Product Development Engineer in Reading

Overview

Amazing career opportunity for a Product Development Engineer. Location: Reading, UK. Job ID: 44164.

We are currently looking for a full-time Product Development Engineer on our Access IS BU team to design and develop new products, including concept generation, 3D CAD design using Siemens Solid Edge, rapid prototyping, component and material selection, testing, 2D technical drawing, engineering for mass production and efficient assembly. Products developed by HID Global’s Access IS BU serve the Identity & Security, Mass Transit and Airport & Airline market sectors, including identity document readers, validators, ticket readers, RFID, NFC, QR code readers and contactless payment devices.

About HID

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely. We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees. Check us out at www.hidglobal.com.

Responsibilities

• Product design and development, concept generation, jig design.
• 3D CAD design using Siemens Solid Edge.
• Designing parts for rapid prototyping.
• Suitable material and component selection.
• 2D technical drawing and checking.
• Design development to be suitable for mass production and assembly.
• BOM generation and checking.
• Generate engineering change notifications following company best practices.
• Checks using our ERP system, Oracle, Agile.
• Updates to existing products and parts.
• Product and component verification.

Primary Duties

• Working with cross-functional teams (e.g., project management, hardware, marketing, manufacturing, quality).
• To document development processes and maintaining records in line with our quality system.
• Build and evaluate prototypes to verify suitability/ that the design is fit for purpose.
• Be flexible to update and adapt designs based on test performance data.
• Follow an agreed product design specification and provide deliverables as part of the project timeline.
• Stay current with emerging processes, technologies and materials.

Essential Qualifications

• Availability to work full time (hybrid, 2-3 days in the office per week).
• Very good English, both written and spoken.
• Experience with 3D CAD software, e.g. Solid Edge, Solid Works, NX.
• Mechanical or product design qualification (e.g., Product Design, Design Engineering, Mechanical Design, BSc, BEng, BA, MSc).
• Experience with modern product design, including injection moulding and rapid prototyping.
• Experience designing products and assemblies comprising electronics, wiring looms, machined/stamped metal components, gaskets, glass components.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Teams.
• Keen interest in problem solving and creative solutions.
• Motivated, intuitive and analytical team player.
• At least 3 years’ work placement or work experience in a similar role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Solid Edge experience.
• Demonstrable work experience and skills.
• Keen interest in technology and design.

Work Requirements

• Compliance with all relevant HID Global policies and procedures related to Quality, Security, Safety, Business Continuity, and Environmental systems.
• Travel and fieldwork, including international travel, may be required. Therefore, the employee must possess or be able to acquire a valid passport.
• You must be legally eligible to work in the country in which you are hired.

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary and rewards package.
• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, enabling work-life balance.
• A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture.
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential.
• To be part of a global organization pioneering hardware, software and services for trusted identities.

Why apply?

• Empowerment: Work as part of a global team in a flexible environment, with opportunities to meet your unique talents and experiences. If you have most of the skills, we want you to apply.
• Innovation: We embrace challenges and drive change, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time options.
• Integrity: Results-oriented, reliable and straightforward, with a culture that values inclusion and diverse perspectives.

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