:

Wye. This global organisation has nearly 200 locations worldwide and supplies to a range of industries including construction, industrial and automotive industries.

As a Product Engineer, you will report Head of Production Management, as an integral part of the Technical team.

• Designing window profiles, doors (including sliding and patio) : around a dozen different systems, with multiple variations within those systems
• Working on new and existing products (circa 50/50 split depending on experience)
• Designing new types of window profiles and doors, and managing changes and developments to existing products
• Working on around 2:3 projects at any given time
• Direct liaison with fabricator clients, giving information and responding to queries regarding technical information etc.
• Taking the lead on some projects including product testing (weather performance, security etc) ensuring that products adhere to British Standards
• Discussing hardware requirements with hardware suppliers
• Working closely the company's UK:based extrusion factory, and development teams in Germany
• Occasional travel with sales colleagues to fabricators throughout the UK when required to provide technical information on new products
• Occasional travel to Germany (around 1:2 times per year)

• Educated to degree/HND level or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering/Design or similar, relevant discipline, or qualified by experience
• Minimum 2:3 years experience in a Product Design / Product Engineering role
• Demonstrable success in product development and technical application of products for the construction sector
• Experience in the fenestration industry would be beneficial
• Experience of working with suppliers, customers, and product design teams
• Familiar with manufacturing processes e.g. injection moulding, extrusion, fabrication
• Understanding of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
• Strong working knowledge of CAD is essential
• 3D modelling :
  Solidworks experience would be highly beneficial
• An interest in SMART:home, digital technologies and sustainable product design would be relevant
• Willing to travel at short notice (poor car provided)
• Language skills, in particular German, is useful but not essential

• GBP 40,000 : GBP 50,000 salary
• 50 hybrid over two weeks period
• Flexible working hours (core hours 10am:3pm)
• Pool car available for UK travel
• Auto:enrolment pension scheme
• Health cash plans
• Occupational health
• Holiday buy/sell scheme (4 days year 1, rising to 5 days from year
  2)
• Sick pay
• Cycle To Work scheme
• 32 days' holiday including bank holidays, increasing with service
• Smart casual dress code
• Dress:down Fridays
• Free parking
• Onsite EV charge points
• Internal training academy
• E:learning opportunities including Linked In Learning
• Access to external training and supported education
• Stunning office location
• Excellent working environment
• Long term career opportunities

Product Engineer Ross:on:

Wye, Herefordshire GBP 40,000 : GBP 50,000 + excellent benefits