Project and Product Development Engineer

Hunter Selection; West of England, Portishead; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Training & development

Collaborative environment

Challenging projects

Job summary

Hunter Selection is seeking a Project and Product Development Engineer for a well-established manufacturing business in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands. You will lead product development and engineering projects from concept to completion, working across Manufacturing, Quality and Commercial teams to deliver improvements and cost reductions.

You will manage plans, budgets and schedules, apply engineering principles to enhance performance and manufacturability, and ensure safe, on-time delivery

Qualifications

• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis capability.
• Ability to analyse technical and operational data to support decision making.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects from concept through to implementation and handover.
• Manage project plans, budgets, resources, risks and timelines to ensure successful delivery.
• Drive product development and product optimisation activities to improve performance, reliability, quality and manufacturability.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Production, Quality and Commercial teams to identify and implement product and process improvements.
• Support the introduction of new products, materials and manufacturing methods.
• Coordinate engineering trials, testing programmes and validation activities.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, specifications and engineering records.

Skills

Project management

Problem solving

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

CAD

Job description

Project and Product Development Engineer

Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
£42,000 - £48,000 per annum
40 Hours per Week | Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 16:00

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Sutton Coldfield.

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys managing projects, improving products and manufacturing processes, and driving operational excellence. Working across multiple departments, you will play a key role in delivering product development initiatives, implementing engineering improvements, and leading projects from concept through to completion.

You will be responsible for identifying opportunities to enhance product performance, quality, manufacturability and cost-effectiveness whilst ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

If you thrive in a hands-on manufacturing environment and enjoy turning ideas into practical solutions, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects from concept through to implementation and handover.
• Manage project plans, budgets, resources, risks and timelines to ensure successful delivery.
• Drive product development and product optimisation activities to improve performance, reliability, quality and manufacturability.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Production, Quality and Commercial teams to identify and implement product and process improvements.
• Support the introduction of new products, materials and manufacturing methods.
• Coordinate engineering trials, testing programmes and validation activities.
• Analyse production and quality data to identify root causes and improvement opportunities.
• Manage suppliers and external contractors throughout project lifecycles.
• Support the procurement, installation and commissioning of new equipment and manufacturing technologies when required.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, specifications and engineering records.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity and cost reduction.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations, company procedures and relevant industry standards.

Essential Experience

• Delivering engineering projects within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Product development, product improvement or process optimisation.
• Working cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality and operations teams.
• Managing suppliers, contractors and external stakeholders.
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives with measurable business benefits.

Essential Skills

• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis capability.
• Experience using engineering principles to improve products and manufacturing processes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to analyse technical and operational data to support decision making.
• Confidence managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• CAD experience would be advantageous, but is not essential.

Desirable

• Experience of New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Engineering qualification (HNC/HND, Degree or equivalent).

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £42,000 - £48,000, depending on experience.
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to play a key role in product development and business improvement initiatives.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Varied and challenging projects with genuine opportunities to influence business performance.

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Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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