Product Development Manager

Prime Appointments; England; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer of dust and fume extraction systems is seeking a Product Development Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of product development. This role requires a hands-on engineering approach, from concept and design to supplier engagement and product launch, aimed at shaping innovative air filtration solutions for major UK clients.

Benefits

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Early finish at 1pm on Fridays

Qualifications

• Strong product development background.
• Experience with HVAC, filtration or similar systems.
• Confident with supplier engagement and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage concept research and CAD design of products.
• Source suppliers and conduct testing.
• Support product marketing and launch activities.

Skills

Product Development

Research and Apply New Technologies

CAD Design

Documentation Creation

Supplier Engagement

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Product Development Manager - Engineering Colchester Salary: 55,000

We're recruiting a Product Development Manager for a leading UK manufacturer of dust and fume extraction systems. This is a hands-on, full-lifecycle role - ideal for someone who enjoys designing industrial products from the ground up.

As Product Development Manager, you'll manage everything from concept research and CAD design to testing, supplier engagement, and product launch - playing a key role in shaping the next generation of air filtration systems used by major UK manufacturers.

Key responsibilities:

• Research and apply new technologies
• Design and prototype products to British Standards
• Source suppliers and third-party solutions
• Conduct testing and create full documentation
• Support product marketing and launch activity
• Act as the internal technical expert

Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering
• Strong product development background
• Experience with HVAC, filtration, or similar systems
• Skilled in SolidWorks or Inventor
• Confident with supplier engagement and documentation

Great Benefits to working for this company include:

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 1pm finish on a Friday

If you feel like you meet the above criteria & would like to be considered for this Operations Manager position, please apply with your CV and contact Mark at Prime Appointments for a confidential chat.