Senior Product Development Engineer

Q5D Technologies Ltd; Portishead; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Q5D Technologies Ltd. is seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer to design, test and validate advanced mechatronic systems. You will drive development from concept to production and collaborate across mechanical, electrical and software teams to ensure robust product performance.

You will lead reliability assessments and process improvements, helping the company scale its cutting-edge manufacturing technology across aerospace, defence, automotive and other sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and validating complex mechatronic products.
• Proficient in FMEA, DFM/ DFA, root cause analysis.
• Experience integrating mechanical, electrical, and software systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop new mechatronic products from concept through to production
• Lead testing, validation, reliability, and performance assessments
• Investigate technical issues and drive continuous product improvement
• Work closely with mechanical, electrical, software, firmware, and production teams
• Help mature engineering processes and product development standards as the business scales

Skills

Mechatronics

NPD & validation

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Job description

Advanced Manufacturing | ElectromechanicaL

This role will we be working within a fast-growing advanced manufacturing technology business developing highly sophisticated robotic and automation systems for customers across aerospace, defence, automotive, and other engineering sectors.

As part of their continued growth, they are looking to hire a Senior Product Development Engineer to help develop, test, validate, and improve complex mechatronic products while also driving improvements across the wider product development lifecycle.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop new mechatronic products from concept through to production
• Lead testing, validation, reliability, and performance assessments
• Investigate technical issues and drive continuous product improvement
• Work closely with mechanical, electrical, software, firmware, and production teams
• Help mature engineering processes and product development standards as the business scales

What we’re looking for:

• Strong experience developing complex mechatronic products
• Background in new product development, testing, and validation
• Experience applying FMEA, DFM, DFA, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement techniques
• Ability to work across mechanical, electrical, and software-integrated systems

A great opportunity to join an innovative engineering business and play a key role in developing next-generation manufacturing technology.