Senior Product Engineer - Heat Pumps

WR HVAC; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HVAC solutions provider is seeking a Senior Product Engineer specialized in Air Source Heat Pumps. You will design and develop systems, ensuring compliance and optimizing manufacturing processes. Ideal candidates will have a Mechanical Engineering degree and experience in HVAC. This is a full-time, on-site role with a salary range of £50,000 - £75,000 depending on experience, along with progression opportunities to management roles.

Benefits

8% pension

28 days holiday

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Air Source Heat Pump system design and manufacturing processes.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC codes, standards, and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Air Source Heat Pump systems ensuring compliance with standards.
• Support production teams by troubleshooting and optimizing workflows.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing processes.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Project management

Creativity

Technical knowledge of HVAC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Solidworks

Ansys

Job description

Overview

Senior Product Engineer - Air Source Heat Pumps

Are you a problem-solver with a passion for innovation in heat pump systems? Do you enjoy blending hands-on manufacturing expertise with creative design solutions? Would you like to join a company with unrivaled progression opportunities?

We're seeking a skilled Manufacturing or Product Engineer with a strong Air Source Heat Pump background to join our growing team. In this role, you'll be at the intersection of design and production, driving projects from concept through to manufacturing and implementation. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop efficient, reliable, and cost-effective HVAC solutions that meet our clients' needs.

The company is going through a significant growth period and this role will be the first direct hire for the manufacturing team. Progression to a manufacturing management role is all but guaranteed within 12-18 months

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Air Source Heat Pump systems and components, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Translate design concepts into manufacturable products and processes.
• Support production teams by troubleshooting, optimizing workflows, and improving efficiency.
• Conduct feasibility studies, testing, and validation of designs.
• Collaborate with R&D, quality, and project teams to deliver high-performance, sustainable solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience in Air Source Heat Pump system design and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency with design software (Solidworks and Ansys preferred)
• Strong knowledge of HVAC codes, standards, and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
• A creative mindset with the ability to innovate and improve existing designs.

Benefits

• Progression to Product Manager, Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager or similar
• Salary 50,000 - 75,000 depending on experience
• Full time, on-site
• 8% pension
• 28 days holiday

Interested or know someone who might be? Apply now for a confidential conversation

WR HVAC M&E are recruitment partner for HVAC jobs. Our customers include a range of large and small M&E companies, manufacturers and suppliers of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. We recruit UK wide for sales, management and technical jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.