Lead Product Development Engineer - HVAC

Cranleigh Scientific; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Career progression

Ownership role

Training & development

Engineering capability shaping

Job summary

Cranleigh Scientific in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lead Product Development Engineer to drive electro-mechanical product development from concept through testing, certification and production. The role is office-based at Lytham St Annes with strong ownership across engineering and management.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior management, tackling complex challenges, improving documentation and delivering compliant, commercially viable products for UK and international

Qualifications

• Proven electro-mechanical product development experience in manufacturing environments.
• Experience producing and maintaining technical files for regulatory compliance and certification.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with the capacity to balance priorities and deadlines.
• Clear communication across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Willingness to work on-site at Lytham St Annes and commute reliably.

Responsibilities

• Lead electro-mechanical product development from concept through testing and certification.
• Develop solutions to improve performance, reliability, manufacturability and cost.
• Produce and manage technical files, reports, design records and compliance documentation.
• Plan and support product testing with external labs and cert bodies.
• Design and refine mechanical, electrical and test arrangements.
• Support new product introduction and lifecycle activities with suppliers.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to balance engineering priorities with business needs.

Skills

Electro-mechanical product development

Technical filings & documentation

Problem solving

Effective communication

Office-based in Lytham St Annes

Job description

Lead Product Development Engineer

Develop the next generation of renewable heating technology

Location

Lytham St Annes - office based

Package

Excellent remuneration package, dependent on experience, plus company pension and long-term career opportunities

The Opportunity

A growing British engineering company developing renewable heating technology for UK and international markets. As the business continues to invest in product innovation, testing and certification, we are seeking a Lead Product Development Engineer to help take electro-mechanical products from concept through validation, certification and production.

This is a hands-on product development role offering significant technical ownership. Working closely with senior management and colleagues across the business, you will solve complex engineering challenges, strengthen product documentation and help deliver reliable, compliant and commercially viable products.

Candidates do not need to arrive with every specialist skill listed under the desirable criteria. If you bring the essential experience and attributes, the company is willing to support development and training in areas such as HVAC, regulatory standards, testing and system integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electro-mechanical product development activities from concept through testing, certification, introduction and ongoing improvement.
• Develop practical engineering solutions that improve product performance, reliability, manufacturability and cost effectiveness.
• Produce, maintain and control technical files, engineering reports, design records and compliance documentation.
• Plan and support product testing, verification and validation activities, working with external laboratories and certification bodies where required.
• Design, build and improve mechanical, electrical and performance test arrangements and procedures.
• Support new product introduction and product lifecycle activities, including supplier engagement and design changes.
• Work collaboratively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, balancing engineering priorities, commercial needs and delivery deadlines.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Proven electro-mechanical product development experience gained within a machine builder, HVAC or capital equipment environment.
• Experience producing and maintaining technical files and documentation for regulatory compliance and product certification.
• Strong engineering problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• The ability to work office based in Lytham St Annes and commute reliably to the site.

Desirable Skills and Attributes

• HVAC, heat pump, refrigeration or energy systems.
• CE marking, the Pressure Equipment Directive and relevant product safety and performance standards.
• Product testing, validation, certification and compliance activities.
• Electrical controls, sensors and system integration.
• Working with suppliers and supporting new product introduction and product lifecycle activities.

About You

You are a practical, curious engineer who enjoys developing products and taking ownership of technical challenges. You can work independently when needed, communicate confidently across a business and turn engineering requirements into robust, workable solutions. You are commercially aware, organised and motivated by seeing ideas progress into successful products.

What We Offer

• An excellent remuneration package, dependent on experience.
• Company pension and long-term career progression.
• A high-ownership role with the opportunity to influence product and engineering decisions.
• Training and development in relevant specialist areas where required.
• The opportunity to help shape the engineering capability of a growing renewable technology business.