Product Development & Test Engineer

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 national and international travel.

Salary: Up to £55,000

Working hours:

Monday to Thursday, 7:30am – 4:00pm;

Friday, 7:30am – 2:00pm

Key Duties:

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

Key Skills:

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

Education and Professional Recognition:

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

Experience:

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