Product Development Engineer

Polypipe Civils & Green Urbanisation; Horncastle; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension matching 8%

Genuit Sharesave scheme

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Free on-site parking

Staff discount

Job summary

Polypipe Civils and Green Urbanisation, part of the Genuit Group, is seeking a Product Development Engineer to join the R&D team. The role covers product testing, value engineering, design, and evaluation of new or existing products, working closely with all departments.

It is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, based in Loughborough. You will undertake development and testing projects, produce CAD drawings, and contribute to safety and ISO 9001:2015 compliance while seeking sustainable

Qualifications

• Previous experience using CAD software.
• Knowledge and experience of Product Development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Well organised with the ability to effectively manage workload and priorities.
• Good presentation skills and confidence communicating with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven track record of delivering results within agreed timescales.
• Strong analytical skills with an excellent understanding and use of figures, statistics and data.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Undertake development, testing and design projects in line with new product development objectives.
• Complete high quality CAD drawings to required standards.
• Conduct product testing and evaluation, generating accurate and comprehensive test reports.
• Work to project briefs and develop project plans in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support product certification and testing activities alongside the Quality and Standards team.
• Keep accurate records throughout all stages of product development projects.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 departmental procedures.
• Produce risk assessments and safe systems of work where required and follow all health and safety procedures.
• Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities, including more sustainable ways of working and reducing carbon impact across the product lifecycle.

Skills

CAD software

Product development

Microsoft Office

Organisation

Presentation skills

Communication

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Job description

Polypipe Civils and Green Urbanisation, part of the Genuit Group, are a leading manufacturer for civils and infrastructure projects, with the industry’s widest range of engineered storm water & sewer management systems, Network and Green asset Solutions.

People are at the forefront of everything we do, we have a unique culture where you can be yourself, contribute your ideas to make continuous improvements and take pride in achieving results to support the overall success of our growing business. We recognise the value of investing in our people through comprehensive training and personal development courses.

Role Overview

This is a varied role covering all aspects of product testing, value engineering, product design and evaluation of new or existing products.

The role of Product Development Engineer will be based within the research and development department and will involve working closely with all other departments within the business.

This is a full time position, working 40 hours per week from Loughborough.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake development, testing and design projects in line with new product development objectives
• Complete high quality CAD drawings to required standards
• Conduct product testing and evaluation, generating accurate and comprehensive test reports
• Work to project briefs and develop project plans in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Support product certification and testing activities alongside the Quality and Standards team
• Keep accurate records throughout all stages of product development projects
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 departmental procedures
• Produce risk assessments and safe systems of work where required and follow all health and safety procedures
• Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities, including more sustainable ways of working and reducing carbon impact across the product lifecycle

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience using CAD software
• Knowledge and experience of Product Development
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Well organised with the ability to effectively manage workload and priorities
• Good presentation skills and confidence communicating with stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven track record of delivering results within agreed timescales
• Strong analytical skills with an excellent understanding and use of figures, statistics and data
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to create business justifications and present them professionally
• Willingness to work at various UK locations to deliver projects
• Entitled to 25 days holiday
• Pension contribution matched up to 8%
• Save as you earn Genuit Sharesave scheme
• Life assurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Free on-site parking
• Various health and wellbeing initiatives
• Staff discount on all Genuit Group products