Product Manager

Mansell Recruitment Group; Luton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Product Manager to oversee the development of electrical products. The role involves leading cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and developing technical documentation. Ideal candidates will have an engineering background and experience in product development. The position offers a competitive salary between £40,000 and £50,000 based on experience and skills, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals in the industry.

Qualifications

• Min. experience in engineering with a focus on electrical systems.
• Strong understanding of quality processes and regulatory standards.
• Ability to communicate product benefits effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development of electrical products with manufacturing partners.
• Manage product testing and regulatory compliance.
• Develop packaging and technical documentation.

Skills

Product development leadership

Understanding of manufacturing processes

Compliance with regulatory standards

Communication of product features

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Education

Background in engineering (electrical or electronic systems)

Job description

The Role

As Product Manager, you will oversee the development and technical support of a diverse portfolio of electrical products. Your responsibilities will include :

• Leading product development in collaboration with manufacturing partners—defining technical specifications, drafting product briefs, and evaluating initial samples
• Managing product testing and coordinating external compliance assessments
• Developing packaging and labelling requirements, as well as instruction manuals and technical datasheets
• Working closely with internal quality teams to investigate issues, propose improvements, and liaise with suppliers to resolve concerns
• Ensuring product compliance with key regulatory and safety standards such as EMC, RoHS, and REACH
• Maintaining up-to-date technical documentation and compliance records including WEEE and packaging data

The Candidate

To be considered, you should have :

• A background in engineering, ideally with a focus on electrical or electronic systems
• A strong understanding of manufacturing and quality processes, including regulatory standards
• The ability to identify product features and communicate their benefits
• Awareness of electrical installation practices and environments (e.g., construction sites) would be advantageous
• Experience liaising with overseas suppliers or manufacturers
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

The Package

A competitive salary in the £40,000 – £50,000 range, depending on experience and technical capability.

We are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent role.