Product Engineer

VPss; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Office-based role near Wolverhampton

Job summary

VPss is seeking a technically minded Product Engineer to research, develop, and manage products across fleet safety and vehicle technology ranges. You will drive innovation, work with suppliers and customers, and support development of new technologies.

The role focuses on R&D, product validation, and continuous improvement, ensuring solutions stay at the industry’s forefront. Office-based in the North of Wolverhampton area with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Experience as Product Engineer, Development Engineer, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of fleet management and vehicle safety products.
• Experience in product development, testing, validation, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D activities for fleet management and vehicle safety products.
• Evaluate and test new products and components.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation and specs.
• Provide technical support to sales, installation, and operations.
• Monitor industry trends and ensure compliance and competitiveness.

Skills

Product development

R&D engineering

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Technical literacy

Problem solving

Tools

CAN Bus

Telemetry software

Technical software

Job description

Location: North of Wolverhampton (Office-Based)

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

My client is a leading provider of fleet management and vehicle safety solutions, specialising in the supply and installation of advanced technologies including multi-camera systems, Direct Vision Standard (DVS) solutions, driver monitoring systems (DMS), telematics, and connected vehicle technologies. As the business continues to grow, my client is looking to expand their team and are seeking an experienced Product Engineer to play a key role in shaping the future of our product portfolio.

Product Engineer Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a technically minded and innovative Product Engineer with direct industry experience. You will be responsible for researching, developing, improving, and managing products across their fleet safety and vehicle technology range, ensuring the solutions remain at the forefront of the industry.

Working closely with internal teams, suppliers, and customers, you will identify opportunities for innovation, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and support the development of new technologies and product enhancements.

Product Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Lead research and development activities for new and existing fleet management and vehicle safety products.
• Drive product innovation and technology development across multi-camera systems, DVS solutions, driver monitoring systems, and associated technologies.
• Evaluate and test new products, components, and emerging technologies.
• Manage product redevelopment and continuous improvement projects.
• Conduct technical assessments, product validation, and performance testing.
• Work with suppliers and manufacturers to identify and develop new product opportunities.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, specifications, and product information.
• Provide technical expertise and support to internal departments including sales, installation, and operations.
• Monitor industry trends, legislation, and market developments to ensure products remain compliant and competitive.

About You

To be successful in this role, you must have previous experience within the fleet management, vehicle safety, telematics, or transport technology sector and have worked directly with products such as:

• Multi-camera vehicle systems
• Direct Vision Standard (DVS) solutions
• Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS)
• Fleet safety technology
• Telematics and connected vehicle solutions

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in a Product Engineer, Product Development Engineer, Technical Engineer, R&D Engineer, or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of fleet management and vehicle safety products.
• Experience with product development, testing, validation, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and technical software applications.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and documentation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-motivated with a proactive and innovative approach.

Desirable

• Experience working with vehicle electrical systems, CAN Bus, telematics, or connected vehicle technologies.
• Understanding of fleet compliance and safety legislation, including DVS requirements.
• Project management experience.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000.
• Opportunity to work on innovative and market-leading vehicle technology solutions.
• A key role in influencing product strategy and development.
• Long-term career development within a growing and successful business.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

If you have a passion for technology, innovation, and vehicle safety solutions, and possess hands-on experience within the fleet management industry, we would love to hear from you