Gas Product Development Engineer

Zachary Daniels; Stirling; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Discounted National Gym Membership

BenefitHub discounts

Job summary

Falcon Foodservice Equipment in Stirling is seeking a Gas Product Development Engineer to lead the development of gas-fired appliances from concept through certification. You will own critical work affecting product continuity and future development, collaborating across departments and with external labs to ensure compliant, reliable designs.

You will contribute to safety and performance validation, document evidence for audits, and play a key role in delivering robust products for a global

Qualifications

• A degree/HNC/HND 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Gas appliances development

Combustion knowledge

Ignition systems

Education

Degree/HNC/HND 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.

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 instrumentationExperience supporting product verification and third-party certification, conformity assessment or approval in a regulated engineering environment