Product Development engineer

Falconfoodservice; Stirling; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to work with industry-leading brands

Engagement with top chefs and foodservice businesses

Job summary

Falconfoodservice in Stirling is looking for a hands-on Product Development Engineer to support the development and improvement of catering appliances. You will work across product development, compliance testing, and prototype builds.

The ideal candidate should have experience in product testing, knowledge of appliance standards, and strong problem-solving skills. This position provides the opportunity to engage with industry professionals and influence product innovation in commercial kitchens.

Qualifications

• Experience in product testing, compliance engineering or appliance development.
• Knowledge of gas and/or electrical appliance standards.
• Hands-on skills in wiring, instrumentation and fault finding.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Building, modifying and instrumenting prototypes.
• Planning and conducting compliance and performance testing.
• Supporting new product development and improvements.
• Managing test programmes and certification evidence.

Skills

Product testing

Compliance engineering

Prototype assembly

Problem-solving

Technical report writing

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic, or Gas Engineering

Job description

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

Are you a hands‑on engineer with a passion for product development, testingand problem-solving? Do you enjoy taking products from prototype through tocertification and production? If so, Falcon Foodservice Equipment could havethe perfect opportunity for you.

Product Development Engineer to support the development and continuousimprovement of our gas, dual fuel and electrical catering appliances. This is a varied and practical engineering role where you’ll work across new productdevelopment, compliance testing, prototype builds and sustaining engineeringactivities.

What You'll Be Doing

• Building, modifying and instrumenting prototypes and pilot units
• Planning and carrying out compliance, EMC, environmental and performance testing
• Supporting new product development and existing product improvements
• Driving DFM, reliability and serviceability enhancements
• Managing test programmes, reports and certification evidence
• Supporting component changes, second sourcing and product variants
• Coordinating external laboratory testing and reviewing results
• Working closely with Design, Production, Quality and Technical teams to deliver right‑first‑time solutions

The Person

We’re seeking an engineer who combines strong technical knowledge with a practical, hands‑on mindset.

• Experience in product testing, compliance engineering or appliance development
• Knowledge of gas and/or electrical appliance standards and testing
• Hands‑on skills in prototype assembly, wiring, instrumentation and fault finding
• Experience producing technical reports and compliance documentation
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
• A proactive and collaborative approach to working with cross‑functional teams
• Degree, HND or HNC in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic, Gas Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience within commercial appliances, certification, laboratory engineering or compliance testing is highly desirable

Why Join Us?

At Falcon, you’ll be part of a business that values innovation, engineeringexcellence and continuous improvement. You’ll have the opportunity to work on exciting product development projects while helping shape robust, high‑performancecommercial catering equipment used across the industry. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining practicalengineering with technical problem‑solving in a fast‑paced development environment.

• Work with a market‑leading brand in the catering equipment industry.
• Influence product development and innovation in professional kitchens.
• Engage with top chefs and foodservice businesses across the UK.