Product Development Engineer

G. Giannone - Flavor and Fragrance; England; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Product Development Engineer to drive innovation in the pharmaceutical and medical sectors. This role involves developing specialized products, managing project timelines, and using advanced 3D CAD software to create prototypes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in mechanical engineering, with experience in thermal simulations and project management. Join a forward-thinking company that values career progression and offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will shape the future of product development.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge in thermal and mechanical simulation software.

Responsibilities

• Develop new or updated specialized products to meet customer requirements.
• Manage external and internal dependencies for design output.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Project Management

3D CAD (Solidworks)

Thermal Simulation (Ansys)

Attention to Detail

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering

MSc in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD Software

Ansys

Solidworks

Job description

£39K + Annual Bonus + Excellent Benefits

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Product Development Engineer to join a world leading engineering company specialised in developing solutions for the pharmaceutical and medical industries.

This company have continued their growth and strong presence all over the globe offering excellent career progression opportunities for the right candidate.

The Product Development Engineer will be responsible for developing new or updated specialised products to meet customer requirements.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Product Development Engineer will be responsible for:

• Impact project development through technical expertise, project planning, project management, and presentations to both internal and external groups
• Create prototype designs using 3D CAD software and physical product prototypes to support design decisions, product promotion, usage and general product development.
• Validate designs by setting up and conducting mechanical / thermal simulations
• Manage external and internal dependencies to maintain standards of design output. These include but not be limited to:
• Tooling design approval
• Acceptance criteria for new products and / or materials
• Drawing control
• Validation of product throughout design and delivery (i.e. dFMEA)
• Provide advice to suppliers and manufacturing partners where required in respect of:
• Material specifications
• Acceptable design tolerances
• Manufacturing processes
• Maintain technical documentation to support business decision making.
• Prepare laboratory tests using approved process, equipment, and materials
• Provide advice to suppliers and manufacturing partners where required in respect of Material specifications, acceptable design tolerances, manufacturing processes
• Liaise with internal legal counsel and patent attorneys to develop patent applications.
  
  

Experience And Skills Required

• A Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field (MSc would be an advantage, however not essential)
• Ideally 1-5 years of post graduate engineering experience in a similar role
• Knowledge and/or experience in thermal and / or mechanical simulation software (such as Ansys)
• Excellent verbal, written, math and presentation skills, with great attention to detail.
• Experience with 3D CAD and 2D Technical Drawing (Solidworks would be an advantage)
• Advantageous and NOT essential: Experience with Laboratory Techniques & Test Methods, New Product Development processes, Lean Product Development, Design of Experiments (DOE), Design for six sigma, continuous improvement methods and Risk analysis methods, Design failure mode and/or effect analysis (DFMEA)
  
  

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