Product Engineer

TipTopJob; Ross-on-Wye; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Pension scheme

Health plans

32 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Onsite parking and EV charging

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking a Product Engineer for its Ross-on-Wye team. You will design window profiles and doors, manage new and existing products, and lead projects with testing to ensure compliance with standards.

Ideal candidates have a mechanical engineering background, 2–3 years in product design, and proficiency in CAD/SolidWorks, with willingness to travel to the UK and Germany as needed.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent with mechanical focus.
• Experience in product design/engineering in construction sectors.
• SolidWorks and CAD proficiency essential.

Responsibilities

• Design window profiles and doors across multiple systems.
• Develop new products and manage changes to existing ones.
• Lead select projects including testing and compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with suppliers, fabricators and internal teams.
• Travel to fabricators across the UK and to Germany as required.

Skills

CAD

SolidWorks

3D modelling

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

Travel flexibility

German language

Education

Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering

Qualified by experience

Tools

Injection moulding

Extrusion

Job description

Product Engineer sought by the Windows division of a GBP 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.

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 and 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 And 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

Benefits

• GBP 40,000 : GBP 50,000 salary
• 50 hybrid over two weeks period
• Flexible working hours (core hours 10am:3pm)
• Pool car available for UK travel
• Auto:enrolment pension scheme
• Health cash plans
• Occupational health
• Holiday buy/sell scheme (4 days year 1, rising to 5 days from year 2)
• Sick pay
• Cycle To Work scheme
• 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
• Stunning office location
• Excellent working environment
• Long term career opportunities

Product Engineer Ross:on:Wye, Herefordshire GBP 40,000 : GBP 50,000 + excellent benefits