Chief Product Design Engineering

Jonathan Lee Recruitment; Brighton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment consultancy is seeking a Principal / Chief Engineer – Product Design Engineering to lead a dynamic team focused on innovation in the cooking and outdoor living industry. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in consumer product design engineering, proven leadership skills, and expertise in CAD software. This role offers a competitive salary, bonus, and excellent benefits, as well as the opportunity to shape the future of innovative consumer products. Join a culture prioritizing creativity and continuous improvement in a vibrant location near Edinburgh.

Benefits

Highly Competitive Salary

Bonus

Excellent Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in consumer product design engineering, particularly in appliances.
• Proven leadership skills in managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Expertise in taking products from concept to mass production.
• Advanced proficiency in CAD software and engineering principles.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with stakeholders.
• Exposure to diverse manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a talented team of Product Design Engineers.
• Oversee the complete product engineering lifecycle.
• Ensure technical excellence and quality standards.
• Collaborate with the Design & Innovation team for scalable solutions.
• Champion sustainability in product designs.
• Drive technical risk assessments and compliance.

Skills

Consumer product design engineering

Leadership skills in engineering teams

CAD software proficiency

Collaboration and communication skills

Tools

Solidworks

Job description

Chief Engineer – Product Design Engineering

Consumer Products, Appliances, Rapid Prototype, Additive Manufacturing

Highly Competitive Salary, Plus Bonus and Excellent Benefits Package

Step into a world of innovation and creativity by joining a company that is revolutionising the cooking and outdoor living space. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that is renowned for delivering world-class products that inspire joy and elevate experiences.

Our client is a world class organisation is seeking a Principal / Chief Engineer – Product Design Engineering to lead a dynamic team in creating world‑class products that redefine the cooking and outdoor living industry. With an inspiring environment and a commitment to delivering excellence, this position offers an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a talented team of Product Design Engineers, fostering growth and attracting top talent.
• Oversee the complete product engineering lifecycle, from concept creation to mass manufacturing and product launch.
• Ensure technical excellence and quality standards across all design phases, including prototyping, testing, and validation.
• Collaborate closely with the Design & Innovation team to develop scalable, cost‑effective solutions focused on industrialisation.
• Champion sustainability by embedding advanced materials and lifecycle considerations into product designs.
• Drive technical risk assessments and validation plans to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in consumer product design engineering, particularly in appliances or hardware.
• Proven leadership skills in managing multidisciplinary engineering teams across design, development, test and industrialisation.
• Expertise in taking products from concept to mass production with a strong portfolio of commercial launches.
• Advanced proficiency in CAD software (Solidworks or equivalent) and engineering principles bringing technical support and advice during each phase of new product development.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to engage with technical and non‑technical stakeholders alike.
• Exposure with a diverse range of manufacturing processes used within the innovation and industrialisation of new and future product ranges.

This Chief Engineer – Product Design Engineering role is at the heart of this company's ambitious goals. As a key contributor to their stage‑gate product development process, you will play a critical role in ensuring milestones are met and innovation thrives. This company values passion, ambition, and rigour, and is dedicated to creating products that delight customers worldwide. Joining this team means being part of a culture that prioritises kindness, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Location

The role is based in Broxburn, a short drive from Edinburgh which is a vibrant and cultural city in a picturesque setting.

Interested

If you're ready to lead a team of talented engineers and bring ground breaking ideas to life, apply today to become the Chief Engineer – Product Design Engineering. Don't miss the chance to shape the future of innovative consumer products and make your mark in this exciting and sustainable organisation.

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