Product Development Engineer - Cardiff

ZipRecruiter; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international business in Cardiff is seeking a Product Development Engineer to join their team. This role involves leading the design and implementation of changes to existing products in a regulated industry. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and experience in product development, particularly with medical devices. The company offers a competitive benefits package including bonus, pension, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

10% Bonus

25 Days holiday plus bank holidays

Wellbeing Programme

Health Cash Plan

Pension

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field is essential.
• Experience in product change roles within manufacturing is necessary.
• Knowledge of test development and statistical interpretation is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of product changes.
• Manage design change projects efficiently.
• Conduct prototyping and lab testing.

Skills

User requirement understanding

2D and 3D CAD proficiency

Data analysis

Knowledge of regulated industries

Education

Degree in Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Description

Product Development Engineer

Location: Cardiff, CF14 (Commutable from Cardiff, Bridgend, Newport, Caerphilly, Pontyclun, Barry, Penarth, Pontypridd)

Benefits:

• 10% Bonus
• 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 28 with service
• Option to buy holiday days
• Wellbeing Programme
• Health Cash Plan
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Referral Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Free Parking

A Cardiff-based, international business is seeking a Product Development Engineer to join their growing team. The company excels in their field with products that have a genuine impact on end users. They offer an excellent benefits package, including a strong pension contribution, a competitive bonus, and opportunities for professional development.

The role is ideal for an engineer with experience in a highly regulated industry and a background in product development.

Responsibilities:

• Lead design and implementation of changes to existing products, ensuring they remain fit for purpose, especially for medical devices.
• Manage design change projects within budget and timeframes, mitigating risks and informing stakeholders.
• Refine concepts through prototyping, lab testing, and evaluation.
• Ensure product designs are feasible, cost-effective, and fit for purpose.
• Assess sustainability benefits of new designs or material changes.
• Contribute to technical reports and design documentation for internal and external review.
• Provide technical expertise in product design and decision-making.
• Review and approve documentation such as test reports, regulatory documents, and design reviews.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Degree in Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in product change roles within manufacturing.
• Ability to understand user requirements and develop concepts into commercial products.
• Knowledge of test development, data analysis, and statistical interpretation.
• Experience in a regulated industry.
• Proficient in 2D and 3D CAD, preferably SolidWorks.
• Experience in packaging design.

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