At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive high-quality product development and coordinate between teams for informed decisions.
- Company: Join a leading engineering team at Meritor in Cwmbran, UK.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and opportunities to mentor others.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with a focus on continuous improvement and knowledge transfer.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on innovative projects in a dynamic engineering environment.
- Qualifications: Mechanical Engineering degree and experience in design and project engineering.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Description
We are looking for a talented Product Engineering Specialist to join our team specializing in Engineering for our Meritor – Sustaining Department in Cwmbran, United Kingdom.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways
- Drive high‑quality product development by executing established technical work at the sub‑system and component level across multiple stages of the product life cycle.
- Act as a central point of coordination between product line engineers, systems teams, customer teams, purchasing, suppliers, and manufacturing to enable informed, timely decisions.
- Translate stakeholder input into clear technical recommendations that support sound design, test, and project execution decisions.
- Apply engineering knowledge and experience to progress projects efficiently while maintaining quality, safety, and performance standards.
- Lead and improve the application of engineering processes and tools such as ESW, i DFMEA, FIRG, 7‑step problem solving, and design review checklists to strengthen decision‑making.
- Independently own components, systems, or smaller business‑impact projects, managing ambiguity with full accountability to project teams.
- Develop, execute, and continuously improve work processes and systems within the functional discipline to enhance team effectiveness.
- Provide technical guidance and coordination to technicians, students, and less‑experienced engineers, supporting capability building and knowledge transfer.
Responsibilities
To be successful in this role you will need the following
- Strong capability in designing and applying open‑ and closed‑loop control systems, with a solid understanding of how software interacts with mechanical, hydraulic, chemical, and electronic systems.
- Experience with product configuration and change management, including maintaining controlled baselines and managing changes throughout the full product life cycle.
- In‑depth mechanical systems knowledge, enabling the creation of robust, innovative designs that meet Cummins and customer requirements across varied operating environments.
- Proficiency in creating complete mechanical design specifications, including solid models, engineering bills of materials, and detailed drawings aligned with applicable standards.
Qualifications
Education/ Experience
- Prior Senior or Lead Engineer equivalent work experience in a relevant discipline area is required with a demonstrated track record of technical problem solving and quality decision making.
- Mechanical Engineering Degree or equivalence
- Advanced experience in design, development and/or project engineering experience, preferably in an automotive environment
- Have a working knowledge of CAD, preferably Pro-Engineer Creo 2
- Have practical experience of test methodology and test procedures
- Understand manufacturing methods and processes
- Understand complex mechanisms and structures
- Understand materials and stress/strain theory & FE Analysis
- Be familiar with latest engineering methods
- Excellent communication, presentation & report writing skills
- Be able to work effectively within a team environment
- Ability to speak a foreign language would be an advantage
- Technical Expertise: A solid foundation in design and manufacturing, vehicle dynamics, and braking systems, along with knowledge of FEA techniques and CAD tools.
- Understanding of vehicle dynamics and braking systems
- Knowledge of FEA techniques and CAD tools
Product Engineering Specialist employer: Cummins
Cummins is an excellent employer for aspiring Sales and Marketing professionals, offering a supportive apprenticeship programme in Darlington, UK. With a focus on employee growth, you will gain invaluable skills and experience within a major global organisation, while enjoying a collaborative work culture that champions continuous improvement and customer engagement. The opportunity to study at Darlington College alongside hands-on experience ensures a well-rounded foundation for your future career.
We think you need these skills to ace Product Engineering Specialist
Product Development
Technical Coordination
Stakeholder Management
Engineering Processes
Open- and Closed-Loop Control Systems
Mechanical Systems Knowledge
Mechanical Design Specifications
