Product Engineer
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £32000 – £45000/annum
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Product Engineer for a company whose mission is to become a trusted and loved seasoning brand with more than 100 years of heritage. In support of this, they are seeking a Product Engineer to bring creative ideas to life and continue the work of this loved brand. The role is based in Farnborough and you need the flexibility to work from home on occasion.
About the company
Our client was established in 1919 and they are committed to exceeding the expectations of their customers, through Innovation, Sustainability and Passion. They are fresh in their thinking and constantly look to find new ways to transform. Adding new and exciting talent is key to their continued success. Their people are their biggest asset, and they encourage fresh, creative thinking to drive their innovative outlook. They all strive to create an ethos and initiative ideas can get ahead with their Company Values and Behaviours being:
Respect – having due regard for something or someone
Trust – having belief in their people, products and processes
Courage – being determined to do the right thing
Responsibility – being accountable
Teamwork – a culture of sharing and supporting
About the role
As Product Engineer, your responsibilities will be to:
Develop technical solutions to design, innovate and patent
Propose ideas to the Product Designer to integrate into designs
Ensure projects are conducted in order to establish best value return on investment
Work closely with the Product Designer, understand their ideas and creativity to innovate products and add value
Work with materials including plastic, metal (stamped or moulded) and different types of wood as part of industrial processes
Work in collaboration with the Global Head of PM and NPD and Product Managers on projects, managing the process throughout
Build strong relationships with the various suppliers, establishing a schedule, defining costs, helping to draw up product specifications, ensuring where possible a cost-optimised design
Be responsible for comparative analysis with existing products and solutions on the market, monitoring of materials, competition, and patent
Ensuring high standards of quality
Ongoing product improvement and analysis
Lead prototyping activities and testing ergonomics and assemblies
Ensure projects are in line with UK and International legislations
About you
The knowledge and skills required for the role of Product Engineer are:
Proven experience of a minimum of 5 years, ideally in a similar sector.
BA/BSc Product Engineering (or similar)
Knowledge of the industry, product development and trends.
Microsoft Office proficient.
Experience with Solidworks (3D modelling software)
Ability to test products to understand end user experience in order to adapt and improve them.
A great ambassador for the company
Excellent communicator, able to work collaboratively in a team
About the hours & rewards
For the role of Product Engineer there is a salary on offer of £32,000 to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience.
How to Apply
Please note that eRecruitSmart is advertising the role of Product Engineer on behalf of the Hiring Company and your CV will be sent to the Hiring Manager who is responsible for the vacancy that you have applied to. Please only apply if you consent to these terms.
You must have eligibility to work in the UK. Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted. If your address and contact details are not on your CV, you will not be considered.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Product engineer, manufacturing, engineering, design
More Information
- Address Farnborough
