Product Engineer

Roopit; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Reading is seeking a Product Engineer on a 6-month contract with potential for permanent hire. The role involves leading New Product Introductions and optimizing production processes for advanced technology products. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Flexible working patterns

Supportive engineering environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with CAD and production configurations.
• Strong problem-solving skills within complex production settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead New Product Introduction ensuring smooth design to production transition.
• Manage cost calculations and drive efficiency in production lines.
• Optimize production processes for scalability and reliability.

Skills

Mechanical/Product/Industrial Design

Test Development and Validation

Project Management

Communication Skills

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Tools

CAD

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Product Engineer Advanced Engineering & Manufacturing (Hybrid, 6-month starter contract, perm potential)

Looking for a progressive, growth-focused company where your engineering impact is seen daily? This established, forward-thinking business based in Reading designs and manufactures advanced technology products used globally, with an emphasis on quality, reliability, and continuous improvement.

As part of continued organic growth, we are seeking a Product Engineer to join their talented team on a 6-month starter contract, with a strong route to permanent hire and progressive salary growth. This position offers hybrid working (3 days on-site), giving you the ideal blend of hands-on collaboration and flexibility.

Why This Opportunity?

• Innovation-led company investing in NPI and operational excellence
• Take designs from concept through to scalable manufacturing
• Contribute to technology products used worldwide across multiple industries
• Focus on test strategy, tooling development, jig design, and production improvement
• Hybrid working for work-life balance while staying close to the product
• Friendly, supportive engineering culture with opportunities for career progression
  
  

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead and support New Product Introduction (NPI), ensuring smooth transition from design through production readiness.
• Establish and manage cost calculations for production lines, labour, and material usage while driving efficiency.
• Optimise production processes and test strategies, ensuring robust, scalable manufacturing of complex products.
• Design and enhance jigs, fixtures, and tooling to improve reliability, safety, and efficiency on the shop floor.
• Analyse test data to drive process improvements and support high-yield manufacturing.
• Collaborate with the production test team and management to develop and refine manufacturing tools.
• Contribute to Lean and continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing operational performance.
• Support configuration and programming of production units (Serial, USB, Ethernet) within a live production environment.
  
  

What You Bring

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Industrial Design, or similar.
• 13 years experience in mechanical/product/industrial design, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Confident with CAD, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and basic scripting/configuration for production environments.
• Experience in test development, validation, and implementation, ideally for embedded or electronic systems.
• Project management skills to deliver production readiness on time and within budget.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a practical, solutions-focused mindset.
• A passion for continuous improvement and problem-solving within complex production settings.
  
  

Whats In It For You?

• 6-month initial contract with a clear pathway to permanent employment
• Progressive salary growth in a stable, expanding organisation
• Hybrid working (3 days on-site in Reading, 2 days remote)
• Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance
• Pension scheme and supportive, friendly engineering environment
• A chance to work on globally used products while growing your career in a business that invests in people and technology.
  
  

If youre a Product Engineer looking to join a progressive business where your work makes a daily difference, wed love to hear from you.

Apply today to explore your next impactful career step.

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