Product Engineer 6602

First Base Employment; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Product Engineer in Bridgwater. In this role, you will develop technical solutions, project manage New Product Introduction, and provide technical training. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Engineering, at least 3 years’ experience, and be proficient in relevant tools. Offering full-time hours and competitive salary with a bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ relevant industrial experience in related sectors.
• Excellent communication skills with both internal teams and customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical solutions and supporting rationale in response to application requirements.
• Project manage technical aspects of New Product Introduction.
• Identify and guide Sales Engineers towards sales opportunities.
• Support marketing activities including trade shows.

Skills

Degree in Engineering

Strong problem-solving abilities

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Proficient in CAD (preferably NX)

Excellent communication skills

Highly resourceful

Strong time management

Organised and detail-oriented

Collaborative team player

Ability to work flexibly

Education

Degree or equivalent in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD (preferably NX)

FEA (preferably Abaqus)

Job description

Overview

Product Engineer

Location: Bridgwater
Hours: Full Time 37 hours per week – Flexi-time
Salary: Competitive + up to 4% bonus per annum

Key Responsibilities

• Develop technical solutions and supporting rationale in response to application requirements.
• Design metal and PTFE sealing solutions using established design guides or bespoke development.
• Produce manufacturing and proposal drawings for products.
• Project manage the technical aspects of New Product Introduction, collaborating with commercial, operational, and supply chain teams.
• Provide technical training and support to Sales and Application Engineers.
• Deliver presentations for technical training and product promotion.
• Identify and guide Sales Engineers towards sales opportunities through product and case history awareness.
• Support marketing activities such as trade shows, customer visits, and promotional materials.
• Occasionally travel within the UK, Europe, and internationally to support team members and customer requirements.

Key Skills

• Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering with strong technical fundamentals.
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant industrial experience, ideally in sealing, Oil & Gas, Food Processing, Automotive, Aerospace, Compressors, or Semiconductor sectors.
• Strong problem-solving abilities to align customer needs with effective solutions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, CAD (preferably NX), and FEA (preferably Abaqus).
• Excellent communication skills with both internal teams and customers.
• Highly resourceful, with strong time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and structured in work approach.
• Collaborative and approachable team player.
• Able to take initiative and work flexibly in a dynamic environment.

How to apply: To be considered for this role, please email your CV to [e-mail] or call Lilly on 01453 755330.

About First Base: First Base Employment is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent service to both clients and candidates across the Commercial, Industrial, and Engineering sectors.