Product Development Engineer

Polypipe Civils; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension contribution up to 8%

Genuit Sharesave scheme

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Free on-site parking

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Staff discount on Genuit products

Job summary

Polypipe Civils is seeking a Product Development Engineer to join the R&D team in the UK. The role covers product testing, value engineering, and design evaluation of new or existing products, with a 40-hour week from Loughborough.

You will develop CAD drawings, run tests, produce reports, and work with multiple departments to deliver projects and continuous improvement across the product lifecycle. The role requires strong communication, analytics, and organisational skills, plus willingness to

Qualifications

• Experience using CAD software to create high-quality drawings.
• Knowledge of product development processes and lifecycle.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and data handling.
• Well organised with the ability to effectively manage workload and priorities.
• Good presentation and communication skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical skills with figures, statistics and data interpretation.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy in deliverables.
• Ability to create business justifications and present them professionally.

Responsibilities

• Undertake development, testing and design projects in line with new product development objectives.
• Produce high-quality CAD drawings to required standards.
• Conduct product testing and evaluation and generate accurate test reports.
• Develop project plans in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support product certification and testing activities with Quality and Standards teams.
• Maintain structured document control systems, including version management.
• Keep records throughout all stages of product development.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 procedures.
• Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities and sustainability goals.

Skills

CAD software

Product development

Microsoft Office

Time management

Stakeholder communication

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Presentation skills

Job description

Closing Date for Application: Sunday 30/08/2026

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.
• Maintain structured document control systems, including version management.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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

Here at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale.

Here at Genuit we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. Our people are central to us which is why we’re passionate about building a culture of trust and innovation. We operate a decentralised business model where each Genuit Business attracts, nurtures, and retains local talent, becoming experts in their field. It is our people who will ensure that our success is sustainable, supporting each other and being flexible and responsive to the demands of our customers and the marketplace.