Product Engineering Manager

• Location: Luton, Bedfordshire
• Salary: Up to 65,000pa
• Job Type: Full-time

Reed Engineering are working with a well-established, thriving manufacturer and distributor of electrical products who require a Product Engineering Manager. This role is crucial for someone with a strong background in electrical or electronics engineering, ready to lead and develop a team while ensuring product excellence and compliance.

• Develop electrical products in collaboration with manufacturing partners, including establishing product specifications, writing product briefs, determining applicable standards, and assessing samples.
• Test and coordinate the external testing of products in development, investigating any product problems.
• Establish product and packaging labelling and marking requirements including packaging labels, product instruction leaflets, and data sheets.
• Collaborate with the Quality Team to investigate product issues, report findings, and manage product improvements with partner factories.
• Ensure products comply with relevant BS EN safety standards and directives including EMC, REACH, and RoHS.
• Produce and maintain technical literature including product specifications, packaging specifications, instruction leaflets, and data sheets.
• Conduct factory audits and pre-delivery inspections on behalf of the Quality Team from time to time.
• Maintain up-to-date technical support files, including WEEE and packaging weight data.

• Minimum 5 years experience in a managerial role.
• Educated in an Engineering discipline with an electrical or electronics bias.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, product standards, and a quality approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to identify product features and benefits.
• Strong knowledge of electrical product application and electrical installation, including work practices on building sites.
• Good understanding of British/European Standards and legislation that relates to products within the portfolio.
• Experience in collaborating with offshore factories remotely.
• Ideally, knowledge of IET Wiring Regulations.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Methodical, organized.
• Disciplined approach to work problems and problem-solving.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to challenge and question effectively.
• Strong leadership skills.

To apply for the Product Engineering Manager position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.