Product Development Lead — Engineering & Programme

Owen Daniels; England; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Daniels is seeking an experienced Engineering & Programme Manager in Oxfordshire, to combine strong engineering leadership with programme management and deliver new products from concept to production. The role is permanent and onsite, with Monday to Friday working patterns in Oxfordshire.

You will drive cross-functional collaboration with design, manufacturing, quality and commercial teams, provide technical leadership, and implement SolidWorks PDM and data processes to support efficient

Qualifications

• Strong background as a Design Engineer in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading product development projects from concept through to production.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design and engineering processes.
• Previous senior leadership or management experience within an engineering environment.
• Excellent project planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage stakeholders.
• Commercially aware with the ability to balance technical, programme, and business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and product development programmes from concept through to production and delivery.
• Manage engineering projects, ensuring programmes are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the engineering and design teams.
• Support the development and implementation of SolidWorks PDM systems, including document management, revision control, and engineering data processes.
• Work closely with design, manufacturing, quality, and commercial teams to ensure successful product development.
• Drive continuous improvement across engineering processes, systems, and product development activities.
• Manage project priorities, resources, risks, and key programme milestones.
• Provide senior leadership across the engineering function and contribute to wider business strategy.

Skills

Design engineering

Project management

Product development

Mechanical design

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Tools

SolidWorks PDM

Job description

Owen Daniels is seeking an experienced Engineering & Programme Manager in Oxfordshire, to combine strong engineering leadership with programme management and deliver new products from concept to production. The role is permanent and onsite, with Monday to Friday working patterns in Oxfordshire.

You will drive cross-functional collaboration with design, manufacturing, quality and commercial teams, provide technical leadership, and implement SolidWorks PDM and data processes to support efficient