Product Development Engineer

CRASTER; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CRASTER in Greater London seeks a Technical Product Delivery Specialist to own the technical development of products from concept to production. You will manage 3D CAD models and ensure efficient delivery processes. Ideal candidates have strong SolidWorks skills, extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes, and a proven track record in product delivery. This role offers significant ownership in a design-led environment, shaping product development and market introduction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering products from concept to production.
• Experience with tooling and manufacturing processes (e.g., injection moulding).
• Experience working with products involving electrical or thermal elements is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Own technical delivery from concept to production readiness.
• Drive projects to agreed timelines, cost targets, and quality standards.
• Produce and manage 3D CAD models and technical documentation.
• Define and deliver production readiness standards.

Skills

Strong understanding of materials and manufacturing processes

Strong CAD capability (SolidWorks essential)

Problem-solving ability and technical judgement

Experience working directly with suppliers

Ability to work at pace

Structured and detail-oriented

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

Job description

At Craster, we enable premium hospitality brands to deliver exceptional guest experiences through intelligent, design-led products.

We create front-of-house systems that improve operational efficiency, elevate presentation, and drive commercial performance.

The Role

This role owns the technical delivery of products from concept through to production.

You’ll take design intent and turn it into robust, manufacturable products — working across suppliers, materials, and processes to ensure what we design can be delivered at scale, to cost, and to a high standard. This role requires strong ownership, clear decision-making, and the ability to move projects forward with pace and clarity.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development

• Own technical delivery from concept through to production readiness
• Translate design intent into manufacturable, scalable solutions
• Drive projects to agreed timelines, cost targets, and quality standards
• Take accountability for technical outcomes and delivery

Engineering & Technical Delivery

• Produce and manage 3D CAD models, assemblies, and technical documentation
• Define materials, tolerances, finishes, and assembly requirements
• Improve manufacturability, durability, and serviceability
• Lead prototyping, testing, validation, and refinement cycles
• Solve technical challenges and escalate where needed
• Lead technical engagement with suppliers to refine design, cost, and quality
• Drive resolution of technical issues with clear outcomes and timelines
• Support supplier sourcing and development
• Ensure alignment between design intent and production output

Commercial & Cost

• Contribute to target cost and margin delivery
• Support pricing discussions with technical input
• Identify cost-down and value engineering opportunities
• Make decisions with clear commercial awareness

Project Delivery

• Own project plans, timelines, and technical trackers
• Maintain clear visibility of risks, dependencies, and progress
• Drive projects through stage gates with defined outputs and sign-off
• Coordinate across design, product, sourcing, and commercial teams

Quality & Production Readiness

• Maintain accurate technical data, drawings, and BOMs
• Define and deliver production readiness standards
• Support quality control, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Ensure products are robust and ready for scaled manufacture

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience delivering products from concept to production
• Strong understanding of materials and manufacturing processes
• Experience working directly with suppliers to resolve technical challenges
• Strong CAD capability (SolidWorks essential)
• Experience with tooling and manufacturing processes (e.g. injection moulding, metal fabrication, casting)
• Experience working with products involving electrical or thermal elements is beneficial
• Strong problem-solving ability and technical judgement
• High level of ownership and accountability
• Ability to work at pace and make decisions under ambiguity
• Structured and detail-oriented, with strong organisational skills
• Confident communicator across internal teams and external suppliers

What Success Looks Like

• Products delivered on time and to target cost and quality
• Strong alignment between design and production output
• Efficient development cycles with minimal rework
• Improvements in manufacturability and cost efficiency
• High-quality technical documentation and clear project delivery

Our Values

• We are curious
• We do the right thing
• We are open to challenge

Why Join Craster

You’ll be part of a design‑led business where product development sits at the core of what we do. This role offers real ownership, exposure to end‑to‑end product delivery, and the opportunity to shape how products are developed and brought to market.