Gas Product Development Engineer

Zachary Daniels; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday 34 days per year

Pension Scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Discounted National Gym Membership

BenefitHub discounts

GP24 Virtual Doctor

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Falcon Foodservice Equipment in Stirling is recruiting a Gas Product Development Engineer to lead the safe development, verification and certification of gas-fired commercial catering appliances.

You will work across the full product lifecycle from concept to production, with ownership of critical, business-impacting work that informs continuity and future product developments.

Qualifications

• BSI recertification experience or knowledge
• Experience developing gas-fired appliances and regulated combustion equipment
• Knowledge of combustion, gas/air delivery, ignition, flame supervision, ventilation and safety controls
• Experience supporting product verification and third-party certification in a regulated environment

Responsibilities

• Lead BSI recertification work packages from gap review to action closure
• Develop and validate burners, gas trains, ignition and flame-supervision systems
• Define acceptance criteria and run tests for combustion, emissions, temps, gas rate and flame stability
• Create and review audit-ready evidence including risk assessments, test plans, reports and drawings
• Collaborate with Laboratory, Design, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Technical Services and suppliers

Skills

Gas-fired appliance development

Burners

Ignition systems

Flame supervision

Regulatory/compliance

Risk assessments

Education

Degree/HNC/HND/apprenticeship or equivalent

Job description

I am working exclusively retained with Falcon Foodservice Equipment to recruit a Gas Product Development Engineer at their site in Stirling.

Falcon Foodservice are a leading UK manufacturer of professional cooking and commercial catering appliances, distinguished by a 200 year heritage of manufacturing in Scotland. They have a deep commitment to durability, innovation and sustainability. They are a member of the AFE Group, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Ali Group. The Ali Group is a global powerhouse in the commercial foodservice equipment industry, renowned for their vast and impressive portfolio of iconic brands and market dominance.

If successful, you will be joining Falcon Lab, and will take a leading role in the safe development, verification and certification of their gas-fired commercial catering applicances.

Why join?

This is an extremely interesting opportunity, where you will collaborate across the full product lifecycle, from concept and prototype to production, field learning and portfolio recertification

You will have ownership of visible, business-critical work that will have a direct impact on product continuity and future development

You will have the chance to develop a rewarding long-term career within Falcon Foodservice

Remuneration package:

• Competitive salary DOE
• Holiday allowance of 34 days per year
• Pension Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Discounted National Gym Membership
• BenefitHub, access to discounts, cashbacks and gift card savings
• GP24 Virtual Doctor
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay
• Employee Assistance Programme

Responsibilities will include:

• Lead assigned BSI recertification work packages, from standards gap review and product-family mapping through testing, technical-file updates, query resolution and action closure
• Develop and validate burners, gas trains, ignition and flame-supervision systems, ventilation/flue arrangements, safety devices and associated controls
• Define acceptance criteria and run practical tests covering combustion, emissions, temperatures, gas rate, flame stability, ignition, shutdown and abnormal conditions
• Create and review clear, audit-ready evidence including risk assessments, test plans, reports, drawings, critical-component data, instructions and controlled change records
• Work closely with Laboratory, Design, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Technical Services, BSI, suppliers and test laboratories

Experience required:

• A degree, HNC/HND, apprenticeship or equivalent depth of relevant industrial experience
• Experience developing gas-fired appliances, burners, boilers, heating/cooking products or comparable regulated combustion equipment
• Knowledge of combustion, gas/air delivery, ignition, flame supervision, ventilation, emissions, safety controls and instrumentation
• Experience supporting product verification and third-party certification, conformity assessment or approval in a regulated engineering environment