Product Development & Test Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Consett; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Product Development and Test Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing business in Consett.

The role involves supporting the design, testing, and conformity processes to ensure the sourcing or manufacturing of precise components/products. You will provide mechanical engineering and testing support, all while upholding professionalism and ethical standards.

Location: Consett with occasional and international travel.

Salary: Up to £55,000

Working hours:

Monday to Thursday, 7:30am – 4:00pm;
Friday, 7:30am – 2:00pm

Key Duties:

1. Assist in researching, designing, developing, and validating new products and improving existing designs.
2. Support the specification and development of next-power and cable management products, ensuring they meet marketing requirements and comply with the latest international standards.
3. Help produce and maintain technical files to comply with UK regulations and EU directives.
4. Follow design and development procedures as required by ISO 9001 and the company’s ECO design policy.
5. Participate in type testing and assist with test reporting and safety protocols in the test facility, in accordance with ISO 17025.
6. Collaborate with the Industrialisation department to ensure designs are practical and cost-effective for production.
7. Provide technical details to the Purchasing department for sourcing parts from external suppliers.
8. Work with the Marketing team to verify the technical content of catalogues and technical manuals.
9. Support the technical department on electrical and mechanical issues related to company products.
10. Effectively utilise 2D and 3D CAD software in design tasks.
11. Promote and adhere to company values and code of ethics.

Key Skills:

1. Basic knowledge of UK Wiring Regulations and relevant international standards.
2. Familiarity with power distribution and cable management products.
3. Ability to assist in planning and managing product development projects and type testing programmes.
4. Basic knowledge of using AutoCAD/Inventor and 3D modelling systems.
5. Good IT skills, including proficiency in spreadsheets, engineering databases, and presentation tools.
6. Effective communication skills to interact with various stakeholders inside and outside the company.
7. Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
8. Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
9. Willingness to travel within and outside the UK as needed.
10. Experience or knowledge of ISO 17025 test facility requirements is a plus.

Education and Professional Recognition:

1. Educated to Degree/HND level in electrical, mechanical, or a related engineering discipline.
2. Membership in the IET, IMechE, or equivalent engineering/technical institution is desirable.

Experience:

1. Some experience in mechanical design and/or testing within a low voltage cable management or power distribution product manufacturing environment is desirable.