Product Engineer

Plexus; Kelso; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks innovative engineering professionals to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will contribute to the design and development of groundbreaking products that positively impact lives, from medical devices to advanced technology solutions. Collaborating with a global team, you'll engage in exciting projects that challenge your skills and foster growth. This company values diversity, teamwork, and integrity, providing a flexible work environment and numerous benefits to support your career journey. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bespoke development plan

Online learning and formal development programs

Enhanced pension contributions

33 days of annual leave

Paid family leave

Private medical insurance

Group income protection insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Flexible Hybrid Working Available

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in engineering design and product development.
• Ability to work independently on product realization processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality engineering/product concepts that meet customer requirements.
• Produce comprehensive project documentation in line with quality standards.

Skills

Engineering Design

Project Documentation

Design Analysis

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Be You - Our people create our best Plexus.

Ingrained in our culture of inclusion is the philosophy that each individual offers diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that create great outcomes when we are united as a team.

We embrace the differences of all our colleagues, celebrate diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups and candidates, regardless of their background. We are proud to be registered as the Disability Confident committed employer, and we recruit purely on the basis of skills and experience.

Who we are and what we do?

We help our customers deliver products to the world which have a profound impact on people’s lives.
From ultrasound units and 3D printing to network security applications and in-flight Wi-Fi, we help create products that build a better world.
We’re a global team of experts who partner with our customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world-class customer service.

Whether you’re looking to start, change, or advance your career find your path at Plexus and leave your mark on the world with us.

Purpose Statement: To perform engineering design services and other related product development and/or product commercialization services. Please refer to discipline core skills for specifics.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Demonstrates the ability to work independently within at least one phase for the Product Realization Process, where applicable without direction from mentors or functional management.
• Produces comprehensive project documentation in accordance with the quality and change management procedures and guidelines.
• Utilizes appropriate tools and equipment to perform necessary design work including design creation, design analysis, and design verification.
• Develops engineering/product concepts that are high-quality, cost-appropriate, and satisfy the customer's requirements where applicable, while establishing an area of technical specialty and mentoring others on the team (in-discipline).
• Demonstrates skill in multiple phases of the full product realization process, as it applies to their role & region.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required; a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or higher is preferred.
• Three (3) years of related experience is required; Three (3) or more years of related experience is preferred.

Other Qualifications:

• N/A

Physical Requirements:

• N/A

Travel Requirements:

• N/A

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

Why you will love it?

At Plexus, we’re at our best when opportunities are met with passion, open communication, and teamwork. Our employees work alongside a global team of experts who engage in projects that span a variety of industries – helping our customers in creating the products that build a better world.

At Plexus, you will find:

• A workplace centered on collaboration and integrity

• Supportive leadership teams that value work-life balance through a flexible work environment

• An inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds, experiences, and expertise

• Flexible career paths across a variety of disciplines

• Innovative design solutions and state-of-the-art technology that improves lives

• Through our commitment to local community involvement we encourage our employees to participate in outreach activities with charities, local Schools, Universities, and Colleges and to promote careers in the STEM fields

Additionally, when you join, we want you to enjoy what you do and be rewarded for your contribution, so we have a range of attractive benefits on offer:

• Bespoke development plan

• Online learning and formal development programs

• Full-time, permanent employment contract

• Enhanced pension contributions

• 33 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)

• Paid family leave

• Private medical insurance

• Group income protection insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Volunteer time off

• Flexible Hybrid Working Available (role dependent)

• Life assurance

• Occupational health

• Vision care discounts

• Discount schemes

• Company sick pay scheme

• Onsite gym/ discounted gym

Application Process

We don’t look for culture fit, but culture add. We value all the perspectives our team brings to the table, and we want to hear from YOU. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions, and will look at candidates holistically, balancing work, education and additional experiences.