Prototype & NPI Product Development Technician

Rise Technical Recruitment; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical recruitment agency is seeking a Product Development Technician in Whitstable, England. This role involves supporting prototype and low-volume builds, collecting and reporting build data, and working closely with engineering teams. Ideal candidates should possess strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and familiarity with precision assembly tools. This position offers a competitive salary between £30,000 - £32,000 plus benefits, contributing to innovative product launches in a supportive engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on mechanical aptitude with the ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with precision assembly tools, soldering, wiring preferred.
• Analytical and detail-oriented; ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support prototype and low-volume builds including assembly and testing.
• Collect, record, and report build data to the engineering team.
• Assist with tooling and process refinement to support NPI projects.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Tools

Precision assembly tools

Soldering tools

Wiring tools

Measurement instruments

Job description

A leading technical recruitment agency is seeking a Product Development Technician in Whitstable, England. This role involves supporting prototype and low-volume builds, collecting and reporting build data, and working closely with engineering teams. Ideal candidates should possess strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and familiarity with precision assembly tools. This position offers a competitive salary between £30,000 - £32,000 plus benefits, contributing to innovative product launches in a supportive engineering environment.