Product Engineer

Hewett Recruitment; Ross-on-Wye; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Hewett Recruitment is seeking a Product Engineer to join a global manufacturer in Ross-on-Wye. You will develop new products, improve existing ranges, and collaborate with manufacturing, sales, suppliers and customers across the UK and Europe.

Attractive salary and benefits on offer. Ideal candidates have hands-on experience in product engineering, design, and development, with CAD/3D modelling skills and a degree in mechanical engineering or design.

Qualifications

• Experience within Product Engineering, Product Development, Design Engineering or a similar technical role.
• Degree, HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design or a related discipline.
• Experience using CAD and 3D modelling software.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as extrusion, injection moulding or fabrication.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products and enhance existing product ranges.
• Support projects from concept, design and testing through to launch.
• Work closely with customers, suppliers and internal teams to identify product improvements.
• Produce technical drawings, specifications and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimise production processes.
• Ensure products meet relevant quality and environmental standards.

Skills

CAD

3D modelling

Communication

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Mechanical Engineering / Product Design degree

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

Job description

Product Engineer

Location: Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + Benefits

Job type: Permanent

We're recruiting for an exciting opportunity to join a well-established global manufacturer, supporting the development of innovative products used across the construction sector. You'll play a key role in shaping new product designs, improving existing ranges and working closely with manufacturing, sales, suppliers and customers across the UK and Europe.

This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious engineer who enjoys solving technical challenges, working on new product development projects and seeing ideas progress from concept through to production.

The Product Engineer Role

• Develop new products and enhance existing product ranges


• Support projects from concept, design and testing through to launch


• Work closely with customers, suppliers and internal teams to identify product improvements


• Produce technical drawings, specifications and supporting documentation


• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimise production processes


• Ensure products meet relevant quality and environmental standards

About You

• Experience within Product Engineering, Product Development, Design Engineering or a similar technical role


• Degree, HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design or a related discipline


• Experience using CAD and 3D modelling software


• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as extrusion, injection moulding or fabrication


• Strong communication and problem-solving skills


• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Desirable

• SolidWorks experience


• Experience within construction products, building products or fenestration


• Understanding of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards


• Interest in sustainable product design and emerging technologies


• German language skills

What's on Offer?

• £40,000 - £50,000 salary


• Opportunity to work on innovative product development projects


• Exposure to international engineering and manufacturing teams


• Clear scope for professional development and progression


• Collaborative and supportive technical environment