Product Engineer

Talent Solutions Staffing UK; Crewkerne; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company is seeking a skilled Product Engineer in Crewkerne. The role focuses on developing advanced hydraulic cartridge valves and leading R&D initiatives, with a strong emphasis on product improvement and process optimization. This position offers fantastic career progression opportunities and standard benefits including annual leave, a bonus, and a company shares scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + 9 Bank Holidays

12.5% ACIP bonus

Company shares scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Early finish Fridays

Qualifications

• Experience in hydraulics, especially hydraulic cartridge valves.
• Previous experience with product development in design or product background.

Responsibilities

• Designing new valve products and improving existing ones.
• Developing and optimizing manufacturing processes.
• Collaborating with customers and production facilities.

Skills

Hydraulics

Leadership

Autonomy

Product Development

Education

Engineering Background

Job description

Product Engineer

Crewkerne

08:00-16:30

Permanent

Circa 45,000- 50,000

Are you a skilled Product Engineer within a manufacturing environment? Come be a part of this global manufacturing company at its market leading Hydraulic Valve Systems Europe division (HVSE). Be a part of this expansive site as it implements future technology within valve products in both new creation and improvements on original technology across large international customers.

As a Product Engineer at its HVSE hub, you will focus on developing advanced hydraulic cartridge valves and leading related R&D initiatives. Focusing on valve product improvement from both product design and process improvement in both new and already existing valve products.

Responsibilities of the role:

• Designing new valve products in both design and process, while improving existing ones
• Developing and optimizing manufacturing processes for production improvements
• Reviewing product changes to ensure compliance with specs and drawings
• Collaborating with customers, production facilities, and quality teams
• Supporting shop floor operations in the absence of dedicated process engineers
• Working on both OE and occasional MRO projects, with a strong focus on new product development

Skills required:

• Experience in hydraulics, big emphasis on hydraulic cartridge valves and process previous experience
• Experience with an engineering background in either qualification or experience
• Previous experience with product development in a design and/or product background
• Behavioral traits in leadership and autonomy is a huge advantage for this position
• Background in hydraulic and/or pneumatic valve creation is a strong benefit to have

What else do you need to know?

• Fantastic career progression opportunities
• Shift: 08:00-16:30 Mon-Thurs, 08:00-13:00 Fri
• Fully on site position, with potential for hybrid 1 day per week
• Standard benefits include: 25 days annual leave + 9 Bank Holidays, 12.5% ACIP bonus, company shares scheme, core benefits, cycle to work scheme, early finish Fridays

Next Steps:

If you believe that you are a good fit for the Product Engineer position, submit your CV now!