Product Development Engineer

Job Description

Our client, a world class Manufacturing business based in Plymouth are looking for an experienced and qualified Product Development Engineer to join a well-established team. The role will be to support and lead product developments with the application of engineering theory and provide mechanical and hydraulic engineering expertise to the Product Development Department and other functions within and outside the company in an efficient manner with due regard to safety and to the highest quality.

Main Duties:

Apply engineering theory in support of new product development

Lead and oversee new product development projects

Lead and oversee new product introduction (NPI) projects

Lead and oversee test rig development projects for R&D testing facilities

Take a leading role in the control of engineering master data such as drawings, models and MRP system material records and bills of materials, including the issuing and timely processing of engineering changes

Assist Sales team with technical expertise to support new business development activities, sometimes involving UK and foreign travel

Use the latest 3D and FEA tools in the mechanical design of components and assemblies for new product developments

Write high-quality reports of all R&D testing

Learn and adapt new developments, technologies, techniques and processes for use in new and existing products

Proactively engage in VA/VE activities necessary to ensure the company maintains its cost competitiveness

Prepare customer installation drawings

Assist with the preparation of localised detailed drawings for all products

Produce 3D models of all Staffa products and, when agreed with KPMJ, of KPMJ-designed products, as requested by distribution and direct customers

Assist all other Departments with engineering needs

Provide detailed tolerance analysis to aid manufacture of current designs

Experience & Qualifications:

Degree qualified in a relevant engineering discipline

Able to write technical reports to the highest standard

Full grasp of, and ability to apply, the principles of mechanical engineering

Advanced knowledge of engineering drawings and associated disciplines

Use of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Excellent communication skills

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