Product Development Engineer

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Employee discount

Job summary

Nicholas Associates Group seeks a commercially minded Product Development Engineer to join a technical team responsible for the development, validation and launch of new and existing products throughout their full lifecycle. The role is based on-site in Loughborough, with a focus on product testing, technical documentation and cross-functional support.

You will own testing programs, ensure compliance validation, prepare technical reports and provide support to Purchasing, Marketing, Customer

Qualifications

• Experience in product development, engineering or technical product support.
• Strong knowledge of testing, validation and quality assurance processes.
• Ability to produce clear technical reports and documentation.
• An analytical, methodical and detail-focused approach to problem solving.
• Confidence working collaboratively across technical and commercial teams.
• A practical, hands-on approach to engineering and product improvement.
• Practical interests such as car or motorcycle maintenance would be advantageous, although not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support product development from initial concept through to commercial launch.
• Design and carry out prototype testing to validate product performance and durability.
• Review relevant compliance requirements and testing standards.
• Prepare technical reports, product specifications and supporting documentation.
• Complete product inspections and quality checks before and after launch.
• Support root cause analysis and non-conformance reporting.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of technical systems and processes.
• Maintain calibration records and support quality assurance activities.
• Provide technical input to Purchasing, Marketing, Customer Service, Service and Sales teams.
• Support product training, technical documentation and customer-facing materials.

Skills

Experience in product development

Testing & quality assurance

Technical reporting & documentation

Analytical problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Hands-on engineering

Vehicle maintenance interest

Job description

Stafforce is recruiting for a commercially minded and hands-on Product Development Engineer to join a technical team responsible for the development, validation and launch of new and existing products throughout their full lifecycle.

Product Development Engineer

Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire

Salary: £32,000-£40,000 per annum DOE

Working pattern: Fully on-site

Annual leave: 23 days' holiday, plus bank holidays.

• Pension scheme
• free on-site parking
• employee discount.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Product Development Engineer to take ownership of product testing, technical documentation, compliance validation and cross-functional technical support.

Key responsibilities

• Support product development from initial concept through to commercial launch.
• Design and carry out prototype testing to validate product performance and durability.
• Review relevant compliance requirements and testing standards.
• Prepare technical reports, product specifications and supporting documentation.
• Complete product inspections and quality checks before and after launch.
• Support root cause analysis and non-conformance reporting.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of technical systems and processes.
• Maintain calibration records and support quality assurance activities.
• Provide technical input to Purchasing, Marketing, Customer Service, Service and Sales teams.
• Support product training, technical documentation and customer-facing materials.

About you

• Experience in product development, engineering or technical product support.
• Strong knowledge of testing, validation and quality assurance processes.
• Ability to produce clear technical reports and documentation.
• An analytical, methodical and detail-focused approach to problem solving.
• Confidence working collaboratively across technical and commercial teams.
• A practical, hands-on approach to engineering and product improvement.
• Practical interests such as car or motorcycle maintenance would be advantageous, although not essential.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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