Product Engineer

Recruit4Talent Ltd; Ross-on-Wye; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plans

Holiday buy/sell scheme

Free parking

Onsite EV charge points

Internal training academy

LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

Recruit4Talent Ltd in Ross-on-Wye is seeking a Product Engineer to join the head office Technical department of a global construction products manufacturer. You will design window profiles and doors, liaise with fabricator clients, and lead on projects including product testing to meet British Standards.

The role offers hybrid working and development opportunities within a multinational group. The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering background, 2–3 years in product design, knowledge of

Qualifications

• Degree-level or HND in Mechanical Engineering/Design or equivalent.
• 2–3 years in Product Design/Engineering role.
• Experience with fenestration or construction products is advantageous.
• Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design window profiles and doors across multiple systems.
• Work on new and existing products with a 50/50 split.
• Lead on select projects including product testing to meet standards.
• Liaise with fabricator clients and respond with technical information.
• Coordinate with UK extrusion factory and German development teams.
• Occasional UK and Germany travel for project support.

Skills

CAD

SolidWorks

3D modelling

Project liaison

Travel readiness

German language

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

Job description

Product Engineer sought by the Windows division of a £multibillion construction products manufacturer to join their team in Ross-on-Wye. This global organisation has nearly 200 locations worldwide and supplies to a range of industries including construction, industrial and automotive industries.

Due to retirement, they have an opportunity for a Product Design professional with construction industry experience to join their head office Technical department.

Your Role as Product Engineer:

As a Product Engineer, you will report Head of Production Management, as an integral part of the Technical team.

Your duties will include:

• Designing window profiles, doors (including sliding & patio) - around a dozen different systems, with multiple variations within those systems


• Working on new and existing products (circa 50/50 split depending on experience)


• Designing new types of window profiles and doors, and managing changes and developments to existing products


• Working on around 2-3 projects at any given time


• Direct liaison with fabricator clients, giving information and responding to queries regarding technical information etc.


• Taking the lead on some projects including product testing (weather performance, security etc) ensuring that products adhere to British Standards


• Discussing hardware requirements with hardware suppliers


• Working closely the company's UK-based extrusion factory, and development teams in Germany


• Occasional travel with sales colleagues to fabricators throughout the UK when required to provide technical information on new products


• Occasional travel to Germany (around 1-2 times per year)

Your Experience & Skills as Product Engineer:

• Educated to degree/HND level or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering/Design or similar, relevant discipline, or qualified by experience


• Minimum 2-3 years experience in a Product Design / Product Engineering role


• Demonstrable success in product development and technical application of products for the construction sector


• Experience in the fenestration industry would be beneficial


• Experience of working with suppliers, customers, and product design teams


• Familiar with manufacturing processes e.g. injection moulding, extrusion, fabrication


• Understanding of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001


• Strong working knowledge of CAD is essential


• 3D modelling - Solidworks experience would be highly beneficial


• An interest in SMART-home, digital technologies and sustainable product design would be relevant


• Willing to travel at short notice (poor car provided)


• Language skills, in particular German, is useful but not essential


• 50% hybrid over two weeks period


• Flexible working hours (core hours 10am-3pm)


• Pool car available for UK travel


• Health cash plans


• Occupational health


• Holiday buy/sell scheme (4 days year 1, rising to 5 days from year 2)


• Sick pay


• 32 days' holiday including bank holidays, increasing with service


• Smart casual dress code


• Dress-down Fridays


• Free parking


• Onsite EV charge points


• Internal training academy


• E-learning opportunities including LinkedIn Learning


• Access to external training and supported education