Product Engineer

Product Engineer, Aspatria, CumbriaSalary - £38,000 - £42,000 negotiableMonday- Thursday 8:30 -17.00, Friday 07:30-14.30, some flexibilty

MacArthur are recruiting for a successful manufacturing company for this new position of Product Engineer.

As the Product Engineer, you will be at the heart of our product development process, helping to translate customer needs and design concepts into manufacturable, scalable, and innovative products. Reporting to the Product Manager, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including both the sales and manufacturing teams, with a strong interface with the Group R&D team.

This role requires a strong technical background, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Key responsibilities for the role of Product Engineer:Product Development: Manage the qualification and approval process, create and maintain detailed engineering documentation, Maintain General Specification Manual (GSM), Work with local suppliers to identify new components and technologies

Product Compliance and Sustainability: Ensure products and materials comply with all relevant legislation, Maintain test records and certifications for all products and materials, Identify opportunities to improve product sustainability

Collaboration with Cross-functional Teams: Work closely with product management, commercial and manufacturing teams. Focal point with Group for all specification, product compliance and product sustainability topics, Communicate technical details clearly to all stakeholders.

Prototyping & Testing: Working with the NPI technicians, create prototypes and test samples, conduct tests, and validate product concepts. Refine product designs based on test data, performance metrics, and customer feedback.

Production Support: Provide engineering support during the introduction into production phase

Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement design improvements and cost-reduction initiatives without compromising product quality. Stay updated with industry trends, materials, and technologies to drive innovation.

Project Management: Manage engineering tasks and timelines within product development cycles.

Experience and characteristics that would be useful in the role of Product Engineer :

• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar).
• Continuous Improvement
• Product development processes, materials, and manufacturing techniques.
• Experience with product lifecycle methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with prototyping and testing.
• Understanding of DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and DFA (Design for Assembly) principles ideally.
• Degree in an Engineering discipline (Mechanical Engineering or a related field) or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with sustainability practices in product design.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and industry standards would be a bonus but on the job training will be provided.

Why work for our client as Product Engineer?

• Varied and interesting new role
• Work with a successful company that are striving for 100% landfill diversion
• Flexible salary - £38,000 - £42,000 negotiable
• Well-established organisation
• Potential for further training and career progress
• Pension, plus other benefits
• 36.25 hrs/wk: Mon - Fri - some flexibility in start/finish times
• 23 days holiday + BH’s (potentially negotiable)
• Subsidised staff canteen.

For more information, or to apply for the position of Product Engineer, please contact Ewen.

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