Product Development Engineer in CV34

Energy Jobline ZR; Warwick; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

M-Tec Engineering Solutions requires a Product Development Engineer to join a busy team at their Warwickshire manufacturing facility. You will own hands-on development across concept, design, testing, compliance and production, and work through the full product lifecycle.

Applicants should have an engineering qualification (HNC/HND or similar), experience with gas/electrical systems, and strong test/verification skills; excellent communication and documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on product development across the lifecycle (concept to production).
• Experience with testing, verification or compliance.
• Ability to translate requirements into manufacturable solutions.
• Strong written and oral communication for technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop gas, electrical and combined-fuel systems for domestic appliances.
• Translate briefs and requirements into practical solutions.
• Create and deliver comprehensive product test plans and documentation.
• Set up and manage compliance testing with external bodies.
• Analyse test results to influence design decisions.
• Lead internal projects with timelines and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Design, Process Engineering, Supply Chain, Production, Quality and Marketing.

Skills

Product development

Engineering experience

Test planning

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job DescriptionA globally recognised high volume manufacturer are currently looking to strengthen their Engineering department with the appointment of a Product Development Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer who enjoys hands-on product development and wants to be involved throughout the full product lifecycle, from initial concept and design through to testing, compliance and production. Working from their manufacturing facility in Warwickshire, the Product Development Engineer will be responsible for: M-Tec Engineering Solutions is a leading supplier of Permanent, Interim and Project Management Recruitment Solutions to the Automotive and General Engineering sectors. We are looking for a practical and analytical engineer with a strong interest in product development and hands-on engineering.

Responsibilities

• Developing gas, electrical and combined-fuel systems for domestic appliances.
• Work across a broad range of gas, electrical and combination-fuel products.
• Translate marketing briefs and customer requirements into practical, manufacturable solutions.
• Create and deliver comprehensive product test plans.
• Set up, monitor and manage compliance testing.
• Prepare products and technical documentation for submission to external test and approval authorities.
• Maintain internal design verification and testing methods in line with current standards.
• Analyse test results and use findings to support engineering and design decisions.
• Produce detailed technical test reports and presentations.
• Identify, assess and manage product risks.
• Support sales and customer demonstrations through technical presentations and working samples.
• Benchmark existing products against competitors.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, particularly around reducing test and development time.
• Lead internal engineering projects, managing timelines, deliverables and stakeholder requirements.
• Work collaboratively with Design, Process Engineering, Supply Chain, Production, Quality and Marketing teams.
• Keep up to date with relevant legislation, regulations and appliance standards across international markets.

Requirements

• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline, or relevant industry experience.
• Experience or working knowledge of electrical and/or gas systems, ideally within domestic appliances.
• Experience in product testing, development, verification or compliance.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to analyse and interpret engineering and test data.
• Experience reading electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Excellent communication and technical report-writing skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• The ability to manage your own workload and work to project and test plans.
• A proactive, flexible and self-motivated approach.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.