Product Development Engineer

Product Development Engineer
Whitstable, Kent
Competitive Salary DOE | Full-Time | Permanent
Do you enjoy turning ideas into real-world engineering solutions? We're recruiting for an innovative engineering business that develops specialist mobility and vehicle adaptation products, helping to improve accessibility and independence for people worldwide.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative R&D team, taking products from concept and prototype through to manufacture and launch.

The Role
As a Product Innovation Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing and developing innovative mobility and securement systems. Working closely with engineering, production, quality, and international teams, you'll help deliver safe, reliable, and commercially viable products that meet the highest industry standards.

Key Responsibilities
 
* Design and develop new mobility and vehicle adaptation products
 
* Create concepts, prototypes, and test solutions using CAD and hands-on engineering techniques
 
* Support projects throughout the full product lifecycle, from concept to production
 
* Conduct product testing, validation, and root cause investigations
 
* Produce technical documentation, including DFMEAs, specifications, and validation plans
 
* Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are practical and cost-effective
 
* Support vehicle integration and installation development
 
* Liaise with suppliers, testing facilities, and external partners
 
* Contribute to continuous improvement and product innovation initiatives
About You
 
* Degree, HNC, or HND in Mechanical, Automotive, or Product Design Engineering
 
* Experience with in product development, R&D, design, or prototyping
 
* Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach to engineering
 
* Proficiency with 3D CAD software, ideally Solid Works
 
* Knowledge of mechanical systems and manufacturing processes
 
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills
 
* Passionate about innovation and bringing new products to market
What's on Offer?
 
* Competitive salary based on experience
 
* Opportunity to work on products that make a genuine difference to people's lives
 
* Involvement in projects from concept through to production
 
* Collaboration with international engineering teams
 
* Long-term career development within a growing and innovative organisation
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