Process Development Engineer

Gi Group; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering and technology organization based in the UK is seeking a Product Development Engineer to join their team in Fareham. You will design and develop innovative heat exchanger solutions, provide technical support for existing products, and manage global product transfers. The ideal candidate has experience in mechanical engineering, is skilled in Autodesk Inventor, and is capable of working in diverse teams. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Inclusive, supportive working culture

Career development and progression

Pension: 4% Employer contribution / 5% Employee contribution

27 days per annum + bank holidays

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in product development, mechanical engineering or industrial systems design.
• Strong technical skills in Autodesk Inventor, Microsoft Excel, Word and Teams.
• Ability to work in virtual global teams and across diverse cultures.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and lead with a safety-first mindset across all tasks.
• Design and engineer Cooling Distribution Units (CDUs) and pump skids.
• Collaborate with internal teams and customers to deliver optimized solutions.
• Support and manage product transfers across global manufacturing sites.
• Design products for global production, generating cost-effective ideas.

Skills

Autodesk Inventor

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

Product development

Mechanical engineering

Industrial systems design

Job description

Product Development Engineer

Our client is a global engineering and technology organisation with a UK‑based R&D and engineering centre in Hampshire. They develop advanced heat exchanger solutions for high‑tech and green‑tech applications, working closely with customers in data centres, heat pumps and hydrogen technologies to deliver innovative, sustainable products to a global market.

The Opportunity

This hands‑on engineering role is part of a local and global product development team. You will design and develop new products, provide technical support for existing ranges and manage global product transfers. The role combines mechanical design expertise, project delivery and collaboration with internal teams and external customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Work safely and lead with a safety‑first mindset across all tasks
• Design and engineer Cooling Distribution Units (CDUs), pump skids and mechanical design rooms
• Collaborate with internal teams and customers to deliver optimised solutions for each application
• Support and manage product transfers across global manufacturing sites
• Design products for global production, generating cost‑effective ideas and implementing them across multiple sites
• Complete engineering changes and support prototype development, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis as required
• Manage personal workstreams and support team delegation when necessary
• Represent the organisation in collaborative projects with customers and at customer sites
• Deliver projects on time, following structured timelines and standards

Candidate Profile

• At least 1 year of experience in product development, mechanical engineering or industrial systems design
• Strong technical skills in Autodesk Inventor, Microsoft Excel, Word and Teams
• Ability to work in virtual global teams and across diverse cultures
• Willingness to travel internationally as needed

What’s on Offer

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Inclusive, supportive working culture
• Clear career development and progression
• Opportunity to contribute to globally impactful, sustainable technologies
• Pension: 4% Employer contribution / 5% Employee contribution
• 27 days per annum + bank holidays
• Hours: 37.5 hours – 08:00‑16:30, Monday to Thursday; 08:00‑13:30 Friday