Product Design Engineer

About the Company

Talent84 is delighted to be representing our client, a industry-leading manufacturing business at the forefront of technology & innovation in their field, with the recruitment of a Product Engineer.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of New Product Development, the Product Engineer will have overall responsibility for the customer-centric design & development of cutting-edge solutions and their market readiness.

Main Responsibilities

• Design input from new system concepts, concept testing, through design development, and into finished product detailing.
• Responsible for realising the finished system from concept designs/ideas.
• Create and ensure accuracy of manufacturing drawings.
• Maintain manufacturing drawing management, and ensure latest editions are circulated to appropriate internal/external contacts.
• Provide input into creation of datasheets, installation documents and other marketing materials.
• Support the marketing group in updating and maintaining existing solution drawings and details.
• Be commercially aware during all aspects of product development. System components should be repeatable many thousands of times, be sensitive to costs (tooling and component)
• Form great working relationships with internal/external teams to ensure optimum project delivery
• Work closely with the broader Marketing and Sales teams to ensure strong launch plans including clear value argumentation and support tools/information to help ensure effective promotion and market penetration
• Develop and maintain a clear understanding of the value and application of our product/solution portfolio.
• Support the Product Management team as required in managing existing product and the transition to new products.
• Adhere to all aspects of the company EHS policies and conduct all activities in a way that is commensurate with our company values

About you

To be considered for the role, it is essential that you possess demonstrable experience gained in Product/Design Engineering, with an emphasis on 3D design and a good understand of materials selection and performance.  Ideally you will possess experience gained in a customer focussed environment coupled with strong NPD skills.

Key selection criteria

• Educated to HNC level (minimum) in an appropriate/related discipline (HND and above preferred but not essential)
• Proven experience of prototyping and development through to product detailing.
• Proven work experience with CAD software and Product design including 3D CAD, Revit, Inventor, AutoCAD etc.
• Portfolio of work
• Experience of working in a team with deadlines
• Experience liaising and working seamlessly with manufacturing and Product Design
• Excellent creative design, with an engineering understanding
• Practical understanding of how materials perform (candidates with materials testing experience would be favourably received)
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills
• Good range of IT skills
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and on multiple projects at once
• Keen attention to detail
• Self-motivated with a hands-on approach

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leader in their field with a commitment to innovation.