Product Development Engineer

A globally recognised high volume manufacturer are currently looking to strengthen their Engineering department with the appointment of a Product Development Engineer.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer who enjoys hands-on product development and wants to be involved throughout the full product lifecycle, from initial concept and design through to testing, compliance and production.

We are looking for a practical and analytical engineer with a strong interest in product development and hands-on engineering.

• Developing gas, electrical and combined-fuel systems for domestic appliances.
• Work across a broad range of gas, electrical and combination-fuel products.
• Translate marketing briefs and customer requirements into practical, manufacturable solutions.
• Create and deliver comprehensive product test plans.
• Set up, monitor and manage compliance testing.
• Prepare products and technical documentation for submission to external test and approval authorities.
• Maintain internal design verification and testing methods in line with current standards.
• Analyse test results and use findings to support engineering and design decisions.
• Produce detailed technical test reports and presentations.
• Identify, assess and manage product risks.
• Support sales and customer demonstrations through technical presentations and working samples.
• Benchmark existing products against competitors.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, particularly around reducing test and development time.
• Lead internal engineering projects, managing timelines, deliverables and stakeholder requirements.
• Work collaboratively with Design, Process Engineering, Supply Chain, Production, Quality and Marketing teams.
• Keep up to date with relevant legislation, regulations and appliance standards across international markets.

• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline, or relevant industry experience.
• Experience or working knowledge of electrical and/or gas systems, ideally within domestic appliances.
• Experience in product testing, development, verification or compliance.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to analyse and interpret engineering and test data.
• Experience reading electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Excellent communication and technical report-writing skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• The ability to manage your own workload and work to project and test plans.
• A proactive, flexible and self-motivated approach.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.