New Product Development Engineer

First Recruitment Services; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a New Product Development Engineer to join their dynamic team in Eastbourne. This role offers a unique blend of theoretical and practical work, focusing on the development and testing of innovative pumping systems. Collaborating closely with the NPD team, you will play a crucial role in bringing cutting-edge products to market. With a supportive environment and opportunities for career progression, this position is ideal for motivated individuals looking to make a significant impact in the fluid handling sector. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension 4% employer / employee

Life Assurance – 4 x salary

Bonus Programme (up to 6% base)

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with good problem-solving skills.
• Experience in fluid handling industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and construct testing apparatus for pumps.
• Carry out tests related to pumps and technologies.
• Manage testing workflows across development projects.

Skills

Working knowledge of centrifugal pumps

Testing methods

Use of instrumentation systems

Problem-solving skills

Education

Mechanical Engineering Degree

HNC or equivalent

Job description

• Position: New Product Development Engineer
• Salary: up to £33k depending on experience
• Location: Eastbourne
• Hours: 39 hours Monday to Friday
• Benefits: Including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Pension 4% employer / employee, Life Assurance – 4 x salary, Bonus Programme (up to 6% base), cycle to work scheme

Due to expansion and progression within the New Product Development (NPD) department, an excellent opportunity has arisen for a motivated Product Design Engineer to join my client’s engineering team. This role blends theoretical and practical work, closely collaborating with the established NPD team to test and validate innovative ideas and theories.

Reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager, this key position will play a critical role in bringing innovative products, product enhancements, and advanced technologies to market. Based primarily in the NPD laboratory, the role focuses on development testing of pumping systems and associated technologies.

Key responsibilities of the New Product Development Engineer include:

• Helping with the design, construction, and adaptation of testing apparatus.
• Carrying out various tests related to pumps and pump technologies.
• Maintaining and improving the NPD testing facilities.
• Managing testing workflows across multiple development projects.
• Coordinating NPD activities within a busy manufacturing environment.
• Supporting client demonstrations and training events.

The skills required for the New Product Design Engineer include:

• Working knowledge of centrifugal pumps and testing methods
• Use of instrumentation systems (pressure, temperature, flow, etc)
• Mechanical Engineering Degree, HNC or equivalent

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated with good problem-solving skills and be commercially aware. If you have experience in the fluid handling industry or have recently graduated and are looking to join a supportive company with career progression opportunities, please apply.