Product Engineer

Deta Electrical; Luton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Electrical Product Developer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be pivotal in developing innovative electrical products, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and collaborating with manufacturing partners. This position offers a competitive salary and participation in a profit-sharing scheme, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about engineering and product development. If you are methodical, organized, and possess strong problem-solving skills, this role could be your next career step.

Benefits

Profit Share Scheme

Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Education in Engineering discipline with electrical or electronics focus.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and product standards.

Responsibilities

• Developing electrical products and establishing product specifications.
• Testing and coordinating external testing of products in development.
• Collaborating with the Quality Team for product improvements.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Manufacturing Processes

Product Standards

Problem Solving

Electrical Installation Practices

IET Wiring Regulations

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Degree in Engineering (Electrical/Electronics)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Department:

Technical

Location:

Luton, Bedfordshire

Reports To:

Product Engineering Manager

The Company

The company is a well-established, thriving manufacturer and distributor of electrical products, including wiring accessories, LED lighting, safety alarms, and cables. It incorporates the brands Deta, Tower, Vimark, Brackenheath, Briticent, and Deta.e. DETA’s products are specified by major housing developers and distributed through electrical wholesale, merchants, and many DIY retailers. DETA continues to grow strongly and has a UK turnover of over £85m.

JOB SCOPE

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

1. Developing electrical products in liaison with manufacturing partners, establishing product specifications, writing product briefs, determining applicable standards, and assessing samples.
2. Testing and coordinating external testing of products in development, investigating any product problems.
3. Establishing product and packaging labelling and marking requirements, including packaging labels, product instruction leaflets, and data sheets.
4. Collaborating with the Quality Team to investigate product problems, report findings, and manage product improvements with partner factories.
5. Ensuring products comply with relevant BS EN safety standards and directives, including EMC, REACH, and RoHS.
6. Producing and maintaining technical literature such as product specifications, packaging specifications, instruction leaflets, and data sheets.
7. Maintaining up-to-date technical support files, including WEEE and packaging weight data.

Skills Required

The candidate should have:

1. Education in an Engineering discipline with an electrical or electronics focus.
2. An understanding of manufacturing processes, product standards, and a quality approach to problem-solving.
3. The ability to identify product features and benefits.
4. Knowledge of electrical product applications and electrical installation practices, including work on building sites (beneficial).
5. Ideally, knowledge of British/European Standards and legislation related to DETA’s products.
6. Experience collaborating remotely with offshore factories.
7. Ideally, knowledge of IET Wiring Regulations.
8. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

The ideal candidate will be:

1. Methodical and organized.
2. Disciplined in problem-solving.
3. Excellent in verbal and written communication.
4. Able to challenge and question effectively.
5. Capable of working independently using own initiative and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The position offers a competitive salary, participation in the company’s profit share scheme, and a pension plan.

To apply, download the application form from the Deta website, complete it, and send it along with your CV to:

Mrs. Donna Lawrence, Personnel & Records Administrator, Deta Electrical, Panattoni Park, Luton Road, Chalton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9TT or email: [e-mail].