Technical & Product Development Engineer

Progroup Recruitment Limited; Hollywater; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus scheme

31 days annual leave

Wellbeing programme

Cycle to work

Job summary

ProGroup Recruitment Limited is seeking a Technical & Product Development Engineer for a varied role combining product development, technical support and hands-on problem solving. You will work with the Technical Director and production team to develop new products, improve designs and guide colleagues and customers from concept to production.

The role offers practical problem solving, comprehensive training and a clear development path within a growing specialist business, with emphasis on

Qualifications

• Strong technical aptitude and practical, hands-on problem solving.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and develop workable solutions.
• Excellent attention to detail and clear written and verbal communication.
• Organised and proactive with the ability to manage competing priorities and own tasks.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of how design affects production, quality and cost.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of new products and configurations from concept through to production.
• Produce and review technical drawings, product details and specifications.
• Build, install and trial prototypes; evaluate materials and components.
• Investigate technical queries and provide practical guidance to internal teams and customers.
• Collaborate with production to improve performance, quality, cost and ease of manufacture.
• Review certification documents, test reports and regulatory changes as needed.
• Create and maintain technical manuals, product guides and other documentation.

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

CAD software

Job description

ProGroup Recruitment is working with a specialist manufacturer to recruit a Technical & Product Development Engineer. This is a varied opportunity combining product development, technical support and practical problem solving, with comprehensive training and a clear development path.

Working closely with the Technical Director and production team, you will help develop new products, improve existing designs and provide technical guidance to colleagues and customers. You will be involved from initial concepts and drawings through to prototypes, trials and introduction into production.

This role would suit someone with strong technical aptitude who enjoys understanding how products work and turning ideas into practical, manufacturable solutions.

The role:

• Support the development of new products and product configurations, from concept through to production.
• Produce and review technical drawings, product details and specifications.
• Get involved in building, installing and trialling prototypes, evaluating materials and components.
• Investigate technical queries and provide practical advice to internal teams, customers, architects and contractors.
• Work with production colleagues to improve product performance, quality, cost and ease of manufacture and installation.
• Review certification documents, test reports and Field of Application reports, supporting the assessment of relevant standards and regulatory changes.
• Produce and maintain technical manuals, product guides and other supporting literature.

About you:

• Strong technical aptitude and a practical, hands-on approach to problem solving.
• Experience using CAD and/or relevant engineering, design or manufacturing software.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and develop workable solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and confident written and verbal communication.
• Organised and proactive, with the ability to manage competing priorities and take ownership of tasks.
• Commercial awareness and an interest in how design decisions affect production, quality and cost.

Experience in product development, design, engineering or manufacturing would be beneficial, particularly within construction products, doors, joinery or a related industry. An engineering, design or manufacturing qualification, or experience working with technical standards and product certification, would also be advantageous.

What's on offer:

• Salary of £35,000-£45,000, depending on experience.
• Company bonus scheme.
• 31 days' annual leave, including bank holidays, increasing with long service.
• Comprehensive training and structured on-the-job development.
• A clear development path within a growing specialist business.
• Wellbeing programme.
• Cycle to work and EV salary sacrifice schemes.
• Free parking and company events.
• A friendly, collaborative working environment.