Product Engineering Manager, Stormwater

Hirebridge; Chester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in the civil engineering industry seeks a Product Engineering Manager to spearhead innovative stormwater product development. You'll lead a talented team and drive efforts from R&D to commercialization while ensuring alignment with market demands and technical excellence.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Positive work-life balance culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, materials, and FEA.
• 2+ years of experience managing direct reports.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead stormwater R&D and product development projects.
• Oversee product design, feasibility studies, and prototyping.
• Collaborate across teams to align development with market strategies.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communications

3D Modeling

Technical Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

PE (Professional Engineer) license

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Unlock Your Potential with Contech Engineered Solutions

Contech Engineered Solutions is a leading provider of site solutions for the civil engineering industry. We’re committed to developing innovative products and technologies that solve complex stormwater and infrastructure challenges. Our collaborative culture, technical excellence, and customer focus set us apart.

Why Should You Apply?

• Contech empowers you. We value you as a person and equip you to succeed.
• We foster a positive culture of work-life balance.
• Grow with an industry leader known for world-class design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with options to choose what works best for you and your family.

About the Role:

We are seeking a dynamic and technically skilled Product Engineering Manager to lead our Stormwater Product Engineering team. This role provides strategic and hands-on leadership to a cross-functional team, including Product Engineers, Team Leads, and CAD Technicians. You’ll be responsible for driving new product development (NPD), R&D initiatives, and continuous innovation within Contech’s stormwater solutions portfolio.

This position plays a critical role in coordinating across engineering, R&D labs, regulatory, marketing, and sales teams to bring cutting-edge products to market and ensure their long-term performance and competitiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the execution of stormwater R&D and product development projects from concept through commercialization.
• Oversee product design, feasibility studies, CFD analysis, FEA, prototyping, testing, and design for manufacturability.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align development activities with company strategies and market needs.
• Identify and implement process improvements, technical tools, and metrics to enhance team efficiency.
• Manage product line cost-out initiatives and engineering change processes.
• Maintain awareness of industry regulations and emerging technologies; evaluate adjacent market opportunities.
• Provide technical coaching, mentoring, and leadership to a team of engineers and technicians.
• Contribute to IP management, including patent and trademark evaluations and competitive monitoring.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• PE (Professional Engineer) license.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, materials, FEA, and 3D modeling (SolidWorks or similar).
• 2+ years of experience managing direct reports and leading engineering projects.
• Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to present complex information clearly and train others effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Willingness to travel (~10%).

Preferred:

• Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
• Knowledge of water hydraulics and EPA/stormwater regulations.
• Background in construction or stormwater infrastructure industries.

If you are ready to take your career to the next level and join a supportive and dynamic team, apply for the Product Engineering Manager at Contech Engineered Solutions. This is your opportunity to work with industry leaders, engage in meaningful projects, and grow in a positive and empowering environment.