New Product Development Engineer Full TimePermanent

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a motivated New Product Development Engineer in Eastbourne. This role involves designing and testing innovative pumping systems while collaborating within a skilled engineering team. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and relevant experience in the fluid handling industry. The position offers a salary up to £33k, flexible working hours, and several benefits including holiday and a bonus programme.

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

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

Responsibilities

• Help with the design and adaptation of testing apparatus.
• Perform tests related to pumps and technologies.
• Maintain NPD testing facilities.
• Manage testing workflows across development projects.
• Coordinate NPD activities in a manufacturing environment.
• Support client demonstrations and training events.

Skills

Working knowledge of centrifugal pumps

Instrumentation systems usage

Problem-solving skills

Education

Mechanical Engineering Degree, HNC or equivalent

Job description

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New Product Development Engineer Full TimePermanent, Eastbourne

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Client:

First Recruitment Services

Location:

Eastbourne, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

• 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 looking to join a supportive company with career progression opportunities, please apply.

First Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy