Product Engineer

Team Jobs - Commercial; Fareham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Team Jobs - Commercial is seeking a Product Engineer in Fareham. You will bridge customer requirements with manufacturing, translating technical information into clear production documentation and supporting continuous improvement across processes.

You will work with Engineering, Production, Quality, Purchasing and Sales, reviewing BOMs, updating assembly aids, and handling design changes to ensure efficient production transfers.

Qualifications

• Electronic assembly experience is essential for this position.
• Good understanding of technical drawings and electronic component descriptions.
• Experience in engineering, manufacturing or technician environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with technical documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Inputting, reviewing and checking Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Creating, planning and updating detailed assembly aids and manufacturing documentation.
• Managing configuration control of engineering documents and production packs.
• Reviewing and implementing customer design changes.
• Interpreting customer drawings, parts lists and technical specifications.
• Supporting Production with product yield analysis, trends and root-cause investigations.
• Providing Design for Manufacture (DFM) feedback to optimise products for assembly.
• Identifying and implementing improved methods and processes to increase efficiency and yields.
• Assisting Sales with labour estimates when required.
• Supporting Quality Assurance activities and customer quality audits.

Skills

Electronic assembly experience

Technical drawings

Attention to detail

Independent working

Effective communication

Problem solving

Calm organised

Continuous improvement

Education

Engineering qualification (A Level/BTEC or higher)

Tools

Microsoft Word

MRP/stock control systems

Job description

Product Engineer

Location: Fareham

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are recruiting for an experienced Product Engineer to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing business based in Fareham.

This is a varied, hands-on engineering role where you'll act as a key link between customer requirements and manufacturing, ensuring technical information is accurately translated into clear production documentation. You'll work closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, Purchasing and Sales, while supporting continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

The Role

• Inputting, reviewing and checking Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Creating, planning and updating detailed assembly aids and manufacturing documentation
• Managing configuration control of engineering documents and production packs
• Reviewing and implementing customer design changes
• Interpreting customer drawings, parts lists and technical specifications
• Supporting Production with product yield analysis, trends and root-cause investigations
• Providing Design for Manufacture (DFM) feedback to help optimise products for assembly
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing
• Identifying and implementing improved methods and processes to increase efficiency and manufacturing yields
• Assisting Sales with labour estimates when required
• Supporting Quality Assurance activities and customer quality audits
• Liaising with customers on engineering and quality-related matters
• Working collaboratively across Engineering, Production, Quality, Purchasing and Account Management

What We're Looking For

Electronic assembly experience is essential for this position. You'll also need:

• A good understanding of technical drawings and electronic component descriptions
• Experience within an engineering, manufacturing or technician environment
• Strong attention to detail and confidence working with technical documentation
• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word
• Excellent written and verbal communication skillsThe ability to work independently and solve problems effectively
• A calm, organised approach within a busy manufacturing environment
• Experience of mechanical assembly, MRP/stock control systems or continuous improvement would be advantageous.
• An engineering qualification such as an A Level, BTEC or higher would also be beneficial but is not essential.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong electronic manufacturing background who enjoys combining practical engineering knowledge with documentation, problem-solving and process improvement.

You'll have the opportunity to work across multiple areas of the business, have direct involvement in manufacturing improvements and play an important role in ensuring products are efficiently and accurately transferred into production.

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum